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Title: when potatoes come out what do you put in?
Post by: Rosyred on March 11, 2006, 17:07:06
When my earlies have all finished what should I put in after them?
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Post by: MikeB on March 11, 2006, 17:16:39
I put in leeks
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Post by: Curryandchips on March 11, 2006, 17:32:41
Same here, also winter spinach. You might also squeeze some small carrots in as well. The tiny carrots may well be a good idea, since they cost a fortune and are not always easily available. Nearly forgot, they are delicious too, just eat raw.
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Post by: RSJK on March 11, 2006, 18:55:58
I also put leeks in also spring cabbage for cutting in October time
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Post by: sandersj89 on March 11, 2006, 19:13:23
Again leeks.

But also I some times put in a couple of late sown courgettes to get a few baby courgettes at the end of the season.

I will also put in some carrots such as Early Nantes for a crop ready in the autumn.

And dont forget catch crops such as lettuce, beetroot.

HTH

Jerry
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Post by: CityChick on March 11, 2006, 19:56:05
I've got the early potatoes space ear marked for some courgettes and outdoor cucumbers as soon as its vacant...
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Post by: grawrc on March 11, 2006, 21:30:31
My courgettes should be just about ready for planting out when the first earlies come out.
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Post by: Rose.mary on March 12, 2006, 00:36:16
I have got mine earmarked for green manure this year. My goodness what are we saying I haven't even got the potatoes in yet. ;D

Rosemary
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Post by: the_snail on March 12, 2006, 04:12:55
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I have got mine earmarked for green manure this year. My goodness what are we saying I haven't even got the potatoes in yet.

Rosemary

Same here. Got nothing in yet apart from my winter onions.

Its a case of Dig, Dig, Dig for victory ;D But all I will be digging just latley is snow :(

I normally plant guess what leeks or winter onions. I like to put a very late crop of french beans in. You could also have a go at radish as that crops rather quick.

The_Snail
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Post by: Rosyred on March 12, 2006, 09:50:48
Thanks for all your replies gives me more of an idea.
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Post by: fbgrifter on March 12, 2006, 09:53:29
courgettes, squashes, pumkins, peppers and aubergines
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Post by: powerspade on March 12, 2006, 10:20:56
After my earlies have been harvested I plant out Leeks after 2nd earlies I plant Spring Cabbage and after the main crop has been lifted I put in green manure
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Post by: grawrc on March 12, 2006, 10:23:13
What sort of green manure PS?
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Post by: flowerlady on March 12, 2006, 17:27:50
I shall do leeks and also a perpetual spinach (it over winters well)  ;)

Ditto on the green manure PS?
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