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Magic 22-04-2009 09:43 PM

Tomatoes and Cucumbers can easily be grown in pots and grow bags; I have grown a cherry tomatoe which grows in pots and doesnt need any stick for support, and it tastes yum. I'll try and find out what its caled and tell you tommorow. This year is my first year for Cucumbers, Kiz will know the best type!

Yeah basically you need to sow them NOW and no later, as time is vital. You can get a pack of seeds from mist supermarkets, or special Garden places now.

How to plant Tomatoes and Cucumbers;

Get a seed tray or pot, and fill with light (not lumpy) compost and water it.
Sow seeds thinly (Recomendations on packet) and cover over with Cling Film or clear polythene and put in a window.
When the shoots emerge take off the cling film, and keep watering gently (Dont drench them!)
When they have about two or three real leaves, move them in to small individual pots, carefully. DONT touch the stem, move by the leafs.
When they have grown fully, plant in final container.

Or... you could buy them from a Garden Centre for a few pounds and miss all but the final steps.

Peas you MAY be able to grow in a wide pot, not to sure, ask Kiz.

Carrots you can grow in pots! Look for a min variety.

(Peas and Carrots can be grown straight outside now)

Mrluvaluva 17-06-2009 01:27 PM

First flower buds have appeared on my tomato plants now so it shouldn't be too long before they bear fruit. Not bad for a first attempt.

Jayson 17-06-2009 03:45 PM

I grow chillis in pots.

Iceman 17-06-2009 03:46 PM

I used to grow stuff, wasn't your typical vegetable though:whistle:

Mrluvaluva 17-06-2009 03:48 PM

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Originally posted by Iceman

I used to grow stuff, wasn't your typical vegetable though:whistle:
I can't imagine what the plants look like from outside. :shocked:

Jayson 17-06-2009 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by Iceman
I used to grow stuff, wasn't your typical vegetable though:whistle:
:laugh3:

Nicky. 17-06-2009 03:57 PM

I grow cress!
.. after I bought it from Tesco..

Mrluvaluva 17-06-2009 04:01 PM

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Originally posted by Showtyme

I grow chillis in pots.
I saw some chilli plants for the first time the other day. Peppers look cool too.

Mrluvaluva 10-08-2009 04:58 PM

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Originally posted by Jayson

I grow chillis in pots.
Have you had any off the plants yet?

Jayson 10-08-2009 05:06 PM

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Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
Quote:

Originally posted by Jayson

I grow chillis in pots.
Have you had any off the plants yet?
I had to chuck alot of them because I moved.

I kept the ones that were nearly done though, and they're pretty much fully grown now :spin2:

Mrluvaluva 10-08-2009 11:07 PM

My first tomato started to ripen today and turned pink. I was so excited. Lol. It should be ready in a couple of days and the rest will follow now. [/sad]

Ninastar 10-08-2009 11:21 PM

aww bless you!


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