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sueanthony · « **on:** July 14, 2010, 22:42 »

Once my potatoes have been lifted, does anyone have any suggestions as to what I could put in the ground afterwards? I have heard that traditionally leeks were a popular choice. Any others I might try?

solway cropper · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2010, 22:46 »

winter cabbage, turnip, beetroot....what do you like to eat ?

Kristen · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2010, 13:04 »

If you don't need the space then a Green manure?

sloegin · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2010, 13:37 »

What is green manure?

Swing Swang · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2010, 14:02 »

leeks - it has to be leeks

Kristen · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2010, 15:02 »

Ah ys, I agree with leeks, but a bit trickey if some were not already sown in readiness

Cazzy · « **Reply #6 on:** July 15, 2010, 16:43 »

I'm putting EPS broccoli and savoy cabbage in now that the first and second earlies are out. The soil will have to be well compacted though as it will be really loose from having dug the tatties up.

Leeks are a good idea if you have some already grown and waiting to be planted out.

Swing Swang · « **Reply #7 on:** July 15, 2010, 17:36 »

You should be able to buy ready grown leek seedlings from a nursary (at a price!) so all is not lost if you've not sown them.

Kristen · « **Reply #8 on:** July 15, 2010, 19:01 »

Last year I decided I wanted some PSB plants in Early August, I ordered some plants from Marshalls ... they arrived in mid September, were tiny (I could have raised larger plants from seed in the time) and still have not produced anything.

OTOH a couple of years ago I was in a similar position (wanting leek seedlings), on another forum some kind person said they had loads, posted me some of their seedlings and Bob was my Uncle

sueanthony · « **Reply #9 on:** July 15, 2010, 21:09 »

Quote from: Kristen on July 15, 2010, 19:01

Last year I decided I wanted some PSB plants in Early August, I ordered some plants from Marshalls ... they arrived in mid September, were tiny (I could have raised larger plants from seed in the time) and still have not produced anything.

OTOH a couple of years ago I was in a similar position (wanting leek seedlings), on another forum some kind person said they had loads, posted me some of their seedlings and Bob was my Uncle

Luckily I have some leeks ready to go, so gonna plant them out. I also have about 6 cabbages ready to go out too. I have some broccoli and kale plug plants which are a bit late but need to go out too. Do I need to enrich the ground at all before they go in or do you think it should be ok as it is?

Redgoat · « **Reply #10 on:** July 16, 2010, 20:48 »

Swedes always seem to do well for me after lifting potatoes.

Otherwise maybe a pumpkin or two or the dependable leeks

gowing238 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 16, 2010, 21:29 »

im gonna chance a late sowing of peas that i have ready in modules. worth atry!!

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