More Raised Beds

Now that all the potatoes have been dug up it was time to decide what to do with that space.  The potatoes were ok, no signs of blight, just a few bug holes here and there, definitely doing the Sarpo Mira variety next year, blight resistant and good sized spuds.  Did two this evening as jacket potatoes and they were huge and very tasty!  The King Edwards were a bit small but tasted good and the Caras didnt produce very many, considering the amount we planted.  So just Sarpo Miras next year.

So, a nice bit of allotment all ready to be worked again and we decided to put in some more raised beds to match the other side.  Simon put 4 in to start with, another two to do.  Nothing to plant in those two though so no hurry for those.



Put in some January King cabbages and the bare earth/compost is home to some spring green seeds, some of which are already poking their heads up after only being planted last Sunday.  Started planning what we want to do with the plot next year too, did a bit of a drawn plan and with what we have learnt this year it has helped us to understand our requirements for next year.  For example.... less runner beans!  Less brussel sprouts - dont think we need the 4 rows that we have!  Planning to get rid of the old polytunnel too as it is disintigrating and get a new smaller one to sit neatly beside the greenhouse.  That way we have a large new space which would be ideal for the broad beans and the strawberry patch.  Lots of plans.  Oh, and a petrol strimmer would be nice, hard work keeping all the paths down with a pair of shears!