basil

sunny with planting periods

A lovely sunny day, so I've been digging and planting. First though, the good news, the second batch of tomatoes are starting to come through.

In the greenhouse:

Runner bean - butler
Dwarf french bean - The Prince
Runner bean - enorma elite
Broad bean - masterpiece Green Longpod

In the propagator:
Sage
Basil
Oregano

In the ground:
Beetroot

more seeds sown


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Snow covered cold frame

I sowed beetroot; last year’s ‘Boltardy’ (good until 2010, it says on the packet) and ‘Detroit 2’. I also planted leeks ‘Almera’ in a seed tray with a lid. As all my basil has died over winter, I planted some seeds in a single 3” pot.

Leek ‘Almera’
A firm long slim type, ideal for slicing and also for mini leeks. The leaves are very dark green and upright. For autumn and early winter harvest.