Whilst all the other chillies and aubs are having trouble growing, the habaneros are so far so okay. The Terry’s-the orange ones-are nicely leafy. Thornton the chocolate one has a little sun scorch so we shall keep an eye on that one too.
Poor Dorset nagas
These are my three very poorly looking Dorset Nagas. They were looking so lovely. And now not so much. I simply cannot get the growing conditions right. Too hot, too cold. Not sure if these will hang in much longer:(
Meh shallots
Don’t think I want to grow these anymore. Simply can’t get it right, and they so seem a bit pointless to be fair. This mess , is this years crop. Roughly in line with last years; with the same level of write offs. My heavy clay really doesn’t like them; so perhaps I need to take the hint. The crop and quality does nothing to sell itself. I would rather just sink more garlic.
Gulab in the garden: rosey pinkness
Gulab not only means pink, but it is also a term used for roses in Hindi/Punjabi. Now what you see is not the same picture twice; though it could’ve the same rose variety. Would appear that that some of the lost label roses on project othello are very pink.
Rubies not so red
First ever official crop of strawberries. Only a handful, that Ma rescued from the slimers. Not all red, as they are only just on the turn.
Taste verdict?
Well, they taste of strawberries!
Poorly chillies: hot scotch
These are some of the plants that were nearly cooked to dearth. So they need a little loving. Sat in lot of water, I am trying to revive them a little. A few of the leaves are very limp; but a few are bit more waxy and toughened looking.
The pretty purple has succumbed and ceased to exist. The two California wonder sweet peppers are also a bit ropey looking.
Atlantic giant: charity pumpkin comp
Meet monty, he is an Atlantic giant pumpkin seedling. He may produce a whopper!
The old horts are an open network of gardeners, horticulturalists, and folks with a passion. This year members are being encouraged to raise money for thrive amongst others in growing an Atlantic giant pumpkin. Think it’s £/kg and we also have to measure the size. Everyone has sown their seeds on the same day, so we shall see if Monty actually manages to compete!
Pepper panic
Had an God awful panic. Went into the poly tunnel and there were burned chillies. Drooping and nearly dying. Have had to soak them all with the heavy loads of water. The chocolate and orange habanero have both been doused and placed into the ground with fish blood and bone. Couple of the bengle and Dorset Naga leaves were nipped beyond repair, so have been taken off. Think the pretty purple is a write off, and possibly one of the California wonder sweet peppers.
Really quite devestating, in underestimating how hot the poly and Wendy can get. Jamaican jerk and scotch bonnets have also been stuck in lots of water.
Colour flush: roses of England
Linda, thank you!
I would like to thank Linda from the bottom of my heart. It’s readers like Linda who make blogging worthwhile. An avid, encouraging reader; that makes me feel as though I am doing something useful.
Thank you Linda for reading, sharing and helping me spread the blog!
Punam Farmah Author and Filmmaker 