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winter crops? I am *almost* ready to start planting in the greenhouse. I have sealed *almost* all of the remaining openings, caulked everything, re-supported the garage roof under the planters, and *almost* filled planters with soil. the soil has been a real labor, I have to carry it up 2 flights of stairs. I got 4 plastic 55 gal barrels on craig's and painted them black for a heat sink. the plexiglass roof is *almost* watertight, and the only place it leaks is over the barrels, which isn't the worst place to leak. I still have to fill the barrels with water, and I am a little concerned about all the weight that is going to be in addition to all the soil. that is why I re-supported the tin roof with 2 x 4s. the thing is, I don't really have any plan what to plant? I am a city rat and I have never farmed. I picked beans for a summer in Macomb Illinois, but that was a long time ago and I didn't learn anything about farming. I was hired like a migrant worker when I was in school there. I was the only one that wasn't Mexican. I digress does anybody know anything about winter crops? about what might grow well in a rooftop greenhouse in Chicago? I want to try to grow stuff that has some value or use. the only thing I was considering is sweet peppers. and maybe beets too, and those little tomatoes. I eat a lot of salad. this is all contingent on the hope that I don't go to jail. I have another court date next week.      |
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I hate broccoli and brussle sprouts!
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I won't know how warm it will stay until it is winter, but I doubt I can maintain 80F. I experimented with soda can solar heaters last winter, and I plan on making a HUGE one for the greenhouse. still, sometimes there is NO sun
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I was going to also plant a bunch of spruce seedlings outside on the roof. maybe I will start those inside the greenhouse this winter?
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