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    Keeping records

    OK...so this is absolutely definitely something I am going to probably try and do for the veg plot this year. I think its going to be the paper/ring binder approach as the computer is never on/occupied/not in the same room as the TV when I want to actually make some notes plus I can't take it out into the garden!

    Anyway, what have you found to be useful info to record? So far i have first and last frosts, plant variety, date sown, when first sprouts appeared, date transplanted, first and last harvest and "other" notes. Do you think this is overkill or have I missed out something vital? Am just trying to actually learn year on year instead of my usual making the same mistake as last year cos I'd forgotten!!

    Cheers in advance all!
    Last edited by w33blegurl; 01-04-2010, 12:46 PM.
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    The most important column " Lessons to be learned" or "What Not to do"......What to not do.......Not what to do.........
    Last edited by Bigmallly; 01-04-2010, 12:52 PM.
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    • #3
      That sounds pretty comprehensive - I think that the only thing I would add is 'where/which bed is it planted in'.

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      • #4
        You've probably already got it but didn't mention it, I always record where the seeds came from, be it supplier, self-saved or swapped with another Grape.
        There are 10 kinds of people in the world, those that understand binary and those that don't.

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        • #5
          What kind of growing medium you used, weather it was any good or not, would you use it again...those's kind of things, weather you bought the seed or it was given to you/swapped, if it was old seed and you'd just give it a go, germination rate.

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          • #6
            I suppose it depends on the size of your growing area-if it's small then it's more manageable and easier to remember here was what.Mine one is just the back garden so I'd rather spend some time playing outside than filling up the computer files.BTW-I think that ordinary notebook is better than computer-just in case it packs up/is occupied/or you need to check something quickly in the middle of the garden job and don't want to get stuck with this time eater for a couple of hours

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            • #7
              The weather each week - I've found it both useful and interesting to see differences year to year.

              And I've kept a note of what I've ordered from seed/plant companies so I don't get too carried away and forget what I've already ordered.

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              • #8
                I'd go with obvious ones: Variety, supplier, datesown, date setout, date harvested.(maybe % and time of germination if your scientific)

                Then perhaps I'd be interested by no of plants per row/sq ft, yield, quality and flavour.(maybe pests)

                In honesty to me Average yield is the most interesting thing.(families vote on flavour counts highest though)
                Last edited by Paulottie; 01-04-2010, 07:01 PM.

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                • #9
                  Thanks for the info, think I'll be adding a few more things to the list! Might need a bigger binder.....
                  If it ain't broke...fix it til it is!

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                  • #10
                    Most important info would have to be, when the seeds were sown and f t were too early or too late.

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                    And your hands begin to harden.
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                    • #11
                      I've found that date sown and date of first picking are useful in reminding me not to sow anything too soon as you rarely get much of an advantage unless you can give proper protection.

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                      • #12
                        I'm noting

                        Were sown
                        When sown
                        What seed
                        What soil prep was used,ie manured cardboard cover etc
                        I will note what problems i get and how I overcame them
                        I will note if the harvest was good in quality/quantity

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                        • #13
                          I write down-

                          Date sown
                          Seed supplier
                          Where sown
                          Planted out
                          Also make notes on weather and tasks I have carried out on plot, pretty basic really don't want to get to technical. This is my first year keeping a journal so hopefully it will work for me.
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