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[Enigma]

I bought some strawberry plants from E-Mart back in January and now they're starting to bear fruit. I love having fresh fruit to eat, so I'm thinking about getting some others.
I have a south-facing enclosed balcony in coastal Gangwondo that gets lots of sunlight, so I'm hoping some of you gardener-types can recommend a couple of things that might grow fairly well. I'm hoping for something fairly low-maintenance. I can remember to water every day if necessary, but other than that, I'm looking for something relatively idiot-proof.
I would think tomatoes should be fine, but I'm open to any other ideas.

Thanks

[ttompatz]

[Shauneyz]

Good shout on the tomatoes -- grow cherry ones too!

+ Beans
+ Squash
+ Basil if you can find the seeds...you can use it for so much and it grows like a champion.

[thunderbird]

ive heard fruit in korea needs alot of fertilizer.

[ttompatz]

[dalem]

+ 1 on the basil and the lettuce. Grow basil and tomatoes, and you'll reap the delish rewards later!

As for where to find things, have you checked out the Yangae flower market, near Yangae station?

[Enigma]

Thanks for all the tips, everyone.

One more question - anyone had any success with cilantro (coriander) here? I never see it in the stores here, so I wouldn't mind trying to grow some myself.

[dalem]

I have seen coriander at many grocery stores. It is generally common here. Look in the produce area, near all the different lettuces.

[DeMayonnaise]

Another + for basil if you can find it. So delicious, so many uses, and it grows faster than (a) weed.

[AsiaESLbound]

Anyone want American orange jack-o-lantern pumpkin seed? I don't have the balcony or open air veranda I had hoped for.