MI GardenNeed to know when veggies will harvest!

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communitygarden Lansing, MI Apr 04, 2010

Hi! I want to plant a garden this year, but will be gone much of the summer off and on. When I was a little girl my parents always planted a garden and I remember that some of the plants would not be ready for harvest until fall, while others would produce veggies throughout the summer.

So here are my details and question: I live in southern Michigan. I will be leaving in mid-May through mid-June, back in June until mid-July, and back in late August. I have neighbors who can water and weed the garden for me. I just don't want food to be wasted if I am not there to harvest it throughout the summer. So I need to plant only veggies that will be ready in June/July and September. Does anyone know when I should plant for veggies that will be ready during these times I will be home?

Thanks!

Catherine

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catmad Pelzer, SC(Zone 7b) Apr 10, 2010

I'm afraid that's way beyond me. I'm not sure many veggies will stick to that kind of schedule:). Most of mine produce all season, but I choose them that way. You might try some determinate tomatoes, they are all "supposed" to ripen at once, and after a certain amount of time, but that's probably iffy. Why not just let your neighbor harvest and use them while you're gone, or donate to a local food bank? BTW, hang on to that neighbor!! Anyone who would weed and water someone elses garden is a keeper*G*.

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