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Who here is growing stuff this year? What are you going to grow?
I've not done it for 3 years, but a few days ago, I dug a new patch for growing.
I made a greenhouse frame out of batten when I bought this house. Today, I'm going to put new sheeting over it to make it usable again.
I'm excited! |
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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago
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Oooh I'm getting a new greenhouse son too, I've not had one for a few years either, I'll probably do the usual, tomatoes, cucumbers, chilli's etc this year I've got a wee patch dug up for my herbs as well, my parsley from last year is already thriving again. |
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"Oooh I'm getting a new greenhouse son too, I've not had one for a few years either, I'll probably do the usual, tomatoes, cucumbers, chilli's etc this year I've got a wee patch dug up for my herbs as well, my parsley from last year is already thriving again. "
Oh cool! I tried tomatoes but I couldn't ever do it. Brassicas grow excellently in my soil though! |
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"Im teaching my son to grow, cat grass lol catnip, sugar watermelons, tomatoes and garlic what you growing and hows it going "
Cool! I'm not growing anything at the moment, but I'll look through my seeds to see what I have! I want to get my girls involved with it. |
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"Im teaching my son to grow, cat grass lol catnip, sugar watermelons, tomatoes and garlic what you growing and hows it going
Cool! I'm not growing anything at the moment, but I'll look through my seeds to see what I have! I want to get my girls involved with it."
Sounds good plus they will be proud of themselves my sons forever calling me saying look look its grown loool he is 6 but i think more people should teach there kids we are taking the watermelons to the park becayse we have so many haha maybe next year we will do wild growing but do the start in the house |
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"Im teaching my son to grow, cat grass lol catnip, sugar watermelons, tomatoes and garlic what you growing and hows it going
Cool! I'm not growing anything at the moment, but I'll look through my seeds to see what I have! I want to get my girls involved with it.
Sounds good plus they will be proud of themselves my sons forever calling me saying look look its grown loool he is 6 but i think more people should teach there kids we are taking the watermelons to the park becayse we have so many haha maybe next year we will do wild growing but do the start in the house "
Haha! Yes. I live next to a forest actually and the idea has always appealed to me. The soil there is extremely rich. |
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"Oooh I'm getting a new greenhouse son too, I've not had one for a few years either, I'll probably do the usual, tomatoes, cucumbers, chilli's etc this year I've got a wee patch dug up for my herbs as well, my parsley from last year is already thriving again.
Oh cool! I tried tomatoes but I couldn't ever do it. Brassicas grow excellently in my soil though!"
Grow your tomatoes in grow bags  |
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"Im teaching my son to grow, cat grass lol catnip, sugar watermelons, tomatoes and garlic what you growing and hows it going
Cool! I'm not growing anything at the moment, but I'll look through my seeds to see what I have! I want to get my girls involved with it.
Sounds good plus they will be proud of themselves my sons forever calling me saying look look its grown loool he is 6 but i think more people should teach there kids we are taking the watermelons to the park becayse we have so many haha maybe next year we will do wild growing but do the start in the house
Haha! Yes. I live next to a forest actually and the idea has always appealed to me. The soil there is extremely rich. "
problem is there always someone who will ruin or profit from your exspense so find secret locations haha that is what we do on days like today go out feed the ducks play footy then search for secret spots  also teaches kids the value of waiting and builds amazing memories, all the best mate where you based just outa intrest |
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I need to get some seeds sown, I'm so late with the chillies this year. Tomatoes need started ASAP, and potatoes. I've got 4 raised beds but the chickens have access to them at the minute so they need fenced off again. On the plus side they're well fertilised and no s Veg trug and herb planter need filled. Arghhh, so much to do! |
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I usually grow tomatoes (several varieties), courgettes, cucumbers, runner beans, French beans, salad leaves and rocket. I have sage and rosemary in the garden. This year I'm growing cavolo Nero in a pot to try and control the caterpillars.
Try seed parade for good quality and very reasonably priced seeds .
If you have freezer room grow way more tomatoes than you can eat fresh and freeze them. I've just used my last bag and they make a great addition to soups and stews over the winter |
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"We’ve got an allotment. At the moment it’s so soggy that it looks like we’ll be growing rice this year  I
It's awful isn't it. Can you even walk in it?
I have massive allotment envy "
Nope not at the moment. Hubby is on the committee and last week they postponed the monthly meeting as even the car park was flooded. |
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"We’ve got an allotment. At the moment it’s so soggy that it looks like we’ll be growing rice this year I
It's awful isn't it. Can you even walk in it?
