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Growing tomatoes and other things!

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Springisnear4 · 23/03/2024 20:49

I've got my first garden in years. I want to grow things but I don't know where to start! Flowers and tomatoes I think. My garden is north facing (I know) and I'm in North West England. I was thinking about getting one of those pop up greenhouses you can zip up? I've never grown anything before so any guidance I'd be so grateful for! I'm excited to become a gardener because I really enjoy the bits I've done before

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BruFord · 24/03/2024 19:07

Freddiefan · 24/03/2024 10:55

I grow dwarf French beans in pots and love them freshly picked. Just plant a few seeds every week for a succession of beans. I put the pot in a clear plastic bag until the plants start to emerge.
i grew a pot of peas one year and my grandchildren spent a long time happily picking the pods and eating raw peas.

@Freddiefan When you say that you put the pot in a plastic bag, do you mean that you start it inside, or put it straight outside and cover with a bag to protect the shoots?

As you can tell, I don’t know much about growing beans, but would love to try. Any advice appreciated!

Redshoeblueshoe · 24/03/2024 19:11

Grow bags are £2.99 in Lidl at the moment. Also talk to your neighbours. I'm quite happy to give people cuttings.

Freddiefan · 24/03/2024 19:51

I’m also in NW England. I think it is a bit early to plant dwarf French bean seeds. I will plant some in a couple of weeks, put the pot into a plastic bag and keep it indoors on a window sill. When the weather improves, the pot can go outdoors. When you start to pick the beans, they are very good at hiding so, search thoroughly.

BruFord · 24/03/2024 23:27

Freddiefan · 24/03/2024 19:51

I’m also in NW England. I think it is a bit early to plant dwarf French bean seeds. I will plant some in a couple of weeks, put the pot into a plastic bag and keep it indoors on a window sill. When the weather improves, the pot can go outdoors. When you start to pick the beans, they are very good at hiding so, search thoroughly.

Thank you!

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