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First question and straight in at the deep end

The first things i planted in my veg plot early last October were White sprouting broccoli and Spring cabbage. In preparation i added lots of compost, to improve the clay soil structure and by way of a long term feed i applied the recommended application of 'fish, blood and bone meal'.

I kept the plants protected under a loose fleece over winter and for my efforts i have some fine healthy looking plants and fingers crossed i will be able to start harvesting my first crops next month .

I am wondering though if i should give them a further feed at this point to give them a bit of a boost afor they go on to grow the spears, and if the cabbage would benefit from another feed to aid with the hearting up stage in a april/may?

I have looked on various websites an advice seems to differ a lot from leave them alone, and give them a feed to boost them. You guys seem to have your heads screwed on straight so what would you recommend please, 'to feed or not to feed?'..that is the question

Wren

I wouldn't bother at this stage. If the soil is in good heart (and it sounds like you've done the right things) and the plants look good, leave them to it. Enjoy the feast!

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Updated November 17th - The Big Dig

I would say the same wren. Just leave them to it for now.

I will leave them as they are then. I looked again this morn and the first spear is there an ready by the looks of it! I am sure it wasnt there yesterday!

Thanks for that.

Wren

Now you have a problem ??? do you cut it off and cook it all by itself or wait for some more to show, always hoping that it doesn't get to old. lol

Oh my goodness!!! how did you know that!! i been stood knife poised , biting my lip...shall i/ shant i for most the day..lol

I done the dirty deed and off with its head now in the hope that the side shoots go for it, its going into a stir fry tonight.

My main worry now is having to share it. I dont think i want to do that at all

Hehehe. Been there