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Posted by sarah_may Hawkesbury NSW (My Page) on Tue, Jan 3, 06 at 3:38
| I hope I'm not jinxing myself but it really looks as though I'll be moving next weekend, I know you've all heard me say so many times that I'll be moving soon but it looks like it's really happening!!
So, What can I plant into free draining (sandy almost) alluvial soil in the middle of January??
My trees & vine cuttings I think would be better waiting until autumn but I HAVE to plant something. I'll have to cut a hole in the lawn to put anything in, I was thinking of laying down a bale of lucerne, making holes filled with compost & planting into them, but not sure what to start with other than lettuce seedlings.
I have 2 toms in pots, a College Abundant & a volunteer, I think they'll do ok in bottomless pots. What do the Sydneysiders think about a late planting of toms? Have I left it too late?
Gosh I'm so excited!!!!!! |
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| Not too late for toms, at least for the early types. You may squeeze in some beans (bush types that produce fairly quickly), great time for sowing carrots, brassicas etc for autumn and winter eating. Hope the move happens for you Sarah. And where are the College Regals (or was that Royals)? |
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| We are about a month behind NSW and am about to put in carrots, parsnips, broccolli, lettuce, cucumbers, beans, pak choy, beetroot, in fact most of the cooler climate veg do well planted mid to late January - whack some mulch on top, around the plants if the soil is too free draining to concerve water. I'd prepare the soil with mushroom compost or general compost ( you might have to buy a bit) and the good old blood and bone for a starter bed. Good luck with the move - a new garden is an inspiring thing! Cosmic |
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| Thanks for that, Ray I'm afraid the Regals are still in the packet, I shall try a late crop & really give them a go next year. I can get hold of mushie compost pretty easily round here so shall get going on all those suggestions asap. My usual plan in this area is to plant Spring & autumn when conditions are milder. I've just met a great gardener who will be able to help me with lots of fruit trees suitable for Sydney, I can't wait!! |
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