The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Can I plant then then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 You could have a go Clare, they will grow you might not get a very big crop................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 That's fine because we don't eat loads (evidenced by the growing spuds indoors), but it would be fun to have a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Clare I know its probably better to buy seed potatoes, but i once planted my sprouty kitchen tatoes and it worked fine, it was great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard and Jo Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 We got an allotment last year and have just planted our spring cabbages. The rest of the plot is still virgin so I have a lot of digging to do in a couple of weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Can I plant then then? Last year I had potatoes growing in the garden. Peelings and the odd green one thrown out onto the flower beds. They grew and I havested a lovely crop of spuds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Right! I'm going to plant a few then. DO I just plant the whole sprouty tater, or should I cut them up to make them go further? How many will fit in an old dustbin, and how deep should I plant them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Clare plant the whole thing with the sprouts pointing upwards, I would say you could fit maybe 5 or 6 in a dustbin put about 12 inches of compost in the bottom then plant the spuds so you just cover the sprouty bits, and each time you see the shoots coming through the earth cover with more compost until you get nearly to the top of the bin. After a while you will see the green shoots coming through when these flower and die back you can harvest your spuds be patient and you will get a better crop...........Oh forgot to say make sure that you have a hole in the bottom of the bin and some material like old crocks or polystyrene in the bottom to aid drainage. Good luck............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Thanks Nicola - I will give that a go, if only to say that I have done it. The grumpy old boy next door has two allotments - I would love one if I had the time. I could see myself being like Kooringa; up there all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare* Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Can I ask what is a good variety of potato to grow in a bin. I tried growing spuds last year, I was late buying so had little choice. What I got was a new variety that did not give much of a crop. Homebase today had loads of different ones to choose from but I would like to know what is best. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Clare if you come up to Norfolk - you and Rosie can come up the lottie for a look. If you come back in the summer and time it right you can harvest some organic veggies or flowers to take home with you - no eggs though! I am sure I can find some bits and pieces for you to put in your garden even this time of year. Rosie can dig up a parsnip or a leek, or purple sprouting broccoli - I know you don't dig that up! - that should just about be ready February Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Does anyone have any experience of growing veg in pots? And if so, what would be best to give a go I think I read somewhere that super-Kate has done this.... I have a small garden with little growing area and would love to try growing my own veg. Can you grow sweet potatoe in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Can I plant then then? If the potatoes are not from your area they will do fine...Don't plant them yet though will you! Lesley is Head Garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Does anyone have any experience of growing veg in pots? And if so, what would be best to give a go I think I read somewhere that super-Kate has done this.... I have a small garden with little growing area and would love to try growing my own veg. Can you grow sweet potatoe in the UK? Yes you can grow them in the UK although I do no know about growing them in pots. You have to buy slips , you can not just get them from a green grocer to buy them - they will not grow. I am looking to get some myself - I will let you know when I find out where to get them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I passed Head Gerdener job to you Kooringa I didn't have much luck with sweet potatoes when I grew them in the polytunnel. Kate did grow potatoes in pots last year - she'll be around in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Can't cope with another job - under gardener will suit me just fine I am just an ordinary, insignificant, pleb, that just likes being in the background - suits me fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I am just an ordinary, insignificant, pleb, that just likes being in the background - suits me fine. We'll have to be joint under gardeners Kooringa - suits me fine as well! What great gardening weather again today! - good for tidying up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 It is cold, frosty and misty - cum - foggy here. Let's have our own cooperative eh? We don't need any chiefs do we? Here comes summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 The weather's been the same here, but it developed into a lovely day, and I was out all afternoon Thanks for the veg offer Kooringa, we will be sure to look you up if we come to Norfolk in February. I will email you nearer the time to get your address/directions, we'd love to see your lottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Sorry if this has already been suggested (I haven't read all the posts in this thread ) but i have Delia Smith's 'Kitchen Garden' - and it goes through each month of what to put in your garden - a bit like the diary you all want.....I'm not sure if it tells you when to plant things though.....hmmm...I'll have a look and report back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 yes, it does! And it gives you recipes for the vege's you pull up too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I think I have lost the plot - pardon the pun. Did you want someone to post at the beginning of each month what you need to do or plant that month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I think, from the jist of the first post Korringa, it was what to plant and when to plant it in a diary type fashion so that people can be prepared in advance. Dellia's book does exactly that, unless you want to take it on a create a forum vege planting diary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 As much as I would love too - but, with an allotment 330 feet long and 33 feet wide, as well as the garden and chickens to look after, baking bread and all our meals, making jam, marmalade, sausages, yoghurt, and if I get time Kate's green cleaning recipes - oh and the blogs, and my web page to finally get up and running after sitting there with a pretty picture for months, and, all the other hobbies - I think I will have to decline the invitation this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Can I ask what is a good variety of potato to grow in a bin. Thank you. I have grown Orla and Swift - both were lovely The best sort to grow in a tub are the earlies, they are salad pototoes. but unless you have a favourite that you buy, why not go for something that you can't buy. They really are easy to grow and take care of. if you have two tubs you could grow more than one variety - a second early - perhaps which you could plant a few weeks later so that you can harvest them after you have eaten the first crop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
