Martin B Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I'm really worried about the winter months. I've told my family we will never need to buy veg again, and I would preferably like to keep to my word. I am just so worried that there will not be enough food. In the ground already I have Red Cabbage, Cauli, Brussel Sprouts, Turnip and Butternut Squash. In my greenhouse I am going to be planting my Christmas Spuds, courgettes inside one of those mini greenhouses (aswell as in the glass house), I also plan to plant herbs and carrots, just in case my crop outside fail. I've got Kohl Rabhi, Spring Onion, Butternut Squash, Spring Cabbage and Cauliflowers ready to be sown. I've just gone onto ebay in the last few minutes and I've bought Winter Raddish, Turban Squash and Spinach seeds. If you look at that list, I think I should be ok. But I can't help but worry, that I won't have enough fresh veg. Is anyone else worrying or is it just me? Martin P.S Christian is sending me some seeds aswell but I can't remember what they are, Kale I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Yes Martin, Curly kale! Will fish out some winter lettuce too! Is your greenhouse heated? You can buy really cheap heaters that run on gas. Maybe then you could grow some more as it seems that you are supplying half of Warwickshire! Don't worry about growing enough, i'm sure your family appreciate what you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Never thought of a heater, except cloches and fleeces. Thanks Christian.... again! Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 (edited) No problem! this kind of thing - http://www.garden4less.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=0681 just did a quick google search, sure you could find something cheaper or try freecycle? Night! (thanks for the pm telling me to go to bed ) Edited August 17, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 No problems! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Martin,I bought some winter carrots & peas from Marshalls seeds. They have an Autumn sowing section (you will need cloches though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 How refreshing that a teenage boy should be worried about growing enough veg for the family over winter instead of whether or not he is wearing the right trainers or is a member of the right gang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 (edited) I wouldnt think there would be many [bad] gangs in the midlands Edited August 18, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Oh you'd be surprised!! Em's got her own gang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I wouldnt think there would be many gangs in the midlands You've obviously never been to Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Nottingham........ I could go on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Oh you'd be surprised!! Em's got her own gang! And a jolly nice bunch they are too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 The fluffy muffin gang!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 (edited) I live in london, so, there are way more gang there than Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Nottingham combined! Edited August 18, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 fluffy muffins? maybe you should have eaten them fresh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara.F Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Hi Martin try here; www.vivaverde.co.uk on their site they have a page showing what can be sown now. Off the top of my head, winter bunching onions (keeps you in 'spring' type onions right thru) All the oriental greens like pak choi, mizuna etc enjoy a late sowing (use small for a tasty salad or larger for stir fries) bulb fennel land cress and some of the seed firms like marshalls or dobies are still sending out brassica plug plants (brocolli etc) for transplanting now. you can still sow 'all year round' cauliflowers and 'april' cabbages. I'm sure you'll be fine! you are doing spectacularly well for your first allotment season Tara xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Oh you'd be surprised!! Em's got her own gang! And a jolly nice bunch they are too Thanks Debs! Fluffy muffin gang indeed Christian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
