Help mrbadexample grow his dinner. Was the tubs thread...

stilernin

mrbadexample wrote: »

I have some radishes planted - still only little seedlings at the moment, but how do I know when they're ready? What will they look like?

Radishes with bare shoulders

Jack's_mummy

When the radishes are ready you will see them slowly push themselves up a bit out of the soil. If you very gently scrape the soil away from the top of the plant you will be able to see how far along the road to swelling up they are

mrbadexample

stilernin wrote: »

Radishes with bare shoulders

What a great description! Slightly bizarre, but I know exactly what you mean! :T

mrbadexample

When do I thin my swedelings out then? They're only weenie at the moment, but I go on holiday next week, and I'm not back until 14th July. Should I do it before I go, or wait until I get back?

stilernin

Before you go.

The smaller they are when you thin them out, the least disturbance to the roots will be caused. Those that are left will then have more space to spread their roots out.

Enjoy your hols......

pelirocco

mrbadexample wrote: »

I think I need to change the thread title to "Help mrbadexample grow his dinner" or something, as I have questions that are not restricted to tubs.

For example, I have a competition running with my mate to see who can grow the biggest swede by Christmas.

Having only sown the seeds last Monday, in the "vegetable plot", it would appear that things are working - I have little weeny things growing. :j Edit: Technically, I think they're called "swedelings".

I'm reliably informed (by the seed packet) that swede do better with some lime added to the soil. As I didn't add any before I planted them :doh:, what's the best way to add some now? And in what form? I don't want to risk hurting the seedlings.

Or weeds?:rotfl:

mrbadexample

pelirocco wrote: »

Or weeds?:rotfl:

Nah...a weed's any plant that's growing where it's not wanted. These are right where they should be.

mrbadexample

stilernin wrote: »

Before you go.

The smaller they are when you thin them out, the least disturbance to the roots will be caused. Those that are left will then have more space to spread their roots out.

Enjoy your hols......

:think: You've done this before, haven't you?

Nice one, I'll do it this weekend then. How much gap should I leave between swedelings?

And thanks, I will. If I can manage to go a fortnight without fretting about me veg.

stilernin

mrbadexample wrote: »

:think: How much gap should I leave between swedelings?

From https://www.gardenaction.co.uk
Care of Swedes
The seedlings will take about 10 days to emerge. Thin the seedlings out to about 25cm (10in) apart. Keep them well-watered and well-weeded and you should have no problems


Think about the size of the 'finished articles' and imagine them standing side by side... that's how much space they will need (plus a tad more for elbow room). Beetroot would need less space and radishes even less.

mrbadexample

What do I do, just pull them out apart from the biggest & best looking?