Author Topic: what are you growing for first time? (Read 4807 times)

aquilegia · « **on:** March 22, 2004, 13:06:11 »

questions in the title - what edibles are you growing for the first time this year? (new varieties don't count, if you've already grown that veg/fruit before!)

My list:
aubergines
beetroot
carrot
leeks
lettuce
parsnips
potatoes
radish
squash

edited coz I forgot garlic.

(actually it's not nearly as much as I thought!)

Ceri · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2004, 13:09:27 »

pumpkins, carrots, romanesco, sweetcorn, maincrop pots, leeks, tomatoes - quite a lot then!

Only had the garden before so concentrated on things like herbs, mangetout and lettuces

cleo · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2004, 13:21:41 »

Nothing new this year,but when I do come to my senses and stop growing for sale I am going to try a pineapple-don`t have any spare room just now :(

Stephan

Moggle · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2004, 13:48:36 »

I'm completely new to the growing/gardening thing this year. I'm growing:
Tomatoes
Peppers
Chillis
Coriander
Parsley
Basil
Potatoes
Garlic

I've only ever grown Radishes before, as a kid. :)

Doris_Pinks · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2004, 15:27:55 »

Jerusalem artichokes, and lots of new flowers that will hopefully grow!!

bananagirl · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2004, 09:36:58 »

Carrots, zucchini, okra, blueberries, tomatillo (fingers crossed I don't kill 'em all)

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2004, 12:54:12 »

Tomatillos
Guava
Kale
Florence fennel
Kohl rabi
pak choi
leeks

Think thats all. Having had an allotment before when I lived with ma and pa I had already grown lots, plus before having this plot I had a veggie patch in the garden so have managed to give most things a go, not necessarilly successfully though.

aquilegia · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2004, 12:56:10 »

why do I keep forgetting about the florence fennel? (thanks again EJ!)

My list is getting longer and longer - I may start panicking soon - do I have room? Oh what the h*ll, I'll make room!

Tenuse · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2004, 15:57:59 »

Weeds.

Ten x

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2004, 16:06:19 »

Ten, you only growing weeds for the first time....I seem to have been cultivating them for years!

I forgot capers. I forgot cos they are in a jar in damp tissue in my fridge! 1 month down, only 2 more to go!!

Tenuse · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2004, 17:11:44 »

I had planned to grow all sorts, but with the weather always choosing a weekend to rain/hail/sleet down on my poor allotment, I have decided to cultivate weeds. I am going to sell off all my mares tails as miniature xmas trees and make a fortune! Bwah hah hah!!!!

Ten x

shifty581 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2004, 18:07:34 »

As it is my first year on my allotment.which is coming on O.K.
Garlic
Onions
Potatoes
Runner Beans
Broad Beans
Carrots
Cabbage
Coulis
Sprouts
Salad stuff if I get enough ground dug
I had a good day at the allotment today, on my fourth plot so far. All about 3mX 3m.
Tony
With aching back

jammyd · « **Reply #12 on:** March 24, 2004, 16:31:31 »

New crops this year on Jammyd's plot:

Kohl Rabi
Peas
Peppers
Swiss Chard
Spinach
Beetroot
Radish
Lettuce

And any impulse purchases I make later in the year :)

flowerofshona · « **Reply #13 on:** March 24, 2004, 18:09:15 »

kohl rahi
aspargus peas (tried last year but hubby though it they where weeds and hoe'd them off !! )
aubergine
pak choi

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #14 on:** March 24, 2004, 22:33:43 »

ooo ooo, asparagus peas too, and lentils, and pigeon peas! Cor, keep remembering things. Must not buy anything else. Must not! :-\

Doris_Pinks · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2004, 15:11:59 »

EJ had to nip in the local garden center yesterday to buy a gift, and yes I came out with 4 new packets of seeds!! (like I need more varieties of courgettes!) Tis an obssesion I tell ya!

Debs · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2004, 18:04:06 »

:DSince I have only ever grown potatoes and herbs for cooking...everything will be new to me as I am a 'newbie' to the art of vegetable growing!!

Here's my list:-

Germinating in greenhouse:-

brocolli, cauliflower, parsley, garlic chives, onions,cucumber,
tomatoes - (gardeners delight & italia plum),
chitted potatoes - (King Ed & International Kidney),
basil- isn't showing any signs yet;
dwarf dahlia's and ipomoea (morning glory) parsnips, leeks - sowed today & sitting on top of the roof of garden shed ( away from plant-eating boxer pup)

have not started off french beans,broad beans, or carrots yet...
still got herbs to do (coriander, marjoram, dill)
and have tons of flower seeds sitting in a box..........

Lottie still needs more digging, but plan to do a bit at a time...

24 hours in a day just isn't enough!!!!!! >:( ;D

then there's the kids, housework, work..(but let's face it, they are not nearly as important ;D :D ;D :D ;D

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2004, 18:15:48 »

Okay, bought watermelons this morning at Lidls. Have grown melons once before, but never watermelons. Avas fave!

RSJK · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2004, 19:17:11 »

::)
well l amattempting to grow for the first time-
Purple sprouting brocali
White sprouting brocali
Sweetcorn
pumpkins

some one gave me a pumpkin last yeat to try and l thought the taste was fantastic so l must try to grow some myself and hopefully store one or two of them

mysticmog · « **Reply #19 on:** April 01, 2004, 13:57:37 »

Everything except tomatoes!!!! My attempt is gonna be

beetroot
carrot
leeks
lettuce
parsnips
potatoes
sweetcorn
strawberries
blackcurrent
chillis
spinach
chard
gladioli
anenomes

Lots and lots of reading to do....and probably lots of posts too :-)

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