I have massive allotment envy
Nope not at the moment. Hubby is on the committee and last week they postponed the monthly meeting as even the car park was flooded. "
Oh gawd! I'd like to dig my veg patch (I know I should have done it in the autumn  ) but we're on heavy clay and apart from not wanting to walk on it even on a board I don't think I could lift the darn spade with wet clay on it |
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"Im teaching my son to grow, cat grass lol catnip, sugar watermelons, tomatoes and garlic what you growing and hows it going
Cool! I'm not growing anything at the moment, but I'll look through my seeds to see what I have! I want to get my girls involved with it."
maybe best to buy new seeds if they are last years ,may not Germinate ?? |
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"For those who want to try slightly more unusual varieties try real seeds. They specialise in old heritage varieties, rather than the more common h1 hybrids
Omg the beautiful seed packets! "
They use an antique seed picking machine, I believe they have photos on their website. I also love how they teach you to save seed for future use too |
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"We’ve got an allotment. At the moment it’s so soggy that it looks like we’ll be growing rice this year I
It's awful isn't it. Can you even walk in it?
I have massive allotment envy
Nope not at the moment. Hubby is on the committee and last week they postponed the monthly meeting as even the car park was flooded.
Oh gawd! I'd like to dig my veg patch (I know I should have done it in the autumn ) but we're on heavy clay and apart from not wanting to walk on it even on a board I don't think I could lift the darn spade with wet clay on it"
You think you’ve got a problem. I’ve got 120 acres of spring barley to drill, on clay. Just sit back and wait, it’ll come right one day. (He hopes). |
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"For those who want to try slightly more unusual varieties try real seeds. They specialise in old heritage varieties, rather than the more common h1 hybrids
Omg the beautiful seed packets!
They use an antique seed picking machine, I believe they have photos on their website. I also love how they teach you to save seed for future use too"
Yes, the company I use do that too. I saved loads of French and runner beans along with tomato seeds and sunflowers but a mouse ate them  . |
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"We’ve got an allotment. At the moment it’s so soggy that it looks like we’ll be growing rice this year I
It's awful isn't it. Can you even walk in it?
I have massive allotment envy
Nope not at the moment. Hubby is on the committee and last week they postponed the monthly meeting as even the car park was flooded.
Oh gawd! I'd like to dig my veg patch (I know I should have done it in the autumn ) but we're on heavy clay and apart from not wanting to walk on it even on a board I don't think I could lift the darn spade with wet clay on it
You think you’ve got a problem. I’ve got 120 acres of spring barley to drill, on clay. Just sit back and wait, it’ll come right one day. (He hopes). "
That does put my little patch into perspective . I don't want to sit back and wait #stroppy |
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"We’ve got an allotment. At the moment it’s so soggy that it looks like we’ll be growing rice this year I
It's awful isn't it. Can you even walk in it?
I have massive allotment envy
Nope not at the moment. Hubby is on the committee and last week they postponed the monthly meeting as even the car park was flooded.
Oh gawd! I'd like to dig my veg patch (I know I should have done it in the autumn ) but we're on heavy clay and apart from not wanting to walk on it even on a board I don't think I could lift the darn spade with wet clay on it
You think you’ve got a problem. I’ve got 120 acres of spring barley to drill, on clay. Just sit back and wait, it’ll come right one day. (He hopes).
That does put my little patch into perspective . I don't want to sit back and wait #stroppy "
It’s frustrating isn’t it. You just want to get on with it or when the weather does change you’ve got all the jobs to do at once and it’s a mad panic. |
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"We’ve got an allotment. At the moment it’s so soggy that it looks like we’ll be growing rice this year I
It's awful isn't it. Can you even walk in it?
I have massive allotment envy
Nope not at the moment. Hubby is on the committee and last week they postponed the monthly meeting as even the car park was flooded.
Oh gawd! I'd like to dig my veg patch (I know I should have done it in the autumn ) but we're on heavy clay and apart from not wanting to walk on it even on a board I don't think I could lift the darn spade with wet clay on it
You think you’ve got a problem. I’ve got 120 acres of spring barley to drill, on clay. Just sit back and wait, it’ll come right one day. (He hopes).
