Last minute planting

[watervole]

 We're close to the end of the planting season, but several bits of allotment have just been freed up as a result of the broad beans coming to an end and the onions being harvested (we plant autumn onion sets).

I've been looking around for suitable stuff.

Several rows of beetroot have just gone in (Cylindrica and bolthardy).  I love beetroot.

Rocket should be okay, so I'll probably plant that tomorrow.  (and maybe try another sowing in a week or two if I'm organised enough)

Just across the road from the bookshop is a small, friendly garden shop. They believe I can get in a quick crop of carrots and spring onions, so I shall try those (and radishes if I  have any seed left from the last attempt).  I also bought a packet of 'perpetual spinach' (aka 'spinach beet') - very useful stuff indeed.  It doesn't have fantastic flavour, but it's very hardy and crops right through to March.

I've also placed a sign saying "This plot fertilised by urine" where it is clearly visible from the gate.

It might deter potential thieves. Besides, it happens to be true.  Urine is a great, free fertiliser and we've been using it for years with good results.  (If you want to know more about how to use it, just ask)

Comments

[feng_shui_house]

I was curious, and found this quite interesting article on pee-cycling. :^)

http://www.nwedible.com/how-to-use-pee-in-your-garden/

[pensnest]

That is an awesome link and relevant to my interests! We shall have to re-do potty training now.

[feng_shui_house]

Pee is for Plant! ;^)

[espresso_addict]

That sounds like an excellent way of deterring future theft.

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

Clever you!
And yes, urine is a miraculous fertiliser!