growing your own veggies - Page 10

david1 · 26-05-2008, 21:25

Dont give up on your potatoes just yet . That happens sometimes, they may regrow . But it will depend on the type you planted . as i already know, you dont know which type you planted , i can only go off what you post on here!! I had planted a main crop potato last year , and they resprouted..

BERNADETTE · 26-05-2008, 21:29

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Originally Posted by buttonsmum

I finished all my planting today, hope they all survive with this wind. We are having a go at growing a pumpkin and a sweet pepper plant for Siobhan, she loves watching things grow.

West Ender might give you some tips she is an avid gardener.

BERNADETTE · 26-05-2008, 22:13

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Originally Posted by buttonsmum

I finished all my planting today, hope they all survive with this wind. We are having a go at growing a pumpkin and a sweet pepper plant for Siobhan, she loves watching things grow.

Just checked West Enders blog and she helped her grand-daughter grow a pumpkin for a competition. Sure she will be happy to pass on her tips

shillelagh · 26-05-2008, 23:17

Flashy you might be watering them too much - might be an idea to water them every other day and not drown them either. What kind of drainage did you put in the bottom of the containers?

flashy · 27-05-2008, 07:52

Jen i put loads of holes in the bottom of the tubs before i started, like you say, i maybe shouldnt be watering them everyday, a bit buggered today like, its been raining all night

flashy · 27-05-2008, 07:53

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Originally Posted by david1

Dont give up on your potatoes just yet . That happens sometimes, they may regrow . But it will depend on the type you planted . as i already know, you dont know which type you planted , i can only go off what you post on here!! I had planted a main crop potato last year , and they resprouted..

i'll just leave them then Davey, if they grow they grow, if they dont then there isnt much lost, my dad reckons i planted too many in each tub anyway, but hey not to worry lol

magpie · 29-05-2008, 18:58

planted some spuds in one of those sacks you can get ( meant to be for spuds )
they had loads and loads of green leaves and looked really well:

HOwever when I came to pick them... nothing one spud per plant

what did I do wrong?

I even fed them with the special food for spuds and did everything by the book....

so Aunty Bessy mash it will have to be for tea

david1 · 29-05-2008, 19:16

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Originally Posted by magpie

planted some spuds in one of those sacks you can get ( meant to be for spuds )
they had loads and loads of green leaves and looked really well:

HOwever when I came to pick them... nothing one spud per plant

what did I do wrong?

I even fed them with the special food for spuds and did everything by the book....

so Aunty Bessy mash it will have to be for tea

I would try " main crop " next year

magpie · 29-05-2008, 19:27

what's main crop... I am very new to this:
( my toms are looking really good in their plastic greenhouse)

thanks :-)

buttonsmum · 29-05-2008, 19:28

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Originally Posted by Bonnyboy

You will have to keep us posted as to how you go on. The pumkin growing seems a bit fiddly, just googled it

I will definately keep you posted, I've never grown veg before so.

buttonsmum · 29-05-2008, 19:31

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Just checked West Enders blog and she helped her grand-daughter grow a pumpkin for a competition. Sure she will be happy to pass on her tips

Thanks for that Bernie, I might just ask her for a few tips i'd hate for Siobhan to be disappointed if it dosen't grow.

david1 · 29-05-2008, 20:18

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Originally Posted by magpie

what's main crop... I am very new to this:
( my toms are looking really good in their plastic greenhouse)

thanks :-)

there are 3 different types of potato
first early
second early
main crop

you can buy these at garden centres , wilkos and woolies.
I always go for a main crop ie king edward.or desire which is a red main crop potato. they both have a long growing season

magpie · 29-05-2008, 20:56

Cheers David:

is it too late now to plant any? thanks

david1 · 29-05-2008, 21:05

Dont think you could buy seed potatoes at this time of year. so i suggest you go to a fruit and veg shop , and ask if they have any that have sprouted? its not the best thing , but its getting a bit late in the season . we will get some smart arse saying "just buy a bag of spuds "

BERNADETTE · 29-05-2008, 21:15

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Originally Posted by buttonsmum

Thanks for that Bernie, I might just ask her for a few tips i'd hate for Siobhan to be disappointed if it dosen't grow.

You should PM her I'm sure she would help, like you say there is nothing worse than the thought of dissappointing Siobhan