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[–] morto@piefed.social 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

I grow a lot of stuff in a relatively small space. Sometimes I have to give stuff away because it's too much for me. Maybe living in a tropical region helps? or maybe because I grow mostly native stuff that needs near to zero care.

[–] FeatherConstrictor@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Living in a tropical region definitely helps. Up north, the selection is difficult. Where and when you plant different items is really important, since you can very easily kill the plant if you plant it too early or late

[–] morto@piefed.social 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

That's interesting to know. I never paid attention to timing when planting. We can plant most things in any season without much difference around here. Sometimes, things grow "spontaneously", like the papaya tree that appeared last year and is already mature and giving fruits. Looks like I'm playing real-life stardew valley in easy mode >.<

[–] MonkeMischief@lemmy.today 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

LOL yeah. Stuff actually grows in tropical regions! :p

I'm happy for you there. (Although I imagine pest control gets interesting haha)

Southwestern U.S desert? Yeah, another story. Hydroponics are basically the best bet for your typical suburbia-dweller, I think.

[–] morto@piefed.social 6 points 3 months ago

Indeed, I have some trouble with pests, especially with the guava tree, but I've been using the technique of covering the young fruits in clothing bags so that pests can't access them, and it' has been effective so far. Needs a bit of work, but it's cheap and doesn't need using any chemicals. Sometimes, a naughty possum comes and takes something away, but it's not so frequent, so I let them take their share lol. I once planted a broccoli that was growing so big and nice-looking, but had it suddenly disappear, eaten by a group of caterpillars.

But I simply avoid the things that attracted pests and favor the ones that grow without much need of maintenance, like acerola, cassava, some pumpkins, passion fruits, some wild grape-like fruits, and so on. My backyard looks like an abandoned house with the wilds taking over, i admit, but well, I like it that way...