As a PS, regarding radishes, once again these "failsafe" vegetables didn't
work out as I planned. The radishes were small and woody, and didn't taste
so good. I would water them to a regular schedule if I were to grow them
again, as fast growth seems to be the key to succulence, slow growth leads
to bitterness and woodiness ( true of swede too ).

Andy.

"shazzbat" wrote in message
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"chris.sperry" wrote in message
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I'm new to gardening, but have recently had a go at sowing a few spring
vegetable seeds: carrots, beetroot, lettuce, spring onions, rocket.

I'm watching my carefully prepared patch like a hawk, willing a bit of
germination to take place.

Anybody got any idea which row is likely to emerge first?

Probably lettuce, but if you want fast results, you should sow/should have
sown radishes.

Steve