Things really get going on the allotment in April, as the days lengthen and temperatures rise. There are lots of jobs to do, including sowing, planting and weeding.
I got the Potatoes in the ground, I went for Maris Piper’s for my main crop. I was thinking about not planting Potatoes this year but how could I resist? they’re so easy to grow.
The Carrot seeds I sowed are coming along well and should be ready to be thinned out in the next few weeks. I’m still using up the free seeds from the magazines I have so far planted Runner Beans, Broad Beans and Peas that are starting to show signs of growth. I also sowed some Radishes that I got gifted. I have sowed rows in weekly intervals to maintain I steady crop. We have also sowed Kale, Fennel, Spinach and I have plants that need transporting down to the allotment from home that I will start moving down in May. I also planted some Sunflower seeds that are great for pollinators. 🐝
The Rhubarb is growing well that I’ve been harvesting and using. My cousin Julie-Ann makes great Rhubarb and Strawberry sauce. I’m going to start making some Rhubarb Gin next week.
The next big project is building a greenhouse, we have been given some glass from Rod at the allotment he is going to help me build it which should make a big difference to growing this year and the years to come.
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