16 September 2007
Over the last 6 weeks, I've only been to the plot a couple of times due to working away.
Lost half the onions during one spell, the rest now lifted and dried.
Pulled loads of tasty Pink Fir apple spuds to eat and more King Edward's for store.
The pumpkins look great and the the cabbage is destroyed.
Put in about 12 spring cabbage plants I grew at home from seed, quite large, but probably eaten by now.
The sweet-corn does not seem to be doing too well, cobs are the right size but the kernels are not swollen, maybe to due to the absence of sun this summer, not sure, maybe improved since I last checked (8 Sept) as it's been sunny since.
The padron peppers didn't do anything, one or two fruits, I don't think the soil was rich enough or I didn't feed them enough, will dig in organic matter for next year. Similarly the toms next door, only got about 6 fruits on 6 plants (and these had holes bored into them by do something), great sized fruits but not enough.
Due to the lengthy absence this summer I have decided and been forced to abandon plans for lots of over wintering veg (though may put in broad beans and japanese onions and garlic as well as the cabbage already in) to concentrate on getting the plot right. Paths need putting in, proper digging out of the perennial weeds and a shed. Then hopefully next year will go better as I will ready to plant & sow by March, which is when I first began taking the turf off this year.
