Interim veg patch

Hi all.

I am in the process of blitzing my garden to start again from scratch, having spent the last couple of months combating a bindweed problem.

I now have a chunk of bare soil, and it will remain that way until next spring unless I can think of an interim use for it. I want to grow some veg in there. I know it's a bit late, but is there anything I can put in that will be ready by early next year or sooner?

The soil is generally good quality but probably not so fertile. I can stick some chicken poo pellets in but I understand that would make it unsuitable for certain crops.

Any ideas?

 

You could plant a green manure for the winter. Winter tares would be good as you get plenty of bulk to dig in to the soil. It also fixes nitrogen in the soil, so would get your veg off to a good start in spring.

 

Hi clueless. I would suggest spring cabbage. It's not too late if you sow now. Cheers...freddy.

 

Turnips can still be planted, or how about Chard "Bright Lights" or Zilver F1.

Still lots of options for this season.