Whether to eat fresh from the garden, or to preserve for the winter (or do both cause hey… It’s salsa 😉), here’s how to make your very own Salsa Garden:
1️⃣ Tomatoes: 🍅 the heart of any salsa! I recommend picking a variety that is anywhere from an average sized tomato, paste tomato, or beefsteak variety. Personally I don’t use cherry tomatoes for salsa – too difficult to remove the thick skin. Brandywine, San Marzano, Classic Beefsteak, Hungarian Heart, and Mortgage Lifter are classic favs!
2️⃣ Peppers: 🌶️ the classic jalapeños are a must in your salsa garden! I also plant just a classic bell pepper variety. My go-to Salsa recipe (both for fresh eating and canning) is from MelsKitchen! Just search “the best homemade salsa” on her website and you’ll never turn back to any other recipe!
4️⃣ Garlic: 🧄 another salsa classic! I normally grab mine at the weekend market as I’ve yet to start growing it myself (as an Italian, I know… Shocker!). If you have growing tips, I’m all ears!
5️⃣ Onions: 🧅 for salsa I plant a classic yellow onion. When buying seeds or starts, be sure to first check if your growing location requires short-day or long-day onions
6️⃣ Cilantro: 🌿 and lastly the classic salsa herb! Though it loves a good sunny spot, cilantro tends to bolt in hot weather. Combat this by planting in partial shade.
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