tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048507541786978329.post6574765081263291749..comments2023-02-25T09:43:11.425+00:00Comments on Claire's crops and crochet: Gardening Guilts and signs of springAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398466552081939788noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048507541786978329.post-4492724873403578652013-02-17T10:11:25.867+00:002013-02-17T10:11:25.867+00:00Thanks Claire.
I've tried to grow aubergines ...Thanks Claire.<br /><br />I've tried to grow aubergines outside before, but in truth they've never come to anything without any cover. Looking forward to having a go with the aid of a greenhouse.<br /><br />Interesting you prefer sowing direct - I'm the opposite, and always start off in pots if I can!Jono / Real Men Sowhttp://www.realmensow.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048507541786978329.post-21827569629394572802013-02-17T09:32:52.758+00:002013-02-17T09:32:52.758+00:00Broadies - I sowed mine straight into the ground l...Broadies - I sowed mine straight into the ground last November and they popped up in the Christmas hols. I did only sow half just in case and will sow the other half next to the winter sown ones in March. It was more as an insurance against anything happening to the direct sown and with them being HSL seeds they're pretty precious but it'll be a great comparitor. At Urban Veg we've been sowing them in the greenhouse as Clare (our lovely coordinator) is concerned things may eat the first shoots. I have a preference to sowing direct wherever possible. So this will be another great comparitor.<br /><br />Aubergines - I've never had a greenhouse so I always sow inside first and I find a heated propogator or airing cupboard gets the best germination results rather than room temperature. I think if you have a heated greenhouse yes but if you don't I would put them in the greenhouse April time. Greenhouses are the best places to grown them as I have tried all sorts of things for good aubergine results included a fleece tent which gave really good results. They are too tender to grow outside without protection but I love the fresh ones so much!<br /><br />Thanks for your comments. Just asking me a few questions and you've really got me inspired to sow now :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07398466552081939788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048507541786978329.post-30814670622317803712013-02-17T09:13:22.709+00:002013-02-17T09:13:22.709+00:00Go forth and conquer Claire!
My broadies have ger...Go forth and conquer Claire!<br /><br />My broadies have germinated on a windowsill - currently deciding whether to just shift the straight into the greenhouse or not.<br /><br />I've sown some chillis too, which are germinating in my airing cupboard.<br /><br />You mention aubergines? I'm trying these in my greenhouse for the first time. Should I be germinating them indoors now??Jono / Real Men Sowhttp://www.realmensow.co.uknoreply@blogger.com