It’s crazy to think of you saying the growing season is almost over 😢 but it’s true now it’s all about what to grow for fall and over wintering. I need to look at things to get in the ground now. Thanks for the suggestions Jim, happy growing, Ali 🌞🇨🇦

@downtoearthwithjim

12 күн бұрын

There isn't long left at all when you think about it. I hate the winter as well, especially with the UK winters being soggy and dull. It's not even pretty and snowy most of the time

No greenhouse or poly tunnel at my house, but I watched all the way through anyway lol Everything I’m going to get is already in the ground. I’m on Fruit Watch and Damage Control from now until frost. Although I am toying with the idea of growing a bit of late lettuce for BLTs and autumn tacos, cravable foods using fresh tomatoes

Beans are suffering from low overnight temps

@downtoearthwithjim

12 күн бұрын

It's insane isn't it! Lows of 6-7c here lately!

Great video, reminds me to plant more beans. I agree and can't stress enough the need to re-sow in June and July. You get a lot more food,, and also as your Feb, March and April sowings are hopefully now be going strong - more runner bean leaves and flowers appearing daily than you can count, tomatoes finally coming to flower, squash plants weaving weaving their merry way through your allotment - you will have so many daily tending, checking and watering tasks, thus focusing less on waiting for your precious seeds to germinate, which will do so when you're not looking! It's a win win sowing throughout the summer.

@downtoearthwithjim

12 күн бұрын

I agree things grow so quick in July and can catch up to things sown even earlier! Just a shame this month is so cold in the UK, we are still having overnight lows of 6-7c which is insane! Happy growing to you! 💚

@andyhiggs6932

12 күн бұрын

@@downtoearthwithjim Thanks Jim! Yes, it takes a bit more perseverance with this weather. Plants have a dormant stage when the conditions aren't right, so I always try to remind gardener friends not to panic! Their plants are not dying, they're just waiting for the right moment. I notice a lot of people are talking about indoor growing because of the unpredictable weather, although it's not my preffered way as I'd much rather be outside. Happy growing to you too and thanks for all the brilliant and educational content.

Radishes have always been my nemesis, they always bolt on me. This year they seemed to be growing beautifully until a slug decided to eat all the leaves off them 😫

@downtoearthwithjim

10 күн бұрын

I too have issues with slugs and radishes! A real pain!

@lobodo988

10 күн бұрын

Bolting is triggered by warm soil temperature. I don’t know the triggering number, probably different for each plant. But If you can keep the soil cool you can delay bolting. It WILL happen though unless you’re watering with ice water morning noon & night lol but lots of people think it’s amount of light. Nope.

@nickiramsay2421

10 күн бұрын

@@lobodo988 Yes, I knew it was temp, I put them in a really cool corner of my garden this year and they were growing really well and then the slugs got them 🤦🏼‍♀️ I can’t seem to win 😔

Thank you so much for doing these videos 😇👍

@downtoearthwithjim

10 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thanks for the advice about seeds for July, will put in some more French Beans tomorrow, .

@downtoearthwithjim

10 күн бұрын

You're very welcome! I've put some more in as well in modules as slugs will clear them out if direct sown outside. Happy growing!

Thanks Jim for that information very helpful.😊

@downtoearthwithjim

12 күн бұрын

You're welcome, glad you found it useful! 😀

Thanks growing good this year need more to plant👍

@downtoearthwithjim

12 күн бұрын

Keep on growing! 😊 I'm glad this year is going good for you, I know a lot (including myself) are struggling this hear

Thanks for the advice, i was wondering if there was anything else i could try to grow. Everything is so slow this year, its not stopped bloody raining and it's freezing at night time 😩

@downtoearthwithjim

14 күн бұрын

It's the same for me, too. I'm going to try sowing more of these this month but I'm honestly hoping the weather picks up. Hang on in there and don't give up, it's a terrible year this year for us all

Very little slug damage but only 1 person on KZread has tried my method this year ill keep it for my videos happy gardening Richardx

@downtoearthwithjim

12 күн бұрын

I'm very interested to know what your method is! The slugs have been relentless for me this year

@downtoearthwithjim

12 күн бұрын

Happy gardening to you!

@RichardTaylorgardening

12 күн бұрын

@@downtoearthwithjim on my videos too long to explain pal have a blessed harvest Richardx

@RichardTaylorgardening

12 күн бұрын

Jim made a video for you could not tagg have s look as always happy gardening Richardx