Snow!
Rather unexpected snow on Sunday, so we decided trying to dig the allotment would be a Bad Plan (shifting a good couple of inches snow before starting to dig …)
So instead a trip finding things to grow. Good old Wilko for some cheap onion sets, though no sign of any red onions… I blame Gardener’s World for encouraging people to plant onions sets 
. Got some King Edward spuds as well which should help to fill up a bit of the plot this year!
Spent some time in the greenhouse getting this sown as well.
- Broccoli (Autumn Calabrese, Tendergreen)
- Climbing French bean (Cobra)
- Dwarf French bean (Tendergreen)
- Courgette (Parthenon, All Green Bush)
- Sage
- and some ornamental tobacco plant for the garden
Of course, I’ve already got cucumbers, tomatoes, some brocoli, sweet and chilli peppers sown… In fact, we decided it worthwhile transplanting the cucumbers before they get too big. As much as I’m not keen on using peat-based products, I did opt for some of the peat plantpots for the cucumbers – I’ve read they don’t transplant easily and dislike their roots being distrupted. Using the peat pots means they’ll degrade when planted properly and the roots won’t be disturbed again.