[Arls0308]

Hi,

A BNS question. I have 6 plug plants that I planted yesterday about 12 inches apart - is this too close together? I don't have that much room at the moment as we've only got about 12 the allotment dug over. If so, does anyone know if they transplatn ok if I need to move them later on.

Cheers,

Arlss

[Alex 98]

I've planted mine 3 ft apart, based on lasts years, which didn't do so well
Her's hoping for better things this year
I've also planted some in topsoil on top on horse maure

Alex 98

[DD.]

Hi,

A BNS question. I have 6 plug plants that I planted yesterday about 12 inches apart - is this too close together? I don't have that much room at the moment as we've only got about 12 the allotment dug over. If so, does anyone know if they transplatn ok if I need to move them later on.

Cheers,

Arlss

Way too close! They need a lot of room for a decent crop. I let the runners on mine go to 6', probably too long I know, but you get the idea re the spacing?!

[Arls0308]

Hi,

As I've planted my BN Squashes too close together and I can't dig the other 1/2 of my plot for the timebeing, would it be possible to grow them in pots or grow-bags. Someone in the 'Grow-bag' topic has said they're going to try but I'm wondering if anyone has done this successfully and if so what size pot should I use as large as possible?

Cheers,

Arls

PS I've got my beetroots showing - I'm dead excited!!!

[noshed]

If you've got any compost or rotting manure, just grow them on top of the pile in a bit of soil. Or you could dig a hole in your undug patch, fill it with compost, manure etc and plant them there. They will be easier to keep damp out of a pot and they will help to keep the weeds down.
Last year I had courgettes in grow bags which were a bit disappointing (only 3 tons) because it was hard to keep them watered enough, what with working, going down the pub etc.

[Bombers]

Last year I had courgettes in grow bags which were a bit disappointing (only 3 tons) because it was hard to keep them watered enough, what with working, going down the pub etc.

Couldn't agree more, can't have watering plants interfering with my drinking time!!  seriously though, Iv'e got a ton of fresh compost, under a tree at the bottom of my garden. It's a nice damp patch, but it's in the shade (apart from first thing in the morning) Do BNS require lots of sun?

[Alex 98]

Try the recipe in Jamie's new book
Butternet squash and crispy duck
Its a winner

Alex 98