Q: I am looking to expand my options for annual vines to grow on a west-facing trellis. My preferences lean toward edibles.

A tropical vegetable that you can plant now and grow through the summer is Malabar spinach, Basella rubra, a red-stemmed vine that can be trained to grow on a trellis or along a fence.

Growing vertically can increase your yields and make harvesting much easier. Plus, it requires less bending over. If it is easy, you are more likely to pick regularly, increasing productivity and … ...

Spinach. Spinach is another cool-season crop that is fast-growing and easy to grow in pots. ... They require support as they grow, so a trellis or other support structure will be needed.

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David Moenter digs up red sweet potatoes in his Pemberville garden. The Blade/Jetta Fraser Buy This Image . A trellis of thick, hearty Malabar spinach. The Blade/Jetta Fraser Buy This Image ...