We had nine seed potatoes left over (Cara), so we planted them in the front bed. We added comfrey leaves to the trench, which is supposed to be a good thing to do. It will be interesting to see if it makes any difference.
We finally dug in the green manure and added lime where we are going to grow brassicas and sweetcorn. They like the soil to be a little alkaline. We used only a small amount of lime: 2 kilos spread over an area of approximately 30 square metres. This wasn't by design; it's because we didn't know how much to buy. The recommended amount is around half a kilo per square metre, but it's getting a bit too close to planting time to add lots of lime.
Some of the peas are growing well but not many have germinated, or else they have been eaten by something, so we planted some at home to give them a good start. Also planted pak choi (red) at home for transplanting later.
We finally dug in the green manure and added lime where we are going to grow brassicas and sweetcorn. They like the soil to be a little alkaline. We used only a small amount of lime: 2 kilos spread over an area of approximately 30 square metres. This wasn't by design; it's because we didn't know how much to buy. The recommended amount is around half a kilo per square metre, but it's getting a bit too close to planting time to add lots of lime.
Some of the peas are growing well but not many have germinated, or else they have been eaten by something, so we planted some at home to give them a good start. Also planted pak choi (red) at home for transplanting later.
Harvested the last of the leeks which are about to flower, probably the last of the purple sprouting, and two exceptionally early strawberries.
