Sowing Now – Broad beans, peas, carrots, onion sets, spring cabbage plants and chinese cabbage
October 11, 2008
Today I have been mostly sowing and planting:
Plot 1
Last year this plot had roots and salads in it, this year I have rotated my crops so that legumes are going to be grown here instead.
- Broad Bean ‘Super Aquadulce’ (2 rows and 3 rows spare to sow in Nov) Sow Oct – Feb, Harvest June to July. Bought from Garden Organic.
- Pea ‘Meteor’ (2 rows) Sow Oct to Nov, Harvest June to July. Bought from Garden Organic.
- Parsnip ‘Countess F1′ (1 row) ready for harvest now to Nov from a sowing in February.
Tip for covering peas and beans:
I cover my peas and broad beans over-winter to protect them from the frost with enviromesh and horticultural fleece if snow is forecasted. I remove all covers in spring when flowers are forming so they can be pollinated by flying insects.
Plot 2
Last year this plot had brassicas in it, this year I have rotated my crops so that roots and onions are going to be grown here instead.
- Carrot ‘Nantes Frubund’ (1 row and 3 spare to sow in succession) – Sow Feb to October, Harvest April to November. Bought from Gardens4less.
- Onion Set ‘Red Cross’ (3 rows) – Plant Oct to Nov, Harvest June to July. Bought from Marshalls Seed.
- Spring Onion ‘Hardy White Lisbon’ (2 rows) – Sow June to Oct, Harvest July – Dec. Bought from Garden Organic.
Onion Set Planting Tip:
I planted my Onion sets out in a mound with just the tips showing, spaced about a hand width apart in the row. This was recommended by an allotmenteer at Joe’s Allotment on Gardener’s World. He said this was better for drainage and sun exposure. Pea sticks or canes have been placed over the bed to protect from birds and cats.
Click here to see Friday 10th Oct Episode of Gardeners World on BBC iPlayer.
Plot 3
Last year this plot had beans and peas in it, this year I have rotated my crops so that brassicas are going to be grown here instead.
- Cabbage ‘Greyhound’ plants – Plant Oct, Harvest April to May. Bought from Ebay.
- Chinese Cabbage ‘Tatsoi’ ( 2 small rows) – Sow July to October, Harvest Sept to Dec. Bought from Garden Organic.
Tip on planting out cabbages:
Dig a small hole with a trowel, water the hole well, firm in plants with fingers and then firm in with heel of your foot. Cabbages require firm ground to grow in to support their stems and leaves.
And finally I harvested the last of the french beans and some parsnips for tea.
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Rodger (My Garden is My Space) Cresswell | October 27, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I learned many years ago how important crop rotation is and cleanliness when working in a small plot.
Careful as I was, not careful enough, I spread disease on my boots.
A hard lesson at the time but one I have not forgotten.
There is so much satisfaction and enjoyment when you look at vegetables on your dinner plate when you know how much care you have taken in getting them from seed to fruition.
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Matron | December 6, 2008 at 9:13 am
I plant broad beans in modules in a cold greenhouse this time of year. I tend to get very, very waterlogged soil and find it works better for me to get them off to a start in a save environment!