Is it too late?

mardatha

I was thinking of planting some seeds of greens like kale or maybe cabbage - on the windowsills so they would start off quickly , to feed my hens. They eat a lot of greens and I am now a weed/kale free zone cos they et it all
Would it work even if just for a short time to give them more greens?

alixandrea

AIUI, you can in theory grow greens right the way thrugh the winter on a windowsill or in a greenhouse. This is what I'm intending to do once my tomatoes/aubergines/peppers are out of my greenhouse anyway. I also scattered some salad veg seed in my old wheelbarrow (I'm using it as a planter) this weekend and fully expect it to come up (well, if the snails don't get it first of course...)

tim_n

plenty of time for leafy veg yet. You can also get a winter lettuce which grows through the colder months.

jackieglasgow

You are having a laugh go kn,admig it tge kale is for you really- you have gone over to the dark side lol!!! :rotfl:

oldtractor

KALE? Mardatha?????????????????????????

Nargleblast

You see, that unmentionable green stuff does have a use!

Incidentally, my two chickens like a handful of porridge oats every day.

emiff6

jackieglasgow wrote: »

You are having a laugh go kn,admig it tge kale is for you really- you have gone over to the dark side lol!!! :rotfl:

Is this code? Or were you laughing so hard you couldn't see to type? :rotfl::D:rotfl:

emiff6

I sowed some kale seeds 3 weeks ago in a tray, it's come up but not growing much yet. I've also sown some spring cabbage seeds this weekend in pots, hoping I'm not too late.

(NB - I don't have hens )

Davesnave

I would give them Swiss chard. I grow that for my hens, mainly because it's quick and the insects dont bother it much. Eat it myself too.

The variety I use is Lucullus, which is supposed to be extra hardy and it grows large. It's a boring light green, but the hens don't seem to mind.