Hi everyone!

[hcraft]

Hi,
Just thought I would introduce myself.

Just acquired a 20m x 5m plot in Bath, and going to put in 5 raised beds 1.2m x 2.4m, as well as a shed on hard standing, 2 palette compost bins, and 2m x 4m x 2m fruit cage, with raspberries in it.

Was wondering what else would go good in the fruit cage. I am thinking loganberries, gooseberries and maybe blueberries. I want to put between 5 and 10 raspberry canes down half the cage, and so I have a 1m x 4m space for the other soft fruit bushes.

Also what other crops have people had successes with? What is easy to grow? I fancy carrots, potatoes, parsnips, salad greens, especially oriental greens (Pak choi...) and maybe some brassicas, but not brussel sprouts.

Cheers

Hector

[Denise in York]

Hi Hector- welome to the forum- I have only recently joined myself and am here to pick up tips and advice for my double plot up in York. Have amost cleared the full area and have been planning lots along the way.
Have not got too much in yet (did plant up a pretty big asparagus bed last Spring tho' )there was so much rain here last year ...so will not be too good for recommendations just yet - but hope you have fun allotmenting this year Good move on getting some rasperrys in though I got lots off my Joan J's right through to Nov' ... mmm

[hcraft]

How many asparagus crowns did you plant? Thinking of putting some in some time. I hear they can be planted at any time of year. Is this true?

Keep me posted with your progress.

Our plot is 2/3 cleared, probably going to go down tomorrow depending on the weather.

Cheers

[RedThorn]

Hi and welcome to the vine
*tips hat in greeting*

[Herbie]

Hi and welcome to the vine. What about putting in some currants. Black,red and white.

[mr worm]

hi there welcome to the vine

[coomber]

Hello and welcome, If you like to eat it then 'ave a go at growing it! (thats my motto anyway)
Not sure how big your fruit cage is but Loganberrys get quite big and take up quite a bit of room - unless you grow them up against a wall or fence.
Happy growing

[Flummery]

Hello and welcome.

[miffy]

Hi, not long joined myself they are a really friendly bunch you'll learn lots, get loads of support and have a laugh to boot.

[Rhona]

Hello and welcome - sounds like you've got a good space and good ideas! Lots of tips here - look forward to seeing your posts!