The Gardener's Almanac

Overview ;

This month is usually governed by the weather, and on occasions one might be tempted to do some preparatory work on a nice dry sunny day.

 

Beware!

 

Do not dig if the soil is frozen or saturated, as this can be detrimental to the soil structure at a later date!

 

 

Week No. 5 - 29th Jan to 4th Feb

 

• Cover spring cabbage, spring cauliflower, with netting or humming lines if not done previously.

 

• Check over seed potatoes for sign of rotting or pests / disease.

 

Week No. 6 - 5th to 11th

 

• Protect the developing curds of winter cropping cauliflower from frost by breaking a leaf or two and bending them over the curd.

 

• Support sprouting broccoli plants wth stout stakes to reduce the risk of being blown over.

 

 

Week No. 7 - 12th to 18th

 

• If the weather and soil conditions are suitable complete preparing beds for seeding sowing and planting out.

 

Week No. 8 - 19th to 25th

 

• If soil conditions allow, prepare trenches for Runner beans if not done earlier.

 

• Plant out Jerusale Artichoke tubers if conditions allow.