Climate differences affecting veg growth in the UK

[RexysKitchen]

Myself and my husband are moving down to Hampshire from the North East of the country and we've just bought this house on Bermuda Close in Basingstoke http://www.carsons.co.uk/forsaleoffice/Basingstoke/1188 We have quite a sizable allotment not far from our current house and would like to continue growing our own veg etc after the move. We're just wondering if anyone knows which veg require different treatment in different areas of the country? Or are there no major differences? We'd appreciate any tips and advice.

[WestHamRon]

I wouldn't leave that link up there for too long if I were you.

[Westi]

Just around the corner from you in Dorset. You can grow anything just earlier generally & for longer at the end of the season. Most of the soil down here is sandy so you will definitely have to improve it (Or you may be lucky) . Oh not as much rain so will need to water more!

I didn't have much of a clue when I started but you come with experience. Just follow the general rules re: temp, day length etc & enjoy!

Westi

[Primrose]

I think you'll just find life a little easier in terms of your growing season, and the dates on which you can risk planting out your seedlings without out risk of exposure to frost. It will be easier to grow outdoor tomatoes for examples and find they ripen. And if you feel like experimenting with growing more tender plants like peppers, chillies and aubergines outdoors in pots, this will be a real possibility whereas I doubt you would have had too much success in your precious location.

Alas, the bad news is that southern slugs and snails have exactly the same appetites though

[Westi]

I'll vouch for that Primrose!

Westi