April is drawing to a close, and we've just had a cold snap with temperatures going down to about 1 degree Centigrade overnight. Nothing tender has been planted out yet, with the exception of some geraniums - one of which has clearly suffered in the cold but is still showing signs of life - so casualties have been kept to a minimum. None of the greenhouse pots have sprouted yet either, but the centurion onions are continuing to do well, the broad beans are about three inches high, and the beetroot and lettuce seedlings are beginning to show through. There's good signs of life from the shallots too.
Today was the day for planting the eryngium seeds. They've been chilling in the fridge for about 3 weeks as per the instructions, and today they went into moist compost two to a pot and were popped in a greenhouse. In total I think I planted about 35 seeds, so I'm crossing my fingers for a good response. I fell in love with eryngium about two years ago when I saw the wonderful display at Oxford's botanic gardens, and I'd love Plot 129 to have a few to amaze visitors too :) I also planted out softneck garlic - French flavour and Marco - and sowed a short line of mixed lettuce.
It's still light at 8:45 :)
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