Bob177

Red Onions - Buds Forming

Hello Everyone, I planted Red Onions from Sets at the end of March. Although they are well established, I have noticed a bud forming at the end of some stems. I am not sure if they are ready for pulling, as I have not gone below the soil to see how big they are. I planted Yellow Onions & Shallots at the same time, but there has been nothing forming on them so far. Is there anyone who can give some advice?  Thanks

We've found the nest thief

I too take umbrage with the local cats, inc 2 next door, we have hedges down both sides, that are about 7 foot high, with a garage cum shed at the end - so we are reasonably protected. I spent all day yesterday, making it more difficult for them to enter our garden at the two weak points that we have. I fitted some Ironwork type shelf brackets, with washing line threaded thu. The 'hope' is that they will be unable to get a clear run from the top of the one fence panel that is not covered by hedge, and will go elsewhere. I have witnessed cats jump from ground level, to the top of a 6 foot panel, and have also seen them trying to climb up thru the inside of the hedge, to get to the Blackbirds nest that appears every spring. I have plastic fence spikes, but have refrained from fitting them, due to possible legal raimifications, especially as the owner next door, is a copper. I have tried menacing black cat scarers, which appeared to work well, for a few months, until they got used to them, and now ignore. Sonic detectors? - you would probably need several, and it would cost a fortune in batteries.

Carrots

I too have raised beds, filled with organic top soil, I planted some Autumn King at the end of March, when we had that fabulous weather. My Beetroot surfaced within 10 days , others like carrot, spring onion, parsnips, peas & beans, took longer. All are now blossoming - keep the faith.

Brussels Sprout- How high do they grow?

Thanks to Ady & Welshonion, I will trim if they get too high. They are Johnsons seeds, are there is no growing height listed on the packet.

At wits end with carrots and slugs

After a gap of 30yrs, I have started growing my own veg again - in raised beds, covered with Enviromesh, That I hope will keep out pretty much all predators.

Brussels Sprout- How high do they grow?

Hi Everyone, I am planning to grow a couple of 'Brest F1' Brussels Sprout in one of my raised beds, but I am having concerns that I will have sufficient growing room, as I have Enviromesh, supported by a wooden framework, around all my RB's. The height clearance is about 30" from soil to mesh. Is this enough, or will I need to have a re-think. Thanks

Squash - Yellow Leaves

Hi Bob, Many thanks for your advice, I realised I had sown a little early when I read the section on squash, in 'Vegetable Growing-Month By Month' at the week-end. I did initially move it into my greenhouse last week, but decided to move it back inside at the week-end, due to the cool weather. As a precaution, I decided to sow a couple of additional seeds on April 23rd, the first of those has now popped it's head thru the compost. The timing of that one is no doubt the better of the two sowings. I am also planning to transplant them to large containers, and grow them in my greenhouse - fingers crossed.

Squash - Yellow Leaves

Hi everyone, I have been growing a squash plant from seed (turks turban), it is still inside, in a 5" pot, and is at the 6 leaf stage. It appears to be doing ok, but I am concerned that the first two leaves are turning slightly yellow. Does anyone have an opinion on this, am I doing something wrong, or is this to be expected? I water it every few days, and the soil appears to be moist. Thanks.

Tomato Ripening

Harvesting Squash

Strawberry Plants - When Do You Cut Them Back?

Some Squash is Turning Soft

Are My Shallots Ready?

Help - Aubergines & Peppers

Red Onions - Buds Forming

Brussels Sprout- How high do they grow?

Squash - Yellow Leaves