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What should I put on a salad wall?

maryann.holtmaryann.holt Posts: 3
in Fruit & veg
What would you put on a salad wall? I was thinking rocket, spinach, radicchio and maybe a few other things. Would love some advice!

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Leaves you like to eat!  Oak leaf lettuce (cut and come again), pea shoots, soft herbs such as parsley, chervil, basil, chives and whatever else you like in salads. 
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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    Plato
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    The only edible things worth growing in your garden are those which you and/or your family like to eat. Added to that is food which can be expensive to buy but which you enjoy and are able to grow in your location.
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742


    I'm guessing that it is vertically planting in pots as opposed to rows in the ground ?

    Could be wrong as I have never heard the term before either.
  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,719
    Yes as Phillipa said,but beetroot for the little leaves, radishes,Pak choi,other chinese leaves,salad mix which is expensive on shops, maybe a mini cherry tomato
  • AthelasAthelas Posts: 946
    edited May 2021
    What about some strawberries? Also think about herbs you might like in your drinks, like mint, sweet basil or rosemary (look for compact prostrate or trailing varieties of rosemary).

    There is a list of good performers here, but as previously mentioned by other posters there’s no point in growing something you or your family won’t eat.

    About tomatoes, look for ‘tumbler’, ‘cascading’, ‘trailing’ or ‘patio’ varieties that are described as being good for hanging baskets.

    Have you installed the wall already? Would be interesting to see planted up.
    Cambridgeshire, UK
  • maryann.holtmaryann.holt Posts: 3
    Thank you so much for all your suggestions! I haven't put up the wall yet, as I'm not sure what to go for.  I've seen hanging fabric vertical planters with pouches, but I was thinking of getting a stand alone thing—possibly more sturdy and durable. If anyone has a salad wall, I'd appreciate pics!

    I was thinking of something along the lines of the ones I've seen online:
  • maryann.holtmaryann.holt Posts: 3
    Also, if any of you have any more suggestions for cut and come again leaves and herbs, that would be awesome!
  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,719
    You could use pallets for the top design and be ecological as well.i like Sarah raven's cut and come again salad mixes
  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995
    Find something with a good amount of soil around the roots, so it doesn't dry out too quick., otherwise you'll have bolted bitter salad wall.  Maybe some plastic window box pots on a book shelf suitable for outdoors?  Or maybe even DIY your own shelves out of lumber?  
    Utah, USA.
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