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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: Squinky on March 23, 2011, 08:58:22 pm

Title: What can I grow for them ?
Post by: Squinky on March 23, 2011, 08:58:22 pm

Hi all, We have a pretty turnover piece of ground and another that's been ploughed. What can I grow for weaners arriving late May/ early June. A friend grew peas and beans a few years ago. They devoured the peas but only went for the beans when all else was gone. I know there are peas and there are peas, same with beans and I don't know what variety he had ( and neither does he ! ). Any suggestions. Both sites are south facing and free draining.
Thanks, Johnny

Title: Re: What can I grow for them ?
Post by: ambriel on March 23, 2011, 10:42:24 pm

Our boys love carrots but I guess that's a bit early for them. How about swedes or parsnips?

Title: Re: What can I grow for them ?
Post by: Hilarysmum on March 24, 2011, 10:09:17 am

Ours are keen on pumpkins, squash, courgettes and peas. 

Title: Re: What can I grow for them ?
Post by: Squinky on March 24, 2011, 08:22:46 pm

Quote from: ambriel on March 23, 2011, 10:42:24 pm

Our boys love carrots but I guess that's a bit early for them. How about swedes or parsnips?

Well our field is called the Carrot field so it's sounds like karma to me !! May try the others too

Title: Re: What can I grow for them ?
Post by: Squinky on March 24, 2011, 08:24:10 pm

Quote from: Hilarysmum on March 24, 2011, 10:09:17 am

Ours are keen on pumpkins, squash, courgettes and peas. 

Perhaps I'll sow a mixture. After all I wouldn't want my salad to be all lettuce  ;D

Title: Re: What can I grow for them ?
Post by: Beewyched on March 24, 2011, 09:40:10 pm

They'll basically love anything, sounds like you've got growing conditions for most crops. A mix is the most interesting for them &  it'll be interesting to see what they go for first & in what order.  Let us know.

Oh, carrots great but not parsnips.