The 6-Pack Plan!
Posted by: Veggie - 02-07-2020, 07:58 PM - Replies (11)

We're half way through 2020 i and its time for a new Plan/Challenge to myself and anyone else who'd like to join me in growing their own 6-Pack. Wink

The aim is to sow seeds of a Root, shoot, fruit and leaf every week in a 6 module pack (or 6 pots or 6 anythings). 
Who's that in the back? What did you say - "There's only 4 things?" Glad you asked - the other 2 are for a herb and a flower.

Just a few seeds in each module - for example a few beetroot (Root); a pinch of spring onions (Shoot); a couple of peas (Fruit); a few cabbage seeds (Leaf), some parsley (Herb) and Calendula (Flower).

I'm hoping that I won't feel overwhelmed by pricking out/potting on/planting out if I have small quantities to deal with at any time. Some of the modules could be planted out intact in the GH or ground, depending on the time of year. Also regular sowings of small quantities will avoid gluts and ensure continuity of cropping - that's the theory anyway.Wink

I'll start this weekend. Smile
You're welcome to join me!!

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  Did someone have a birthday yesterday Bren?
Posted by: Admin - 02-07-2020, 06:50 PM - Replies (15)

Belated birthday wishes Bren Smile

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  Plot 53
Posted by: Admin - 02-07-2020, 06:21 PM - Replies (32)

The biggest challenge yet!

   

After a bit of work and some cankered tree removal

   

   

Thats as far as I got before needing a minor opp on my back earlier this year, I have grand designs in my head though...

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  Plot 54
Posted by: Admin - 01-07-2020, 06:50 PM - Replies (6)

This plot was a tad more overgrown!

   

I found the fence when clearing the undergrowth

   

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  Flower ID...self seeder (Francoa sonchifolia)
Posted by: Scarlet - 01-07-2020, 02:02 PM - Replies (6)

   
A friend has just sent me this - she thinks it's self seeded. I have t got a clue.
Did a bit of googling - anyone know what it is?

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  Parsnip?
Posted by: Broadway - 01-07-2020, 11:06 AM - Replies (10)

Morning Folks

I'm sort of experimenting this year and have an area where I’ve sown a mishmash of different seeds.
 
With this in mind can I ask does this look like parsnip growth to you, sorry never grown them before! 
   

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  Area 51
Posted by: Admin - 01-07-2020, 10:38 AM - Replies (10)

This was my first plot, affectionately known as Area51

   

   

After a few weeks

   

   

A few months later

   

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  Identify this plant
Posted by: Can the Man - 30-06-2020, 08:52 PM - Replies (5)

Hi I have 3 rogue plants in amongst my chillies, initially I thought they were swede/turnip but now they seem to be developing a seed head and look like a broccoli I don’t know whether to keep them.i I do not have any broccoli growing as I don’t like it so I’m sure it is not broccoli, any ideas anyone ?

   

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  Help with identifying this flower (Lantana)
Posted by: Can the Man - 30-06-2020, 08:46 PM - Replies (6)

Hi I got this plant in  Aldi but lost the label from it. I think it’s an indoor plant it was nearly dead but I nursed it back to a healthy state. Can anybody help identify it, its got a very bright golden flower.  Thanks

   

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  Harvesting herbs
Posted by: Veggie - 30-06-2020, 05:03 PM - Replies (2)

The best time to pick herbs for drying is June/July before they flower. 
Pick them on a dry day, early morning, when the dew has disappeared and before the sun dispels the volatile oils.
Pick off the dead and damaged leaves.
Rinse if they look dusty.

Various ways to dry them. 
I tie them in bunches and hang upside down in a cool room. 

After that its up to you, store them, cook with them, use instead of cut flowers, scent your rooms/pillows.............

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