[sabrina]

I knew we would be getting a couple of weaners in September so planned my veg plot with this in mind. it worked out pretty well and would do the same again. I grew kale, turnips, carrots and beetroot for the pigs. As this took up all the outdoor space our veg went in the pollytunnel. I also had our first apples, not a lot but a good start. I would like to grow more in the veg line with future pigs in mind but need something that grows fast and they would enjoy. We get a lot of wind so needs to be a hardy also, any idea what I could give a bash.

[mojocafa]

On last nights country file, they discussed turnips which only took 12 weeks to grow, this was for sheep,  however, I have no experience of pigs, so am unsure if you could grow them for pigs.. But worth catching up on I player to watch.

[Berkshire Boy]

Yes stubble turnips they were talking about. I grow these for the pigs, they love them.

[sabrina]

I tried planting these in the small paddock before we got the pigs but they never came to anything. maybe due to the dry summer.is there any veg pigs will not eat.

[hughesy]

We're going to grow turnips next year. Going to do some stubble and some maincrop which take a bit longer but should be bigger and keep better. We get a supply of fruit and veg from our friendly local wholesaler so our pigs have tried pretty much everything. Things they haven't liked are parsnips, onions, peppers, kale, and any citrus stuff. Pretty much anything else has gone down a treat with fruits like mellons, pineapples etc and marrows and pumpkins being very popular. Carrots are guaranteed a good reception as are courgettes, squashes and spuds.

[Bodger]

I think I'm correct in saying that you get a heavier crop with swedes rather than turnips.

[hughesy]

I think I'm correct in saying that you get a heavier crop with swedes rather than turnips.

You're probably right but from what I've seen the seeds are a lot more expensive. Could be worth it though.