Steve’s Allotment Episode 24 – August tour

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Steve

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A quick tour of the allotment in late August.
My tomatoes are doing really well, although the giant ones are a complete right off.
Only my main crop potatoes remain.
My sweetcorn are almost ready to harvest.
One of my giant marrows won a first.

Steve’s Allotment Episode 23 – Giant Tomatoes

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Steve

It’s time for another update from the allotment. The giant marrows have started to fruit. Onions have been pulled up, not exactly an impressive harvest though. The 1st and 2nd early potatoes have been pulled, just the main crops left. And I’m growing some giant tomatoes.

Steve’s Allotment Episode 22 – June walkabout

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Steve

A quick walkabout at the beginning of June.
The potatoes in the greenhouse are starting to flower and it won’t be long until they are ready to harvest.
Tomatoes are coming along nicely.
Rhubarb is going crazy.
And the pigeons are causing nothing but issues.
Giant marrows have been planted.

Steve’s Allotment Episode 20 – Seedlings and Seed Potatoes

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Steve

In this episode, I show you around the greenhouse where some of my seedlings have started to fire. I also take a quick look at my seed potatoes. Any comments or suggestions, please leave them below.

Steve’s Allotment Episode 19 – Winter 14/02/2016

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Steve

A quick look around the plot on a sunny February day. I’ve started to prep my beds ready for the growing season and I’ve started to sow a few veg and potatoes.

Steve’s Allotment Episode 18 – Autumn

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Steve

A quick look around the allotment. I’ve had some cracking harvests this year; including a 33lb marrow and another which was around 40lb. My potatoes have been lifted, although I’m not happy with the Sarpo Mira crop. I’ve also got my winter veg in and the last of the summer veg is coming to an end.

Steve’s Allotment Episode 17 – Harvesting early potatoes

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Steve

In this episode, I harvest some of my early potatoes. I’m pretty happy with them and most are a good size. Any comments or suggestions, please comment below.

Steve’s Allotment Episode 14 – Planting this years potatoes

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Steve

A very quick update showing you how I’m growing my potatoes this year. Couple of handfuls of compost mixed with a hand or two of blood, fish and bone. The potatoes are then planted on this and covered with more compost. Any comments or suggestions, leave a comment below

The Vegetable Growing Year: Jobs to do in September

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Steve

September marks the end of the summer, most of your crops are either finished or due to be harvested. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do on the plot. If you’re lucky, you might have an Indian summer with clear blue skies, giving you chance to get ready for winter. Continue reading →

The Vegetable Growing Year: Jobs to do in August

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Steve

Traditionally, August has the best of the summer weather. However, autumn and winter is only round the corner, so it’s time to start planning ahead. Continue reading →

The Vegetable Plot

An attempt to live a little more self-sufficient

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