Cool season veggie planting is upon us, and the age-old question comes up: what should I plant?
We’re lucky to have a lot of options for food plants in Tucson. We can plant deciduous fruit trees, citrus and even tropicals. We can grow tomatoes in the fall, and grow most of the vegetables available to cooler climates during our winter. We also have a great variety of native food plants. Most of us don’t have infinite garden space, so we have to make some choices.
Another thing to consider: What herbs and spices do you cook with? Maybe there’s an herb you love which is expensive to buy each time at the store. Maybe you love Meyer lemons . Perhaps you want to try your luck with ginger or curry? The fussing may also extend to preparation of the food. For example, mesquite pods are a great and plentiful native food, but do require collection and processing to turn into flour. Foods such as olives require special pickling to be edible. Take your time and do some homework before planting a tree that you will be committed to for a long while. For the ultimate low fuss foods, consider growing native plants such as prickly pear, or things like squash that will grow anywhere.
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