Well, after getting washed out on Monday, I got back to the plot for a couple of hours on Wednesday, and the whole of today! A couple of snaps of things shaking and moving!
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/Mrsava/parsnips.jpg)
Parsnips have germinated well.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/Mrsava/three_radish.jpg)
Little radishes. Harvested 3 on Wednesday, pulled 10 today! I pull them young because the lack of water means they bolt very quickly as the temperatures rise.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/Mrsava/australian_yellowleaf_lettuce.jpg)
Australian Yellowleaf lettuce. The photo doesn't do it's yellowishness justice!
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/Mrsava/asparagus.jpg)
My asparagus has started. I never get heaps, several of the crowns didn't grow, but they produce enough for me to have a steady few every week for the next few weeks.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/Mrsava/three_veggies.jpg)
Globe artichoke, purple sprouting (not much left now) and the first picking from the nine star perrenial broc - thanks DP! ;D
All absolutely brilliant EJ! I am particularly impressed with your parsnips - when I see those coming up I always heave a sigh of relief. If the weather keeps dry I will be sowing mine next week. It is magic when everything takes off and the growing season has begun. :) busy_lizzie
yum ;D
All looking good EJ...I wish my parsnips had germinated...sowed on 09/04/06 and no sign as of last week. If they're not showing tomorrow it may well be a case of re-sowing :( :(
haven't even started my parsnips yet as i am having to grow them in their final resting place, but seeing your snaps, i've just pulled the packet and will sow some today - i fear no frost - and have fleece !!!
am am running out to water my radishes now !
Super stuff EJ
Isn't it great? :) I love this time of year! 8) Mrs KP, you don't have to worry about frost with parsnips ;)
not even for germinating ??? it's everything else that's out there being vulnerable that i'm really worried about ;D
No they will germinate at low temps :) that's why they're one of the first crops to go in ;)
ah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well as our heatwave of last week is over, perhaps mine will feel right at home then. ;D
Cheers Simon. Nice website btw. But you need a gallery to inspire us newbies :o
;D
Cheers ta :) If you click on the thumbnails you should get the bigger pictures :)
thumbnails ??? off to look again 8)
edit: ahhhhhhhhh was looking at your association's site ....... now going through yours ;D
edit2: inspiring - just love the flowers (but no mention of parsnips ! lmao) ;D
;D Oh yeh parsnips, I havn't bothered this year ;D ::)
it's not too late ...... roflmao ;D