07-03-2010, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Old git
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Parsnips???-I know the old `lore` says plant early but your soil must be warm. I haven`t even thought about sowing them yet-nor anything else outside for that matter
Always sow my Parsnips in early Feb think they need the time as are slow germinators, only drawback is they are more prone to Clanker.
There is a Girl on the allotment who sows hers in August as she prefers Baby Parsnips.
08-03-2010, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Old git
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Always sow my Parsnips in early Feb think they need the time as are slow germinators.Well how would you feel if sown in freezing cold soil??
Never mind the `lore`-sow seeds when the soil is ready.
Are you saying that seeds have feelings????????
Time will tell, if they dont germanate I will admit it.
09-03-2010, 11:03 AM
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We still have snow here where I live in Cumbria, so even though I'm itching to get out there and do some gardening I will have to bide my time until the soil thaws out.I don't have a greenhouse but do have an electric seed propagator so I will just have to content myself with getting seed sown ready for the warmer weather.
10-03-2010, 12:38 AM
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With only a tiny back yard plot, I start all my seeds indoors in small pots. I keep them covered with plastic wrap till they've germinated, then keep them on a South facing windowsill until planting out time. I've done it this way for years; fine for someone with very limited space.16-03-2010, 01:34 PM
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Walked round the allotment I am on to day.Top soil down to 1 inch is very dry and some people where watering as they sowed there sets.
I dont grow peas because to many bugs, did see that people that do have them about 3 inches above ground already.
Everybody is planting Main Crop, I will wait another week.
Weeds are showing signs of growth.
18-04-2010, 01:42 PM
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My allotment is starting to feed me - first tray of salad leaves destined for the plate!!!!Here's a picture
http://www.over50sforum.com/album.ph...&pictureid=719
18-04-2010, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PPHammer
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My allotment is starting to feed me - first tray of salad leaves destined for the plate!!!!Here's a picture
http://www.over50sforum.com/album.ph...&pictureid=719
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