Sowing and Planting

16/10/2016

Thursday 13th October
Having found my store of 'in-date' green manure seeds, my first job was to over-sow the old squash patch. Using Tuckers seed, a whole packet of Italian Ryegrass followed by half a packet of Vetches was just right for my 4m. by 3m. Patch. The forecast rain should help it to get going before the winter.
I then got distracted dealing with various rat runs that I discovered. I saw a couple of rats, one by my compost bin and one at the far end of my plot but I heard two or three more. I spent a while sorting out traps and bait boxes and weeded more of my strawberries while checking for rat holes. Hopefully I can discourage them as it is impossible to get rid of them totally.
Finally I got round to planting my brassicas. I planted a mixed row of cabbage and kale and a row of curly kale. I could just cover both with plastic hoops and netting though the curly kale will outgrow the tunnel sometime.

I could just cover both with plastic hoops and netting though the curly kale will outgrow the tunnel sometime.

Note that each plant has had a good dose of lime in the planting process.

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Hi! As "Webmaster" for this site I feel a bit of a fraud.
I am neither an expert at IT nor at growing vegetables. I do enjoy playing at both, however.
I have a 10 rod plot in the middle of the site, having transferred in 2012 from a 5 rod plot I had been cultivating for about 5 years. I needed to give myself space to grow a wider range of crops.
I will be recording my thoughts and activities on the allotment as well as sharing any knowledge and information I gain in my 'travels'.
I constantly seek hints and advice from my neighbouring, and usually more knowledgeable, plot holders and will pass on anything I think is of general use via this blog.