mackem 23,827 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I have 140,000 MG3 pineapples on a contractual agreement with DOLE,its small scale compared to some of the big guys,I will take a few pics when I get time,the strain is less acidic than some. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,505 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Buggar me.........the wanderer returns...........has it been interesting ! Bell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 23,827 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Cant complain mate,lifes a strange journey,croc-burgers and sabong today as its sunday,I will get the pics of the pineapples resized and uploaded,hope alls well in your camp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,505 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Yes mate, all good.......pm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,050 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) Got the christmas veg sorted today going to drop a couple of parsnips and a cheese board off to my friendly sheep farmer later I like to keep him happy. Lets me annoy his sheep ferret and shoot so worth an effort Edited December 21, 2014 by terryd 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Got the christmas veg sorted today going to drop a couple of parsnips and a cheese board off to my friendly sheep farmer later I like to keep him happy. Lets me annoy his sheep ferret and shoot so worth an effort Good to see Terry you have grown a varied amount of stuff is there anything you will be giving a miss next season? What have you been pleased with what you have grown and have you had any failures? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,050 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Well I ballsed up with my carrots left them in too long so lots of rot. I planted my spring cabbage too late so they didn't get big enough at least I don't think to survive the winter. My onions were a disaster I thought so I need to get them right next year as we eat a lot. I won't be growing main crops spuds any more just not worth the effort and space but I will be growing earlies and second early Fancy growing more fruit as it is very expensive. Won't be growing nero kale again it seems tough as old boot even if it does look nice. Oh yea toms had loads of rot down to erratic watering I think so again some thing to try and get right next year So lots of room for improvement 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Thanks for the reply terry. i dont grow maincrop anymore either had too many failures. My tomatoes were a disaster. i have had better onions the cabbage brocolli cauliflower etc were not too bad. i grow a fair bit of fruit but i have never been pleased with the strawberries. Good luck for next season look forward to your posts. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,050 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Same to you John Onions from seed will be the first thing to get going. Straight from window sill to cold frame so got to time it right. Will have a bit more patience this year got bit keen last and not much took off early any way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
courseadog 231 Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Iv done better with seeds then I have sets in past from window to plant out Iv had to add plenty of quality top soil this year which iv got outa a place near Me I made the mistake of digging to deep and had bad results in one of my raised beds Adding more beds this year aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,050 Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Iv done better with seeds then I have sets in past from window to plant out Iv had to add plenty of quality top soil this year which iv got outa a place near Me I made the mistake of digging to deep and had bad results in one of my raised beds Adding more beds this year aswell good to know when did you sow ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 ONION SEED: NORMAL BULB ONIONS ~ Many people grow onions from seed as it is so much cheaper than from sets,and the range of varieties available is better. Onions won't germinate in cold soil, and need quite a long time to make a bulb,so there are three times to sow onions from seed: Easy Option 1 - IndoorsThe usual and most reliable option is to sow indoors in trays very early in January or February, with some heat, so that they get going early enough to make nice big bulbs. They will grow on without heat (for example in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse) once germinated. Transplant out about 4"-6" apart once the soil warms up: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 (edited) Easy Option 2 - Outdoors The other common way is to sow seed outdoors directly, in this case you should wait until March or so when the soil has warmed up a bit. (Your onions will be a bit smaller as they've had a shorter growing season.) Thin your rows in stages to about 4"-6" apart as they grow: Edited December 25, 2014 by darbo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,050 Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Cheers John thats interesting don't need any heat once there up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Cheers John thats interesting don't need any heat once there up It will be intresting to see if i can grow them from seed =. ive seen good ones grown on the plot. hope you have success with yours Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.