Poorly Runners

[broadway]

Hi Folks,

First time growing them and they look a bit poorly, shriveled, etc. They are currently in my polly tunnel, any advice very welcome.

[Alison]

Look a bit thirsty to me but it's difficult to say without feeling the soil.

[broadway]

Look a bit thirsty to me but it's difficult to say without feeling the soil.

Why didn't my wife (Alison) know that

I'll test the soil, I'm paranoid about over watering, thanks Al

[ginger ninger]

No they don't look happy at all. I'd suggest potting them on Danny. How long have they been out in the Polly tunnel? If they've been out some time I'd risk planting them on into there final position they only look to be in small pot's.
I planted mine outside in there final position on Monday and there doing great, I bubble wrap them if it's going to be cold.
I also agree with Alison they could just be thirsty...give them a drink and see if that help's.

[broadway]

No they don't look happy at all. I'd suggest potting them on Danny. How long have they been out in the Polly tunnel? If they've been out some time I'd risk planting them on into there final position they only look to be in small pot's.
I planted mine outside in there final position on Monday and there doing great, I bubble wrap them if it's going to be cold.

Hi GN,

They've been in the polly a couple of weeks so I'll pop them out.

[Alison]

They look like they're in root trainers to me so pot size shouldn't be a problem as you can leave them in there for ages.

[Flummery]

I'd pot on and leave them in the tunnel for another couple of weeks. We had -2 in our greenhouse on Monday night. It's due to be freezing again tonight. As long as they don't get frosted they should buck up with a bit of fresh compost. Good luck with them.

[rustylady]

They really do look as if they need bigger pots.

[broadway]

Well they are now out! Just tucked them up with fleece

[King Carrot]

Start some more off now - just in case