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It’s ‘tater planting time. And onions, edible pod and English peas, lettuces, and cabbage, all which grow and produce best this time of year and are harvested in plenty of time to set out tomatoes, peppers, squash, and basil.
I grow most of my veggies in large pots or a small, raised bed, which warms early and is easy to monitor water, fertilizer, and cover if needed during a sudden freeze.