National Zoological Gardens of South Africa. In the next instalment of our Urban Greening column, Sam Adams¹ looks at the best veggies to grow this spring.² In the southern hemisphere, the first of September is officially the beginning of spring.
This is the time to be planting the vegetables that will feed you throughout summer and the early stages of autumn.
How to Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes in 4 Square Feet. On many occasions, we've been tempted to grow our own potatoes.
They're fairly low maintenance, can be grown in a pot or in the ground, last a fairly long time if stored properly, and can be very nutritious (high in potassium and vitamin C). Here's more incentive: according to this article, you can grow 100 pounds of potatoes in 4 sq. feet.