Gardening in Hawaii - University of Hawaii seeds are best
We really love to grow a garden here on Maui. We grow a lot of our own vegetables and flowers. We have found that the best seeds for use in Hawaii come from the University of Hawaii seed lab. These seeds have been developed for our tropical climate and they really do well here. You can order them online and it's really easy and cheap. Check out their website if you're thinking of starting a garden this summer in Hawaii. You can't beat their prices and they ship quickly, so why waste time, get online and order some seeds now.
The supersweet corn and the Anuenue lettuce are some of our favorites. You would think our climate is too hot for lettuce but that's not true, we manage to grow lettuce all summer long and it's always tender and crisp. Other strains that are suited to the Hawaiian climate and day length include:
- eggplant
- peppers
- papaya
- cauliflower
- onions
- tomatoes
I've really been enjoying my garden this summer, and we're eating heaps of green beans and colorful salads. The supersweet corn is almost ready! The next garden is in and more seeds are starting on the bench. It's an ongoing process that requires some attention every day, but it's worth it.
The benefits of gardening include plenty of delicious food, fresh air and sunshine, and good old exercise! If you haven't tried it yet, why not give it a try?
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My husband loves to garden a hobby passed down from generations of Italians. My grandparents that all gardened throughout their lives, lived past 95 and one over 100. Enjoy what you grow!
Georgina, The U of H sounds like such a great resource for seed, you are so lucky!
Wow - wonder if they ship to tropical Florida - I bet our climates are very similar!
Gardening teaches us so much. Thanks for your post. Do heirloom tomatoes grow in your area? I love them and can never get enough.
Georgina - what are those purple root things? I am guessing some type of onion?
Coming to you from Texas...
How cool is that?! Getting seeds that are optimized for your climate is something that is sure to bring better results. Happy gardening!
Ellen - I'm glad to hear that, maybe I'll live long too!
Paul - you're right about that.
BJ - I wonder! If not, shall I send you some seeds?
Larry - We have a hard time growing the large tomatoes, due to fruit flies. But Cherry Tomatoes do well.
Sussie - those are purple green onions! I get the seeds from Renee's Garden seeds. They come mixed with regular green onions, but these purple ones mature faster. Have never been able to find just the purple ones alone.
Craig - it's nice to know the results will be good.
Hi Georgina,
This makes so much sense. It would be great if our nation really promoted this nationwide ( better health and fitness are just 2 side benefits) Imagine if whole communities did this. If parents would do more of this, the kids could learn from them and do more of this as a family.
Hi Georgiana
Are these Heritage type seeds that will produce seeds that also can be planted? I am addicted to fesh veggies out of our garden here. Isn't it great!
It must be nice to live in one of the most beautiful places on earth, It's tropical here, but no mountains. Always bring seeds and plants back from Hawaii, I have Plumeria's that made it, but that's about it.