Hello

[peterveg]

Hi

Not new to veg growing did it as a kid but that was a long time ago. My farther had 2 acre so as a child we got involved with growing veg chickens pig turkey and rabbits. I bet we grew well over 50 % as we use to freeze veg and that was a long time ago. I have been retired since 45 but went pack to work now fully retired 51. Started the veg garden up again fully this year loved it now I have the time. Forgot how good fresh veg tastes and to have veg in season. (worked in India for two years all the veg I ate there fresh and in season how we looked forward to each part of the season why do we have veg in the supermarkets out of season). I have two greenhouses about ten by six plus main veg 10 m by 5 m but also have lots of other area to convert to veg plus getting chickens soon. This year grew potato, carrot, broard bean, runner bean, onion, cabbage, colly (dont they bolt fast) salad veg. To come I have leek, sprout, spring cabbage, purple brocly, parsnip welsh onion parsley, tyme, chives, rosmary, mint plus in greenhouse tomato (poor) coutget (fail) cucumber (fail 1 from 2 plants) obergine (fail only 2). So off to a good start outside. I think it is 7 weeks since we bought veg apart from mushroon, turnip ,and leeks. I am looking for something to plant for spring I hate to see bare soil. Plus looking for an allotment for next year.

[Lesley Jay]

Hiya Peter and welcome!!

You really have got off to an excellent start this year - well done!! How about spring cabbages to over winter for next year?

[peterveg]

I have just put 20 spring cabbage in plug plants cost 6 p each which I thought was OK. Going to the garden centre tomorrow to check on winter salad etc.

[Lesley Jay]

There are also over winter onions which will be ready next June and garlic that you could grow.

[peterveg]

I am waiting for some sets from the local garden centre. I think he called them japanese onion. I will have to find a space for garlic as we use lots of it. Is it to late to try for carrots? or is there a winter carrot?

[stel]

Hi there Peterveg and a warm welcome to the site

[Lesley Jay]

You might just get away with carrots. The ideal last sowing date is August, cover with a cloche in October and the carrots should be ready in December. Amsterdam Forcing and Early Nantes are two varieties for sowing late.

[mor]

welcome to the forum