I've Been Waiting FOREVER To Do This! Allotment Gardening For Beginners
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- Опубликовано: 17 май 2024
- Finally it's time to get the tender crops planted out at the allotment! The weather has improved now and temperatures are looking much better... as I'd expect for the middle of May!
We are past our last frost date now (I'm pretty sure) so I've decided to go for it and plant out most of the delicates. Cabbage, broccoli, courgette, beans, and sweet corn, are amongst the things being planted out this week!
There's so much going on at the allotment vegetable plot right now, and I cannot wait to show you all in this update! we'll go around the plot and see what's changed since last week, too!
If you've got any feedback, suggestions, or questions, drop them in the comments below! I reply to everyone's comments and love a good gardening chat, as well as hearing your thoughts and opinions!
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You really should cover your carrots with some mesh so they don’t get eaten by slugs or get carrot fly. Great video and what an amazing allotment you have.
Thanks that means a lot! ☺️ Took 5 years to get it to where it is now, still lots to do. I've got some scaffolding netting which I'm putting over them this week although I'm not entirely sure that'll stop the root fly as it's not fine enough - it may help keep them off though. Interestingly my carrots were clean last year and I didn't net them at all!
You have done a brilliant job with all the new stuff and the plot looks so neat and organised. Well done, get your Mum to sow up the mouse holes - I hope she is getting on well with her allotment.
Thanks Brenda. So much going on at the moment, crazy busy times 😂 my mum has been busy with other things lately so she hasn't been down much but she's getting down now. I've not had time to film anything there as I've been focusing on my plot haha 😂
That all looks amazing. Hopefully the night time temperature is going to rise and we don't get any nasty shocks. Love the background music
Cheers! Means a lot! The night time temperatures are forecast to get down to 6 or 7 tonight which is just typical 😂
Great video- really interesting. I agree with the others- doesn't matter how long the videos are- after all Gardeners World is on for and hour and people don't get bored with that, Thank you. Looking forward to the next one, Happy gardening 🙂
Glad you enjoyed, cheers! I think I'll make videos as long as they need to be and try not to drag them on too long. Happy gardening! See you in the next one 😊
All the allotment owners have been dealing with slugs and other insects,but the slugs have been everywhere. I gather your family really likes onions. 👍
Peas, whether sweat peas or the other ones, have been abysmal growing.
We may have to adjust our garden starts to compensate for the changes in climate, again.
Your plot looks much healthier than my own tiny garden.
Thank you. Honestly my plot may look perfect to some but I don't think it is. There again I'm quite a modest person. It could be tidier, and some things I'm not good at growing. Sweet peas may be a failure this year as they're still not growing. I usually have some failed crops each year but that's just gardening. We love our onions, I'm trying to grow enough for a year. We string them up and hang them in our pantry.
I agree, our climate is not what it used to be at all
when you've no heat in the greenhouse or polytunnel the temps can be very similar to a cold frame. i've never hardened off plants for years now and no problems. in fact, with the right varieties of brassicas you can even plant out slightly earlier. i planted out a few cabbages and caulis mid march this year and they never looked back...................brian
Cheers Brian, I've never actually done it, ever 😂 never had any issues, at the most I've just had plants that sulk for a week or two then pick up. My sweet peas are still tiny and I'm a bit concerned!
What varieties of brassica are you speaking of?
@@downtoearthwithjim sweet peas are one of those plants that will look like they're sulking in the pot for ags if they're not suited to the compost, then as soon as a bit of regular heat hits they're off like a rocket. unfortunately i've never found a compost that does all plants. at the moment i'm using a cheap wickes compost that i originally called crap, but it seems plant roots go daft in it...................brian
Wow it's amazing amazing I love gardening your plant looks healthy my tiny this year I can't find seeds
Thank you! You are struggling to find seeds to buy? Where are you from?
Such a beautiful little retreat you’ve created, away from all the hustle and bustle. Of course there’s a lot of hard work that goes in but it’s so rewarding.
It's my 'get away' place. Gets me away from the troubles of life, somewhere I can forget about the world and grow my veggies and share my passion on RUclips as well. I believe you'll never really work a day in your life if you're doing what you truly love and are passionate about 🧑🏻🌾
Good videos keep them coming
Thanks for your kind comment! ☺️ I certainly will be, lots to come!
Great vlog jim...and yip ave done the big plant out the last week as well...sweet peas are exactly the same as you not doing well atall...and the slugs grrrrrr been do bad ..but will deal with them
I'm dreading the slug attacks to come over the next few days... Been raining for almost 24 hours straight here!
