Moving house... with a veg patch!

[vixylix]

So we've just found out we're due to complete and move two weeks today (eek! we were supposed to be end of Sept!!)

Has anyone moved house and attempted to move mid-summer vegetables with them?

A lot of stuff is in pots so is fairly moveable, and I expect some inevitable accidents - but any tips would be great

As for stuff not in pots, I'm ok with losing most of it but two questions:

1. Minipop sweetcorn - can I just pull it up and re-plant it in a block? Nothing to lose right?

2. Sugarsnap peas - no way I can move the whole plant, but if I cut them right back would they re-shoot?

Who manages to move 6 weeks earlier than planned?! Bl**dy s*ds law!!

[bearded bloke]

No idea about moving your crops I'm affraid, the law of sod should be banned Anyhoo, on a brighter note, my best wishes for an otherwise smooth & uneventful move to your new home Vicky

[muddled]

Reckon the peas will reshoot easy peasy (sorry, couldn't help myself ) not sure about the corn although, as you say, nowt to lose by trying.

I do remember though, when we moved, that removal men would not take any living plant materials...forget why....just remember lots of head shaking and sucking of teeth and ridiculous rules touted as law.

probably Elf and safety

[SusieG]

Congrats Vix on your impending house move! A most stressful time indeed......!

Could you hire a trailer to pack all your pots into? (And someone with a tow-ball!!!) At least you know they'd be safe then ....

You could dig up what you want and try to transplant - either they'll do ok or they won't - and it's a bonus if they survive. If not, just cut your losses and plan for next year!

Hope all goes well for you!

[Scarlet]

I think you'll have enough on your plate to worry about those. Cut your losses and just save your chillies! I hope all goes well this time. Good luck.

[Bigmallly]

I personally wouldn't lift any plants, just harvest what is ready & enjoy the move.

[veggiechicken]

I'd leave them for the new occupants to enjoy. Maybe they've not GYO before and a fresh corn cob could convert them.
I sowed some CFBs and mangetout 10 days ago and they're all up. Some of the CFBs have been planted out. Its not too late!

Good luck with your move - so exciting

[vixylix]

Thanks all - we're gonna borrow a van and hopefully will get them all in there. I know I shouldnt be bothered about taking them, and if it had been end of Sept I wouldn't have - but it feels like they're just getting going!

Scarlet have no fear - the chillies will be the priority

[Bill Door]

Well Vixylix that is excellent news.

First off, be aware that you may not be allowed to move any plants fixed to the property you have just sold. That will depend on the agreement and you might need to discuss with your solicitor.

Anything in pots will be ok provided it does not form a substantial part of an "attraction" to the property, again discuss with your solicitor.

When you move your pots do it before you leave the old place and make sure that they are well watered and fed when in the interim position. Yes you will want to move them to the new house but it never really works out that way. Something always gets in the way.

We advertised our house on 2nd Feb, offer accepted 16 Feb and completed on 24 March. The biggest job was getting rid of all the no longer required stuff (rubbish) that we had acquired in the last 15 years. so be prepared you may not have time to sort the garden and sort the house. Sometimes moving home takes on a life of its own with several walk on parts that you have no control over.

I wish you all the best for the move and that your new home will give you everything you wish for. After all moving now is just about the right time for thinking about planning your veges etc. for next year.

Bill