The diary of two novice gardeners and chicken keepers
Posted in Allotments on Apr 7th, 2009
Eight seeds each in moist compost in modules covered with a plastic lid and placed on the computer box for a little warmth. As soon as they show their heads they will go outside to grow on in cooler conditions.
Cabbage Kilaxy is an F1 Hybrid. These seeds were sent to me free by John Harrison with [...]
Posted in Allotments on Apr 3rd, 2009
I have sown a tray of Swiss Chard today. Mostly Bright Lights, the colurful mix, with a couple of the green ones thrown in. I have grown them before and have learned by my previous mistakes. Leave plenty of space in between when you put them outside as the final plant is quite large and stays [...]
Posted in Allotments on Apr 2nd, 2009
Here is Daisy. She is the new addition to the family of my son and his partner.
Posted in Allotments on Apr 2nd, 2009
I am trying another batch of peas. The first, though germinating great and producing strong shoots were ready too soon and went leggy before it was warm enough to plant them out. This second batch have already been chitted and will be able to be put into the ground as soon as they are 2/3″ [...]
Posted in Allotments on Apr 2nd, 2009
I have sown a tray of the sivlerskin onion De Barletta with the intention of using them as Spring Onions. I intend to put a row of these direct into a bed at the allotment to grow on for pickling.
This small pure white silver skinned onion grows quickly for early cropping. Its mild flavour and [...]
Posted in Allotments on Apr 2nd, 2009
Six seeds of the Cauliflower Snowball went into a root trainer today and will be germinated in cool conditions. I had sown the seeds and was desparately short of an elastic band to secure the plastic root trainer. I had the great idea of looking outside for a couple of those red ones the postman [...]
Posted in Allotments on Apr 2nd, 2009
Today I sowed six seeds of the Broccoli Romanesco. I have tried them before but only managed to get one to mature.
Matures in around 85 Days; late Autumn/early Winter. Romanesco has a taste and texture exceeding the finest broccoli and to really appreciate the flavour it should be boiled or stir fried and served with melted butter.
Sow seeds [...]
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