"Martin" wrote in message
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On Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:58:03 +0100, "Ophelia"
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Ophelia wrote:
I always start cucurbits off in pots and, if I start early and summer
is late. they can end up being quite big (and in biggish pots),
I start my Phaseolus beans in paper pots, too.
So, it was nothing to do with transplanting into bigger pots then? Hmm
I
know I was late sowing ... I might try again next year. When is the
best
time to sow the seeds?

I normally sow mine starting end of March, indoors, then some more in
April. And probably some more in May. And if any failed, then maybe
a couple more in June.

Thanks very much, Vicky. I'll put that on my calendar I am hoping to
be
at home much more next year so will probably have better luck, weather
permitting. We are meant to be going away today but most of the roads we
need to use are blocked.

We had just about the worst North Sea crossing we have ever had on
Sunday night. It was like being in a tumbler drier. I was so glad that
I wasn't one of those on a day trip to Amsterdam or Rotterdam who had
the pleasure of looking forward to the return trip in even worse
weather.

I can imagine Are you home? If so, look at the UK weather!

Not sure what gardeners can do in this, except sit down with a nice warm
drink and plan next year. Is there still much work to be done for this
year?

Fences and trees are blowing down up here.
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