At last we have a selection of field grown brassica plants available for sale !
- Helen Arnold
- Jun 14
- 2 min read
This spring has been a really difficult time for raising any field grown plants owing to such dry and cold weather conditions we experienced in April and May .
We have suffered a catastrophic failure on many varieties on the early first and second sowing.
However we are now in a position to send out a selection of some varieties.
The plants will be a slightly smaller than normal but as the season progresses size will improve and number varieties will increase.
I think this spring is probably one of three most challenging years I have had, for getting seeds to take.The other two are last year and the year I left school 1976.
This year marks 101 years since my grandfather first started sowing field grown brassica plants in Cornwall, and basically the job has not altered very much since then.
Photo shows me sowing the seeds by hand circa 2023.
Checking your garden soil health status is always a great idea, this avoids adding on nutrients which are present in the soil, you won't see any benefit. Or not adding any which are vital and are lacking or very low, crop yield will be reduced.
On the farm we fully test all fields every three years and apply only the exact fertiliser which is needed.
Remin volcanic rock dust is a beneficial source of 17 minerals and trace elements which will help to rejuvenate tired soils and promote healthier better tasting vegetables.
Limited quantity of half price split bags in stock at the moment.
Liquid organic Seaweed and chicken pelleted fertiliser is an ideal choice to keep plants growing through the growing season .
Plant protection products such as Grazers will deter slugs, snails, deer, rabbits, cabbage white and other pests depending which product you choose.
Hoeing is ideal for keeping weeds under control, we have a nice selection of different types of hoes in stock.
As I write this blog on Saturday afternoon at 14.40 the rain is pelting down ! sometimes its nice to know how much rain we have had - so a rain gauge may be a good idea.
Looking at the weather forecast for the coming week, it looks settled here in Cornwall so hay making may be the order of the day, but we will still have time to send away any outstanding orders at the beginning of the week.
Sent out by Andrew with the help of Helen.
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