Update on seeds.

Here is an image of all the seeds that have germinated these seeds where sown on 03/04/2011.

Black Toscan Kale

Piacenza Savoy Cabbage

Autumn Giant Cauliflower 

China Cat Sunflower 

Sutherland Kale 

Plot Status

Some images below of plot so far slowly coming.

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Potato bed which has 4 rows of duke of york , 3 rows of International Kidney and 1 row of Arran Victory 

Overall side view of plot.

3 rows of Aquadulce Longpod BroadBean

50 Onion set Radar

Temperature Results for March 2011

Here is the graph for the Rainfall in March taken @ 20.00pm everyday.

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Rainfall March 2011

Here is the graph for the Rainfall in March taken @ 20.00pm everyday.

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Rainfall February 2011

Here is the graph for the Rainfall in February taken @ 20.00pm everyday.

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Temperature Results for February 2011

Here is the graph for the temperature in February taken @ 8.00am and 20.00pm every day.


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Onions Radar

The onions where planted late in a tray and are doing really well these have been out since they have sprouted in the bag these have now been planted in the allotment.

Picture of onions in tray before planting in the allotment :-

Broad beans :(

After starting my broad beans in January 10th  I forgot about them and left them out they are no longer with us as they went black and die :( lesson learned this time. A new batch of Aquadulce Longpod Broad Bean where planted on the 5 February these where germinated by the 18th of February and are now outside looking really good no failures so far : D

Picture below 2nd batch of Aquadulce Longpod Broad Bean click to enlarge :-

Rainfall January 2011

Starting on the 15th of January I started too keep a excel spreadsheet of the Rainfall. I picked one measurement time of 20.00pm.

The Graph below shows the results through out the month:-

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Temperature Results for January 2011

Starting on the 8th of January I started too keep a excel spreadsheet of the temperature outside. I picked one measurement at 08.00am and the other measurement at 20.00pm.

The Graph below shows the results through out the month:-

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2011 Sowing Guide

I have now finished my 2011 sowing guide and all the seed are ready and waiting so now let bring on the summer and produce some lovely produce.

2011 Sowing Guide click on image below to enlarge :-

First Seeds Sown

After itching to start sowing I have plated 20 Aquadulce Longpod Broadbean seeds today 16 January 2011 so I am now awaiting the long hard road ahead to look after them.

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Rabbit Proofing Started !

Well too day has been a long and hard day at the allotment I have managed to place my fence posts in to make a secure rabbit proof site hopefully the chicken mesh will keep the little blighter's out when finished. It is defiantly starting to look like a proper little plot now.

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Seeds arrive 2011 =)

My selection of seeds have arrived from the real seed company I am really impressed with the packaging and information on seed collection. cant wait for the growing season to start.

First Time this Year !

Well woke up this morning to find a lovely sunny day outside the temperature was quite warm in the sun so decided to take a trip up to the allotment to see what was going on to be honest the place is looking very naked .

Picture below of plot 40 :-