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Title: For all you newbies.
Post by: vicstar on February 13, 2008, 08:37:47

Ok now i have been reading a book called Homegrown by keith mossman and mary norwak, it is from 1977 but has good info still for today. it tell you how to grow cook and preserve, also how much to grow for the average family so i will tell you what it says, i guess the average family is 2.4 kids if you have more increase less decrease.

now i will start with root crops
Beetroot- 30ft/9m should yield 20lb/10kg of mature roots plus thinnings.
Carrots- 2x30ft row should yield enough for summer harvesting and storage.
PotatoesMaincrop- 30ft will yield about 30lb 10kg.Dont aim to be selfsufficient in potatoes at the cost of other valuable crops.

there are other crops if you want to know about something i havent mentioned just ask.

Tomatoes-In a good season 3-4lb/1.5-2kg can be expected form 1 plant the main yield will be consantrated in a stort period so only plant 6-8 plants.
peppers-it says plant 6 outdoors and 3 inside just in case

there are so many different veg in this book you should get a copy i loaned mine from the library and is worth a look for newbies and old hands.
Dont forget to write back if you want something different info.xxx

Title: Re: For all you newbies.
Post by: Baccy Man on February 13, 2008, 08:53:55

It is available from amazon marketplace sellers from Â£0.01p + Â£2.75 postage.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/0900869313/ref=dp_olp_2/203-7631368-1103162?ie=UTF8&qid=1202892411&sr=1-6

Title: Re: For all you newbies.
Post by: vicstar on February 13, 2008, 08:57:55

it is a good book for newbies and oldens i reccomend it to everyone

Title: Re: For all you newbies.
Post by: sheddie on February 13, 2008, 22:13:30

Hi,

Thanks for the recommendation and link - I've just bought it!

Can't really grumble at 1p!!
Sheddie

Title: Re: For all you newbies.
Post by: posie on February 13, 2008, 22:38:24

Not got that 1, might add it to my list. been relying on Hessayon myself which I find quite informative.

Title: Re: For all you newbies.
Post by: caseylee on February 13, 2008, 23:47:54

just got it as well cost 2.76 including delivery, I love reading good books with the right info in it, specially ones that tell me what to do with the food after I have grown it. Would anyone have any other suggestions for a newbie on their first allotment

Title: Re: For all you newbies.
Post by: Sparkly on February 14, 2008, 10:56:16

http://www.earthlypursuits.com/AllotGuide/DigforVictory1/DigForVictory1_2-3.htm

Interesting read and good advice!

Title: Re: For all you newbies.
Post by: Suzanne on February 14, 2008, 12:38:38

I bought something called The Vegetable Gardeners Bible some years ago. Although it is written for the States - I thought it was really useful.

Title: Re: For all you newbies.
Post by: manicscousers on February 14, 2008, 16:01:44

my new one, the allotment keeper's handbook, down to earth, really good read, got it off amazon, if you're going to buy from amazon, do it through the site link, get a bit of cash for dan ;D

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