for example: those odd yellow-pare tomatoes.
any wierd, not seen often, but good to eat veggies that can be grown in a backyard durng early spring?
2006-09-22 02:48:29 · 12 answers · asked by sueet2b 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
There are loads of weird tomatoes, including a long yellow banana tomato and a hogheart that looks exactly like...well, you can imagine! A plant called "devil's claw" has a REALLY bizarro seed pod, looks like a 6" long claw, quite a novelty. There's the good old spaghetti squash. I've also seen plastic containers in specific shapes that you can insert, say, a zucchini in when it's very small. It fills the container and takes the shape. Crack the plastic off and voila! The head of George Bush! (Well, not really). Bottle gourds, while not edible, are fun because you can paint them (they're shaped sorta like penguins) or cut a hole and hang them for birdhouses. Instruction are on line. Have fun! Isn't that what gardening is all about?
2006-09-22 12:00:21 · answer #1 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a greenhouse and growing eggplant is a hoot. I was shocked to see just one plant has several eggplants on it. They are so cute. I don't think they will get to be full size, but they sure are fun to watch. I live in Seattle Washington, so it doesn't get too hot here. I don't heat the greenhouse either. Good Luck! Gardening is so therapeutic!!!
2006-09-22 06:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by Grammy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your growing area. Most weird veggies are usually warm weather types that take a long time to grow. If you have a short growing season that may not be possible. It is a good idea to search the web under vegetables and find which weird ones will grow in you area.
2006-09-22 02:52:48 · answer #3 · answered by minvikingroughrider 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really too weird, but I grew white pumpkins this summer.Planted in June and I have at least 10 good size jack o'laterns. They need a lot of space and lots of water. My grand kids LOVE them. O.K. may be a bit weird !
2006-09-22 03:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it rather is a waste of time to advance something you do no longer choose to eat. That mentioned, Lettuces, beans, tomatoes, and the squash relatives are extremely reliable starter greens. Radishes and onions, too. initiate out with 4 varieties or so so as that the backyard is exciting and not overwhelming, and keep a mag. it rather is going to likely be helpfull next 12 months!
2016-12-12 12:55:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your area, but:
Jicama
Peppers
Peas (don't really see those too often)
Yellow Tomatoes are my favorite
2006-09-22 03:22:12 · answer #6 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also green pumpkins..gourds...radisous..when left in the ground to long they bloom flowers that the butterflys love..i grew them this year and had over a 100 butterflys at any given moment of the day..sweet potatoes but will take over your garden..mine are still blooming..VERY LARGE PLANTS...and they are purple...
2006-09-22 05:34:58 · answer #7 · answered by bllnickie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start varietes of hot peppers (search for heirloom seeds in a google search (people often trade seeds from plants that have been grown by friends and family for up to over a century
2006-09-22 04:53:12 · answer #8 · answered by Justin K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately sweetpotatoes, That is what I had the best luck with. Plus you can do so much with sweetpotatoes. You can cook them in a casserole, have a baked one with cinnamon butter on it for dinner, Cut them in strips and eat them raw for a snack dipped in salad dressing. You can also mash them with a little butter and sprinkle nutmeg, cinnamon and sugar on them.
2006-09-22 03:11:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My favorite is loofah. You can't eat it, but it is fun to grow, and you use them for sponges or toys for your dog.
2006-09-22 02:56:44 · answer #10 · answered by Lottie W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