Topic: Globe artichoke and asparagus

[Derekthefox]

Well I have both artichoke tubers AND asparagus seedlings, generously donated ... they will remain in the greenhouse until ready for planting ...

Derekthefox :D

[Aussie Chick]

I havent searched anywhere yet, so if I'm posting here and shouldnt be please direct me.....do i need to fleece or put a layer of straw on my artichoke and asparagus. Both are still big and green.

Thanks,
AC

[Derekthefox]

Well I took my artichokes and asparagus down to the allotment today, intending to store them in the greenhouse until planting in the spring. I will put the asparagus into larger pots so they are comfortable, and store the artichoke tubers in buckets of compost. I must remember to put a label on !!! This will give me time to determine the best location for them.

Derekthefox :D

[undercarriage plan]

I do the same as Wardy, I mulch the asparagus with seaweed ( there's a story! ::)) but leave the artichokes to  get on with it, and luckily they do!
Lottie

[Derekthefox]

Since I live three miles from the furthest point from the sea, I doubt I will be applying much seaweed ...  ;D

Derekthefox :D

[chriszog]

Hi Derek
     I thought the furthest point from the sea was a small village near Tring in Herts, may be wrong though but I remember a Guy that lived there telling me he was a mad Sea fisherman and that he couldnt get any further away from it.
Regards
Chris

[Derekthefox]

Well i live three miles from the village of Meriden, which is the centre of England, there is a cross there which is believed to be the actual centre ... now I realise that the centre, does not necessarily give the the furthest distance, but considering the shape of England, it is unlikely not to be. My nearest bit of sea, is Weston Supermare, at about 110 miles ...

Derekthefox :D

[chriszog]

Derek
Is this near you
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/derbyshire/3090539.stm
It says the village of Coton in the Elms Derbyshire is the furthest away????
More exploration needed

[chriszog]

Derek
According to multimap it is here?
http://uk.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=425500&Y=314500&width=700&height=400&client=europe&gride=425400&gridn=314300&srec=0&coordsys=gb&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&scale=100000

Regards
Chris

[Derekthefox]

Yes I know of that location, and can believe it could be correct. Knowing that the closest sea to me is Weston Supermare, it makes sense for the furthest point to be a bit further north ... I went to an excellent folk festival just east of that point, the village of Oakthorpe, you can see it on the map ...

Thanks for that research ...

Derekthefox :D

[redimp]

Yes I know of that location, and can believe it could be correct. Knowing that the closest sea to me is Weston Supermare, it makes sense for the furthest point to be a bit further north ... I went to an excellent folk festival just east of that point, the village of Oakthorpe, you can see it on the map ...

Thanks for that research ...

Derekthefox :D

Is that an annual festival Derek?