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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2006 19:07:06 GMT
Hi All Could any veg experts out there give any advice on which varieties to choose. Next year will be the first time Ive tried growing veg so any help would be appreciated. I'm wanting to grow Garden peas Carrots Lettuce Onions Potatoes. Ive built 2 raised beds 8 x3 and 2 foot deep1 is in full sun the other is behind my greenhouse so it will get sun for part of the day. Karenwl  |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 11, 2006 19:18:42 GMT
Ooooooooh Karen you kept those raised beds quiet, you been Busy Bee toooooooo  . |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2006 19:33:43 GMT
Hi Busy Bee I was going to post on your thread mad woman been at work but i didn't think it was right so i decided to start a new thread. Its been built for a while Ive been using it as a nursery bed for plants that Ive got ready to be moved , only problem is that the caterpillars have got them so they have been re potted and are in the greenhouse. I think if i can recall you said on your thread you grow cucumber id like to give that a go as well, do you do yours from seed or plants, id be grateful for the advice. Karenwl |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 11, 2006 19:50:05 GMT
Karen your very welcome to add to my Mad Woman thread, IMO thats what it's all about. If where all talking about the same thing then why not add to each others threads . It's like 3CD's thread on Gdn Visitors, I've added to that and so have a few others it keeps the interest going and we can all share. Go for it Karen. I grew my Cuc's from plants, didn't do very well this year coz left it a bit late and got the left overs. I'm new to all this veg stuff so we can learn together  |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 11, 2006 19:59:07 GMT
Brain just kicked into gear, Lettuce....in my raised bed at back of GH I've grown from seed those mixed packs of lettuce you get about 5 different varieties, you can sow a few at a time and then keep sowing more as you use them. One year I dug a load up and put them in big pots and took them on holiday with us, in the UK I might add |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2006 20:05:43 GMT
Busy bee I'm all for that, i know what you mean about keeping things going. Id love to be able to post pics to threads but i haven't relay got any photos, I'm not very good with a camera, oh does all that. I will have to get some practice then i can put on some pics of my garden, its not brilliant i put things in and leave them to it. Ill try to do this next year when things are in flower and Ive got some color. I can take photos of my beds now as they are empty and can take some when my veg is in. We could both compare our veg and check to see how we are doing, what do you think. Karenwl |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 11, 2006 20:14:38 GMT
Sounds like a dandy idea to me. As long as your happy with your gdn and it gives you pleasure thats all that matters Karen. we all have very different tastes and ideas, it would be very boring if we all had the same. In other peoples garden photo's I've looked at there are some things I don't like at all  , things I like but wouldn't have in my garden and some things I would love to have in mine ;D. |
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Post by isabella on Nov 11, 2006 20:18:19 GMT
Hello Karen, A few suggestions to start you off- I am sure you will get plenty more! Peas - Hurst Green Shaft Carrots - Early Nantes ,Autumn King Lettuce - mixed leaves - there are several to choose from and they grow really quickly. Onions - sets are easy - you can get normal or red Potatoes - Charlotte,Lady Christl,Marfona,Desiree Best Wishes Pam |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2006 20:21:40 GMT
Lets go for it then.
I find doing my garden relaxing, and i agree with you what one person likes another may not.
Will post some pics one day honest ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2006 20:30:55 GMT
isabella Thanks for the reply i will keep your recommendations with anyone else's and i can then chose between them. I'm a beginner at this so any help will be gratefully received. Thanks Karen |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Nov 11, 2006 22:08:39 GMT
karen, it'soff topic insofar as you didn't ask, but all those are relatively low growing - if you have a fence or vertical boundary of any sort at the back of a bed, try a french bean "blue lake" up some canes or strings... vigorous, easy, tasty.
OM.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2006 22:17:34 GMT
OM i don't mind French beans but sorry everyone i hate broad beans, i will keep them in mind thanks again.
Karenwl
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2006 16:58:53 GMT
Karen
Only just seen your post ! I'm assuming your soil in York is abit like mine (on the heavy side), this isn't the best soil to grow carrots in, I've got around the problem by digging in some sand and this is the first year I've had carrots without 'legs' ;D If your soil is heavy I'd go for a short rooted type of carrot.
