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Shall I put you out of your misery????

Yes please 

(12-03-2021, 07:37 PM)Veggie Wrote: [ -> ]Shall I put you out of your misery????

Its not me who is miserable!

(12-03-2021, 06:27 PM)Vinny Wrote: [ -> ]You've finally cracked!

Where does the "finally" come from

Its simple really and you probably do it anyway.

I looked at a simple chart today that tells you what to do in the garden each month - Sow, Plant, Harvest.
In March, the Harvest is -
Jerusalem Artichokes
Sprouting Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Winter cabbages
Winter Caulis
Celeriac
Chard
Chicory
Endive
Kale
leeks
Indoor lettuce
Parsnip
Rhubarb
Sorrel
Spinach.

Of those, I've only got Sprouting broccoli, kale, leeks, lettuce and a little chard and spinach.

So, if I want to eat more variety in March (destination) I need to start my journey at the right time of year.
Usually, I get to March and start sowing all sorts of veg with no real destination (time of harvest) in mind. I've been more involved in buying the tickets and starting the journey than making sure that I arrive at the right place at the right time.
Simple, yes???

(12-03-2021, 07:52 PM)Veggie Wrote: [ -> ]Simple, yes???

No 

So you are going to start planning your sowing times, starting from time of harvest from sowing?
If so won't length of daylight and temperature alter harvest time, though if what I have said is right, it's a good idea and would answer what is called the hunger gap

I'm making a list of the veg that are harvestable each month (that I actually want to eat) and I'm going to make sure that I sow them at the right time during the year.
My aim is to have at least 6 different veg ready to eat every month - not a massive glut in September but a steady supply year round.

(13-03-2021, 12:41 AM)Veggie Wrote: [ -> ]I'm making a list of the veg that are harvestable each month (that I actually want to eat) and I'm going to make sure that I sow them at the right time during the year.
My aim is to have at least 6 different veg ready to eat every month - not a massive glut in September but a steady supply year round.

Great plan! I'm not sure autumn gluts are completely avoidable, nor a "steady supply" completely achievable in our climate - some times of year are just better than others for productivity - but year-round veg is an excellent destination to have in mind.

One of the reasons I do a month-by-month garden plan is to ensure that as little ground lies fallow as possible, but you've inspired me to add a harvest calendar to my spreadsheet

(13-03-2021, 12:41 AM)Veggie Wrote: [ -> ]I'm making a list of the veg that are harvestable each month (that I actually want to eat) and I'm going to make sure that I sow them at the right time during the year.
My aim is to have at least 6 different veg ready to eat every month - not a massive glut in September but a steady supply year round.

Don’t know if I’m more awake now or my tiny dyslexic brain has caught up. But that ^^^ I understand! Like it and think it’s a great idea! I’m planning on doing something similar with my jalapeños. Because I made a bit of a cock up last year and sowed them really late. I was still eating fresh jalapeños in December. I’m going to do that again. All I have to do is work out when I planted them. Don’t suppose you remember? I put it on our fledgling website