I've just come back from an hour at the plot digging up my perpetual spinach. I'd planted it early last year and have harvested leaves throughout the year. Was looking like it was setting seed now so I pulled it up and my oh my, it was tough. Roots were firmly established and chunky. I was considering trying no-dig method on that bed but I couldn't pull up the roots without a fork and spade and so ended up turning all the soil over. Started raining so decided to come home. And yes, the sun came out as I was locking the gate.
I've got 3 days before I go away for a month so need to finish planting things out. My courgettes and squash look too small to be out if I'm honest but keeping them in small pots for another 4 weeks won't do either.
I've also finished planting the last of the chilli, pepper, tomatoes and aubergines in the new greenhouse. I think I've planted them far too close together though and I'm a bit worried. I do that every year though. When will I learn!
I was in two minds whether to plan my papdi beans indoors or outdoors. I started off placing them next to the French beans and peas outside but then changed my mind and put them inside the greenhouse, near the open door. I had the space so thought it would be safer. I don't know anyone whose tried growing them before so it's just going to be trial and error I suppose.
Frouby, I love the enthusiasm and excitement you're having whilst getting your plot ready. It reminds me of myself a couple of years ago. My DD recently asked me if I'd prefer a week holiday in Europe somewhere or a week without any other commitments so I could spend all day at the allotment and after a few moments consideration, I felt I'd prefer a week at the plot. She gave me the
look as though I'd really lost the plot.