Hi Steve, lovely video and so much information, I'm getting a little dizzy as I'm new in growing vegetables. Have to watch again but that's no problem :). Learning so much! Best wishes, Elise
Hello there Steve, have some field beans in the ground. Never grown or eaten them before so look forward to them popping their heads through the ground and eating them as sugested. Appreciate the time you take to make and post your videos. Renè
Maybe Harry, but they are very dry, tough and fibrous without much colour or juice so I’m not sure how much nutrition you’d be getting : all the best - Steve
As usual really useful videos. Garlic Under tree in wood chips? Is that right? Also is there a video just on container growing. I noticed in one of the previous ones you stacked your potatoes up in containers to store them forvlatwr use ..You also mention carrots in compost and you also mention growing your beans in buckets containers. Its not all synching with me yet..to store to eat...I realise too late I should have grown christmas potatoes..none available now.
Christmas potatoes don't give a very good yield, so you aren't missing out on much. I understand your difficulty, unless you watch the videos regularly, there's a lot to keep track of, that's why I wrote the book, much more structure and with all the videos organised by topic too : All the best - Steve
Hi Steve, after watching your video, I have now a couple of seed trays sitting on my kitchen window sill hoping for a winter crop in my greenhouse. Once the leaves emerge, do I need to acclimatise the seedlings in the greenhouse first before pricking them out or can I prick them out straight away? Normally in autumn, I'm clearing out my beds preparing to wind down but this year since I discovered your channel, looks like I'll be busy this winter :) Thank you again!
I normally prick my seedlings out small, at 3-5 days old, then grow them on in the greenhouse until they are 3-4 weeks old (lettuce, spinach, Asian greens). If they are being planted in the greenhouse they are already hardened off, if they are going outside unprotected, they will benefit from hardening off for a week, or use fleece, which should be enough in mid autumn. Mine go under low tunnels and coldframes, so I don't harden off : All the best - Steve
I get mine here www.growseed.co.uk/trays-and-pots/half-full-trays/shallow-long-life-cell-trays.html they are expensive, although there's a bulk discount and I have a 10% off code seaside22 : All the best - Steve
Informative video, Steve. I have decided I'm going to try follow your lead for the coming growing season starting 1st October. Out of interest, how many m2 do you grow on (used to asking farmers how many acres/hectares they farm 😅)? I have approximately 70m2 of outdoor uncovered and 15m2 of polytunnel growing space. Is this similar to what you have, if not, I probably need to scale back the volume of sowings or compensate with other plantings. Cheers
An astonishing range of practical information b built upon a deep understanding of the chemistry involved. Do you have a University degree in some biological subject?
Another brilliant video packed with advice and knowledge to give everyone the best possible winter crops.
I hope so, thanks for the feedback : All the best - Steve
This video is great. I’ve now got a list of things to grow and I love a list! Thank you once again for your timely advice.
Your going to love the next update to my ebook!
There are some good Gardening channels on here but this channel is exceptional.
Thanks Steve, can't wait to start harvesting field bean tips, they make a long bed so nice to look at throughout winter
So true, I can't bear to look at bare soil, although I do quite like fresh arborist wood chips
Thank you Steve for another most useful video.
Glad it was helpful Carol : All the best - Steve
Great videos reminded me I need to sow carrots this month and next month. I want to try and get more carrots into my diet. Can't wait for the part 2.
Hi Steve, lovely video and so much information, I'm getting a little dizzy as I'm new in growing vegetables. Have to watch again but that's no problem :). Learning so much! Best wishes, Elise
yes, lots of info, but you can scroll through the database at your own pace : All the best - Steve
Very helpful again Steve thank you for all your help..........
Thanks for the feedback Frankie
Hello there Steve, have some field beans in the ground. Never grown or eaten them before so look forward to them popping their heads through the ground and eating them as sugested. Appreciate the time you take to make and post your videos. Renè
If you need any tips see this chapter of my book for videos etc steverichards.notion.site/How-to-Grow-Field-Bean-Tips-165f2362edb942e080d38f716a430c89
Can you rescue carrots that have gone to seed by consuming juiced with green apples? Thanks for the video and ideas.
Maybe Harry, but they are very dry, tough and fibrous without much colour or juice so I’m not sure how much nutrition you’d be getting : all the best - Steve
As usual really useful videos. Garlic Under tree in wood chips? Is that right? Also is there a video just on container growing. I noticed in one of the previous ones you stacked your potatoes up in containers to store them forvlatwr use ..You also mention carrots in compost and you also mention growing your beans in buckets containers. Its not all synching with me yet..to store to eat...I realise too late I should have grown christmas potatoes..none available now.
Christmas potatoes don't give a very good yield, so you aren't missing out on much. I understand your difficulty, unless you watch the videos regularly, there's a lot to keep track of, that's why I wrote the book, much more structure and with all the videos organised by topic too : All the best - Steve
I've just put in red winter onions 😕
So have I, but only just enough to last me until the November planted ones are ready : All the best - Steve
Hi Steve, after watching your video, I have now a couple of seed trays sitting on my kitchen window sill hoping for a winter crop in my greenhouse. Once the leaves emerge, do I need to acclimatise the seedlings in the greenhouse first before pricking them out or can I prick them out straight away? Normally in autumn, I'm clearing out my beds preparing to wind down but this year since I discovered your channel, looks like I'll be busy this winter :) Thank you again!
I normally prick my seedlings out small, at 3-5 days old, then grow them on in the greenhouse until they are 3-4 weeks old (lettuce, spinach, Asian greens). If they are being planted in the greenhouse they are already hardened off, if they are going outside unprotected, they will benefit from hardening off for a week, or use fleece, which should be enough in mid autumn. Mine go under low tunnels and coldframes, so I don't harden off : All the best - Steve
where do you get you reusable seedling plug trays from?
I get mine here www.growseed.co.uk/trays-and-pots/half-full-trays/shallow-long-life-cell-trays.html they are expensive, although there's a bulk discount and I have a 10% off code seaside22 : All the best - Steve
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Informative video, Steve. I have decided I'm going to try follow your lead for the coming growing season starting 1st October. Out of interest, how many m2 do you grow on (used to asking farmers how many acres/hectares they farm 😅)? I have approximately 70m2 of outdoor uncovered and 15m2 of polytunnel growing space. Is this similar to what you have, if not, I probably need to scale back the volume of sowings or compensate with other plantings. Cheers
I have 250m2 to feed 14 people, but only two are 99% self sufficient in veg and seasonal fruit. The rest maybe get 50% of their fruit and veg
An astonishing range of practical information b built upon a deep understanding of the chemistry involved. Do you have a University degree in some biological subject?
I'm a mechanical engineer by training, but not profession, we can learn anything, thanks for the feedback : All the best - Steve