Carrots Like Turtles

What is it with carrots in the desert?

I've been growing carrots for about two years in Arizona. The one thing every harvest has in common is the incredibly long wait.

Okay, I know that they are a long-germinating plant, but seriously, how long am I supposed to wait. I know they also have issues with weed competition, which is a problem with the particular bed they are planted in.  I guess I can't overlook the fact that they absolutely hate clay soil which is pretty much all the low desert has to offer.

Umm...

Nevermind.

What's your turtle plant?

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Pineapple Guava

When we landscaped the property to sell, we planted hibiscus in the front yard along the house. They have made it through the last 4 years without to many problems. However, they did not survive the hard freeze in February. We replaced them with Pineapple Guava. The flowers and fruit are edible. Looking forward to the addition later on down the road.



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