This blog is a record of my allotment site and how I am getting along.
Friday, 23 October 2009
Winter lettuce
My winter lettuce is tucked up in the greenhouse. The children planted them from seed that I got from the Gardeners World Live show in summer. My sweet pea is still giving it some in the garden. I haven't been picking them either. It is obviously determined to stay for as long as it can.
I've not mastered Fall planting yet, let alone winter planting (nor will I ever in my climate !). The lettuce is looking good. Will it keep growing in the greenhouse or will you move it outside ? If you do, will it need protection ?
Kim, They still smell really nice. I think I put them in late, that must be why they are still going. I'm going to save some the seeds.
Miss M, Last year I put some winter lettuce outside under a cloche and they were fine. They were ready really early in Spring and everyone was very jelous. I'm going to leave some of these in the greenhouse, maybe move a few to the allotment and see how they get on but still underprotection.
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Do the sweet peas still smell lovely?
ReplyDeleteI've not mastered Fall planting yet, let alone winter planting (nor will I ever in my climate !). The lettuce is looking good. Will it keep growing in the greenhouse or will you move it outside ? If you do, will it need protection ?
ReplyDeleteKim, They still smell really nice. I think I put them in late, that must be why they are still going. I'm going to save some the seeds.
ReplyDeleteMiss M, Last year I put some winter lettuce outside under a cloche and they were fine. They were ready really early in Spring and everyone was very jelous. I'm going to leave some of these in the greenhouse, maybe move a few to the allotment and see how they get on but still underprotection.