Broccoli :-(
This is exclusively spring-cropping purple ("early purple"). I have occasionally done well, but I had a lot of problems sowing late, because the plants didn't get to a decent size before winter. The last two years, I have sown earlier, and the damn plants have headed in late autumn - with consequent taste, rot and caterpillar problems. Anyway, I don't want large heads in autumn; I want small shoots in spring. I don't THINK that this is the variety, because I have tried three, all of which were said to be early purple. So, any hints? Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
Broccoli :-(
"Nick Maclaren" wrote This is exclusively spring-cropping purple ("early purple"). I have occasionally done well, but I had a lot of problems sowing late, because the plants didn't get to a decent size before winter. The last two years, I have sown earlier, and the damn plants have headed in late autumn - with consequent taste, rot and caterpillar problems. Anyway, I don't want large heads in autumn; I want small shoots in spring. I don't THINK that this is the variety, because I have tried three, all of which were said to be early purple. So, any hints? I think this may be the weather. Our spring Cauliflowers, Broccoli and cabbages have all started cropping in the autumn for the last two years, indeed I pulled up our spring broccoli two days ago as it had run to seed there being too many other things to eat. Our spring cauliflower plants are enormous now and I don't see them lasting until April before heading. You are not alone. -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK |
Broccoli :-(
In article , "Bob Hobden" writes: | | I think this may be the weather. Our spring Cauliflowers, Broccoli and | cabbages have all started cropping in the autumn for the last two years, | indeed I pulled up our spring broccoli two days ago as it had run to seed | there being too many other things to eat. Our spring cauliflower plants are | enormous now and I don't see them lasting until April before heading. | You are not alone. Thanks. That is my tentative hypothesis, too. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
Broccoli :-(
"Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... "Nick Maclaren" wrote This is exclusively spring-cropping purple ("early purple"). I have occasionally done well, but I had a lot of problems sowing late, because the plants didn't get to a decent size before winter. The last two years, I have sown earlier, and the damn plants have headed in late autumn - with consequent taste, rot and caterpillar problems. Anyway, I don't want large heads in autumn; I want small shoots in spring. I don't THINK that this is the variety, because I have tried three, all of which were said to be early purple. So, any hints? I think this may be the weather. Our spring Cauliflowers, Broccoli and cabbages have all started cropping in the autumn for the last two years, indeed I pulled up our spring broccoli two days ago as it had run to seed there being too many other things to eat. Our spring cauliflower plants are enormous now and I don't see them lasting until April before heading. You are not alone. I agree, it's the weather. This year I planted them later and they are looking more like they should. Next year I am also trying the annual variety from Kings Seeds, never knew it existed. -- Rowdens Reservoir Allotments Best Allotment Site in Plymouth Plymouth In Bloom Gold Award 2007 www.rraa.moonfruit.com |
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