Posted by Ohioguy on February 22, 2010, 8:42 am
We are buying a house, and it is likely we will be at the place for
around 3 or 4 years before moving. As such, I've been trying to figure
out what plants to focus on. Obviously, we shouldn't really plant
anything that takes 4+ years to mature.
I seem to recall planting a Hale Haven peach, and getting a decent
crop the second year from that. Also, I was thinking of rhubarb,
perhaps some strawberries, and maybe asparagus.
Would raspberries get established quickly enough? Can anyone
recommend anything else that would be a good choice? I do prefer things
that come back the next year, like the things I've mentioned above.
However, I would also be open to a few annuals.
Posted by General Schvantzkoph on February 22, 2010, 12:58 pm
On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:42:40 -0500, Ohioguy wrote:
> We are buying a house, and it is likely we will be at the place for
> around 3 or 4 years before moving. As such, I've been trying to figure
> out what plants to focus on. Obviously, we shouldn't really plant
> anything that takes 4+ years to mature.
>
> I seem to recall planting a Hale Haven peach, and getting a decent
> crop the second year from that. Also, I was thinking of rhubarb,
> perhaps some strawberries, and maybe asparagus.
>
> Would raspberries get established quickly enough? Can anyone
> recommend anything else that would be a good choice? I do prefer things
> that come back the next year, like the things I've mentioned above.
> However, I would also be open to a few annuals.
Raspberries are essentially a weed, you should get something almost
immediately. Blueberries will give you some yield in the first few years
but they don't really start to put out for five years or so. Strawberries
yield immediately. In the case of all berries it's very important to
protect them from birds. I have a netting cage around my blueberries and
I put chicken wire hats over my strawberries. Without protection you
won't get a single berry.
It's been 20 years since I grew asparagus but as I recall that takes
several years before you can harvest anything.
If you are only planning on staying for three years I'd stick to annuals
like tomatoes.
Posted by David Hare-Scott on February 22, 2010, 9:48 pm
Ohioguy wrote:
> We are buying a house, and it is likely we will be at the place for
> around 3 or 4 years before moving. As such, I've been trying to
> figure out what plants to focus on. Obviously, we shouldn't really
> plant anything that takes 4+ years to mature.
> I seem to recall planting a Hale Haven peach, and getting a decent
> crop the second year from that. Also, I was thinking of rhubarb,
> perhaps some strawberries, and maybe asparagus.
Strawberries and rhubarb will produce in a few months and go on for several
years at least, I wouldn't bother with trees or asparagus.
David
Posted by Pat Kiewicz on February 23, 2010, 6:53 am
Ohioguy said:
> We are buying a house, and it is likely we will be at the place for
>around 3 or 4 years before moving. As such, I've been trying to
figure
>out what plants to focus on. Obviously, we shouldn't really plant
>anything that takes 4+ years to mature.
> I seem to recall planting a Hale Haven peach, and getting a decent
>crop the second year from that. Also, I was thinking of rhubarb,
>perhaps some strawberries, and maybe asparagus.
Forget the peach and the asparagus. (Well, maybe a dwarfed peach
tree in a planter--take it with you when you move.) By the time
they really start producing, you will be leaving them behind.
Strawberries reach full production the next year after planting.
Rhubarb, I don't know. (I am allergic to it!)
> Would raspberries get established quickly enough?
Yes, the second year after planting you should get a good crop,
especially if you choose a variety that is a fall-bearer. I recommend
Polana, which makes a great fall crop (and a good summer crop, too).
--
Pat in Plymouth, MI
Posted by phorbin on February 23, 2010, 8:15 am
> I seem to recall planting a Hale Haven peach, and getting a decent
> crop the second year from that. Also, I was thinking of rhubarb,
So we're on the same page...
Would that have been a 6 or 7 year old tree?
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> around 3 or 4 years before moving. As such, I've been trying to figure
> out what plants to focus on. Obviously, we shouldn't really plant
> anything that takes 4+ years to mature.
>
> I seem to recall planting a Hale Haven peach, and getting a decent
> crop the second year from that. Also, I was thinking of rhubarb,
> perhaps some strawberries, and maybe asparagus.
>
> Would raspberries get established quickly enough? Can anyone
> recommend anything else that would be a good choice? I do prefer things
> that come back the next year, like the things I've mentioned above.
> However, I would also be open to a few annuals.