New grower

[flashmk1]

Hi all just thought I would introduce myself, I'm david and I have today built my first raised veg patch in the garden and planted some tomatoes, onions, radishes, carrots, cucumber and another few items.... I'll mostly be picking at your brains for help in my novice growing attempts!! Look forward to chatting


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[alifrew]

Hi. I just joined a week ago and have got so much helpful advice already. Everyone on here is so helpful and very knowledgable. You'll love it


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[bretty666]

Hi, yup,,,its true,,,its awesome. Heres to many happy years growing!

[Greenleaves]

Welome David and good luck with the crop

[Knight of Albion]

A very warm welcome to the forum, dear David.

[buddy of maidstone]

Welcome to the forum,I've only been here a couple of days myself


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[Bren In Pots]

Hello and welcome to the vine David

[starbug]

Hi, David. I'm new, too, and I'm also learning a lot!

[veggiechicken]

Hello David and welcome to the Grapevine. I've been here years - so it must be good

[flashmk1]

Hi all and thank you for your replies, just thought I'd explain a little more on my situation... All my veg is planted at the sunniest area in the garden but during the hottest part of the day between 1200 - 1400 a tree blocks the sun out, is this bad for the veg?


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[PyreneesPlot]

Hello and welcome from me down here.
My neighbour has a whopping oak that shades my veg plot from about 3pm onwards which is not ideal. I just try to keep the real sun lovers at the other end.
Enjoy the Vine :-)

[Sanjo]

Welcome David. Um, did you say mean you have "planted tomato plants & cucumbers" or did you mean you sowed the seed. Bit early for toms to be outside I think.

[flashmk1]

Hi sanjib, yes everything that I have planted is already plants. The tomatoes I planted were alreadyabout 15 - 20 cm tall.... This is my first time and I'm not sure how well anything is going to turn out lol.... I built the raised bed as we have ALOT of clay in our soil, I filled it with a multipurpose compost and farm grade manure. I'm hoping this will help but we will see!!


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[Two_Sheds]

planted some tomatoes

Tomatoes really need warmth, and although we're getting the odd sunny day, nights are still pretty nippy

You may need to buy some more ~ don't be set back if you lose these ones

[flashmk1]

Tomatoes really need warmth, and although we're getting the odd sunny day, nights are still pretty nippy

You may need to buy some more ~ don't be set back if you lose these ones

Thanks for the advice, sadly I don't have the space for a green house yet...


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