We've had some decent weather, apart from a shower today, and it's set fair for the early part of this month. There's talk of a mini-heat wave towards the middle of June too! Anyway, just a quick update on what's happening on the plot.
The main thing are the courgettes which have gone in (see pic). I've planted out five plants, two yellow Atena and three green Defender. Both have done well for me in the past. I've added my usual old bottle/funnel set-up for easy feeding and watering. I've also planted out two pumpkins, Big Max, again with a feeding funnel. Under all the squashes I've added compost from the bins, a mixture of organic waste and chicken poo.
I'm taking Rocket early potatoes regularly now, they are already getting too big and I've weeks of them to go yet! The soft fruit is developing well, if we do get the hot weather that is forecast then there should be plenty of raspberries and strawberries to go around.
I've also planted out about 15 sweet corn plants, Incredible F1. I had a bumper crop last year and still have frozen corn in the freezer from last Autumn! The onions are already beginning to swell at their bases and the brassicas have settled in OK. The main crop Sarpo Mira spuds are also showing well.
That's it really, next update around mid-month. Bye for now.
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