Hullo. I'm surprised because I'm about to sow some sprouts (for the
first time ... don't know why it took me that long) and I'm advised to
plant them out later on in part shade. Now, is this true? I've always
seen sprouts growing in full sunny open ground. Any further tips would
be really welcome. Ta.

"La Puce" wrote ..
Hullo. I'm surprised because I'm about to sow some sprouts (for the
first time ... don't know why it took me that long) and I'm advised to
plant them out later on in part shade. Now, is this true? I've always
seen sprouts growing in full sunny open ground. Any further tips would
be really welcome. Ta.

Well in the UK they are grown in an open situation with plenty of room
between them, don't crowd them, it will slow then right down.
Bit early for planting seed isn't it?
--
Regards
Bob H
17mls W. of London.UK

On 24 Feb, 22:16, "Bob Hobden" wrote:
"La Puce" wrote .. Hullo. I'm surprised because I'm about to sow some sprouts (for the
Well in the UK they are grown in an open situation with plenty of room
between them, don't crowd them, it will slow then right down.
Bit early for planting seed isn't it?

Thank Bob, that was quick - I've got the perfect spot then But you
think it's too early? You're kidding - I'm hitching to start here!!
I'm ready! I've got a closed veranda, cool and light, so it's perfect
to start in trays. Not for sprouts? I've sowned artichokes too in
pots. And in a couple of weeks I'll start all my flowers.

"La Puce" wrote in message
ps.com...
: On 24 Feb, 22:16, "Bob Hobden" wrote:
: "La Puce" wrote .. Hullo. I'm surprised because I'm about to sow some
sprouts (for the
: Well in the UK they are grown in an open situation with plenty of room
: between them, don't crowd them, it will slow then right down.
: Bit early for planting seed isn't it?
:
: Thank Bob, that was quick - I've got the perfect spot then But you
: think it's too early? You're kidding - I'm hitching to start here!!
: I'm ready! I've got a closed veranda, cool and light, so it's perfect
: to start in trays. Not for sprouts? I've sowned artichokes too in
: pots. And in a couple of weeks I'll start all my flowers.

Sprouts need a long growing season, I shall be sowing mine in March and they
definitely perform best in full light. Digressing slightly, I am sowing
cabbages and purple sprouting later than usual these days because they are
ready far too early if I sow them as per what was usual, late March/April

On 25 Feb, 08:47, "Robert \(Plymouth\)" beachcom...@ultimate-
anonymity.com wrote:
Sprouts need a long growing season, I shall be sowing mine in March and they
definitely perform best in full light.

Ta. I like 'pottering' around ;o) Many friends straight sow, but I
like starting a few things in pots.

Digressing slightly, I am sowing
cabbages and purple sprouting later than usual these days because they are
ready far too early if I sow them as per what was usual, late March/April

I don't do cabbages anymore - we're given them for free. But I sow
walking stick cabbages. I'm trying to grow them with a good handle on
them and more to the point straight! I like the massive bush they
have, the little flowers. Very sculptural in the lotty. We've just
about finished making a new head for our scare crow. It's a girl this
year.

"La Puce" wrote in message
oups.com...
On 25 Feb, 08:47, "Robert \(Plymouth\)" beachcom...@ultimate-
anonymity.com wrote:
Sprouts need a long growing season, I shall be sowing mine in March and
they
definitely perform best in full light.

Ta. I like 'pottering' around ;o) Many friends straight sow, but I
like starting a few things in pots.

Digressing slightly, I am sowing
cabbages and purple sprouting later than usual these days because they
are
ready far too early if I sow them as per what was usual, late March/April

I don't do cabbages anymore - we're given them for free. But I sow
walking stick cabbages. I'm trying to grow them with a good handle on
them and more to the point straight! I like the massive bush they
have, the little flowers. Very sculptural in the lotty. We've just
about finished making a new head for our scare crow. It's a girl this
year.

Pictures ???
Jenny

"La Puce" wrote after...
"Bob Hobden" replied to her
. I'm surprised because I'm about to sow some sprouts (for the
Well in the UK they are grown in an open situation with plenty of room
between them, don't crowd them, it will slow then right down.
Bit early for planting seed isn't it?

Thank Bob, that was quick - I've got the perfect spot then But you
think it's too early? You're kidding - I'm hitching to start here!!
I'm ready! I've got a closed veranda, cool and light, so it's perfect
to start in trays. Not for sprouts? I've sowned artichokes too in
pots. And in a couple of weeks I'll start all my flowers.