That does put my little patch into perspective . I don't want to sit back and wait #stroppy
It’s frustrating isn’t it. You just want to get on with it or when the weather does change you’ve got all the jobs to do at once and it’s a mad panic. "
Yep, I'm reduced to sitting on the sofa looking at seed packets |
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"Oooh I'm getting a new greenhouse son too, I've not had one for a few years either, I'll probably do the usual, tomatoes, cucumbers, chilli's etc this year I've got a wee patch dug up for my herbs as well, my parsley from last year is already thriving again.
Oh cool! I tried tomatoes but I couldn't ever do it. Brassicas grow excellently in my soil though!
Grow your tomatoes in grow bags "
I might try that this year, but I tend to use the greenhouse for starting things off rather than keeping them in there permanently. |
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"Im teaching my son to grow, cat grass lol catnip, sugar watermelons, tomatoes and garlic what you growing and hows it going
Cool! I'm not growing anything at the moment, but I'll look through my seeds to see what I have! I want to get my girls involved with it.
Sounds good plus they will be proud of themselves my sons forever calling me saying look look its grown loool he is 6 but i think more people should teach there kids we are taking the watermelons to the park becayse we have so many haha maybe next year we will do wild growing but do the start in the house
Haha! Yes. I live next to a forest actually and the idea has always appealed to me. The soil there is extremely rich.
problem is there always someone who will ruin or profit from your exspense so find secret locations haha that is what we do on days like today go out feed the ducks play footy then search for secret spots also teaches kids the value of waiting and builds amazing memories, all the best mate where you based just outa intrest "
Haha! I've never done it! But yes, there are a lot of secret parts. I'm in the North West, on the border of England and Wales. |
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I'm mainly into growing my own flowers for summer bedding, pots and hanging baskets. I do grow chillies and herbs for summer cooking. I absolutely love growing stuff but it's time consuming so I have given up my allotment. |
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"I need to get some seeds sown, I'm so late with the chillies this year. Tomatoes need started ASAP, and potatoes. I've got 4 raised beds but the chickens have access to them at the minute so they need fenced off again. On the plus side they're well fertilised and no s Veg trug and herb planter need filled. Arghhh, so much to do! "
I have a wild herb area! I'm going to improve it this year. |
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"I usually grow tomatoes (several varieties), courgettes, cucumbers, runner beans, French beans, salad leaves and rocket. I have sage and rosemary in the garden. This year I'm growing cavolo Nero in a pot to try and control the caterpillars.
Try seed parade for good quality and very reasonably priced seeds .
If you have freezer room grow way more tomatoes than you can eat fresh and freeze them. I've just used my last bag and they make a great addition to soups and stews over the winter "
Ohhhhh! Cool! Seed parade . |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
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I do. I've got 2 beds of strawberries, raspberries, 1 for potatoes, onions and I'm giving parsnips a go this year. They are seeds attached to meshy stuff so you don't have to faff about with splitting them up.
I have a greenhouse that I'll do various chilly plants in. Not bothering with tomatoes this year as I've never had much success. |
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"We’ve got an allotment. At the moment it’s so soggy that it looks like we’ll be growing rice this year I
It's awful isn't it. Can you even walk in it?
I have massive allotment envy
Nope not at the moment. Hubby is on the committee and last week they postponed the monthly meeting as even the car park was flooded.
Oh gawd! I'd like to dig my veg patch (I know I should have done it in the autumn ) but we're on heavy clay and apart from not wanting to walk on it even on a board I don't think I could lift the darn spade with wet clay on it"
It's heavy here too, by there are advantages of this! |
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"Im teaching my son to grow, cat grass lol catnip, sugar watermelons, tomatoes and garlic what you growing and hows it going
Cool! I'm not growing anything at the moment, but I'll look through my seeds to see what I have! I want to get my girls involved with it. maybe best to buy new seeds if they are last years ,may not Germinate ??"
Usually, but I will sow 4 at a time because they're old. |
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"Don't have much land at the moment. Rocket and herbs most the year, chilies, peppers tomatoes if I get time, beans usually, Have some fairly rare tulips too coming up soon"
I'm getting super excited now! I feel ill, but I'm going in the garden anyway now. |
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"I do. I've got 2 beds of strawberries, raspberries, 1 for potatoes, onions and I'm giving parsnips a go this year. They are seeds attached to meshy stuff so you don't have to faff about with splitting them up.
I have a greenhouse that I'll do various chilly plants in. Not bothering with tomatoes this year as I've never had much success."
