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Lardman

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Christmas Veg Bed
« on: December 17, 2009, 20:40 »
I'll be dividing things up next year into 8x4 beds. I've been considering a Christmas Veg Bed. The idea being rather than growing masses of 1 particular veg I'd grow just enough for Christmas day lunch. 

So far I've added Savoy cabbage, Red cabbage, sprouts, parsnips and carrots I think I should have at least 8sq feet left - what else can I / should I add.

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Re: Christmas Veg Bed
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2009, 20:42 »
Beetroot and rainbow chard IMHO :) :)
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Re: Christmas Veg Bed
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2009, 21:20 »
Leeks (go great mixed with mash potatoes) and onions/shallots
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Re: Christmas Veg Bed
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2009, 22:59 »
My Christmas veg is in tubs in the unheated greenhouse. Leeks, parsnips and baby carrots... to which will be added spuds and a Turkey  :)

Even if we have two feet of snow I'll be tucking into fresh veg on Christmas day. You must have a big family to need an 8 x 4 bed for one day's veg  ;)
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Re: Christmas Veg Bed
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2009, 23:05 »
Quote from: solway cropper on December 17, 2009, 22:59
My Christmas veg is in tubs in the unheated greenhouse. Leeks, parsnips and baby carrots... to which will be added spuds and a Turkey  :)

Even if we have two feet of snow I'll be tucking into fresh veg on Christmas day. You must have a big family to need an 8 x 4 bed for one day's veg  ;)

wot?? no Brussels???
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Re: Christmas Veg Bed
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2009, 00:03 »
Quote from: solway cropper on December 17, 2009, 22:59
Even if we have two feet of snow I'll be tucking into fresh veg on Christmas day.

Theres something very satisfying about it. Not the same if its from the freezer though.

Quote from: solway cropper on December 17, 2009, 22:59
You must have a big family to need an 8 x 4 bed for one day's veg  ;)

... errrmmm nope.   :blush:

 I was actually concerned it wasn't enough.... I will try and make them last 2 meals though.....   :tongue2:  :tongue2:

As Cooperman says "Wot ?? no Brussels" they're compulsory you know.
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Re: Christmas Veg Bed
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2009, 00:06 »
When you put the turkey in you will have to put a fence across to stop it eating the veg!
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Re: Christmas Veg Bed
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2009, 09:30 »
When you put the turkey in you will have to put a fence across to stop it eating the veg!


Ha Ha Ha ha. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Christmas Veg Bed
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2009, 13:27 »
Quote from: Salmo on December 18, 2009, 00:06
When you put the turkey in you will have to put a fence across to stop it eating the veg!

PMSL  :D  :D  I have enough problem with the chickens.
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Re: Christmas Veg Bed
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2009, 21:22 »
Quote from: Lardman on December 18, 2009, 00:03

As Cooperman says "Wot ?? no Brussels" they're compulsory you know.
Brussels are poisonous ...  :D
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Re: Christmas Veg Bed
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2009, 22:59 »
wot?? no Brussels???


I have a bowel problem  :lol:
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