tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post7122009789845085770..comments2024-03-28T09:25:14.379+00:00Comments on Veg Plotting: Salad Days: Intercropping, Limp Lettuce and Nightshade TomatoesVPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-49554756445027126292014-07-07T09:19:53.079+01:002014-07-07T09:19:53.079+01:00We also grow lettuce in our back garden, and we ha...We also grow lettuce in our back garden, and we have only few plants but they supply our needs for some fresh leaves. I still need to learn how to sow to have a continous supply of them ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-15433383596790604062014-07-05T11:50:59.233+01:002014-07-05T11:50:59.233+01:00Hi Cat, my Bob Flowerdew book on companion plantin...Hi Cat, my Bob Flowerdew book on companion planting says basil+ tomatoes is a classic combination. Thinking about it, basil is comparatively shallow rooted compared to the tomatoes, so it's worth a try. Remember, with a pot you're having to water it a lot anyway and need to feed the plants regularly.VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-74093641973252536502014-07-05T11:47:31.707+01:002014-07-05T11:47:31.707+01:00Damo, this was the one time I didn't wash my l...Damo, this was the one time I didn't wash my lettuce before putting it in the fridge. As I learnt something in the process, I think that's a fair exchange for my negligence :)VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-89348040138047061052014-07-05T11:46:21.361+01:002014-07-05T11:46:21.361+01:00It's an amazing year for slugs and snails. I&#...It's an amazing year for slugs and snails. I've found some on the bramble up at the plot - ouch!VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-61180275716880910122014-07-01T17:50:54.173+01:002014-07-01T17:50:54.173+01:00I'm interested in the intercropping. I've ...I'm interested in the intercropping. I've heard that basil is fantastic to stick around tomatoes but as I'm growing in pots alone, I'm a bit nervous about having the basil suck all of the nutrition out of the soil. What do you think, could a pot sustain both? Also, I'm really impressed by your Indigo Rose! I bought a couple at the Chelsea Flower show but although they're tall, I haven't had a crop yet. Watching with interest to see what you think!Catherine: Made with love and garlichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866645922509173141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-49169749210224553572014-06-28T21:50:35.895+01:002014-06-28T21:50:35.895+01:00I like to see the odd hole in veg I don't mind...I like to see the odd hole in veg I don't mind it at all, reminds me it hasn't been sprayed, good for the family and good for the creatures in the garden. Not had limp lettuce before but always wash in a bowl of cold water before bagging up in the fridge.Damohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01246785681436164540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-81293657037029439382014-06-27T21:28:19.019+01:002014-06-27T21:28:19.019+01:00I don't mind a few holes but there was more ho...I don't mind a few holes but there was more hole than leaf! AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-24441176641280459032014-06-27T20:52:09.375+01:002014-06-27T20:52:09.375+01:00I tried intercropping with onions, but only once b...I tried intercropping with onions, but only once because it turned out that the slugs in my garden really like onions (and everything else, though they often only chew through the stalks and leave the rest).<br /><br />I don't grow much in the way of salad leaves because a neighbour advised me that it's not worth bothering here (slugs again). That said, I am trying purslane this year, and so far it's mostly unmolested. It is still very small, though.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619866897155085499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-23688448302579122092014-06-27T19:08:38.828+01:002014-06-27T19:08:38.828+01:00I must admit I just ignore the holes and eat the l...I must admit I just ignore the holes and eat the leaves anyway, they still taste the same. I tear the leaves up when making salad so that means the holey leaves are less unsightly. Otherwise, yes fleece should help keep the beetles at bayVPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-22580969497378092882014-06-27T19:06:14.787+01:002014-06-27T19:06:14.787+01:00The day after I took the photo she started thinnin...The day after I took the photo she started thinning out the lettuces around the onions. I was given some of them too :-) VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-69221622786265642692014-06-27T19:04:44.407+01:002014-06-27T19:04:44.407+01:00I've never heard mice going for spuds, however...I've never heard mice going for spuds, however I love garlic potatoes :-) VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-30865532829003901932014-06-27T18:18:24.414+01:002014-06-27T18:18:24.414+01:00Those black tomatoes look amazing. I like the idea...Those black tomatoes look amazing. I like the idea of intercropping but I never get on very well with it. <br />Salad is results are mixed. I have a lovely crop if Little Gem and more coming on but I had to pull up my mixed salad leaves as they were destroyed by flea beetles. I suppose the only answer is grow them under fleece. Maybe I'll sow some more. Any ideas?AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-13989289747776247642014-06-27T17:24:45.379+01:002014-06-27T17:24:45.379+01:00I wonder though whether the onions will get too da...I wonder though whether the onions will get too damp under the lettuce?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-29484702142143319522014-06-27T16:04:22.568+01:002014-06-27T16:04:22.568+01:00Clever thought with the onions. I have tried garli...Clever thought with the onions. I have tried garlic and potatoes this year to try to deter mice, they had most of my spuds last year. I just hope they don't all come up smelling of garlic! rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-51145725713739651932014-06-27T13:44:11.242+01:002014-06-27T13:44:11.242+01:00Hi Julee and welcome :) Luckily we get on really w...Hi Julee and welcome :) Luckily we get on really well and it's interesting to talk to her about the Nepalese way of life.VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-86528684945452904072014-06-27T12:51:37.465+01:002014-06-27T12:51:37.465+01:00lol, I'm glad you have plot neighbour envy as ...lol, I'm glad you have plot neighbour envy as well, we have Miss Perfect on ours grrrrrr lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597069824333007603noreply@blogger.com