eco_lover Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Hello there i really want to grow my own vegetables and herbs but i have a few questions which may seem stupid! Firstly, I heard there is a soil testing gadget which tells you the suitability of the soil in your garden for growing veg, does anyone know what they are called? Secondly if im growing veggies in the garden can i do them straight in the ground or do i have to buy raised beds? Thirdly how easy is it to grow veggies in a pot? And finally I would love to grow some edible flowers, but im having a hard time finding seeds that are organic and haven't been sprayed with pesticides can anyone recommend a supplier? Thanks in advance and sorry if these questions seem silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 hello and welcome to the forum you can plant seeds for vegies straight into the ground just read the instructions at the back of the packet as to when and go for it you can grow vegies in a pot too same idea, just bung them in the pot as to the soil tester or the edible flowers.... no idea sorry. hope this helps cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eco_lover Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 hi ya thanks for them answers, i know they are silly questions, but i dont want to buy a loaf of organic seeds and then they go wrong! lol These edible flowers are proving hard to find info on, i hope someone on here can help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 You should be able to find edible flower seeds quite easily - just google for organic seeds The Organic Gardening company may do flowers - i usually only use them for veggies. http://www.organiccatalog.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=59 The soil tester will just be called a soil testing kit - you can get a basic one quite cheaply from all garden centres. You just add a small amount of soil to the test tube provided and add some water....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Hello there i really want to grow my own vegetables and herbs but i have a few questions which may seem stupid! Firstly, I heard there is a soil testing gadget which tells you the suitability of the soil in your garden for growing veg, does anyone know what they are called? Soil testing kit, I've never used one lol Secondly if im growing veggies in the garden can i do them straight in the ground or do i have to buy raised beds? Depends on the soil quality... but I would just bung in some stuff this year and plan/think about raised beds for next years main growing season. This is what I did after moving to my new house Thirdly how easy is it to grow veggies in a pot? Very, although watering is more of a pain And finally I would love to grow some edible flowers, but im having a hard time finding seeds that are organic and haven't been sprayed with pesticides can anyone recommend a supplier? Have no idea... hope that helps Thanks in advance and sorry if these questions seem silly No such thing as a silly question.. unless you keep asking it of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Edible flowers - all sorts of flowers are edible, but nasturtiums are really easy to grow from seed, which is readily available, even organic seed. Or borage, that's easy to grow and edible. There are loads of others, too, but those should be easy to get hold of and easy to grow to start with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 We grow quite a lot in pots. Herbs, mange tout, strawbs, lettuice, spring onion, rocket, radish. We have done spuds too. No problems. Like matthew says they do need keeping an eye on for going dry. The best way to learn is to have a go and make the mistakes as you go along! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eco_lover Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 Thanks for all the ino guys, i think ill just get stuck in and give it all ago, ive bought some lovely salad leaves and carrots to get me started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
