Bringing the new beds to life

As the season progresses, we begin the exciting job of bringing the new outside beds alive. The rhubarb, grown from seed, is now starting to come to life as the fronds start to push their heads up through the compost. 

Horseradish thongs are planted in the bed alongside, which we wait and watch expectantly for signs of them to pop their heads up through.

 

Next for the Jerusalem artichokes - a staple for some of our local businesses and a favourite of ours too!

 

Khol rabi seedlings brought up in the polytunnel, definitely ready to be planted out in the March sunshine.

 

Red orach seedlings, grown on from self seeded plants resulting from last years crop, with stunning, beautiful purple, soft leaves that shine in the spring light.

One of the staples - Cavolo nero, once again grown on in the polytunnel, good sized plants were in need of being planted out and we hope will enable us to achieve continuity of supply for those weekly Sunday roasts.

 

Rainbow chard - another favourite, with leaves almost ready for harvesting, once again hopefully to provide continuity, so that local people and businesses can rely on us.

 

 

Now we look forward to watching them grow as the daylight hours increase and the sun's rays get stronger - it's all so exciting!