Edible Gardening

Thanks David, I've invested heavily into carrot production because the whole family love them raw or cooked

Read the original post Vince.

T'other half is a Habanera freak ... Jalapenos are his mild things with Cayenne on everything from scrambled eggs to God only knows what.Strongy, you cannot afford to lose 2 pints in perspiration ... on the other hand, I am working on it working up for the "big one". :D

Thanks - perhaps it was too rich?J

No Cajary. They benefit from cross pollination. Believe it or not there are a few insects about on calmer days. This link may help a little:Blueberries.

thanks shiney this is my first year

Used to be undecided but now you're not so sure eh!

Maincrop potatoes are your best chance of blight resistance. As stated heat and humidity are the ideal breeding ground for blight. Blight can also attack your crop once you have cut the shaws off so treat with a fungicide after you shaw them.

Oh, I forgot - Pak choi grew well, and overwintered successfully in the ground, surviving the nasty cold spell early this year. I ate the last one in early `Feb!Unfortunately, slugs like them *a lot* though......cheers Dave

Thanks for these replies. I am going to try gartenperle and also tumbling tom varieties. I was just a little concerned that some container plants might be poisonous and, possibly, unsuitable to grow in the same basket where roots mingle closely with an edible crop. Perhaps it's best to stick to...

many thanks terrier just what i wanted to hear

I bought a packet of T&M mixed leaves today from my garden centre which included a packet of Frisby.

Thanks David...appreciated

Growing spuds in containers is a good way to use up spent compost. Mix in plenty of organic stuff to hold the moisture (balls of newspaper is good)but don't forget they are heavy feeders so incorporate some feed (chicken pellets for inst). I prefer small containers,so wherever I have a spare few...

Freddy - you shouldn't force in the first year, in any event.

I bought a pot of ransome last year and planted it in a lightly shaded spot next to the compost bin. It is coming along nicely this year so when it bushes out, I think we can use some this year. Or should we wait another year?

Hey guys and galsThought I might try soybeans this year (like a challenge!), have bought some T&M seeds, variety 'ustie'. Supposedly for a more northern climate.Anyone got any idea of what kind of support I need for them? ie are they a bush type, a climber or a tall type?Cheers, Nick

Red Baron from Marshalls. Excellent !

7 years is a long time, I imagine all number 2's will have turned to compost over that time.

Wow wilkos twice in one day John, I new you would come round to our way of thinking,they do get some good stuff in if you get there when it first comes in,very reasonably priced.