Edible Gardening

I've heard about these slug problems! I found a suggestion on a website, see below, but obviously haven't tried this out myself."The main problem with their cultivation is that slugs are also partial to a hosta salad, though in my climate this is only a problem in late summer. I make a slug...

Hi Raelinn Welcome to the forum! I have a distant memory of a TV gardening programme, where I think that Alys Fowler(?) met a revered veg grower, Joy Larkcom. Their tip for growing Pumpkins/ Squash in a limited space was to peg down the stalk. If I remember correctly they planted the pumpkin in...

Hello Radimus and welcome to the forum

well done Woo and you've got them safely out of Penny and Tiny's reach i see

Better to peel em,butter em and munch em .

I was feeling a bit bored yesterday afternoon, so I went to Tesco and got some bits and bobs and thought I would treat myself to a gardening magazine. I bought Grow your Own and it came with some early Nantes seeds, so it looks like I will be trying them.Rusty

I agree. In the past, I've kept them hung in the loft in an old pair of the wifes tights, looked hideous Lasted for ages.

I've gradually reduced down from a dozen varieties to just one. Polestar is the favourite flavour and texture for my customers. I'll be growing approx. 200 plants this year. Plus a couple of varieties of French bean.Polestar did OK for me last year after a slightly slower start than normal.

I grow nothing but sugar snap peas. Deliciously sweet and juicy. You eat the whole pod, but unlike mange tout, the pods are filled with plump peas, so the yield is excellent. Preparation is so simple, no stringing or shelling Well that's if they get as far as the kitchen - irresistible raw...

I also find with most cherry size tomatoes that they are better fully ripened, the sweetness improves further into the season too.

I have had them cut to the ground by frost in one winter in the last 30 yrs, but they are very hardy once established. Flowering is dependant upon planting in a hot spot, and fruit ripening is not to be expected in the UK.

For years I always grown Telegraph but have been going for a change the last year or two.I have to say out of the few other varieties I've tried the old Telegraph have always been my best croppers even though mildew takes over by the end of the season.

I was minded to return to this thread last night. Last season was our first on our allotment and we spent a lot of time digging over the heavy clay soil. Once plants were in we mulched as much as we could, limited only by how much grass clippings/compost/wood chip/straw we could get our hands...

@nFrost ...testing...got it this time,I wasn't sure if it had 'sent'..Thanks Nick, can't think of anything at the moment but it does look good doesn't it

Definitely get seed potatoes, if you buy too many and have some left over...eat them!

Turns out I've been forcing my Rhubarb without knowing it.Whilst pottering in my veg patch I noticed the lid off my Nettle brew had been blown off and had landed on top of it.I'll be having some Rhubarb earlier than expected.I've covered it with a proper bucket now.

'Kay, maybe mine stays in a deep pot!

Cool but frost free is good, you don't want them getting leggy before planting them out, which you don't want to do before the frost period is over in your zone.

This year, I will be mostly growing the Manx Marvel

One or two suppliers are now offering (claimed) 'Blight Proof' plants. Quite pricey and not sure if they are actually 'Blight Proof'. Best bet is Bordeaux Mixture