Welcome back to Reads allotment retreat, for a long overdue update on what we're up to.As you can see from the photo, the main activity in hand is watching the pots chitting in the greenhouse. Regular readers will know that this year we are growing Rocket, Nadine, and Cara. Because we can. Originally I intended to grow Maris Peer as a second early, but my allotment society had trouble getting them from their usual supplier. With that in mind, I couldn't resist picking up a pack of these from Homebase during a recent shopping spree. Although I was more than happy with Nadine as a replacement, i still had a hankering for my original choice.
All i need to do now - over the next 6 weeks - is to get the ground readied for planting. (All volunteers welcome - bring a spade and fork!) I also need to source some more of my trusty black fabric mulch through which to plant. To me, it's the best way of avoiding green tubers. Traditionalists reading this will be cringing - they've been earthing up their tubers for years. Yes, I know that works, but this to me is far easier, and it works a treat!
Seeds still need sorting, and there's loads of other jobs too.
Better get cracking !
Take care all - enjoy your gardening. I look forward to seeing you again soon.
TTFN
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2 comments:
I like the idea of planting spuds through some weed suppressing fabric as I ended up fighting a losing battle against weeds around my potatoes last year..
One question tho, do you have any trouble with the plants appearing somewhere other than through the planting hole you made in the fabirc? I guess if you keep an eye on it you can always just cut a biger hole or something if they come up 'wonky'... :)
Hi Paul & Melanie,
Thanks for your note.
I never have problem with wonky spuds, after planting through the said hole, make an indent in the surface of the soil with your fist. This will act as a collection point for any rain, and as such the spuds then grow up towards the moisture, ensuring the spuds grow through the holes.
Good luck - hope this works for you guys too!
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