Author Topic: WHAT CAN I GROW NOW? (Read 3606 times)

farmer giles · « **on:** August 10, 2004, 14:44:24 »

HI THERE
THIS IS MY FIRST TIME ON THIS WEBSITE.
I AM ALSO NEW TO GROWING VEGETABLES (ONLY GOT MY PLOT IN MAY)
I AM ABOUT TO HARVEST THE BEANS,CARROTS SWEETCORN ETC. THAT I PLANTED BACK IN MAY.
IS THERE ANYTHING THAT I CAN SOW IN THE NEXT MONTH OR TWO TO STOP ME HAVING A BARE PLOT.
WHAT SORT OF THINGS CAN I GROW THROUGH THE WINTER.
ANY IDEAS GRATEFULLY RECIEVED.
THANKS ???

aquilegia · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2004, 14:51:57 »

I asked this question recently - have a look back for my 'winter veg' thread.

And please don't shout.

Multiveg · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2004, 17:23:10 »

carrots, turnips for greens, winter radish, lettuces, japanese onions (for harvest about june) for sowing this month only, erm run out of ideas at mo....

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2004, 17:33:28 »

Spring cabbages, winter caulis, calabrese/brocolli, second cropping spuds, salads, garlics, shallots, spring onions, french beans (if you are quick), carrots, peas....ummm...sure there are lots more, and this has been discussed lots of times as people want to harvest all year through. If you can provide protection, like fleece or cloches, I reakon almost anything goes! ;D

Welcome to the site by the way, and congrats of getting a plot. Where in the world are you?? ;D

farmer giles · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2004, 17:40:35 »

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP

IM IN CARDIFF EMMA

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2004, 17:45:40 »

Another Welsh allotmenteer to add to the collection. ;D

GardnerJ · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2004, 17:45:50 »

EJ
what kinda broccoli/calabrese an you sow now??

xxx
jemma

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2004, 17:58:17 »

I have just sown some that I bought from the winter Marshalls catalogue, which is downstairs, so I will bring it up later and let you know. ;D

Andy H · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2004, 21:42:20 »

Welcome Farmer Giles, congrats on getting your plot.
The shouting comment on 2nd message if you don`t know is when you type ALL IN CAPS! called shouting!

Have fun harvesting...

Andy & Becky

farmer giles · « **Reply #9 on:** August 11, 2004, 09:31:57 »

Sorry for SHOUTING did i wake you up
Can you still hear me........Hello..........Is anyone there?

Granny_Smith · « **Reply #10 on:** August 11, 2004, 10:09:01 »

Good morning farmergiles - thats better, I can still hear you. Welcome aboard the A4A roadshow.

farmer giles · « **Reply #11 on:** August 11, 2004, 10:31:23 »

How do all you fellow allotmenteers keep your kids amused when you take them to your plot?
Mine can put up with the watering can for about ten minutes before they get bored.
One sight of a spade or fork and they run a mile.

Multiveg · « **Reply #12 on:** August 11, 2004, 10:35:29 »

Well, my nearly 3 year old has sown a row of beetroot - they are coming up nicely. Though he did decide to weed a few carrots out, and tear off leaves of potatoes and pick immature pea pods (peas less than the size of a polo mint hole). Then he would try to dig with his brio spade.

Perhaps they could have a section of their own.....

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #13 on:** August 11, 2004, 12:07:03 »

With my kids, it depends on the weather and their mood! If they don't wanna be there, then they play up the whole time, and to be honest, I can't wait to escape! They are happy picking, but not happy if I am trying to do jobs. Digging in the mud keeps mine amused for a while, but I forgot to leave them a patch when I was sowing!

derbex · « **Reply #14 on:** August 11, 2004, 12:22:16 »

Sitting in the car ::)

Bit unfair -she's good for watering for about fifteen mins, especially 'her garden'. After that it's tormenting the ants 'making compost', tormenting other allotmenteers and moaning.

She has one of those woolies 'pop-up' tents and, if I remember, I'll take that down for her to make a camp in next time we go.

Jeremy

Multiveg · « **Reply #15 on:** August 11, 2004, 12:39:13 »

Oh, and i forgot - saying hello to woodlouse/ant/spider/ladybird/worm

GardnerJ · « **Reply #16 on:** August 11, 2004, 12:58:42 »

the tent is a fab idea i have the same one i think from woolies! kids love making camps (yeah for about 5 minutes knowing my girls!!)

Jemma x

Doris_Pinks · « **Reply #17 on:** August 11, 2004, 13:08:02 »

I used to avoid taking mine down, unless it was potato harvest time, then they were highly amused digging for treasure!
Now the youngest at 12 has been with me twice this week, and gets bored in nano seconds.........wanders off to look at the chickens at the next plot..........irritates Mum......pulls a few beans off.......irritates Mum......waters beans and Mum! Mum and 12 year old leave!!
The 15 year old wouldn't be seen dead there! (thankfully!!) I think the most I could ever handle was about an hour, and the whole point to me of having my plot is for peace and quiet. But then I only took mine on when they had gone to school, and I had more time. The pop up tent sounds a marvellous idea! Picnics are good too, and jam jar bug collecting, especially caterpillars off the brassicas!! ;D When they are older a shady spot with a headset works for a while ...........but NEVER long enough!

Jesse · « **Reply #18 on:** August 11, 2004, 16:39:12 »

Have laptop, will travel! ;D Well I don't have an allotment but if we're going somewhere that I know the kids will get bored then I take my laptop with a favorite DVD and that keeps them busy for about an hour until the battery runs flat! It's not ideal, I would prefer them to be busy with more "earthy" things but it's a last resort. Like DP I plan to have my plot (when I get it) for "me time" when the kids are at school and nursery. You don't say how old your children are, my 5 year old will spend a good hour messing about with a sticker book, my 3 year old will spend a good hour harrasing the insects in the garden and if she manages to catch one in a glass jar then it can last longer!

Ceri · « **Reply #19 on:** August 11, 2004, 17:31:52 »

dig them a sandpit. I keep big garden toys - tractors etc. at the plot as well

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Author Topic: WHAT CAN I GROW NOW? (Read 3606 times)