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Post by alicat on Sept 14, 2007 11:25:44 GMT 1
Hi All Veg people  What winter veg can I sow now to take me through the winter and what will you be growing please ? Thanks in advance. A.x  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Sept 14, 2007 11:38:34 GMT 1
Broad beans can be sown in November, winter cabbage, Garlic, onions, some kinds of lettuce can be said to be all year round, leeks are good too. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Sept 14, 2007 11:50:26 GMT 1
Bit late to sow leeks though? Onions should be the Japanese onion sets but they won't be available until spring.
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Post by sweetleaf on Sept 14, 2007 12:07:13 GMT 1
There are onion sets available now in garden centres and from Marshalls Dobies etc, and leek plants are available in certain places too, for planting out, (cheating ;D)
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Post by mickthecactus on Sept 14, 2007 12:47:50 GMT 1
Sorry, I meant that the mature onions won't be available until spring. Dohhh.
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Post by sweetleaf on Sept 14, 2007 12:54:30 GMT 1
Sorry, I meant that the mature onions won't be available until spring. Dohhh. I should have guessed that. |
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Post by madonplants on Sept 14, 2007 15:55:48 GMT 1
So any suggestions as to what I could grow in my pots over the winter? Hadn't thought about that. I thought that would be it, without a greenhouse, until next spring.  Keith |
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Post by Sleepy on Sept 14, 2007 15:57:51 GMT 1
So any suggestions as to what I could grow in my pots over the winter? Hadn't thought about that. I thought that would be it, without a greenhouse, until next spring. Keith Winter flowering pansys accompanied by some nepeta which survives the cold weather well. |
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Post by sweetleaf on Sept 14, 2007 15:58:42 GMT 1
Im not sure you would have much success with veg in pots if it were a wet winter, and a pot doesnt insulate all that well either, Keith.... better to plant into the ground I think. : |
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Post by alicat on Sept 14, 2007 20:33:39 GMT 1
Broad beans can be sown in November, winter cabbage, Garlic, onions, some kinds of lettuce can be said to be all year round, leeks are good too. Thanks Sweetleaf and Mick. Like I said to Karen I'm the only one that likes Broad beans and not much point growing them for one person.  unless like all the home grown veg that I have grown this year, they taste different and much better and I can persuade R and kids to try them. - ummmm might be a bit hard. Do you have some names of Cabbages, onions, Garlic etc. That I can look for - sorry I really am new to this veg lark. I might have a look for some leeks - we do all like them, but i'm not sure if there is anywhere round here that does veg plant's. - think a little investigating is in order. Sleepy what about your input I know you grew veg for years, I also know you don't grow them now, but all help gratefully received. Keith - If you can't grow veg over winter in pot's, what about putting them inbetween your plants ? I can't remember your garden will have to take a look again. : - sorry. - It's just a thought. |
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Post by Sleepy on Sept 14, 2007 20:46:15 GMT 1
Well it's all been covered really.
What I would consider is planting green manure. Probably lupins. That would fix nitrogen in the soil ready for a good head start in the Spring.
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Post by Sleepy on Sept 14, 2007 20:48:45 GMT 1
Well it's all been covered really. What I would consider is planting green manute. Probably lupins. That would fix nitrogen in the soil ready for a good head start in the Spring. But then again as we are now into September Vetch might be a better green manure. It's a bit late for lupins. |
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Post by alicat on Sept 14, 2007 21:11:53 GMT 1
Thanks Sleepy I had considered green manure after learning about it last year. - i'm getting there.
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Post by madonplants on Sept 15, 2007 11:25:04 GMT 1
Broad beans can be sown in November, winter cabbage, Garlic, onions, some kinds of lettuce can be said to be all year round, leeks are good too. Thanks Sweetleaf and Mick. Like I said to Karen I'm the only one that likes Broad beans and not much point growing them for one person. unless like all the home grown veg that I have grown this year, they taste different and much better and I can persuade R and kids to try them. - ummmm might be a bit hard. Do you have some names of Cabbages, onions, Garlic etc. That I can look for - sorry I really am new to this veg lark. I might have a look for some leeks - we do all like them, but i'm not sure if there is anywhere round here that does veg plant's. - think a little investigating is in order. Sleepy what about your input I know you grew veg for years, I also know you don't grow them now, but all help gratefully received. Keith - If you can't grow veg over winter in pot's, what about putting them inbetween your plants ? I can't remember your garden will have to take a look again. : - sorry. - It's just a thought. Thanks Ali. The kids have two tubs each, so was thinking of them, but I suppose they could plant into the garden as well. Oh and Monty is doing a thing on green manures next week on GW. It's something I want to know more about. I have a packet of (can't remember what they are now!!) something and want to use it in a little patch ready for next year. Keith P.s. Thanks SL, for your comments, as well!! Keith |
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Post by alicat on Sept 20, 2007 11:10:27 GMT 1
sorry for the late reply Kieth. Thanks for the remider I will try and get the kids organised so I get to sit down and watch it. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Sept 27, 2007 12:52:02 GMT 1
Ali, I absolutely love Broad Beans. You can grow some for me as well |
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Post by 4pygmies on Sept 29, 2007 22:12:07 GMT 1
I went to a local market and bought 10 purple sprouting Broccoli, 10 winter cauliflowers and 10 cabbage plants on Friday....the greeblies have eaten ALL mine to bits...........sigh. Markets are good places to buy veggie plants for the coming winter Ali. There were lots on offer at this one. I haven't enough space weeded and clean for more than that though.
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