This is what I've grown successfully before
Peas - Celebration (T&M I think, sweet and more of a petit pois type, and a variety that doesn't need much support).
Carrots - Early Nantes.
Lettuce - Love Little Gem, but I also grow loose leaved types which are often referred to as 'cut and come again'.
Onions - usually buy sets of Sturon in the spring from Barnitts!!
Potatoes - although I'm not a huge fan, I grow International Kidney and Pink Fir Apple. I have also heard good reviews about Charlotte and I'm considering them. BTW Barnitts also stock seed potatoes, they usually have them in about January time when they've cleared away all the Christmas decorations from the gardening department!!
Hope that helps and good luck with your veggie garden, might see you sometime around the seeds in Barnitts ;D
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 14, 2006 20:42:41 GMT
Evening Karenwl, It's exciting when you first start growing and harvesting your own food! I can still remember it (vaguely..). If you really want to grow potatoes - grow first earlies as they are the most rewarding and then you can get another crop from the space. Other than that why don't you just go through a seed catalogue and list what you really like to eat and then see which ones best suit your space, soil and tastebuds? For what it's worth - carrots taste a trillion times better straight out of the ground as do runner beans and peas. Cucumbers take up a lot of room but are heavy croppers and ornamental too (sorry, getting confused, did you want to grow them?). Onions are easy - I grow Red Baron every year from sets. Lettuce are easier to protect from slugs if you start them off in pots and transplant when bigger - Little Gem are straightforward. My soil is sandy so carrots grow really well and I grow Early Nantes and Autumn King every year. Hope this helps.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2006 21:06:48 GMT
Hi GH +4P
Thanks for the replies Ive been to garden centres and there are so many varieties to choose from i thought it would be best to as other members as you are all better at this than me.
I'm going to make a list of all the varieties everyone has suggested then I'm going shopping.
4P I'm wanting to grow cucumber but had considered doing these in the gh.
GH let me know when you go to Barnitts maybe we could meet up and you could help me choose it would be nice to meet another board member from the same city.
Thanks again for all your replies.
Regards Karen
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2006 22:22:14 GMT
Hi jlottie
I have got a greenhouse, so i may try onions from seed, Ive already got strawberry plants, they are in troughs i do OK with them lots of fruit, i also do tomato's.
I wanted to be more adventurous next year so i thought id try veg.
Thanks for the advice Karen
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Post by scarecrow on Dec 13, 2006 20:41:28 GMT
was given a lettuce called balmoral, best lettuce i ever tasted rearly crunchy, will be sure to grow it next year
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2006 21:38:02 GMT
Thanks scarecrow
I will add this to my list.
hello and Welcome to the boards.
Karen
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2006 21:56:40 GMT
i hate broad beans Karenwl What even young tender home grown ones?  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2006 22:10:22 GMT
Sorry rita Cant comment on those as Ive never tried them, only tried shop ones, might give them a go never know unless you try. Any recommendations |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2006 22:26:56 GMT
Sorry rita Cant comment on those as Ive never tried them, only tried shop ones, might give them a go never know unless you try. Any recommendations I didn't used to like broad beans until I ate home grown young tender beans, which are picked and cooked within a couple of minutes unlike shop bought which have probably been hanging around a couple of days if not longer.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2006 22:32:57 GMT
Think ill add thes to my list and give them a try.
Karen
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2006 22:40:50 GMT
Tee hee....i've actually claimed not to like broad beans but reading this thread i realise i'm referring to shop bought ones.....mmmm must grow some next year and see if i change my mind!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2006 22:45:16 GMT
ziggywigs any sudgestions on what we can try
Karen
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Post by Dr Bill on Dec 14, 2006 11:36:37 GMT
Have you considered getting some Japanese Onion sets (Sturon yellow is the one I have planted) which you can plant now for an early crop next spring. And what about some spring cabbage? Nothing like starting straight away.
I am no expert and am trying these winter crops for the first time so we will learn together
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2006 21:36:08 GMT
DrBill
Thanks think ill have a go nothing in the beds at moment, i cant wait to get started.
Ill have to get myself down to the GC get things planted and we can help each other out with successes or failures.
Karen
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