growing own veggies in bags and pots (Merged)

Davesnave

Eagerlearner, yes, split the garlic bulbs into individual cloves and plant with just the top showing.

To those of you growing things inside, light levels are really important to the plant's development, and if you can get stuff outside, you should.

newlywed

Lotus-eater wrote: »

At the moment I would put your rocket outside and not try to grow it inside........ thats if you have an outside.
Try sowing some more in fresh compost, it should (given the name) grow very quickly.

Thanks
Hmmm we do have an outside but it's kind of open with a communal garden and entrance to the flats and in an area where stuff "goes missing" :rolleyes:

Guess I could just put the pot out there and see what happens though - if it's not going to grow then it doesn't matter if it get nicked anyway

EagerLearner

Davesnave wrote: »

Eagerlearner, yes, split the garlic bulbs into individual cloves and plant with just the top showing.

To those of you growing things inside, light levels are really important to the plant's development, and if you can get stuff outside, you should.

Perfect - I did put 2 cloves in with a tiny bit showing so we will see... :T

Chilli plant showed first signs of life this week - a weaker seedling sprouted alongside it which the pack said to get rid of. I felt bad!

However the lettuce, carrots and Dill outside suffered a bit with the rains/winds we've had - but with no space for a greenhouse and trying to do things as cheaply as poss, I hope they're sturdy! x

BigMummaF

newlywed wrote: »

Thanks
Hmmm we do have an outside but it's kind of open with a communal garden and entrance to the flats and in an area where stuff "goes missing" :rolleyes:

Guess I could just put the pot out there and see what happens though - if it's not going to grow then it doesn't matter if it get nicked anyway

Forgive me if this is a really stoopid thing to suggest, but it may be of some help [I'm [I]the[/I] world's worst at gardening but trying to change that:o]......

Could you perhaps have a hanging basket-type pot close enough to your window, to help with watering/harvesting?

newlywed

BigMummaF wrote: »

Forgive me if this is a really stoopid thing to suggest, but it may be of some help [I'm [I]the[/I] world's worst at gardening but trying to change that:o]......

Could you perhaps have a hanging basket-type pot close enough to your window, to help with watering/harvesting?

We could... but think we have to ask permission for that :rolleyes: We are on the ground floor so not so much of an issue collecting, watering etc, more of an issue as to whether it's gonna get nicked or not

And looking at my rocket - I think I might win the worlds worst at gardening

Davesnave

EagerLearner;13280477However the lettuce, carrots and Dill outside suffered a bit with the rains/winds we've had - but with no space for a greenhouse and trying to do things as cheaply as poss, I hope they're sturdy! x

Things started inside don't like being moved out when 'out' is like it is at the moment! However, the things you're growing are fairly tough & will probably survive OK.

I've got a new trough outside where the seedlings came through about Saturday last and they're fine, having been out there in the rain & wind all the time. They are in the shelter of the house wall, but that's it. The biggest threat to them is snails & the occasional slug. I think it's salad bowl lettuce,mustard & Swiss chard,but can't remember exactly & it doesn't matter, as they'll all be eaten when big enough to recognise!

BigMummaF

:j I've got a greenhouse:j

OK...it's just about big enough to cover the openings in the three growbags that we have stood side-by-side, but for £3 in Woolies I'm not complaining:D

So today some more iceberg seeds have been sown & I'm hoping to get some "Mediterranean Flavours Mesclun Mixed" in by this time tomorrow......Ooooooh! I could be an ex-GYO virgin by this time next week:rotfl:

Chell

We are going to get a raised border built when my partner is off work in a fortnight. We want it all ready so we can plant next year. In another post someone told me to get some manure, etc in there now.

I read on another site that I need to watch what type of wood is used if root veg will be planted. Is it ok to use gravel boards that are treated? My OH works in a builders merchants so we can cheaply buy whatever wood/product is best.

Davesnave

Use a bit of DPC polythene between the gravel boards and the soil if you are concerned about the treatment chemicals leaching into the soil, Proper, pressure treated gravel boards will last longer than ordinary planks.

Chell

Davesnave wrote: »

Use a bit of DPC polythene between the gravel boards and the soil if you are concerned about the treatment chemicals leaching into the soil, Proper, pressure treated gravel boards will last longer than ordinary planks.

Thank you, this is what he is doing as I type. I'll be back to ask lots more questions in the near future. :rotfl: