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Mel[_11_] 02-02-2009 05:24 PM

Allotment Books
 
Does anyone know of any allotment books that tell you, week by week, what
jobs, sowing, etc., to do on an allotment?

Any recommendations for a really thorough, allotment/vegetable gardening
book? I want one that tells me, for example, exactly what fertiliser to use
and when to use it.

Thanks.



shazzbat 02-02-2009 05:38 PM

Allotment Books
 

"Mel" wrote in message
...
Does anyone know of any allotment books that tell you, week by week, what
jobs, sowing, etc., to do on an allotment?

Any recommendations for a really thorough, allotment/vegetable gardening
book? I want one that tells me, for example, exactly what fertiliser to
use and when to use it.


Gardening and allotmenteering are scientific to a degree, but not a precise
science. Certainly in terms of sowing/planting times, things vary according
to several factors, including where you are. The right time to plant for me
close to the south coast won't be the right time for anybody who is much
further north. Also, the degree of shelter your site enjoys will be
relevant.

Likewise, the exact amount of fertiliser and what type of fertiliser to use
depends on your soil, and what condition it's in now.

I'd recommend your local library, mine has several books on allotmenteering,
fruit growing and various other gardening specialities. most books will give
you an idea of the order to plant stuff in, the starting time is up to you.

Steve



Pete C[_2_] 02-02-2009 07:13 PM

Allotment Books
 


Mel wrote:
Does anyone know of any allotment books that tell you, week by week,
what jobs, sowing, etc., to do on an allotment?

Any recommendations for a really thorough, allotment/vegetable
gardening book? I want one that tells me, for example, exactly what
fertiliser to use and when to use it.

Thanks.

'Vegetable Growing month by month' by John Harrison. Published by 'Right
Way' @ £5.99
John runs this forum......
http://chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php
Best six quid I ever spent :)
--
Pete C
London UK



Chris H[_2_] 03-02-2009 11:06 PM

Allotment Books
 
Pete C wrote:
Mel wrote:
Does anyone know of any allotment books that tell you, week by week,
what jobs, sowing, etc., to do on an allotment?

Any recommendations for a really thorough, allotment/vegetable
gardening book? I want one that tells me, for example, exactly what
fertiliser to use and when to use it.

Thanks.

'Vegetable Growing month by month' by John Harrison. Published by
'Right Way' @ £5.99
John runs this forum......
http://chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php
Best six quid I ever spent :)


Even cheaper on Amazon! ;-)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vegetable-Gr...3702336&sr=1-1

--
Chris H,
He's predictable, but that's to be expected.
Please remove the numbers to reply



Pete C[_2_] 06-02-2009 09:30 PM

Allotment Books
 


Chris H wrote:
Pete C wrote:
Mel wrote:
Does anyone know of any allotment books that tell you, week by week,
what jobs, sowing, etc., to do on an allotment?

Any recommendations for a really thorough, allotment/vegetable
gardening book? I want one that tells me, for example, exactly what
fertiliser to use and when to use it.

Thanks.

'Vegetable Growing month by month' by John Harrison. Published by
'Right Way' @ £5.99
John runs this forum......
http://chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php
Best six quid I ever spent :)


Even cheaper on Amazon! ;-)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vegetable-Gr...3702336&sr=1-1


True, but they aren't signed by the author ;)
--
Pete C
London UK



Pete C[_2_] 06-02-2009 09:40 PM

Allotment Books
 


Martin wrote:
On Tue, 3 Feb 2009 23:06:49 -0000, "Chris H"
wrote:

Pete C wrote:
Mel wrote:
Does anyone know of any allotment books that tell you, week by
week, what jobs, sowing, etc., to do on an allotment?

Any recommendations for a really thorough, allotment/vegetable
gardening book? I want one that tells me, for example, exactly
what fertiliser to use and when to use it.

Thanks.
'Vegetable Growing month by month' by John Harrison. Published by
'Right Way' @ £5.99
John runs this forum......
http://chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php
Best six quid I ever spent :)


Even cheaper on Amazon! ;-)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vegetable-Gr...3702336&sr=1-1


£4.79


and cheaper still via Abebooks
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Sear...h%27&x=62&y=10

GBP2.70


John actually tells people they can get it cheaper..............well, he's a
gardener, not a businessman :)
--
Pete C
London UK



Judith in France 06-02-2009 10:44 PM

Allotment Books
 
On Feb 6, 9:40*pm, "Pete C" wrote:
Martin wrote:
On Tue, 3 Feb 2009 23:06:49 -0000, "Chris H"
wrote:


Pete C wrote:
Mel wrote:
Does anyone know of any allotment books that tell you, week by
week, what jobs, sowing, etc., to do on an allotment?


Any recommendations for a really thorough, allotment/vegetable
gardening book? *I want one that tells me, for example, exactly
what fertiliser to use and when to use it.


Thanks.
'Vegetable Growing month by month' by John Harrison. Published by
'Right Way' @ £5.99
John runs this forum......
http://chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php
Best six quid I ever spent :)


Even cheaper on Amazon! ;-)


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vegetable-Gr...arth/dp/071602....


£4.79


and cheaper still via Abebooks
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Sear...arrison&sts=t&...


GBP2.70


John actually tells people they can get it cheaper..............well,
he's a
gardener, not a businessman :)
--
Pete C
London UK


Pete, how is the lottie coming on, do you have any beans or onions
in? Secondly did you plant the C. Lucifer?

Judith


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