veg plot

[badlands]

Have dug over a veg plot and would like to know if i can plant any veg now, like onions , garlic etc

[Lonnie]

I'd leave it now, let the Frost get at it, Thats what I do, others may differ.

[allotment10]

agree with Lonnie, we dig over now on our allotment, chuck a load of manure over the top & leave it to nature till the spring.

[jake-the-peg]

Now's the time to plant garlic especially but they're right if you've just dug it it's best to leave it over winter.

But when you first get stuck in there's a natural impatience - Why don't you plant a small row of garlic to see how it goes if it does well fine, if not there's no great loss

[semolina]

Broad beans are stronger (less black fly) if planted now. Check for overwintering varieties.

[WendyS]

I believe Acquadulce broad beans are the only over-wintering variety but you should get them in pretty quick.

[johntywino]

get yourself a seed catalogue....It will tell you when to set everything...... And the BEST gardening book is Dr.D.G.Hessayon,s"The new vegetable and herb expert (�5.99 but cheaper at Amazon) It,s ideal for both learners and pros!