Monday, 11 August 2008

Bean feast

Yet more weeding, and an ideal demonstration of just how fast spinach grows. I cut the bed down almost to the ground just over a week ago, and came back today to find this:-



It had all started going to seed so I cut it all back again to give some fresh spinach in another few days.

The French beans also gave me a few more than last years dismal harvest.


The spud harvest was rubbish though. All the tops died off which is a sign that they are ready, but on digging them up I ended up with less than I planted in the first place which isn't the best.



I reckon the weedkiller killed off the plants before most of them started making spuds. The other bed looks a bit healthier so I'm hoping they turn out a bit better.

The joint bean and pea experiment over on Louises plot is coming on great guns.