First time I've done this as I am mainly an ornamental type chap. So veggies are new to me.
Hoping for some comments and tips from you lot out there.
Council issue compost bin turned upside down and plunged slightly into ground. Filled with 'mole hill' soil as it is usually light and fairly weed free. How am I doing so far?
Got a big pinch bar and some grow bag compost and a trowel. See illustration.
Used bar to make holes then filled those with compost.Did outer ring then inner ring of holes and a central one to finish. marked them with pebbles so when I come to sow seed will know where the holes are.
Bar went in about 12", thats almost two litres, for those of you listening in black and white!
As I am one of those tree hugging hippy types I'll wait until the moon is in a favourable Earth sign for planting.
I'll put some in at an inappropriate time as well just to compare. In fact I think I'll do it now as it is such a lovely morning.
See Ya
2 comments:
Medwyn Williams has a very detailed explanation of how he grows parsnips. Germination can be difficult so always use fresh seed and wait till the soil is warmer. If you plant 2 or 3 seedlings thin out to the biggest one - but snip off the others with nail scissors and don't pull them out as you might disturb your lovely long roots. I look forward to seeing if yours are bigger than mine !!
Ooh er Matron!!
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