Thursday 8 April 2010
Quick update
Parsnips are doing great as always, every station germinated and I randomly threw them in so some stations require thinning already as they have 7-10 seedlinds in. I would think every seed I put in germinated.
Not sure if I will be growing long carrots this year as I just haven't had the time and it's not looking like I ever will, my stumps will be more important and I haven't got anything ready at all.
Onions and leeks have all been potted up and will stay in my greenhouse for another 2-3 weeks and will then be moved into my tunnel covered in fleece for a further 2 weeks at which point I will then plant them in the beds. This does all depend tho on how fast they grow, If i feel they are getting pot bound then I will have to plant sooner. I do fine the fresh air makes them grow twice as fast in the tunnel but the night temps are not great and we did have a hard frost a few weeks back.
Next week is predicted to be very cold, so it looks like everything will be staying inside the greenhouse for now and there is no chance of planting my onions or leeks, let alone harden them off.
Some of the larger ones are growing very fast now:
I have 40 Leeks to choose from, I need 15-20 so will be no problem.
Tomatoes.. Hmm I did read on the NVS forum about someone having a similar proble., My cedrico normally 100% perfect germination every year from 10 seeds I plant 10 plants. This year 6 germinated fine and 4 went pig tailed as someone called it, almost like the seed got stuck in the case and couldn't get out, they are looking ok now but I did break 1 off trying to get it out of the compost.
Celery is doing fine and my first sowing is growing so fast that I'm thinking of giving them away as I think they are to advanced for what I need. My 250g onions got attacked by aphids and got a set back but are still growing so who cares.
(250g onions in 3 green trays..sorry not a great picture only one I had)
Finally this will be my last year growing vegetables for showing, I really should have stuck to my guns last year and given up because although I love to do it I can't afford the time any more. Things change and I always seem to busy these days and never have time to do anything. I will say tho i'm not giving up growing, I will still grow everything for the table and may grow ONE!! veg to a high standard for a bit of fun but nothing for showing, it will be very casual- plant it and if it dies who cares.
I'm actually looking forward to next year as everything will be so different and more relaxed.
Not sure if I will be growing long carrots this year as I just haven't had the time and it's not looking like I ever will, my stumps will be more important and I haven't got anything ready at all.
Onions and leeks have all been potted up and will stay in my greenhouse for another 2-3 weeks and will then be moved into my tunnel covered in fleece for a further 2 weeks at which point I will then plant them in the beds. This does all depend tho on how fast they grow, If i feel they are getting pot bound then I will have to plant sooner. I do fine the fresh air makes them grow twice as fast in the tunnel but the night temps are not great and we did have a hard frost a few weeks back.
Next week is predicted to be very cold, so it looks like everything will be staying inside the greenhouse for now and there is no chance of planting my onions or leeks, let alone harden them off.
Some of the larger ones are growing very fast now:
I have 40 Leeks to choose from, I need 15-20 so will be no problem.
Tomatoes.. Hmm I did read on the NVS forum about someone having a similar proble., My cedrico normally 100% perfect germination every year from 10 seeds I plant 10 plants. This year 6 germinated fine and 4 went pig tailed as someone called it, almost like the seed got stuck in the case and couldn't get out, they are looking ok now but I did break 1 off trying to get it out of the compost.
Celery is doing fine and my first sowing is growing so fast that I'm thinking of giving them away as I think they are to advanced for what I need. My 250g onions got attacked by aphids and got a set back but are still growing so who cares.
(250g onions in 3 green trays..sorry not a great picture only one I had)
Finally this will be my last year growing vegetables for showing, I really should have stuck to my guns last year and given up because although I love to do it I can't afford the time any more. Things change and I always seem to busy these days and never have time to do anything. I will say tho i'm not giving up growing, I will still grow everything for the table and may grow ONE!! veg to a high standard for a bit of fun but nothing for showing, it will be very casual- plant it and if it dies who cares.
I'm actually looking forward to next year as everything will be so different and more relaxed.
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Shame you're giving up on the showing from next year Liam. Hopefully you may feel different after a year off. I had a year out in 2000 and felt better the next season for it.
Time is really tight is my problem and something has to give.
I get bored in the winter months and say "one more go" then I realise it's to much work and regret it.
I will be taking on a small allotment in the village this year I hope (its grass at the moment)to grow some veg on which will keep me busy over winter.
Looking forward to just growing it, rather than worry about it.
I will be showing in the future there is no doubt about that, just not next year...unless I win the lottery and don't have to work ever again.