I've never had success with tomatoes either. Not that I'm too bothered. |
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"We’ve got an allotment. At the moment it’s so soggy that it looks like we’ll be growing rice this year I
It's awful isn't it. Can you even walk in it?
I have massive allotment envy
Nope not at the moment. Hubby is on the committee and last week they postponed the monthly meeting as even the car park was flooded.
Oh gawd! I'd like to dig my veg patch (I know I should have done it in the autumn ) but we're on heavy clay and apart from not wanting to walk on it even on a board I don't think I could lift the darn spade with wet clay on it
It's heavy here too, by there are advantages of this!"
Yeah, I get frustrated though because root crops don't do well and I'd love to grow carrots etc |
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"We’ve got an allotment. At the moment it’s so soggy that it looks like we’ll be growing rice this year I
It's awful isn't it. Can you even walk in it?
I have massive allotment envy
Nope not at the moment. Hubby is on the committee and last week they postponed the monthly meeting as even the car park was flooded.
Oh gawd! I'd like to dig my veg patch (I know I should have done it in the autumn ) but we're on heavy clay and apart from not wanting to walk on it even on a board I don't think I could lift the darn spade with wet clay on it
It's heavy here too, by there are advantages of this!
Yeah, I get frustrated though because root crops don't do well and I'd love to grow carrots etc"
You'll probably find that brassicas do extremely well though! For root veg, you have to dig soil out and add a bag or two of washed sand in its place and mix it up. That's what I did and it worked.
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"We’ve got an allotment. At the moment it’s so soggy that it looks like we’ll be growing rice this year I
It's awful isn't it. Can you even walk in it?
I have massive allotment envy
Nope not at the moment. Hubby is on the committee and last week they postponed the monthly meeting as even the car park was flooded.
Oh gawd! I'd like to dig my veg patch (I know I should have done it in the autumn ) but we're on heavy clay and apart from not wanting to walk on it even on a board I don't think I could lift the darn spade with wet clay on it
It's heavy here too, by there are advantages of this!
Yeah, I get frustrated though because root crops don't do well and I'd love to grow carrots etc
You'll probably find that brassicas do extremely well though! For root veg, you have to dig soil out and add a bag or two of washed sand in its place and mix it up. That's what I did and it worked.
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Oh thank you. I have tried brassicas but I can't keep the butterflies and therefore caterpillars off them. I'm a lazy gardener in many respects hence my cavolo nero is going in pots this year so that I can easily net them |
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"We’ve got an allotment. At the moment it’s so soggy that it looks like we’ll be growing rice this year I
It's awful isn't it. Can you even walk in it?
I have massive allotment envy
Nope not at the moment. Hubby is on the committee and last week they postponed the monthly meeting as even the car park was flooded.
Oh gawd! I'd like to dig my veg patch (I know I should have done it in the autumn ) but we're on heavy clay and apart from not wanting to walk on it even on a board I don't think I could lift the darn spade with wet clay on it
It's heavy here too, by there are advantages of this!
Yeah, I get frustrated though because root crops don't do well and I'd love to grow carrots etc
You'll probably find that brassicas do extremely well though! For root veg, you have to dig soil out and add a bag or two of washed sand in its place and mix it up. That's what I did and it worked.
Oh thank you. I have tried brassicas but I can't keep the butterflies and therefore caterpillars off them. I'm a lazy gardener in many respects hence my cavolo nero is going in pots this year so that I can easily net them "
Ahhh, ok! When I used to do it, my brassicas used to attract big white butterflies! What I noticed though was that if I grew sprouts at the same time, the butterflies, were like "Hmmmm, there's cabbage here, broccoli and omg sprouts!!!!". They'd seem to go for the sprouts' leaves every time, and that didn't really matter too much because the leaves were huge. There were enough leaves to go around!
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"We’ve got an allotment. At the moment it’s so soggy that it looks like we’ll be growing rice this year I
It's awful isn't it. Can you even walk in it?
I have massive allotment envy
Nope not at the moment. Hubby is on the committee and last week they postponed the monthly meeting as even the car park was flooded.
Oh gawd! I'd like to dig my veg patch (I know I should have done it in the autumn ) but we're on heavy clay and apart from not wanting to walk on it even on a board I don't think I could lift the darn spade with wet clay on it
It's heavy here too, by there are advantages of this!
