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PaulRolighed
09-21-2014, 03:40 PM
Hey I hear it's pretty easy to grow bananas down here! My family and myself being newer to the south and tropics are slowly gathering up our knowledge of all things south Florida. I'm still working out the tomato, peppers, strawberries and all planting schedule and such. So on the other hand these sub tropic and native plants are very exciting yet take some time to get established. I have a interest in growing some Coconut Palms, Dragon Fruit, Aloe Vera, Star Fruit and other Citrus in my yard. I work from home in my business is in risk management dealing with identity theft restoration, legal and regulatory issues at http://OneFlatMonthyFee.com (http://OneFlatMonthlyFee.com), My wife is a special education teacher and we love to bring our plantings, composting, worms, bees and beneficial insects in to the classroom. In addition we have an extreme love of the beach and everything beach.

kubali
09-21-2014, 05:08 PM
Welcome aboard ,
pull up a chair and have some fun learning.

Abnshrek
09-21-2014, 07:16 PM
Hello, Welcome & Happy Growing.. :^)

laserlight
09-24-2014, 06:10 AM
Well yeah in Florida everything is probaly easy to grow. Not easy here. Florida rocks! When Im in Florida Im all over the beaches too.
Oh and welcome to the forum btw.

PaulRolighed
09-24-2014, 09:19 AM
You might be surprised at how difficult vegi gardens can be here. The soil is worthless, the seasons are inverted, to much rain in the summer causes stuff to rot and mold and then there is the bugs. Tropical plants do well but they are different and take some figuring out. Sunny almost every morning though, ya got to love that! Going out to seed some tomatoes and peppers now (mid September) in some newly prepared raised beds.

laserlight
09-24-2014, 03:23 PM
You might be surprised at how difficult vegi gardens can be here. The soil is worthless, the seasons are inverted, to much rain in the summer causes stuff to rot and mold and then there is the bugs. Tropical plants do well but they are different and take some figuring out. Sunny almost every morning though, ya got to love that! Going out to seed some tomatoes and peppers now (mid September) in some newly prepared raised beds.

Oh I didnt think about that. Since its near the ocean then there could be salt issues too. Good luck on the tomatoes and peppers! We got lots of those in the garden this year. Today Im planting some Silver Rose garlics. I havent tried growing garlic yet.