15/3/26 - Backup Sowings, Pricking Out and Spuds
Another week has gone by and another weekend is nearly over. I'm getting to the point once again where the allotment, or at least the grow tent and seedlings, need something doing on almost a daily basis. This year, I've added to our list of things to grow quite a number of different flowers. Some of them were sown a few weeks ago, and this week, were ready to be pricked out and plant on. Calendula, Dahlia and Nasturtiums were all in the first wave to be moved on. Back to the vegetables, and this week has also seen some backup sowings. Around a month ago, I sowed a couple of half tray of beetroot seeds. For some reason, they have been really poor with only one or two of the tiniest seedlings appearing, and then not getting any further. I've decided to cut my losses, and sow some more. I'll keep the trays of the first sowings just in case something does come of them. While on the subject of backup sowings, after a fantastic start, my Steak ...