Well you aren't in the UK and I don't know how similar your weather pattern
is to where we are but it's too soon for anything like that here, they'd be
too big and leggy before you could plant them out at around Chelsea time.
We won't plant our Sprout seed (Trafalgar & Icarus) until the end of April
planting them out in their final spot at the beginning of June.
Do make sure you don't crowd them even with other plants, they need space
and a good strong individual stake if you are in a windy spot.

--
Regards
Bob H
17mls W. of London.UK

On 25 Feb, 12:16, "Bob Hobden" wrote:
Well you aren't in the UK and I don't know how similar your weather pattern
is to where we are but it's too soon for anything like that here, they'd be
too big and leggy before you could plant them out at around Chelsea time.
We won't plant our Sprout seed (Trafalgar & Icarus) until the end of April
planting them out in their final spot at the beginning of June.
Do make sure you don't crowd them even with other plants, they need space
and a good strong individual stake if you are in a windy spot.

Bob, I'm French but been living in Manchester for 25 years! I've got
Peer Gynt sprouts. If you think it's too early then I won't do them
now. I'll wait. I don't want to waiste my first crop.

Just returned from our potato day and met with Alan Romans, the potato
man. We had a long chat about Monsieur Parmentier )) He reckons that
it's far too early to do potatoes now, even in the south of england.
It's far too wet. I got Cara in the end and a treat for my pond, some
iris and a gorgeous Cyperus. It's freezing up here today but
contemplating a few hours down the lotty. I'll warm up fast there.
Thanks for your advice.

The message .com
from "La Puce" contains these words:

On 25 Feb, 12:16, "Bob Hobden" wrote:
Well you aren't in the UK and I don't know how similar your weather
pattern
is to where we are but it's too soon for anything like that here,
they'd be
too big and leggy before you could plant them out at around Chelsea time.
We won't plant our Sprout seed (Trafalgar & Icarus) until the end of April
planting them out in their final spot at the beginning of June.
Do make sure you don't crowd them even with other plants, they need space
and a good strong individual stake if you are in a windy spot.

Bob, I'm French but been living in Manchester for 25 years! I've got
Peer Gynt sprouts. If you think it's too early then I won't do them
now. I'll wait. I don't want to waiste my first crop.

I start Peer Gynt or any other early sprout in about the second week of
March and late sprouts in early April. I'm in South Lincs; in Manchester
you might need to go a week or so later.

Janet G

On 2 Mar, 23:14, Anne Jackson wrote:
Make sure you firm them in well, or you'll get 'loose' sprouts...

Ok. You mean, firm them in well and stake them, I s'pose?!

On 3 Mar, 13:00, Anne Jackson wrote:
I've never had to stake sprouts, but if it pleases you to do so.... G

What ... I'm not sure what I wrote ... stake ... yes, stake, like
staking with a cane. Hmmm... you've given me the giggles but I wish I
knew why I'm giggling. It conjured up me staking each individual
sprouts in their lil' heart )))

Sun's come out now, better grab the moment hey! Another bed to dig
over.

On 3 Mar, 14:20, Martin wrote:
Total eclipse of the moon tonight.

Sounds like two songs in one )

I bet it clouds over again.

Don't know but we've got hail here, X@**+^X HAIL!!!

On 3 Mar, 14:20, Martin wrote:
Total eclipse of the moon tonight. I bet it clouds over again.

Well we saw it! In it's glorious eclipse - clear and we were all in
the pub holding a pint of Leffe to it. Though we didn't see it
clearing again. The clouds arrived and we didn't see anything more.
Magic though )

When the next one?

On 4 Mar, 12:52, Martin wrote:
When the next one?
21 February 2008, between 0300 GMT and 0400 GMT

Kinda bit early for me. Can you record it for me g

In article , Anne Jackson
writes
The message from "La Puce" contains these words:

On 2 Mar, 23:14, Anne Jackson wrote:
Make sure you firm them in well, or you'll get 'loose' sprouts...

Ok. You mean, firm them in well and stake them, I s'pose?!

I've never had to stake sprouts, but if it pleases you to do so.... G



Do you not? Good grief, mine fall over all the time, though it doesn't
help having fat pigeons landing on them. It must be the variety I guess.
Though I have tried several different types over the years.
--
Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk