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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: dmg on April 16, 2012, 19:51

Title: greenhouse bed
Post by: dmg on April 16, 2012, 19:51

I have a bed in the green house which ive dug out the soil and mixed in a couple of bags of compost, down to 12-15 inches. I have planted beetroot in it. The top of the soil is covered in green (i don't know is moss or algae).
Will I have to pull it out and start again?

Thanks
dmg

Title: Re: greenhouse bed
Post by: sunshineband on April 16, 2012, 19:52

IT is probaly algae. Just scuff up the surface and it should be fine.

You won't need to start again, don't worry

(Mine is like that on one side right now)

Title: Re: greenhouse bed
Post by: fatcat1955 on April 16, 2012, 20:24

Could be a silly question, but why beetroot in a greenhouse?

Title: Re: greenhouse bed
Post by: allot2learn on April 16, 2012, 20:56

Quote from: fatcat1955 on April 16, 2012, 20:24

Could be a silly question, but why beetroot in a greenhouse?

Maybe the poster wants them ready cooked.  :lol:

Title: Re: greenhouse bed
Post by: dmg on April 16, 2012, 21:16

thanks for the replies. I put beetroot in as it said it was a speedy harvest and had no space on the plot, sorry I am a newbie just wanted something to plant until the toms are ready.


thanks
dmg

Title: Re: greenhouse bed
Post by: DD. on April 16, 2012, 21:24

It's a relatively speedy harvest, but I doubt you'll have them ready before the tomatoes need to go in.

I suspect they won't make a lot of bulky root as they won't like it that warm. All is not lost though as you can use them as salad leaves.