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[paula46]

Just had a plot now for 2 weeks fine the groundwork but not sure what to plant wanting to start winter veg do we plant seeds straight to ground or do we start them in seed trays all a bit confused at the moment thanks

[veggiechicken]

Hi Paula and welcome to the Forum. If you tell what you'd like to grow, we can advise you on how to start them off. Some seeds are better started in trays under cover, others can be sown direct.

[muddled]

Hello and welcome!

As veggiechicken says, it rather depends on what you want to grow.

Also, while it's great that you're thinking about winter veg, there is still time to sow lots of summer and autumn veg to get a crop before winter too.

[Bren In Pots]

Hello and welcome to the vine Paula like VC says let us know what you plan to grow some things like carrots and parsnips need to go straight into the soil but things like cabbage and courgettes can be started in modules or pots.

[PyreneesPlot]

Hello and welcome to the wonderful Vine

[Bigmallly]

Hello Paula & welcome to the jungle...............it's far too early to think about winter, I'm still planning for Summer.................

[cariann88]

Hello and welcome to the vine

[weed]

hi you still have time for summer veg too if you where thinking it was to late don't worry it will catch up

[Scarlet]

Hello Paula, welcome to the vine. Congratulations on your new plot I start most things in modules with the exception of parsnips and carrots and very occasionally beetroot, turnips and lettuce. Everything else I start off in pots and pot on when they are sturdy enough to withstand the slug attacks. I don't like the hit and miss of sowing direct with seed. If they are in modules I can fill the row with the correct spacing, no need to thin out and no need to sow more in a patch where some didn't grow. You also have the advantage of plants several weeks further down the growing stage waiting in the wings to be planted when room becomes available.
What are you thinking of growing? Some photos of your plot would be great - they are a nosey bunch on here

[noviceveggrower]

Hello there and welcome to the Vine

[Nicos]

Hi Paula- and welcome to the Vine!

Bet you still keep grinning about having a plot all of your own???

[Guest]

Hi and welcome It is not to late to sow a lot of veg it just means you will have a later crop plus garden centres etc. will have young plants about know if you only want a few of something. Good luck and have fun.

[Lumpy]

Hello Paula, welcome to the Vine where you will hopefully find info for your growing projects.