TWOTWOTHREE 152 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 That looks mint ruby 223 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patterdalejoel 669 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Tuzo, how many LF eggs do you put under them banties? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fieldsports 155 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Well this year I have nothing outside ! I have a serious snail and slug problem. After years of trying to get them with pellets, salt, beer and regular late night patrols with torch they simply keep coming back. Next doors garden is like the wilderness and I have a vast wood area at the back of me so I have no chance. I have 4 varieties of tomatoes, strawberries, King Edward's,Peppers, Chillies,Peas,Courgettes,Aubergines, mustard,basil, parsley, and onions All planted in pots and containers. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,401 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 I was thinking of planting some purple sprouting broccoli but am right in thinking it would be ready to harvest late winter ? so thats quite long time to try and keep some thing pest free. Tried some cabbages once they looked great to start then seemed a bit nibbled and with in a couple of weeks just stalks left Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 You can get early and late purple broccoli seeds terry. stagger your sowing times and you should get crops from winter through to april.pest wise protect from pigeons, cabbage white butterfly,slugs etc. a long time to wait for a crop but worth it in my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,401 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Thanks darbo I remember we grew purple broccoli as a kids an it tasted great. Would love to try it again I will get some seeds in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,563 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 done a bit more digging ,hope to move my rhubarb and strawberries up next week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RubyTex 1,957 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Planted a load of plants and flowers today, on the other side of the garden where we had potatoes last year. Will get some pics tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) Thanks darbo I remember we grew purple broccoli as a kids an it tasted great. Would love to try it again I will get some seeds in If you do grow them terry cut of the main spear/bud first and it will produce side shoots. This will happen over a period of up to 8 weeks. always cut the ripe shoots or they will flower.Also support the plant as they can grow 3ft and will be blown over in a bad wind. Edited April 20, 2013 by darbo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TWOTWOTHREE 152 Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hi Put the first lot of cabbage. And caui in yesterday,made a tunel from mdpe pipe shaped with the blow lamp to stop them pigeon and butterflies causing probs, http://i.imgur.com/kIZcqTV.jpg gauge to get the width of the top support http://i.imgur.com/pkZAlL8.jpg all in place http://i.imgur.com/U3vj3k6.jpg one side attached to the rings, http://i.imgur.com/ZhacYl3.jpg plants put in 20" squares http://i.imgur.com/LujlnJS.jpg the finished product pest friendly http://i.imgur.com/cEitNJo.jpg Atb 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hi Put the first lot of cabbage. And caui in yesterday,made a tunel from mdpe pipe shaped with the blow lamp to stop them pigeon and butterflies causing probs, http://i.imgur.com/kIZcqTV.jpg gauge to get the width of the top support http://i.imgur.com/pkZAlL8.jpg all in place http://i.imgur.com/U3vj3k6.jpg one side attached to the rings, http://i.imgur.com/ZhacYl3.jpg plants put in 20" squares http://i.imgur.com/LujlnJS.jpg the finished product pest friendly http://i.imgur.com/cEitNJo.jpg Atb is that scaffold netting 223? i have managed to get some and it looks similar? nice plot by the way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bootsha 1,306 Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 just seen the forecast, frost and wintry showers for us by the end of the week ffs, but heavy rain first . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 the onions and shallots are in the ground and split and potted the toms http://s575.photobucket.com/user/jackoleeds/media/2013-04-20154043_zps89a6468c.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TWOTWOTHREE 152 Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hi Put the first lot of cabbage. And caui in yesterday,made a tunel from mdpe pipe shaped with the blow lamp to stop them pigeon and butterflies causing probs, http://i.imgur.com/kIZcqTV.jpg gauge to get the width of the top support http://i.imgur.com/pkZAlL8.jpg all in place http://i.imgur.com/U3vj3k6.jpg one side attached to the rings, http://i.imgur.com/ZhacYl3.jpg plants put in 20" squares http://i.imgur.com/LujlnJS.jpg the finished product pest friendly http://i.imgur.com/cEitNJo.jpg Atb is that scaffold netting 223? i have managed to get some and it looks similar? nice plot by the way Thanks jack Its very simlar to scafold net,really fine nylon,lets water in keeps pests out Atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 i have some on the side of the greenhouse and it lets plenty of light in as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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