Hi,

I realise that it the weather has been cold & wet.

I have sown 2 lots of Carrots & Parsnips direct into the ground and nothing has currently germinated. Do I assume those sowings will never germinate ? Is it too late to try again ?

Thanks

Ian

I have used root trainers for years and always had a great results. This year my germination rates for Peas Broad Beans Runner Beans French Beans have been very poor. I keep the root trainers in the utility room so it should be warm. I have used the same compost - why have my germination rates been ...

I transplanted.

Hi,

I harvested my first ever Parsnips. The variety was "Student".

As per the attached picture, they are short & fat with a number of roots.

Why is that ?

Thanks

Ian

Hi, Thanks for everyone for the welcomes to the forum and for the replies re my Leek issues. I took over the allotment last autumn in a very overgrown state. I guess the infestation has come from other, nearby, allotments ? As Leeks occupy space for a long time I guess I will probably give them a mi...

Hi !

Thanks for the welcomes !

I took this allotment plot over last autumn in a very overgrown state. I guess contamination has come from neighbouring plots.

I suspect I won't grow next year as Leeks do occupy space for a long time.

Ian

Are you able to tell me why my Leeks are going droopy and floppy as per pictures attached ?

Many thanks

Ian