Six Weeks Later

[annetteevans]

Hi everyone, it's been six weeks and i wondered if you would have a look at my veggies and see if they are alright. i've attached a link to the photos, there is also a pic of our beast of an ivy bush that grows over the bit of my parents garden that they've let me used for veggies. Is this gonna be a problem?

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appreciate any input

[shirlthegirl43]

They all look pretty good to me!

What type of tomato is that - if it is not supposed to be a bush variety you seem to have missed a couple of sideshoots

[Nicos]

They look fine! Well done

Just keep the ivy well clipped- probably 2-3 time a year will do it- either that or a bit here and there when you're weeding.
Watch out for whitefly on the ivy though

[Kristen]

"appreciate any input"

Your sprouts look a little small to be able to make it this year ...

Ah, it says "photo Taken On: 2004:01:01 02:14:22" - they must be massive by now

[smallblueplanet]

....there is also a pic of our beast of an ivy bush that grows over the bit of my parents garden that they've let me used for veggies. Is this gonna be a problem?

Its a big thing - if its a sunny spot could you take some cuttings and grow the ivy again somewhere else in the garden, using the trellised wall for other veggies or fruit? Seems perfect for an espalier or even climbing veggies?

[Flummery]

Not bad work for 6 weeks!

[annetteevans]

"appreciate any input"

Your sprouts look a little small to be able to make it this year ...

Ah, it says "photo Taken On: 2004:01:01 02:14:22" - they must be massive by now

Noooo no sorry, i haven't set the date on the camera, they were planted six weeks ago apart from the french beans and the peas which were sown about three or so

[annetteevans]

Its a big thing - if its a sunny spot could you take some cuttings and grow the ivy again somewhere else in the garden, using the trellised wall for other veggies or fruit? Seems perfect for an espalier or even climbing veggies?

this ivy has been there for years, even before we moved here, if we took it down the whole wall would literally collapse. we can only keep pruning it VIOLENTLY several times a year. I agree it would be great to grow veggies up there

[Demeter]

It's all looking lovely and growing well

Only question - how many tomatoes have you got in that tub?? If that's only one plant it's a stonker!

[lynda66]

did you plant the tomato from seed 6 weeks ago? cos mine have been in since the beginning of june, and they have only just got their second leaves

[annetteevans]

did you plant the tomato from seed 6 weeks ago? cos mine have been in since the beginning of june, and they have only just got their second leaves

no lynda my mum got given the tomato plants when there were about 6-8 inches high, i basically shoved them in a bucket with cains and watered them

[Demeter]

no lynda my mum got given the tomato plants when there were about 6-8 inches high, i basically shoved them in a bucket with cains and watered them

how many plants? I'm worried that the bucket is not big enough!
It doesn't look big enough for more than 1 full-sized plant.

[lynda66]

no lynda my mum got given the tomato plants when there were about 6-8 inches high, i basically shoved them in a bucket with cains and watered them

phew, i knew mine werent doing too good lol ....... but that freaked me out

[Alice]

Everything looks good Annette. You can keep the ivy under control by clipping it hard 2 or 3 times a year. It will be a great refuge and breeding ground for small birds. Wrens will love it and bullfinches might nest there.
I'm not sure about your tomatoes. Is that several plants. If so they will need a bit more space.
Hope you have a great growing year.