Yeah, I get frustrated though because root crops don't do well and I'd love to grow carrots etc
You'll probably find that brassicas do extremely well though! For root veg, you have to dig soil out and add a bag or two of washed sand in its place and mix it up. That's what I did and it worked.
Oh thank you. I have tried brassicas but I can't keep the butterflies and therefore caterpillars off them. I'm a lazy gardener in many respects hence my cavolo nero is going in pots this year so that I can easily net them
Ahhh, ok! When I used to do it, my brassicas used to attract big white butterflies! What I noticed though was that if I grew sprouts at the same time, the butterflies, were like "Hmmmm, there's cabbage here, broccoli and omg sprouts!!!!". They'd seem to go for the sprouts' leaves every time, and that didn't really matter too much because the leaves were huge. There were enough leaves to go around!
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OK, I hate sprouts so I wouldn't care if they got eaten so I could grow them just to keep the cabbage whites off my other stuff. |
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"We’ve got an allotment. At the moment it’s so soggy that it looks like we’ll be growing rice this year I
It's awful isn't it. Can you even walk in it?
I have massive allotment envy
Nope not at the moment. Hubby is on the committee and last week they postponed the monthly meeting as even the car park was flooded.
Oh gawd! I'd like to dig my veg patch (I know I should have done it in the autumn ) but we're on heavy clay and apart from not wanting to walk on it even on a board I don't think I could lift the darn spade with wet clay on it
It's heavy here too, by there are advantages of this!
Yeah, I get frustrated though because root crops don't do well and I'd love to grow carrots etc
You'll probably find that brassicas do extremely well though! For root veg, you have to dig soil out and add a bag or two of washed sand in its place and mix it up. That's what I did and it worked.
Oh thank you. I have tried brassicas but I can't keep the butterflies and therefore caterpillars off them. I'm a lazy gardener in many respects hence my cavolo nero is going in pots this year so that I can easily net them
Ahhh, ok! When I used to do it, my brassicas used to attract big white butterflies! What I noticed though was that if I grew sprouts at the same time, the butterflies, were like "Hmmmm, there's cabbage here, broccoli and omg sprouts!!!!". They'd seem to go for the sprouts' leaves every time, and that didn't really matter too much because the leaves were huge. There were enough leaves to go around!
OK, I hate sprouts so I wouldn't care if they got eaten so I could grow them just to keep the cabbage whites off my other stuff. "
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Growing Fruit and Veg is the new Rock n Roll.
Planted apple trees amd raspberry cane this year.
Onions and Garlic are in.
Ground all prepared for planting later on in the season.
Last year potatoes, sweet corn, broad beans, pumkins and cucumbers were my biggest success.
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It takes a few years to find what grows well, and is also easy to work. I keep the allotments clean until summer is well in. Then put in winter hardy types to give me sonething during the winter. A lot of stuff keeps on till the spring.
A lot is achieved here in the uk. The hottest chilies were developed in a green house in Cumbria. |
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"Who here is growing stuff this year? What are you going to grow?
I've not done it for 3 years, but a few days ago, I dug a new patch for growing.
I made a greenhouse frame out of batten when I bought this house. Today, I'm going to put new sheeting over it to make it usable again.
I'm excited! "
I'm planning on taking my chilli growing to new levels this year |
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"Oooh I'm getting a new greenhouse son too, I've not had one for a few years either, I'll probably do the usual, tomatoes, cucumbers, chilli's etc this year I've got a wee patch dug up for my herbs as well, my parsley from last year is already thriving again.
Oh cool! I tried tomatoes but I couldn't ever do it. Brassicas grow excellently in my soil though!
Grow your tomatoes in grow bags I might try that this year, but I tend to use the greenhouse for starting things off rather than keeping them in there permanently. "
You can move them outside onto a sunny patio if warm enough. We grew tomatoes outside and we're geographically pretty close to you. |
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"Oooh I'm getting a new greenhouse son too, I've not had one for a few years either, I'll probably do the usual, tomatoes, cucumbers, chilli's etc this year I've got a wee patch dug up for my herbs as well, my parsley from last year is already thriving again.
Oh cool! I tried tomatoes but I couldn't ever do it. Brassicas grow excellently in my soil though!
Grow your tomatoes in grow bags I might try that this year, but I tend to use the greenhouse for starting things off rather than keeping them in there permanently.
