[WirralWally]

I've started digging, and eating, my early potatoes.
(very nice too, thank-you)  

That is obviously freeing some much needed space.
Now it is decision time.
What to plant in that space as it becomes available.

Suggestions, please, concerning what to plant and, also, what to avoid.

[growmore]

Good space to put your leeks

[DD.]

You can hang on a few weeks & put your spring cabbage & cauli in there, or a little longer for Japanese onions & garlic.

[amberleaf]

You mean you have free space and nothing to put in it?

Honestly?

WOW!

Leeks
Winter cabbage
PSB
cauliflower
lettuce
carrots
radish
perpetual spinach beet
kale
runner beans
celery
chinese cabbage
pak choi
sweet corn
baby corn
peas
Khol rabi
swede
turnips
rocket
asparagus seeds
chives
parsley
savoy
spring onions
chard

Or did you want the list alphabetically?

[WirralWally]

Thanks amberleaf.

I obviously didn’t phrase my original question clearly.
I was looking for advice on what’s best to plant following potatoes, and if there is anything to avoid.
However, despite the fact that I have many of the items on your list planted elsewhere, you have given me a couple of ideas.

I’m way behind with my leeks. They’re still like little wisps about 2” high at the moment. They’ll probably be about ready for transplanting when I lift the main crop potatoes.

Spring cabbage & cauli will be on the list, along with Brussels and broccoli.
Onions and garlic will wait until the 12th December full moon.

[amberleaf]

I see

You actually mean

Is there anything that you should not plant in the area freed up by lifting first crop spuds?
Or what crops grow best in the area freed up by lifting first crop spuds?


I would avoid related plants like tomatoes.

Something in the back of my mind says that spuds take nitrogen out of the soil and beans put it back. But that could be wrong. Lets see if we get an argument.

[Aunt Sally]

Lets see if we get an argument.

Has someone rattled your cage amberleaf.  

Members who argue get put on the naughty step  :?:

[sclarke624]

Could plant lettuce and salad leaves I think.

[amberleaf]

Lets see if we get an argument.

Has someone rattled your cage amberleaf.  

Members who argue get put on the naughty step  :?:

I rather think that it would benefit your replies if you read/quote fully instead of sectionally.

I actually made a point which I clearly stated I was dubious about the exactitude of and invited correction by using the phrase you quote.

Perhaps English is not your first language or you are used to communication with persons of an age where there is, as yet, limited vocabulary and comprehension.

In either case I would point out to you that British adults are perfectly able to argue in a mature manner without the need for tears or tantrums.

The definition of argue you will note is to dispute or disagree. Perfectly acceptable in a free society where none of us are caged.

[woodburner]

Lets see if we get an argument.

Has someone rattled your cage amberleaf.  

Members who argue get put on the naughty step  :?:

I rather think that it would benefit your replies if you read/quote fully instead of sectionally.

I actually made a point which I clearly stated I was dubious about the exactitude of and invited correction by using the phrase you quote.

Perhaps English is not your first language or you are used to communication with persons of an age where there is, as yet, limited vocabulary and comprehension.

In either case I would point out to you that British adults are perfectly able to argue in a mature manner without the need for tears or tantrums.

The definition of argue you will note is to dispute or disagree. Perfectly acceptable in a free society where none of us are caged.

Blimey amberleaf you're going off the deep end there a bit aren't you? I guess Aunt Sally's comment was a case of many a true word spoken in jest and someone really has rattled your cage!  :o  :shock:

Your phraseology is somewhat antagonistic even in context tho. /me ducks and covers . .