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Crisis veg garden!

Plan Type, Soil and Location

Garden Location: Dublin
Garden Size: 7.01m x 15.01m
Garden Type: Home garden
Garden Layout: Raised Beds
Sun or Shade: -
Garden Soil Type: -

Plan Notes

Garden Plan

Plant List

 PlantNumberSpacingSpacing in RowsNotes
Apple (Dwarf) 22.00m2.00m x 2.00m 
Beans (Runner) 3220cm15cm x 30cmSun / partial shade. Dist. 20 cm. Rows: 15cm with 30cm row gap (minimum) Sow under cover in mid spring or direct into ground from late spring. Strong supports needed for climbing varieties. Supply plenty of water to the roots from flowering through to harvest.
Beetroot 915cm10cm x 20cmSun / partial shade. Dist. 15 cm Sow in mid-spring, at about the time apple trees bloom. Each seed is actually a small cluster of seeds, so space well and may require thinning. Be careful not to damage the beet when weeding. Young leaves are also a colourful addition to salads. Liable to bolt (run to seed) if sown too early Harvest young leaves for salad greens as you thin young plants. Pull roots when they become plump. To keep through winter, harvest plants, cut off the tops, and keep in a cool cellar or refrigerator.
Broccoli (Purple) 260cm60cm x 60cmSun. Dist. 60cm Sow mid to late spring, either direct into soil. Surround stem with a 10cm (4 inch) mat with a slit cut into it for the stem to prevent cabbage root fly from destroying the roots. Use fine mesh or fleece over the summer to prevent butterflies laying eggs on the underside of leaves - caterpillars can destroy these plants. Protect against birds. Harvest the next winter/spring by cutting off the large central head first before it starts to flower.
Brussels Sprouts 160cm60cm x 60cm 
Calendula 430cm25cm x 60cm 
Carrot 1610cm10cm x 15cmSun / partial shade. Soil without compost. Dist. 10cm. Sow direct into soil under cloches from late winter or without protection from mid spring.
Cauliflower 250cm45cm x 60cmSun. Dist. 50cm Mix composted manure or another high-nitrogen compost into the soil before planting. When heads begin to form, feed with a liquid plant food. Surround stem with a 10cm (4 inch) mat with a slit cut into it for the stem to prevent cabbage root fly from destroying the roots. Use fine mesh or fleece over the summer to prevent butterflies laying eggs on the underside of leaves - caterpillars can destroy these plants. Protect against birds Harvest when the head has fully developed, but before the curd becomes loose, with a "ricey" appearance.
Cherry (Dwarf) 13.00m3.00m x 3.00m 
Coriander 320cm15cm x 25cmSun / partial aft. shade Dist. 20 cm Start seeds indoors in individual containers, or sow seeds outdoors 1cm (half an inch) deep and 5cm (2 in) apart. Gradually thin seedlings to proper spacing, and eat your thinnings.
Dill 620cm15cm x 25cmSun. Dist. 20cm Drench with a liquid organic fertiliser when plants are 10cm . Start seeds indoors in individual containers, or sow seeds outdoors 1cm (half an inch) deep and 5cm (2 in) apart. Gradually thin seedlings to proper spacing, and eat your thinnings. Dill flowers and seeds are used in making breads and pickles. Gather and dry leaves when plants are 25cm (10 in) tall. Use a paper bag to harvest seeds when they change from green to tan and fall freely from their umbels.
Garlic 815cm10cm x 25cmSunny. Dist. 15cm Best grown from cloves, planted direct into holes, pointed end up in late autumn or late winter.
Kale 240cm35cm x 45cmSun. Dist 40 cm. Sow in pots under cover in spring. Plant out when thumb sized. Surround stem with a 10cm (4 inch) mat with a slit cut into it for the stem to prevent cabbage root fly from destroying the roots. Use fine mesh or fleece over the summer to prevent butterflies laying eggs on the underside of leaves - caterpillars can destroy these plants. Protect against birds. Harvest leaves gradually from the centre of each plant while they are still tender.
Lettuce (Loose Leaf) 710cm10cm x 15cmSemi shade / interplanted 10 cm Early sowings are easily attacked by slugs and snails, so may be best in containers. Thin out to give plenty of room for each plant to grow. In hot summer conditions lettuce can bolt (produce flower heads) and becomes tough and a little bitter.
