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« on: May 23, 2013, 12:49 »
Hi everyone
I am new to this site
I am getting on  bit but decided to have a go at growing veg
 I am new to growing vegetables I have made two cloches and planted lettuce radish and spring onions in one and carrots onions and potatoes in another  can anyone tell me please how will I know when spring onions are ready to pull I am sure about the rest Hopefully :)

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« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2013, 12:53 »
Hi and welcome haplessgypsy. :)

I'll move your question the grow your own board, for some expert answers. :D
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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2013, 13:03 »
All onions can be eaten at any stage of growth really, but I guess spring onions will be ready when they are a little thicker than a pencil......

Potatoes will depend on what type - Salad, First Earlies, Second Earlies, or Maincrop.....

Carrots, again can be picked at any stage after they start to swell, and you can just keep an eye on the top of the carrot and foilage.

Radishes are a quick crop, and again just keep an eye on the size of the root, but dont leave them too long, or they may become woody.....

Lettuce, depends on the variety
When weeding, the best way to know if its a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull it.

If it comes out easy, it was a valuable plant !

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2013, 13:46 »
If you think of a spring onion with the bulb planted this is exactly what they look like, I know that sounds daft but it's so true. I mean the stem thickness if that makes sense.

Radish I am useless with

Spuds when the foliage dies down I take mine as and when I need them.

Carrots I have never had much success with to date but this year I have done them in a blue water butt and they look good. I will just pull an odd one every now and again if I think they are ready to check.



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