Harvesting today

fatgit · « **on:** August 07, 2006, 18:38 »

Well, I realised a lot of the fruit in particular in my allotment was ripe, so I've just been out harvesting and picked :

6 good sized courgettes - and 1 about the size of a marrow that I hadn't realised was there

2 Cucumbers

1lb black gooseberries - had hoped for more, but it's years since Ive had them fresh, so I'm happy

about 4lb of plums so far, and lots more on the tree

4lb of blackcurrants

Not bad, off an allotment that's 8m*12m, with 2/3 of that not for growing on.
My aim this year (we only took over, what was then a jungle of weeds in April/May), was just one edible item, and I've far surpassed that

The gooseberries in particular are gorgeous, and will be going into jam later

Beanzie · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2006, 19:13 »

Never heard of black goosegogs ? What's the variety?

John · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2006, 20:30 »

keep digging and eating those healthy veggies and you'll be thingit (well that's the theory but it ain't worked for me!)
Result hey?

fatgit · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2006, 20:54 »

The gooseberries were with the allotment when I took it over, so I have no idea what variety they are, all I know is, if I don't turn them into jam fast, I'll have eaten them!

I'm totally amazed by what I've had from the garden so far, and that's not even including everything that will be ready before long, such as tomatoes (I was late starting), fennel, beetroot, numerous herbs, chilli's etc.

On the nickname point, since taking over the garden, I've already lost about 2stone

mum of 3 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 08, 2006, 08:00 »

hi we also took on our plot in may and have been astounded with the food we are getting already.who needs a gym when you can go to lottie and have a good dig.kids picked the last of the peas yesterday so we will have them for tea tonight along with the broccoli which i may pick today as it looks in danger of bolting.
happy digging
sarah x

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