katieD Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 hi ive always facied growing my own veg but have no idea where to start! ive got an area thats free but it only gets a few hours of full sun a day- later in the day. would i be able to grow some things in this area? im going to build a risen bed in full sun but it seems a shame not to use it? what could i grow at this time of year? being a beginner am i best to buy plants ready to plant in rather than growing from seed? any help at all greatly appreciated! i suppose we have all got to start somewhere- but i feel a bit daunted by it all! thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 At this time of year you could put in winter and spring cabbage plants, quick growing things like turnips radishes and lettuces, herbs like parsley, coriander etc. Lack of light might be an issue with things planted from seed but nothing ventured nothing gained. Look in the garden cntres for reduced plants at this time of year but avoid any that are yellowing or leggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I chucked a load of mixed lettuce seed in a big pot before I went on holiday. When I came back 2 weeks later there were leaves big enough to pick . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieD Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 I chucked a load of mixed lettuce seed in a big pot before I went on holiday. When I came back 2 weeks later there were leaves big enough to pick . wow i think even i could manage that without error only just though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 winter onions, radish garlic it's not to late for carrot half my allotment plot is in shade still get crops of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I would get a small trough type thingy and put some raddish seeds in it lettuce is also an very easy one or herb type things (mint is a doddle - in fact its too easy, its virtually impossible to kill ) have fun cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Take a look at www.delfland.co.uk - even if you don't buy their plants there is a lot of information about what to plant out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Ready grown plants are always a help when you're first starting out. I'd go for winter cabbage and leeks. Swiss chard is easy to grow from seed and doesn't need full sun to thrive - plus it survives the winter to give you early spring greens. Salad stuff (e.g. radish, leaf-lettuce). You might get away with some dwarf French beans if you plant them now (it's worth a try!) Good luck! Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
