Author Topic: Progress - however slow. (Read 4831 times)

tim · « **on:** July 07, 2005, 18:19:23 »

Showing usual failure to get continuity with the cus - the 2nd 4 are up to the roof already.

undercarriage plan · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2005, 19:32:48 »

Wow! Am I jealous or what!! Want one! Lottie

Mothy · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2005, 23:08:50 »

Tim, I have to say, I don't think I've ever seen such a grand greenhouse!

It's a delight to see. :)

Marley Farley · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2005, 08:31:38 »

:) A pleasure to see tim ;D I always think that no matter how big it is, you will always fill a greenhouse to full capacity, :) Just the watering ::) ;D

tim · « **Reply #4 on:** July 08, 2005, 09:41:30 »

Don't look too closely!!

Marley Farley · « **Reply #5 on:** July 08, 2005, 09:52:31 »

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

derbex · « **Reply #6 on:** July 08, 2005, 15:41:51 »

Mine greenhouse ones are there too, I'm having difficulty getting them to continue to fruit -perhaps partly because they're in bags and it's difficult to get enough water into them. Any tips? Or do I have to wait for the outside ones to come in?

Jeremy

tim · « **Reply #7 on:** July 08, 2005, 16:39:52 »

Ours are 2 to a bag &, on average, get a litre of dilute fertiliser each, each day - double that in hot weather.

aquilegia · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2005, 16:47:12 »

Good god - how long does it take to water all of that lot?

tim · « **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2005, 17:39:54 »

Fortunately, I was able to run a mains supply under the 'herb' garden to the greenhouse.

60 plants - 10 secs each = 10 min. And I run the hose through a 2 gallon dilutor which gives them a 160.80.320 ppm feed at each watering from a 2.1.4 base.

And a weekly seaweed foliar feed.

Debs · « **Reply #10 on:** July 08, 2005, 21:41:07 »

Gosh Tim, you certainly seem to know what you are talking about!

BTY, How many folks are you feeding with that mammoth production ;D

This year is the first time I have grown cucs successfully, mine are in an unheated

greenhouse and the fruits are approx 4-5" long.

I am feeling very maternal towards them all ( 4 plants)

Debs - glowing, with pride ;D

tim · « **Reply #11 on:** July 09, 2005, 06:38:44 »

Good for you , Debs - but, depending on variety, don't let the fruit get too large. We pick our 'minis' at 4-6". And DON'T miss the 'lurkers' - behind, at the bottom - that get coarse like the 2 on the left & stop the plant growing.

Production? There are at least half a dozen folk (the Emmas of this world) who grow double our little offering. They must be chuckling!!

And don't be fooled by statistics.

Jane the Novice · « **Reply #12 on:** July 09, 2005, 11:07:48 »

Very impressive! Your greenhouse is about the same size as my entire garden!!

philcooper · « **Reply #13 on:** July 09, 2005, 20:50:42 »

Tim,

Definitely more pictures for the book!! ;)

Phil

Debs · « **Reply #14 on:** July 10, 2005, 22:29:30 »

My cucumbers are Tasty King F1.

Although the packet says harvest August onwards,

there is no mention of how big the fruits should be when harvested.

Can anyone advise? as I do not want them to be bitter tasting.

Debs

tim · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2005, 06:21:29 »

A good 10"??

"0262: Cucumber Tasty King
The longest cucumber we know, and also one of the tastiest. A refined 'burpless' variety. F1 Hybrid. Unwins exclusive."

But, in general, you can tell when the fruit is evenly shaped, dark & glossy & feels heavy. Once you've got one right, you'll know in future.

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #16 on:** July 12, 2005, 23:07:19 »

I am growing tasty king, and tasty they are...in a cucumber kinda way!

Mine are being picked between 8 and 10 inches, but if I need a cucumber for tea, then whatever is there will do!

Marianne · « **Reply #17 on:** July 13, 2005, 08:54:04 »

Tim, what can I say but "Well done"!! It all looks fantastic
;D :D ;)

tim · « **Reply #18 on:** July 13, 2005, 09:36:59 »

But the proof of the pudding...........??

carloso · « **Reply #19 on:** July 14, 2005, 08:29:52 »

tim excellent

do you take a rest whilst walking to the other end of the green house

carl

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