Hi All,
Just an update really and request for some further advice.
I bet you get a laugh from some of the questions us novice's ask.
So here we go.
Butternut Squash,
I planted 3 into my polytunnel about 1 meter apart. I planted about 2.5 weeks ago now. They still look alive, although they don't seem to be growing that much. How do i know if there OK ??
I also planted 3 more into large pots which i keep in my green house. These were just in case the other ones died as soon as i put them in the floor.
I have sinse taken all your good advice and started another 6 into pots last week. So at least i have a back up plan. I have read about making "hills" or something - Can someone explain what this means. Do i need to support the plants with bamboo etc. It's just the leaves are big and it seams like the stem is bearing a lot of weight to be honest. Do i ever remove the polytunnel??
Chillis / Peppers,
I planted in the house in pots then moved to greenhouse in larger pots (10cm). I've got about 4 of each at present. Too many do you think?? as i have no idea how big they will grow. Also, they look at present like very very large water cress. Some have about 8-10 stems, is this correct or do i remove some. Do these need to be supported later on. What size pots should i eventually put them into.
Cucumbers,
I have planted the outdoor type. I have them in 10cm pots at present and they are growing fine. However my next door neighbour put a doubt into my mind on whether they would grow. Any thoughts ?? When sould i plant them into my plot. What distance between each plant etc. What should i feed them with. Do i need to protect them with mesh etc ?
Cabbages,
Planted into small pots at present - they are just starting to grow into young seedlings at present. At what size should i plant them into the plot. Do i need to protect them with mesh etc?
Winter Onions,
My winter onions are reaching quite a size now (the green shoots i mean). I am feeding with miracle grow once a week. Is this OK. I have mesh over them at present but they are reaching the mesh now - can i remove or will the birds go for them ?? Any thing special i should be doing.
I know i ask quite a lot of questions / information from you guys - but its because i need it !!
I'm really keen on this and enjoy it - but i guess i will enjoy it more if i see the results at the end of it all.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Cheers,
Webby.