Is there anybody out there?!
Well if you haven’t guessed yet, the weather is changing daily. For us in Tucson, if we don’t hurry and take advantage… we will find ourselves behind in our planting.
As I write this, I am feeling sad because I’ve made the decision to not plant this season. I want to but with all that is going on in my life and the travel that I must do this year precludes me from allocating the time required to ensure a positive outcome. But who knows, maybe I can get something in the ground that will take little time and effort. If you have a similar dilemma, let me know what your plans are and if you are going to plant something that would be considered low maintenance… Let me know what it is!
Spring planting comes early here in the Old Pueblo. By now we should have our green leaf veggies in the ground. Lettuce, cabbage, greens, squash, cucumbers etc., will do well in the coolness and will survive the slight freeze threat that typically is past us by the mid to late March. Other plants that we should be prep-ing are tomatoes, peppers, artichokes, okra (even from seed). If you don’t have them in the ground yet, it is not too late!
Mend your soil with amendment of you choosing, I have had success with Happy Frog. Mesquite Garden Growers, located on Grant Rd, East of Kolb, also has calcium and their own brand of multi purpose vegetable fertilizer that I’ve used.
Remember to rotate your planting to avoid depleting the soil and to reduce the success of critters that would cause damage. If you are unable to rotate, it is a good idea to transfer soil and amend it.
For other suitable plants, please check with your local nursery and I encourage you to include any other spring plant recommendations in the comments of this post.