terryd 8,024 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Well the marrow and ginger jam was big hit family was very dubious till they tasted it and I was. Can't see it getting a chance to mature . But tastes like a marmalade very nice Sweet corn cobs are starting to form down the plot too 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Well the marrow and ginger jam was big hit family was very dubious till they tasted it and I was. Can't see it getting a chance to mature . But tastes like a marmalade very nice Sweet corn cobs are starting to form down the plot too unusual jam terry ive only done raspberry.blackcurrant,redcurrant is the cake homemade it looks good enough to eat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,024 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Well the marrow and ginger jam was big hit family was very dubious till they tasted it and I was. Can't see it getting a chance to mature . But tastes like a marmalade very nice Sweet corn cobs are starting to form down the plot too unusual jam terry ive only done raspberry.blackcurrant,redcurrant is the cake homemade it looks good enough to eat. yea I made cake this morning easy recipe from here. Bit of butter and a cuppa http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/food/recipes/fruit-tea-loaf/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Well the marrow and ginger jam was big hit family was very dubious till they tasted it and I was. Can't see it getting a chance to mature . But tastes like a marmalade very nice Sweet corn cobs are starting to form down the plot too unusual jam terry ive only done raspberry.blackcurrant,redcurrant is the cake homemade it looks good enough to eat. yea I made cake this morning easy recipe from here. Bit of butter and a cuppa http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/food/recipes/fruit-tea-loaf/ Thanks terry i get one of them made Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,945 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Some of my tom's have got blossom end rot the b*****ds ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Some of my tom's have got blossom end rot the b*****ds Had it myself over the years google blossom end rot it will give you loads of preventative measures that will come in useful if you grow them again next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,945 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I'm gonna set up drip irrigation next year, I think mine have got it from being watered a load in one or two goes rather than steadily throughout the day especially with the hot weather we've had recently? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,024 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Mine have got that too gnipper same as you been dousing them with bucket of water when I get home and they bone dry all day. In hind site a good mulch according to google would be good option. Had a blight alert for my postcode anyway now Spuds are in the bag so good job they got in early Handy site this one http://www.blightwatch.co.uk/content/bw-Home.asp They text you for free to let you know when there is a Smith Period in your area Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,945 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 We have all the drippers and pipes etc at work to rig up the irrigation I just need to sort out a tank, that could be filled with the gutters off my shed too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,024 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 We have all the drippers and pipes etc at work to rig up the irrigation I just need to sort out a tank, that could be filled with the gutters off my shed too. sounds ideal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,725 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 The tassels on my corn have just started to droop with the weight of the pollen I'll help with the pollination aswell when the hairs come out on the ears. Hopefully be getting some corn in about 2 weeks. The ears are developing nicely.......I think. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,945 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Some of my tom's have got blossom end rot the b*****ds ? Still plenty of healthy looking ones on the plants so hopefully they stay healthy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,183 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Had a preserving pans worth of potatos out the composter,I never earthed them up enough and they grew fruits instead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,725 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Just harvested the kids Maris Pipers grown in compost bags. Lexie's harvest. Kane's harvest. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,183 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Show off lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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