JoeD 24 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 So what is everyone growing/rearing on their allotment this year? I am looking at the usual onions, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, broccoli, sprouts etc. But I want to try pumpking and squashes this year aswell, and if possible something a little different but not sure what yet. So ideas would be good. Joe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trappa 517 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Marrows? I grew some absolute whoppers last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Not got an allotment, but I'm planning on growing a few things in the garden. Tomatoes, chillies, runner beans, onions, garlic, chives, maybe some carrots, maybe some brassicas and a shit load of herbs! No point in me giving space up to grow potatoes, I live in an area surrounded by spud fields and we're allowed in the fields to collect any left over spuds when they harvest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robbo 802 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 i always grow afew pumpkins and squashes as the missus likes to make soups out of them. they take up a fair bit of room though mate.grew someyellow courgettes last year, they were nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 i set aside a area for a asparagus bed. bought 1 year old crowns. dont harvest 1st year. 2nd year you can start to harvest. it is a long term investment a asparagus bed can last for 20 years. produce each spring followed by fern like foliage which is cut down in autumn. i know its a long wait no crop 1st season but its well worth the wait in my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
North Wales Hunter 6 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hi all Im grow beetroot, tomatoes, spring onions, onions, potates, lettuce and courgettes! ATB Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,397 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Growing potatoes in bags ,got a pipe of strawberries hanging along the fence real handy for when your cutting the grass and some carrots Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blacktabs 3 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 The usual but i also like romanesq its a green looking cauliflower related to broccoli a good stander and really tasty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarraghsGem 92 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Growing potatoes in bags ,got a pipe of strawberries hanging along the fence real handy for when your cutting the grass and some carrots i really like the pipe idea for strawberries, im sick of the dogs digging them up, and couldnt eat them 1 year as the neighbours cat used the strawberry bed as a toilet :sick: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darklord 25 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 never knew this part of the hunting life, we have just got an allotment and its even got a 8x4 shed on it so here goes hope i can learn a bit from here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,387 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 This year I be mostly be growing pineapples Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sionw123 0 Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 will be growing the usuals (peas,spuds,salad,beets and turnips), but i've also got some squashes to try. the seeds came from 'lidl'!, only about 40p for 50 seeds so worth a try. if anyone in my area is growing then give me a pm as i always grow to many seeds for my allotment, surplus free to a good home! Sion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mixer123 3 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I growing spuds, peas and runner bean, onions any tips on growing carrots would I be better off growing them in tubs or direct in the ground how would i prepare the ground is it ok to use horse dung ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 carrots like light sandy soil. no compacted soil or stones. dont use fresh horse manure or they will fork. raised beds are good. i have grown them in old bins with holes drilled in the bottom for drainage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mixer123 3 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 thanks think Ill use tubs or bins Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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