Christian Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Planted some 'sweet dumpling' squash, more spinach, swiss chard and basil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henny penny Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I have planted a row of Nicola potatoes and some French banana shallots tonight- both reduced at the garden centre- As i have already planted onions and shallots and seed potatoes- I had to make room for them both!! too good a bargain to miss!!! I hope to sow more seed this weekend ! I am so glad I have my allotment- when things are tough at work - I focus on planning , planting and even being there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 After quite a disappointing crop of potatoes last year, I vowed not to do any this year. Saw a bag of Kind Edward seed potatoes in Poundland and couldn't resist, so they will go in tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinesupernova Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 my potatoes aren't in yet - I'm hoping I can have the potato bed ready for planting by the weekend. I did sow stacks of beetroot today and some radishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 We haven't finished planting ours out either SS - they'll all catch up. Our ground went from swamp to concrete in a matter of days - I'm having to water weeds so that I can pull them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 our salad spuds are in and the 2nd earlies are going in this weekend...it's not time yet to plant the main crop ones is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Are Desiree maincrop? If so mine went in a week or so ago,as they were well chitted. I am sure they went in around the same time last year too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Yep, Desiree are main crop. Most main crop can go in from now until the end of May. Have the bed ready and subject to hayfever will get planting later...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Hubby found a HUGE half barrel the other week,so I used all my broken pots (heaps of them after the snow!) as drainage,& the Desiree have gone in there Such a great potato,it always grows really well for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I find Desiree the most tasty of all potatoes, it makes great rosties and wedges. As usual I think we have plated too many spuds, we have 8, 30ft rows which is more than last year and we atill have a couple of sacks of spouting potatoes in the garage from last year. We put all of ours in a couple of weeks ago, but i am beginning to think that we are going to have to water them all, or they just won't come up. We have very sandy soil at the allotment which dries out very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 we planted all our spuds at the same time last year but then we were overloaded so we're staggering it this year. mind you, last year we did send off for loads of those free potatoes and we bought too many seed potatoes but you live and learn, we're being more conservative this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Do you know,I was only thinking today that with all the free seeds & stuff you get with magazines & various offers,you could probably do without buying any at all. I have heaps,although I didn't get any free spuds......but I still over bought on those & have several to put on Freecycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Started trying to pop in the broad beans but my goodness the grumpy birds whinged non-stop because they couldn't get into the veggie patch. So I've come back indoors and ordered some blueberries to grow on the patio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Planted the potatoes today! Only 10, but that'll do for us. They have a raised bed to themselves. Also planted - parsnips radish beetroot repotted a gooseberry and set up the watering system as the soil is so dry. It'll rain now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 It's like a dust bowl isn't it? Unfortunately the garden is now solid everywhere except for the veg beds now. Try and dig in a border and boing go the tines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 (edited) sowed some mizuna seeds next to the chard and doodled a garden plan in paint shop! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5153117&l=977ad71f18&id=568396756 There's much more in the garden that I've listed on it but trouble is, i can't remember what is where! Edited April 22, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Got all my onion sets in today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 some oregano and sweet red bell peppers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Herbs here too,even though I picked up a really great herb plant pack from Aldi yesterday. Basil,Coriander & Parsley ....My chives from last year are looking amazing too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieR Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Onions starting to show, garlic about 7 inches tall , spuds all in and earlies starting to show. Peas in last weekend (under fleece) same with carrots parsnips swede beetroot and spring onions. Sprouts and tomato seedlings doing well. Waiting for courgettes, cabbage, calabrese and purple sprouting, pak choi and basil, cauliflower, chiilies and can't remember what else! I have 8 raised beds and lots of pots and grow bags and planters and a greenhouse. No beans this year as no-one eats them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 blimey valerie, sounds like you're feeding an army! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieR Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 aiming to be self sufficient in veg this year val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 aiming to be self sufficient in veg this year val hope you've got a big freezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieR Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 GOT 3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Am wondering if its warm enough for the Courgettes to go out yet? Mine are all in flower bud in their pots. Actually,I will bung 'em out today - I have far too many so no great loss if I lose a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
