Edible Gardening

I haven't as yet grown the stevia plant (but I am considering it for next year), but I have bought some of the stevia powder and so far I actually don't mind it. Although you really have to make sure that you don't add too much of the powder as it is seriously sweet - so if you would normally...

Hi, is anybody growing purely perennial veg' ? Or anyone have experience of growing perennial vegetables ? I have quite a lot of things growing in my veg patch which was originally to be looked after by my good wife. Well, that didn't happen and the planning, sowing e.t.c. has been left to me....

Its even easier for me at the moment, as all six plants are still standing down by the French doors at the back of the living room! Until our new fences go up, I cannot plant out my border plants, and until they go out I don't have room for the cucumbers.The good bit of that is that I get to...

A Cobra I planted is a third of the way up the pole , my other French beans havee benn lolling about not really interested in climbing . But tonight they seem to have got the idea and some are clinging to the pole - just give them some time.

No one can stretch 50p further than you Scrungee. Still reckon you ought to apply for the Chancellor of the Exchequer's job,

Not the same as the Dom Republic here! Dwarf Pomegranate is hardier than the commercial one but not as impressive.

I've grown Rocket again this year and have just harvested the main batch of them, they have performed really well this year, we got over 30lb of spuds from a 4ftx4ft square; they were between golf ball and almost tennis ball sizes, perfect for us. We have been having them for meals since and...

I suspect it is too hot in your conservatory. Lettuce is a "cool season" crop, and does better in Spring and Autumn than Summer - and I guess your conservatory is more like Summer? Make sure they have plenty of water

Having had a 'perusal of the estate' (wander round the garden to you and me ) this morning, I cannot think of anywhere that I could lob them in, so they are likely to end up going to compost.

I have a client who has 2 grape vine varieties growing in large tubs against a wall of his house in full sun one is a green variety and one is a red ... I have been working there for more than 2 years, and can say that the past 2 seasons have produced loads of grapes from both varieties ... ...

Taking the bottom out of a pot and sinking it in a grow bag is quite a good strategy as it helps prevent basal stem rot which can happen if the cucs are kept too damp.

thank you all so much, i will get them planted out today was just a bit worried about them sucking up some bad nutrients or something

Hi there. This is quite normal. At this time they will be 'making leaf'. Maybe in another month or so(?) they will start to swell. Have no fear

I will just have to keep my fingers crossed then - I must admit that I never thought to buy a pot from the supermarket and plant it out. I am hoping it will be OK though, as mint is quite bullet-proof isn't it? I recall there being a clump on a bit of wasteland next to the driveway of our old...

Can anyone tell me how I know when its ready to harvest? I've just measured it, and its 14½ inches long , however its still got a few of the wee nobbly bits on the outside - am I right in presuming that once these go, its then ready?

I have to agree with you John, they do seem much better than last year's crop that were produced during very dry conditions on the whole...

I also think you were too early; I've sown them in mid Summer and had a good crop into the Autumn. They pushed (or maybe grew?) their roots half in the ground, and half out of it, which looked a bit weird" If you like the taste I would recommend it as a good late season crop.

One plant per pot will use up water and nutrients slower than 2+plants so if you can, use separate pots for each. I'm actually trialling 1, 2 and 3 plants per pot although in 14" pots. If the plants get too big or wobbly, stake them

I know butter has been bad for you (but I understand it's good again now). Try the radish with the teeniest bit of butter instead of the salt didn't think I'd like it as I love the salt too but now I'm addicted to radish with butter.

I've got some squash on the go in a raised bed which look fine. I had a few plantlets left over so put them in a big pot, they are coming on better but developing these yellowing leaves. Pot is full of composty stuff. Any ideas? Nutrient deficiency? Thanks