As promised. Pictures of my plot in full flow. Not a weed in site for the sake of 10 minutes work 3 times weekly ;) I have also put in a picture for you for hoeing between the plumlines of seeds.
Even my children's plot is weed free ;D ;D ;D
I like the 'crop' of bottles, we do the same..tomorrow, the cd's join them ;D
looking very good, kt :)
I'm lusting after your beds and your straight lines KT :P :P
WOW, that looks fantastic, my plot doesn't look as weed free!
Speechless!
Except to ask about the 'collars' on brassica??
fab plot, kt!
something to aspire to ;D
and just beaten by Tim to ask: why are your brassicas in drainpipes?!?
Brill kt. Very envious. ;)
Quote from: tim on May 25, 2007, 10:32:13
Speechless!
Except to ask about the 'collars' on brassica??
Collars are 7-8 inches, sunk in 2-3 inches. The collars are placed in situ when they are transplanted from seed trays to protect from slugs & other beasties. It gives them a great start as there is less chance of plug plants being eaten before they can grow. Also - when it comes to watering: I half fill the collars with water. The water then slowly soaks directly into the roots of the brassicas where I want it to go and not wasted watering the weeds of surrounding areas. Hence the need for even less frequent watering. Some people water all over the plot but this way only the plant gets watered. With these hot summers, lack of rain & hosepipe bans, water conservation is everything.
And they give some support?
Water? Ours don't get any once they are established.
Quote from: tim on May 25, 2007, 12:53:29
And they give some support?
Water? Ours don't get any once they are established.
I usually water every 7-10 days if necessary. To try your no watering method: I will set aside 3 varieties of each type of brassica in my plot for zero watering this year. Will let you know at the end of the year.
well after looking at your plot I now feel totally depressed and very envious
will try to copy your plastic collars for next year and the control of the weeds
you are an inspiration for us newbies
what are the collare made from KT ?
Quote from: greenscrump on May 27, 2007, 18:18:42
what are the collare made from KT ?
6 inch plastic drain pipe sawn into pieces. Dont buy any as you can always salvage some from tips or off-cuts from builder merchants. I have scrounged everything in my plot to make permenant fixtures: patio slabs for paving, wood, shavings, fencing, water barrells, guttering, greenhouse, plastic compost bins, drain pipes..... The only things I have paid for is veg seeds/plants & tools.
the collars look very interesting. How do you make them?
Everything shipshape and apple-pie order ! Well done to your children too...a lovely job :D Rohaise x
Love the idea of the collars. Now there are more things to look for in skips!!
Quote from: Blue Bird on May 27, 2007, 18:15:02
well after looking at your plot I now feel totally depressed and very envious...
you are an inspiration for us newbies
indeed!!! thanks for posting.
Quote from: ktlawson on May 27, 2007, 18:47:10
Quote from: greenscrump on May 27, 2007, 18:18:42
6 inch plastic drain pipe sawn into pieces. Dont buy any as you can always salvage some from tips or off-cuts from builder merchants. I have scrounged everything in my plot to make permenant fixtures: patio slabs for paving, wood, shavings, fencing, water barrells, guttering, greenhouse, plastic compost bins, drain pipes..... The only things I have paid for is veg seeds/plants & tools.
That sounds like my type of gardening.
One question though. I get quite a bit of cabbage rootfly. Do the collars deter this pest?
Quote from: Tiercel on May 28, 2007, 21:41:14
That sounds like my type of gardening.
One question though. I get quite a bit of cabbage rootfly. Do the collars deter this pest?
More so slugs & snails. Though I'd think spraying deterrants on the bottom of the plants plants would stay inside the collar for maximum effect instead of dispersal. Not sure how much of a difference this makes as I still have had cabbage rootfly also.