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.....Or similar mulch

Do you do this and if so what do you grow in this way?

I normaly use this f ;Dor potatoes, but this year I have tired it with my cabbages. I hope it means they will need less watering, weeding and dont bolt like my spring ones did!

Anyone got any tips for growing veg in this way?

PS I actualy use porous landsacape fabric rather than plastic but the effect is the same i guess except watering is easier. ;D

i've used it for sprouts broccoli cabbages and cauli, in the hope i won't have to weed that area. they look happy enough, but its the first time this year for me too.

Garden Cadet,

I would be suprised that a choice of mulch would cause spring cabbages to bolt. That's more likely down to temperature/variety?

I am going over to a partial no dig method but I am using cardboard as a mulch.  I use a bulb planter to go through that and into the soil and then (with brassicas) use the circular bit of cardboard as a biodegradable collar round the stem.  Still digging for my potatoes and legumes though.

Quote from: Mothy on May 12, 2006, 23:22:19
Garden Cadet,

I would be suprised that a choice of mulch would cause spring cabbages to bolt. That's more likely down to temperature/variety?

No No, It wasnt the mulch but lack of retained moisture that was part of the problem. Inother works the plants were too dry. I figure that using a mulch will help keep the soil moist/damp and thus reduce likelyhood of bolting.

I hope this clears this matter up.