Greens

And I will feed with liquid Growmore.:thumb:

 

But the cut isn`t repaired Fred, you are keeping it open with plastic. If you cut your finger it will scab over, BUT you still have a cut finger until your body repairs the damage, what we are doing is refusing to let the plant mend itself.

 

But Dai, the same thing happened as it did last time. The cut dried up, the stem got thicker, the plastic fell out, there was nothing left to KEEP open. It's like the stem retreated from the wound, if you understand me.
Cheers...freddy.

 

Didn`t realise the plastic fell out.:rotfl: I shall reassess my theory.:lollol:

 

Right o chums. Herewith are some pics of my Greyhound cabbages. As shown in the first pic, the front three and two from the second row (starting with the one on the left) are the 'cut' ones. The rest (ten in all) are the ones left alone. BTW, pay no attention to the ones further back, they are Golden Acre. I'm sorry I can't get a better overall view, but hopefully from the angles I've used to take the pics, you can see that the cut ones are significantly bigger.









One thing that strikes me about these, is that they're looking a bit pale. According to a reading I took using an electronic PH tester, my soil is acid....around 5.0. Is there anything I can do to 'green' them up a bit ? Or, is it too late ?
Cheers...freddy.

 

They are looking good Freddy. I`m a bit concerned about the acidity though, if that reading is correct you have a bit of work in the autumn/winter trying to get it up to about 6.5. To try and improve the colour I would be inclined to give a liquid Seaweed feed a go.:thumb:

 

Ok Dai, thanks for the reply. I'll try as you suggest. What would you do to raise the PH ? Lime ?

 

Yes, I would say so. Having a crop rotation system is very important for soil health, and not just for the plants. On a three year system you would lime for brassicas, manure for gross feeders ( potatoes, onions and legumes ) and leave the rootcrop area alone. Over the 3 years all your ground is properly treated.:gnthb:

 

Good post Dai :thumb: I do rotate, or at least try to, but it's not as easy as it sounds. Three years or three crops ? If you understand me

 

The only advice I can offer there Freddy, is to treat the soil for the next crop rotation.:gnthb:

 

Right-o Dai :thumb: One thing then, when my B/Beans come out, I have some PSB waiting to go in. Could I Lime immediately prior to planting ? Also, I have some Lime, on the box it just says Garden Lime (Granules). Will that do ?
Cheers...freddy.