What to Grow in Maine

[t_t1393]

Im just worried about keeping them alive in the winter dont want out money to go to waste!

[msina]

We can get some extremely cold weather and deep snow. Animals need to have proper shelter and some heat in these conditions. We have a large wood shed, approx. 18x28 that I'd like to convert for chickens and goats but, I won't do it until I can afford to insulate it. It is set up for a wood stove and has both water and electric set up.

(I tend to make pets of all animals,....... I'm a softie)

[ElleElle]

Originally Posted by t_t1393

Whats the best kinda veggies and fruits to grow in Maine? When to start?

with micro planting, you grow indoors, and you can try tomatoes, berries and peppers and not have to worry about the frost.

good luck.

[wabanaki]

anyone growing Cranberry, Can I start plants from seeds(fruit). I looking to buy cranberry plant, the only one i found sell a single plant for $24. (cranberry creation), I want to plant them not to look at a beautiful plant in the basket

[msina]

Originally Posted by wabanaki

anyone growing Cranberry, Can I start plants from seeds(fruit). I looking to buy cranberry plant, the only one i found sell a single plant for $24. (cranberry creation), I want to plant them not to look at a beautiful plant in the basket

Cranberries are planted by the vine. You can buy the vines by the bale. You need to prepare the area as a bog. It can take up to seven years before the vines produce well. In Maine I'd most likely plant early blacks though stevens seem to be the most popular in Maine.
Picking the fruit can be low tech and labor intensive but, for larger areas you need to have the right equipment.
How to Grow Cranberries

[forest beekeeper]

Originally Posted by RANGER.101ST

what to grow in maine?
apparently hemp is fairly popular.

I did hear once that cannabis is a popular plant in Maine, I think it may be medicinal?

[wabanaki]

thanks for the link, only plants source it reference to is cranberry creation, they seem to be for decorative purpose only. I will look around to see who have vines by the bale, that should be more economical to plant an area 100' x 100'.

Originally Posted by msina

Cranberries are planted by the vine. You can buy the vines by the bale. You need to prepare the area as a bog. It can take up to seven years before the vines produce well. In Maine I'd most likely plant early blacks though stevens seem to be the most popular in Maine.
Picking the fruit can be low tech and labor intensive but, for larger areas you need to have the right equipment.
How to Grow Cranberries

[Maine Writer]

If you don't find them I can give you the office number of a friend who is a cranberry grower. She might have bales for sale.

[wabanaki]

Thanks Maine Writer, I am in the early state of planning, when i am ready will take you up on the offer. I believe certain area of my property is suitable to grow cranberry and may required permit and state approval.

Originally Posted by Maine Writer

If you don't find them I can give you the office number of a friend who is a cranberry grower. She might have bales for sale.

[msina]

You can try Jasper Wyman Co. in Cherryfield. They may be able to help you out, I've also seen bales of vines on craigslist for sale.
Jasper Wyman & Son