Managed, finally after all the rain to visit the plot last night. The sun now sets around 7.45/8pm (groans at the thought of even shorter evenings 'sigh') I had been a bit worried and half expected a swamp but luckily things are looking good.
So a quick update.........
Pumpkins
These are starting to flower and some are showing signs of fruits. I don't think they will be ready for Halloween but I can start feeding them and see what monsters they might grow to. Fingers crossed he he.
French Beans (Yellow)
The last I saw of these was when I was tying the first of the runners to the cane and now they have reached the top. The slugs have a had a bit of go at the leaves but they seem to be doing really well.
Sweetcorn
I'm not sure but I would have thought they should be ready by now. I have two lots. The ones near the neighbours apple tree are doing the best and the second lot near the french beans are so much smaller. It wont do any harm to just keep an eye on them. I am pleased tho as there seem to be a lot of fruits on them and no signs of any thing that could go wrong.........yet
Onions
These are doing really, really well. No rust signs considering all the rain. Plus they are a good size and I'm looking forward to these. I will plant more next year.
Apple
The new apple tree planted this year has a nice single juicy fruit on and its perfect. I think the rain has done it some good. Plus I've kept the weeds from the base just to give it a good start.
Cabbages
These have outgrown their protective wire covers. They look alright and have been had by caterpillars, and survived I might add. They are showing promise as the last I looked they were looking very weedy.
General Stuff
I cleaned out the shed the other week. It was so nice to be able to walk in without getting smacked in the face by a rake or mutated spider! I do need to fix the back end of the roof tho as the end piece has come unattached so once I brave the nettles at the back I'll screw it on better. Plus it needs painting before the winter, weather depending that is. I'll add that job in with all the others.
Just before dark I managed to plant some mystery veggie plants given to me by my neighbour and fingers crossed its not beetroot as I really don't like the stuff, if it is well I know plenty that do and at least the weeds will be kept at bay.
The radishes...... I almost forgot. They need a good weed and on inspection they are growing well and showing signs of fruit? is that the right thing to say? Anyway I'll keep an eye on them as it looks as tho the small slugs might av'em" as I saw a few taking a peek, lurking. As for the other rows of stuff planted direct from seed albeit late such as spinach and carrots don't seem to have appeared so not sure what's happened there???
Last but not least the 'baby leeks' Well they are still small and thats all I will say on that .