You can move them outside onto a sunny patio if warm enough. We grew tomatoes outside and we're geographically pretty close to you. "
We're very lucky to be able to grow tomatoes outdoors as well as on the greenhouse. I hadn't thought much about it before |
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"Growing Fruit and Veg is the new Rock n Roll.
Planted apple trees amd raspberry cane this year.
Onions and Garlic are in.
Ground all prepared for planting later on in the season.
Last year potatoes, sweet corn, broad beans, pumkins and cucumbers were my biggest success.
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Ohhh! How did you start the onions and garlic off? |
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"It takes a few years to find what grows well, and is also easy to work. I keep the allotments clean until summer is well in. Then put in winter hardy types to give me sonething during the winter. A lot of stuff keeps on till the spring.
A lot is achieved here in the uk. The hottest chilies were developed in a green house in Cumbria."
Which are the winter hardy types? |
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"Oooh I'm getting a new greenhouse son too, I've not had one for a few years either, I'll probably do the usual, tomatoes, cucumbers, chilli's etc this year I've got a wee patch dug up for my herbs as well, my parsley from last year is already thriving again.
Oh cool! I tried tomatoes but I couldn't ever do it. Brassicas grow excellently in my soil though!
Grow your tomatoes in grow bags I might try that this year, but I tend to use the greenhouse for starting things off rather than keeping them in there permanently.
You can move them outside onto a sunny patio if warm enough. We grew tomatoes outside and we're geographically pretty close to you. "
Oh that's interesting... Maybe it was a certain variety or something. Or maybe I was just shit at it. Haha! |
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"Currently Growing Radishes on the kitchen window sill.
Scallions, Chillis, Carrots, Red Onions and maybe some Chives.
Cool, and I guess you'll plant them out next month?"
Will just keep the Chilli’s in the kitchen until I’m happy with them then let them dry out. I’ve been drying some out for 3 years and about to start using them soon! The Radish should be ready to move in the next 2-3 weeks.
As for everything else will be next month, yep. |
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"It takes a few years to find what grows well, and is also easy to work. I keep the allotments clean until summer is well in. Then put in winter hardy types to give me sonething during the winter. A lot of stuff keeps on till the spring.
A lot is achieved here in the uk. The hottest chilies were developed in a green house in Cumbria.
Which are the winter hardy types?"
Broad beans, kale, cabbage, parsnips, carrots, Swede. Most carry on through till the spring. Ok in the south, but you would need straw to cover them up north. They get oversized and need cleaning but it's good nutrition. Kale and carrot juice? |
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I have an allotment at home. I usually start mid april and grow everything from seed. Last year I grew pumpkins, butternut squash, French green beans, red onions, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes and herbs.
Then I have an apple and a pear tree that both produce well |
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"Is it really sad that I'd love an allotment?"
Not at all, great places to chill and do bugger all.
I had one for years ages ago and didn't bother growing anything in the ground but turned the shed into a mini pub.
The allotment committee said it wasn't on but there was nothing in the rules, so they changed the rules to say you have to use the allotment to grow things so I just planted a couple of things, then they changed the rules again to say make full use by which time I moved areas.
Happy days though |
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"Currently Growing Radishes on the kitchen window sill.
Scallions, Chillis, Carrots, Red Onions and maybe some Chives.
Cool, and I guess you'll plant them out next month?
Will just keep the Chilli’s in the kitchen until I’m happy with them then let them dry out. I’ve been drying some out for 3 years and about to start using them soon! The Radish should be ready to move in the next 2-3 weeks.
As for everything else will be next month, yep."
Love radishes, peppery ones with a good crunch |
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"Is it really sad that I'd love an allotment?"
Nothing tastes better than home grown food! I wanted an allotment for many years before we added our name to the waiting list. Go on, approach your local allotment association and get your name down on the list, even if it’s just for a half plot. You won’t regret it! |
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"I have an allotment at home. I usually start mid april and grow everything from seed. Last year I grew pumpkins, butternut squash, French green beans, red onions, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes and herbs.
Then I have an apple and a pear tree that both produce well "
Cool! You're local aren't you? Show me!!! |
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"Is it really sad that I'd love an allotment?
Not at all, great places to chill and do bugger all.
I had one for years ages ago and didn't bother growing anything in the ground but turned the shed into a mini pub.
The allotment committee said it wasn't on but there was nothing in the rules, so they changed the rules to say you have to use the allotment to grow things so I just planted a couple of things, then they changed the rules again to say make full use by which time I moved areas.
Happy days though"
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fucking thing. 