"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
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"Andy wrote in message
I was wondering if anyone could advise me. I'm planning on growing some
veg
for the first time next year, but it's going to have to be in pots in my
back yard. I live in Bury in the Frozen Northern Wastes (Lancashire),
and
I'm not really sure which veg would be best a) in pots and b) in the
North.
I was thinking of growing some peas up a trellis, but I'd like to do
some
root veg too. It's probably a bit cold for tomatoes etc unless I get a
lean-to greenhouse. Another thing is, I have a lot of slugs and
(particularly) snails. I'm a vegetarian so I can't eat the snails!!! ;-)


Thinking what I've seen growing in pots at the RHS Wisley "allotment" I
think I remember:- Runner Beans, tall Peas, Onions, Shallots, Carrots,
various Chillies/Peppers, Strawberries, Courgettes, Tomatoes.
Don't remember seeing any brassicas though, but don't see why not.
Parsnips
should be good in tall pots 'cause that's the way the exhibitors do it.
Probably anything would do well if cared for enough especially in your
"walled garden" and despite you being a bit up N. :-)

To keep snails and slugs off your veg put a thick and wide layer of
Vaseline
around/under the rim or each pot making sure it's continuous. They won't
climb over it.

Common or garden axle grease is very much cheaper than Vaseline.

Franz