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I've been asked to provide some veg plants in small pots for an ecofayre on 20th July. What could I sow that would fit in a small pot and would be worth buying so late in the season?
Tracey
Tracey
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Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.
Michael Pollan -
I bet rainbow coloured carrots would sell well (make sure your pot is deep enough)All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb. -
some herbs maybe or mixed lettuce.joanne geldardComment
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rocket grows quickly and is a favoriteYo an' Bob
Walk lightly on the earth
take only what you need
give all you can
and your produce will be bountifullComment
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Tracey, Don't think of it as "late in the season" but early in the next season (autumn/winter) so mini late-summer and overwintering edibles might prove popular at an eco-fayre. If you supplied a sheet of tips on how to grow on (even in a window box or pot on the window sill) that might also hit the right notes. If you look to see what established organic growers like Delfland are delivering June/July/August (range of brassicas, cut again salads etc) you'll hopefully come up with ideas aplenty (see e.g Delfland Nurseries Limited July Delivery ).
bb.Comment
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Pak Choi would be no problem - and a wee recipe to go with it.
From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.Comment
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Thanks for your suggestions, salad leaves seem a good idea
Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.
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