Post Holiday Greens (Blues)

Met with a swathe of green when returning from a couple of weeks well earned R&R, was a little blue to find that the allotment keepers consistent invader (weeds) accounted for the majority of the covering, and the carefully turned over plot needed some pretty urgent thinning, - actually removing - of all the offending growth. Such was the prolific spread, it took a little time to realise that amongst this there were some carrots that protruded, and most pleasing the Celtuce that had been sown had seriously come good. (more about Celtuce to follow)



The plot is at least beginning to take shape, and thanks to the efforts of Peter Hunnable we now have a rather robust frame for the runner beans, together with a manure filled trench, and the beans were sown this weekend and heavily watered. A clutch of chrysanthemums were also planted in between the two tepee's of sweet peas, which I have to suggest look a little bedraggled. Darryl's elegant digging of the old area of brassicas has been completed for which a big thank you.



Previously rows of Turnip, Beetroot, Kohl Rabi and Parsnips were planted to compliment the rows of potatoes, together with onions and broad beans, which now means the main area of the plot which was the subject of various posts related to digging now have crops in situ.

The Strawberries, which looked a little thin seem to have blossomed, have flowers and fruit developing, and I was suitably proud to identify that various potatoes have now sprung into life (only to be advised that this was no big deal and these were easy to grow, in fact they'll grow without much input).



The poly tunnel has a few tomato plants, and the sowing of the Oriental or jungle seeds deliberately left until after we returned home and the airing cupboard has duly been evacuated to accommodate.

Finally it seems that we may have some 'magic' carrots, as it appears that we have some sprouters some distance from where we originally deposited the seed, and some appear to have hopped the confines of the raised beds.

Just a reminder that this project is being run by the Allotment Association, with the produce grown being donated to charity. If you feel that you have some capacity to assist or help out, or would be interested in participating, please do not hesitate to contact Karen or Ray,

project 63.