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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: gardening jan on June 18, 2009, 12:47:04

Title: Empty space!!
Post by: gardening jan on June 18, 2009, 12:47:04
My darling nephew has just cleared a large bed, which was a bit of a dumping ground on the lottie ( a job that has been on the things to do list for some time). I'm pleased as punch but it has left me with a bit of a dilema because I have nothing ready to put in. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Title: Re: Empty space!!
Post by: Psi (Pronounced 'Si'!) on June 18, 2009, 12:56:03
courgettes? Runner/french beans?  Peas?  Roots like turnip, radish, fennel, swede, beetroot?  Lettuce? Chard/ Perpetual spinach?

If the bed is a decent size then maybe a  bit of each?!?
Title: Re: Empty space!!
Post by: saddad on June 18, 2009, 13:06:04
leeks, over-winter brassicas...  :-\
Title: Re: Empty space!!
Post by: manicscousers on June 18, 2009, 17:04:53
green manure?  :)
Title: Re: Empty space!!
Post by: angle shades on June 18, 2009, 21:16:18
 :D kale,beans,fennel, wallflower seeds,beetroot etc/ shades x
Title: Re: Empty space!!
Post by: PurpleHeather on June 18, 2009, 23:26:47
On Sunday I planted a load of seeds in little pots and some are already through. I have no space yet but will do when the broad beans are harvested and spuds come up in a couple of weeks.

Spring Greens,
Swedes (these will go in T'roll tubes when they pop up, it worked last year)
Savoy
Winter lettuce
radish
Carrots (check the variety is suitable)
Winter cauliflowers
Endive

Nasturtiums and Sage grow well in poor soil.

Sweet williams and forget me nots can be sown now for flowers next year.

If you are on an allotment, walk round and ask if any one has any spare plants, most of us grow too much, just in case.
Title: Re: Empty space!!
Post by: Eristic on June 19, 2009, 00:19:36
Quoteit has left me with a bit of a dilema because I have nothing ready to put in

Could you sublet it to me please.  :D