Advice wanted on summer sowing idea.

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heygrow

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Advice wanted on summer sowing idea.
« on: May 05, 2012, 23:37 »
Can anyone suggest a good veg to sow in late June / July after I have pulled up all my new potatoes. I'm looking for something that I can harvest in the winter if possible or early into next year.

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Re: Advice wanted on summer sowing idea.
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2012, 01:31 »
You could do late cabbages, spinach, carrots (they won't mind the manure if you added any), kale, chard, lettuces, rapini, etc.

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Re: Advice wanted on summer sowing idea.
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2012, 06:46 »
You might just risk a row of broad beans, but it'll be touch and go!

May be a risk worth taking though...

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Re: Advice wanted on summer sowing idea.
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2012, 11:47 »
Leeks often go in after new spuds are harvested. You'll need to have started them off by now, or bought in plants, though.
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days all attack me at once...

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Re: Advice wanted on summer sowing idea.
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2012, 22:13 »
I think I'll try the leeks as they are an easy option for that time of year. However as I haven't stated any seeds off yet, can I get these going and is it best to start in seed trays in greehouse and then pot up as they grow or should I just start them in small 3 inch pots?

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AnneB

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Re: Advice wanted on summer sowing idea.
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2012, 22:36 »
I think you should  have enough time to get leeks going now.  I started mine quite late last year, but they did fine.  I did choose a late variety though, Bleu de Solaise.  They lasted over the winter too.

It worked out quite well.


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