Making Cab of RV into Makeshift Green House

[kevinkimers]

I need some advice. I have a RV with a over cab bed. I am blocking off the cab from the cabin to turn the cab into a makeshift green house while we are stationary but everything is removable when we need to move around. What type of vegetable plants would do well in partial shade and should I crack the windows open or leave them closed?

 

[Becky]

This is a really interesting idea, I'm really looking forward to seeing how it works! I'd love to see some photos when you're all set up

In terms of what to plant, basic rule of thumb as I understand it is that vegetables that you grow for the leaves etc can tolerate shade far better than a plant you grow for the roots or fruit. So leafy greens like kale and spinach might be worth a try. That being said, I've never tried it myself, I'm just going off knowledge gleaned from my step-dad!

 

[Pat]

Your idea sounds like it will be a great activity and I would love to see the pictures of the final project. I agree the leafy green vegetables would probably do better in your situation than a root plant.

 

[kevinkimers]

With the weather so unpredictable out here, I wanted a safe place for the plants that would be convenient and since I live in an RV... LOL.

 

[Rosyrain]

That really is a great use of the space and I too would love to see some photos of your finished product. I think beans would also be a good plant to grow in a shady area. I had a bean plant that did well to start off with in my kitchen window sill just this last year. The window hardly ever sees the light of day!