what to plant in a veggie garden in southern CA?
my family has started a garden this year and i was wondering what would grow well in southern ca weather. right now, it has been getting pretty hot (and will get a LOT hotter) and the place that we have chosen to plant the garden gets half shade, half sun throughout the day. could u list some fruits or veggies that would grom well in heat!! thanks!
Depends on if the sun is in the a.m. or the p.m. Here's what you can put in in March and April:
Asparagus, Basil, Beans, Corn, Cucumber, Dill, Eggplant, Garlic, Jicama, Melons, Okra, Peppers, Pumpkins, Squash, Sunflower, Tomatoes, Watermelons. Most do best with afternoon shade, when the temperature is the highest.
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