What to plant now??

Blakey1982 · 18 May 2009 at 6:25PM

Hi

In my first year and a wealth of knowledge on this site so thanks first and foremost.

As I am completely new to this what could I start growing now? Indoors or outdoors?

Indoors - would need to be something on a window ledge
Outdoors - something in pots

I live in South Wales and ideally i'd like to stick to Herbs, Veg or Fruit

Can you please reply with some ideas? (remember i'm new to this so go easy)

Thanks

Paul

robpw2 · 18 May 2009 at 6:27PM

dollars have to get in quick thought else it will be too late .. for that money tree effect

im growing tomatoes i love tomatoes ...

Blakey1982 · 18 May 2009 at 6:29PM

Umm....thanks rob. I think haha

I too love Tomatoes - indoors from seeds first yes?? Then move outdoors into a grow bag?????

robpw2 · 18 May 2009 at 7:35PM

i planted outside from seeds in a propergator ..

then i moved them into seperate pots

foreign_correspondent · 18 May 2009 at 8:21PM

you are a bit late to be planting toms from seed now - go to your local market and buy a few plants -- they will be getting cheaper now, less than £1 each easily.

Look for something like tumbling tom (red or yellow) or minibel for in pots and hanging baskets and you will have tomatoes in no time!

Lotus-eater · 19 May 2009 at 9:06AM

Almost everything, but not chillies, tomatoes (although I wrote somewhere else about keeping them to a couple of trusses which should work), melons and aubergines. Go and buy these plants from garden centres.
Everything else you should still be able to sow.

PaggleHam · 19 May 2009 at 10:21AM

Out of all the things I grow, the most used have got to be my windowsill herbs. I've got coriander, chives, basil and mint and I must use a bit of something everyday. Easy to grow from seed any time of year too.

nodwah · 19 May 2009 at 10:23AM

You could grow some mange tout peas in pots, and sow another pot of them in a few weeks to keep a succession going

angelavdavis · 19 May 2009 at 12:28PM

You can grow all the main herbs as already mentioned. Peas, lettuce/mixed salad leaves, spinach, radishes, spring onions, beetroot, carrots, mini sweetcorn, french beans, runner beans, butternut squash (you will need a pyramid of canes in the pot for runner beans and squash).

Blakey1982 · 19 May 2009 at 8:02PM

Brilliant advice thanks all

Will get a load of herbs on the windowsill and go from there.

I have Carrot seeds - what should I do in order to be successful - any tips?

angelavdavis · 19 May 2009 at 8:24PM

Blakey1982 wrote: »

I have Carrot seeds - what should I do in order to be successful - any tips?

Ensure you sow in a deep container or choose round carrots to avoid them forking. Use good compost or stoneless soil.

What to plant now??

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