[GafferGamgee]

Hurray!!!
No signs of life yet in the spud beds but the lettuce and onions are coming through!!!

(Should I water them as it hasn't rained for 4 days?)

[ziggywigs]

Oh dear....you've just reminded me i planted some spring onions in a pot and left them outside  - that was two weeks ago! :?

[John]

Good rule of thumb - or finger - about when to water.  Stick your finger in the ground. Is it damp?

It's surprising how dry the top can be when there is still plenty of moisture under the surface.

[GrannieAnnie]

Good rule of thumb - or finger - about when to water.  Stick your finger in the ground. Is it damp?

It's surprising how dry the top can be when there is still plenty of moisture under the surface.

I think that's my problem sometimes John, soil looks dry, then you water again and they get too wet and die on you!

[fatgit]

My lettuce came through.... and something ate the *

[Sadgit]

My lettuce came through.... and something ate the *

thats why I have loads of fleece, I'll have loads of stuff covered in fleece

[Bobby T]

I am afraid fleece will not stop our slimey friends.The probable culprits :evil:     Bob

[Sadgit]

ahh true enough...