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Condo balcony gardens that actually produced food

What grew, what died, and what I'd never plant again in a BC-coast container.

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Cherry tomatoes

Highest-return plant for a BC-coast balcony.

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Herbs — basil, parsley, chives

Parsley + chives over-wintered. Basil didn't.

19
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3

Lettuce / salad greens

Fast, easy, best in cooler shoulder seasons.

19
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4

Strawberries

Worked in year one, mediocre in year two.

15
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5

Peppers

Fussy. Only worth it with a south balcony.

14
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Eggplant

Do not recommend. Lost every time.

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