Thanks for watching! 😊 Lets hope our sweet peas come round! 🙏🏻
first time watching you. great video. iam new to growing veggies etc and just started me own journey to share to everyone aswel.. now i will have to binge watch all your vids. i also subscribed to you. thank you for the videos
Thanks mate 😊 just checked out your channel and subbed for updates! I hope I can help you out in some way, if you have any questions 😊
@@downtoearthwithjim yeah i will sure to ask for some advice from you. complete newbie to this :)
Excellent day Jim - fantastic to see you on the big planting out journey..... and don't worry about the strawberry cage brother, you've been slaying it lately so go easy on yourself, you'll get it done in good time.
Really good update
Thank you for your kind comment 😊 I'll get in the strawberry cage this week to sort it out hopefully. Glad everything is now out but some things not looking too great this week.. more on that in the next update. Thanks for watching!
Great video as always. Helps us keep our veg up to date and it's great to have someone else to compare to.😊
Thanks so much 😊 glad you enjoy my content. It seems we are all at different stages of growth. My plot neighbors have huge onions already and mine are still tiny 😂 what have you planted out?
I work as the lead gardener at a charity run retirement home in Somerset. I have built a polytunnel and done a few veg beds. This is our first effort at being self-sufficient. The clients are enjoying taking part aswel. So I use your videos as a what to do next and when! So please keep the content coming. Apologies now for all of my comments. We have uploaded our first video. Please take a look and give me some tips. X
You have a great allotment. I found peas and beans don't like allium plants thats my experience growing them. 😊
Thank you! I may have made a mistake planting them together, I've never grown beans and onions together. I may have to re do the beans as you'll see in my next update this weekend as I may have aminopyralid in the manure which may have got there last year
Wow! You have done so much! Love how much you have prepped. You are so organised ❤
Thank you so much! 😊 Still lots to do yet, another update going up this weekend when I can get it uploaded! 😂
Looks awesome! Another garden season begins ❤🎉❤
The growing season is well underway now! 😊
Great stuff Jim. Loads going on but all looking great. Just found your channel and subscribed.
I've got most of mine outside now.... Just the sweetcorn and pumpkins still to go but need to build a rat/squirrel deterrent 1st as they destroy my sweetcorn every year
Thanks for the sub! I'll check out your channel now 🙂 there's a lot going on yes, the trouble is I love all veg 😂 I need to calm it down I think haha. I'm using socks over my cobs to keep pests off, worked last time. Happy growing 💚
Everything is looking great, well done 👏🏻
Thank you! I need to have a good de weeding session after this rain we are having right now! 🌧️
26:06 Aha! Cannabe collers. Understood! I tend to comment as I watch which often means I ask a question then get the answer later in the video 😅.
Cabbage collars? Haha! I don't trust your auto correct 😂 they do a good job at keeping the cabbage root fly from laying their eggs. It is a long video. Do you mind longer videos?
@@downtoearthwithjim Ha. Typo!!! I love long videos but I tend to watch them in bits in between doing other stuff (usually cooking) PLUS I comment as I watch which often means I ask a question then find out later in the video there's the answer! Ha ha ha.
Great work n all looking well.
Well done Jim.
Thanks James! It's hard at times but so worth it. Good for the mind and health 😊
fantastic plant out 😊
Thank you, and now to take care of it all 😂
Well done looks amazing.
Thanks Donna 😁 it's slowly coming a long
Respect mate well done 👍🏾
Thankyou, much appreciated!
I've held back planting out Tomatoes and Squash as 6 deg C is forecast for Monday night and it can be a couple of degrees lower at my rural beyond edge of village plot.
Better to wait a couple of days than have to cover up loads of individual plants, plus have them set back a week. And the forecast might get worse after they're in.
I've often found that temperatures dip at this time of year, mid to late May after a warm spell. Not sure why. Got down to 8/9c last night which I didn't expect. My tomatoes are all being grown under cover this year and my squashes will be in the poly only. Thanks for watching, David 😁
Home Herb Garden is looking great. Agree it's best to have the herbs next to your kitchen otherwise they just won't get used 🌱.
Thanks Rich! Was a no brainer really. Not sure what to do with the old allotment herb bed.. MAYBE a new rhubarb bed or some other perennial plant bed
@@downtoearthwithjim Ah yes. Rhubarb would be awesome! I certainly want to grow rhubarb at my allotment.
It’s looking great, so nice getting stuff out isn’t it! What are the collars for on the broccoli? And will you use supports for the sweet potatoes?
