Allotment Watch

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Just bought some compost and carrot, onion, tomato and parsley seeds. When is the latest I can plant these outside and inside? Maybe I’m too late! I blame this thread for doing such a silly thing. How much compost is best for each?

Depends on the latitude of your location. I usually leave things 2-3 weeks after the sowing dates given on the packets, as they seem to be some sort of British Isles average. I’m at 57°N on the east coast, about 300’ above sea level, with prevailing SW winds, but with the plots in southerly a position to get maximum sunshine which also helps get the warmth into my compost bins.

I’m always a bit careful given that The Teuchat Storm and Gab O Mey can fûck up careful planning, especially in NE Scotland.

This might help: https://www.charlesdowding.co.uk/wp-...g-timeline.pdf