growing own veggies in bags and pots (Merged)

almar_2

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=183805&highlight=growing+in+containers

There is a lot of helpful info already posted here.

ndh_uk

Stick to the stuff that you are going to use.

In pots we do:

Courgettes,
Lettuce
Beans
Carrots
Potatoes
Strawberries - and look great in baskets
Tomatoes
Chillies
Peppers
Cucumbers - we did the F1 greenfingers, planted late and got a fair few off it.

Regards

Neil

sb44

Anyone else going to have a go at growing their own veg in pots in 2009?

I didn't grow much last year as the weather was dismal so I am def going to have another go at growing runner beans, lettuce and tomatoes in the next few months.

richyrich7

sb44 wrote: »

Anyone else going to have a go at growing their own veg in pots in 2009?

I didn't grow much last year as the weather was dismal so I am def going to have another go at growing runner beans, lettuce and tomatoes in the next few months.

Don't sow too early runners are tender mid april in a greenhouse is early enough, later if outside, same with Tomatoes you can start them in late Jan if you have somewhere warm or at the very least frost free, after that leave them til late april early May and still look out for frosts, chillies are easy to grow in pots and so too are sweet peppers.

sb44

richyrich7 wrote: »

Don't sow too early runners are tender mid april in a greenhouse is early enough, later if outside, same with Tomatoes you can start them in late Jan if you have somewhere warm or at the very least frost free, after that leave them til late april early May and still look out for frosts, chillies are easy to grow in pots and so too are sweet peppers.

I shall have to look up when to start sowing different types of seeds as I haven't a clue!

We have a 6' x 4' plastic greenhouse (one of those zip up thingies that you can walk into).

The only thing is the plastic has started to disintegrate and I can't get hold of a replacement cover. Can't afford to buy a new one of the same size as they are about £60 so I think I may have a go at using some greenhouse, polytunnel tape on it. The green mesh is ok, it is just the plastic that is shot at.

:rolleyes:

richyrich7

Have a look at places like B&Q wilko's for all weather clear repair tape possibly cheaper than the proper stuff

sb44

richyrich7 wrote: »

Have a look at places like B&Q wilko's for all weather clear repair tape possibly cheaper than the proper stuff

Thanks, I shall have a look in Wilkinsons next week.

They have some on the B&Q site but it says not suitable for temps above 70deg so if we have a hot summer I may be stuffed!

After last years weather I don't think that is too much wishful thinking.

:rolleyes:

Jack's_mummy

sb44 wrote: »

I shall have to look up when to start sowing different types of seeds as I haven't a clue!

Very helpful site here


I am going even bigger with my veg grwoing this year. have put a raised bed in the front garden and will use that as well as pots. I have started my planning already

Davesnave

sb44 wrote: »

I shall have to look up when to start sowing different types of seeds as I haven't a clue!

We have a 6' x 4' plastic greenhouse (one of those zip up thingies that you can walk into).

The only thing is the plastic has started to disintegrate and I can't get hold of a replacement cover. Can't afford to buy a new one of the same size as they are about £60 so I think I may have a go at using some greenhouse, polytunnel tape on it. The green mesh is ok, it is just the plastic that is shot at.

:rolleyes:

The real Mc Coy, but there will be a delivery charge:

http://www.tapes-direct.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=153&src=adwords&gclid=CPvK67Gx65cCFQ4i3god4lDoDQ

sb44

Jack's_mummy wrote: »

Very helpful site here


I am going even bigger with my veg grwoing this year. have put a raised bed in the front garden and will use that as well as pots. I have started my planning already

Wow, that's an nice colourful site, shall add that to my favourites now.

Ta.