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  • #1

    Guttering

    Hi Folks

    I knew i had some somewhere !!

    Just found some guttering in the garage and put it above my raised bed on the fence posts it is about 8 feet long and now full of MPC.
    As i have lettuce and strawberries already growing was hoping for some suggestions on what to put in it.

    Most people i have chatted with can only suggest lettuce
    More ideas would be most appreciated

    Also i had better mention that it is in my drive and gets abit drafty when the wind blows

    Cheers
    John
    Cheers .... John

    Web link to our Allotment website http://lawsonsallotment.btck.co.uk/

    PS my plot is 9 shown on the Plot Holders Pictures
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  • #2
    Hi John
    I am not sure, someone will know though! I think that guttering is often used to start off seedlings on a windowsill. I expect it might be ok for herbs, chives etc
    BumbleB

    I have raked the soil and planted the seeds
    Now I've joined the army that fights the weeds.

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    • #3
      I use it for seedlings in the greenhouse, but I suppose you could use it outside. Something small I would suggest, and bear in mind that the MPC will probably dry out quickly, especially if it’s windy. Don't forget to cap the ends of the gutter, or else everything will be washed away in one heavy rain shower.
      A good beginning is half the work.
      Praise the young and they will make progress.

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      • #4
        What about radishes you would get a decent amount in that size guttering, or even spring onions they dont require a lot of root space.
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        Cheers Chris

        Beware Greeks bearing gifts, or have you already got a wooden horse?... hehe.

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        • #5
          I would put herbs in, or maybe sweetpea? Perhaps something decorative? Like trailing verbena?

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          • #6
            Cheers Folks

            Thanks for the great ideas
            I think I will try my next batch of Radish and spring onion in it
            Any other suggestions as next time i go to builders merchants i may get some more
            Cheers
            John
            Cheers .... John

            Web link to our Allotment website http://lawsonsallotment.btck.co.uk/

            PS my plot is 9 shown on the Plot Holders Pictures

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