[richardofenengland]

firstly hi as I am new to the forum, as i am to trying to grow my own. I have this year set up some raised beds, with varying levels of success, albeit some have not gone well.

I know it was very hot and dry April, May and more recently pak choi so perhaps I have not been watering enough. I watered daily, but I guess not a good enough soaking.  My main problems have been:
Onions, carrots, beetroot and cauliflower - all had massive leaf growth but with small fruit. The cauliflower head began to grow apart and shoot out very soon after forming.
Pak choi which was much more recent went to flower very quickly.

Any advice appreciated  thanks Rich

[mobilekat]

Often carrots and beet can be lazy, they wont form good roots if they are getting well watered!
Also have you been feeding them?

I havent ever had much luck with Pak-choi it seems to be a baby then bolted with no gap in between!
This year has been a challenge!

[pink aubergine]

Pak choi and a few other veg dont fare well if its very hot. Best sown early and later on in the season -its not too late to try another lot. Florence fennel is another one. I've invested in some shade netting for such crops. I'm having trouble with lettuce bolting rather than hearting up.

But thats veg growing for you! There's always something that does well to offset the tribulations.