The Leek Harvest

We have a 35 acre field full of leeks across the road from us but as they have not started harvesting them yet we cannot go gleaning the ones the supermarkets don't want.

A Few Left

So it is up to the veg garden and dig up the metre square bed we have grown this year. I transplant the leeks individually so they are spaced properly etc yet the ones in the field that are sown by machine are far better, even though they can be touching.

The Leek Crop

I checked the Brocolli and it is slowly developing , the heads are about the size of golf balls so far.

Brocolli

Planning for Next Year

I start planning as soon as the autumn arrives, and then I continue to tweek the plans as different ideas come to mind or I am taken by what someone else has done.
All the beds were planned but I have now decided to make a few changes.

• Beetroot will be grown along the edges of the courgette bed
• Peas will have a full 3mtr bed and some form of structure
• The French Beans will get 2 beds this year.
• Kale,Cauliflower and Brussels will be grown in the Broad Bean bed once they have been harvested. 
• I currently have a spare bed but it may well get a pumpkin plant for the grand kids.
• Lettuce and Radish will again be grown around the edge of beds.

I think I am going to grow too many Peppers and Chilli but after this years disasterous results I want some spares.

The last Carrots

 

The last few carrots have been dug up and they will not win any medals but once cleaned they will be ok for tonight's supper. We still have a few leeks left along with kale,cabbage and Swiss chard. The Brussels have failed but are feeding the chickens. I also have cauliflower, more cabbage and broccoli that should be ready in the spring.