Mint 520cm15cm x 25cmSun / partial aft shade Dist. 20 cm Start with a purchased plant, or start seeds indoors and set out at about the time of your last frost. Mint is also easy to root from stem tip cuttings stuck into moist potting soil. Frequent pinching. May become invasive.
Nigella 230cm30cm x 30cmFull sun / partial aft shade Dist. 30 cm. Mixes well with strawberry and calendula. Sow seeds in prepared beds and gently press them into the surface. Keep moist until the seeds germinate. Because of their lacy foliage, nigella seedlings are easy to recognize among weeds. Nigella usually grows better from direct-sown seeds than from transplanted seedlings. Because nigella blooms for only a few weeks, it is best to sow seeds two or three times from late spring to early summer.
Onion (Red) 815cm10cm x 20cmSun / partial shade. dist. 15 cm Easiest to sow onion sets (tiny bulbs) which are planted direct into the soil from autumn/fall onwards. Can also be grown from seed in which case start in pots under cover in late winter before planting out mid-late spring. Weed early and often to keep onions growing strong. Seedlings are less likely to bolt (produce flowers) compared to bulb onions grown from sets.
Oregano 520cm15cm x 25cmSunny / partial shade. Dist. 20cm Start with a purchased plant, or start seeds indoors and set out at about the time of your last frost. Frequent pinching back helps to keep plants bushy and full, and it delays flowering. Some strains are grown for their pretty pink flowers. Oregano often spreads in hospitable spots. Moderately invasive.
Peas 2410cm10cm x 20cmFull Sun. Dist. 10 cm. min. Start peas off under cover in early spring in a length of old guttering as this makes it easy to tip them into their final planting site. Or sow directly into the soil once it has warmed up in late spring. Sow in batches for a continuous supply. Support plants with a strong row or wigwam structure over which netting can be tied for them to climb up. Alternatively, use twiggy sticks pushed into the ground near each plant.
Rocket 415cm10cm x 20cmSun / partial shade. Dist. 15 cm. Sow direct into the soil from early spring onwards or under cover for an earlier sowing in mid-late winter. An easy salad crop that doubles as a cooked green. Flower buds are also edible. Hot weather causes leaves to become very strongly flavored. Harvest in small batches as required. Once it flowers the leaves become tougher and hotter in taste.
Rosemary 120cm20cm x 20cmSun / moist. Dist. 20cm. Drench plants with a water soluble organic plant food one month after setting them out. Start with a purchased plant. Frequent pinching.
Spinach 520cm15cm x 30cmShade / partial Dist. 25 cm Sow under cover in late winter, planting out in early spring, or direct into the soil from then on using cloches for protection if required. Keep well watered. Hot or dry conditions can make it bolt (run to seed) which reduces production of usable leaves considerably. Sow another crop in late summer/early autumn.
Strawberry 850cm45cm x 60cmSunny / partial shade Perennial. In autumn and again in early spring, topdress established plants with rich compost or an organic fertiliser. Allow plants to rest in midsummer. Can be raised from seed but most people use new plants, or produce their own from runners which existing plants put out during summer. Usually need to be planted by autumn for a crop the following year, although good bought-in plants can be planted in spring and still produce a crop. Can be used as a ground cover beneath grapes or apple trees, or managed as a perpetual bed. In late summer, remove weeds and withered leaves, and thin runners to no more than 3 per plant. Lift and transplant extra runners.
Thyme 230cm30cm x 40cmSun. Dist. 30 cm Drench plants with a water soluble organic plant food one month after setting them out. Start with purchased plants, or start seeds indoors in early spring. Plants are often short-lived, so root a few stem cuttings each spring to always have vigorous young plants.
Tomato (Cherry) 350cm45cm x 60cmSunny. Dist. 50cm Weekly liquid feed. Tie upright types to canes with string to support the weight of the fruit. Remove side shoots which grow in the angle between the leaf stems and the main stem of the plant.

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