It's to stop cabbage root fly laying their eggs, I explain in more detail at 26:00 😊
Thanks! You know, I've not actually thought that through yet 😂 I could let them sprawl but they'll take over so I'll probably build some sort of support when I add my squash and melon supports to the polytunnel - video on that hopefully next week if I have chance! Thanks for watching 😊
Brilliant video James, your plot is so well organised and an inspiration. My plot is a little chaotic but I am only going into my second year so I need to be patient. The mares tail, I hear you! I can believe how quickly it grows 😫 The slugs are a real problem this year, they’ve eaten my peas twice and my sugar snaps that I planted last week. Can I ask what pellets you use and where did you get the cabbage collars from? Keep up the good work and I love the videos whatever length they are 🌱
Thanks for your kind comment 😊 I need to have a good de weeding session haha 😂 just take your time, bit by bit is the best way, I've had my plot 5 years and my first year was lockdown so I had a big advantage and was very fortunate to have 6 months to work on my plot almost every day. Remember, progress is progress no matter how big or small. Direction is more important than speed.
The pellets are organic ones just from tesco.. I don't use them often, only at the beginning of the growing season when things are small and vulnerable.. I try and use them sparingly and only on high risk veggies the slugs will go for. I got the cabbage collars off Amazon or eBay, can't remember haha, it was 5 years ago but that's a testament to their strength and durability. I think I got 50 or so for £15-20?
If they have been in the poly all this time I consider thst the hardening off period 😂. It is finally raining here and the slugs are out with a vengeance 🤬. Looks like you all have a fantastic season Jim and amazing harvests. Have a super week, Ali 🌧️🌧️🌧️🇨🇦
My fingers are crossed for some brilliant harvests! Some may be at the mercy of the slugs though 😂 they are relentless.. second lot of carrots look okay for now but a few cool rainy days coming up this week! I'll be on the watch. Have you got most things planned out yet??
@@downtoearthwithjim potted up peppers and cucumbers, put tomatoes in bigger pots as I’m afraid to put them out with all the slugs 🤬🤬, but we have to get them out soon regardless 🤷♀️
I'm scared of growing my tomatoes outside to be honest 😂 I find the blight gets to them even easier
@@downtoearthwithjim I may have to start growing more bush varieties inside as I just don’t have room for huge vines in the poly but 🤷♀️
@@myrustygarden may be a good idea 🍅 I'm growing some tiny tim and micro toms this year to see what happens
Awesome Spuds! When do you harvest your First Early spuds? Mine have some teeny flowers on.
Cheers! I should be harvesting some of these early spuds around early-mid June I hope. Then main crops around August/September
I have found that Cara spuds produce a very good crop and are goodish blite resistance Co Down
I'm really pleased to hear that! The setanta and Java are looking a bit better this week but the Cara are huge now!
Great editing! I love it! What are those 'collars' you put around the cabbage? And my broccoli hasn't grown (sown direct) do you think I'm too late to start some from seed in the greenhouse?
I'm sure Jim will reply but I beliece the collars are to deter a certain fly from getting under the bottom of stem and laying eggs. It is explained at the 26minute mark 26:00
Thanks, Rich. I want to use my videos to express my passion for gardening and hopefully create something my viewers can enjoy. I read your other comment on the cabbage collars. Highly recommend using them by the way, cabbage fly can be a pain but is probably more of an issue for allotments rather than private gardens
Get some broccoli sown now. I'm going to sow another lot for a harvest late summer hopefully. They will quickly grow 😊
What netting do you use? It looks much better than what I have got!
It's scaffolding/debris netting from Screwfix. It's not as fine as scaffolding netting usually is but the holes are still small enough to stop cabbage whites and cabbage root fly. Questionable with carrot root fly though!
Maybe the onions are keeping away the slugs.
I'd have hoped so! The slugs seem to be nibbling the onions too! They seem to be going for anything this year
I'm still sowing pea seed lol. What's your opinion on if they will grow correctly
They'll grow just fine 😊 just get a later harvest. They do prefer the cooler weather though, so perhaps a lightly shaded area might produce better results. Saying that, the UK is very very cool at the moment and peas will do great in this weather
@@downtoearthwithjim thank you for the advice. And thank you for replying ☺️ I'll keep you updated on How things grow
@@northeastpyro8796 no problem 😊
You know James, I give my sweetcorn significantly more space than this. I wonder if I'm being wasteful there.
Don't worry, I have planted them closer this year than I usually would to see what happens. I always have pollination issues so I've planted the block tighter to see what happens 😊
Phew! Curious to see how it goes. I usually hand pollinate mine just in case