A friend of mine has decided to convert a bit of his garden into an area where he could grow his own veg.
He phoned me today to ask what he could put in now.
And i was a bit stumped!!
it's a bit late for tatties and there would be a risk of blight, but i suggested he could try them.
i said he could also try some carrotts - but best to get an early cropping variety as they can take a while to get going.
I reckon he might get some peas going, but suggested he bought some plants ready started form a garden centre. he doesn't have a greenhouse, so i reckon chillis, peppers and toms are all out (again buying ready started plants)
I don't grow any salad type veg - as it's not something I eat, but i thought he could easily get lettuce, spinach, some leafy green type things without too much hassle.
Could you put some onion sets in this late and get a crop?
I told him his best bet was to start preparing the ground for planting some brambles/rasps/strawbs in the autumn, get some garlic in in november and then some onions/shallots in January. i guess he could do some sprouts (bleuch) though.
any thoughts??