How do I grow Chard ? Permaculture Gardening - Spring time with Patrick Whitefield

In spring and early summer, the vegetable garden can be fairly empty. Winter veg has finished and summer veg isn't ready yet.

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🌱 April is a transitional month in the garden with the end of winter crops and the summer ones not yet matured, leading to what's known as the "hungry gap."

🌿 Perennial vegetables require less effort as they do not need to be replanted every year, offering an easy and sustainable gardening option.

🌾 Utilizing a no-dig soil approach can produce a crumbly soil structure that makes it easier to harvest vegetables like leeks without using a fork.

🥬 Swiss chard can be sown once a year and provide a nearly year-round supply of leafy greens, eliminating the need for multiple sowings.

🏝 Sea beet is a wild plant related to Swiss chard and beetroot, offering great taste and health benefits while being easy to cook.

🥦 Purple sprouting broccoli is a tasty annual worth growing, despite occupying the ground for an extended period.

🌳 Perennial kales like Jersey walking stick kale can provide both leaves and broccolis, are resistant to pests like slugs, and require minimal maintenance.

🌿 Herb patience and musk mallow are examples of perennials that can offer early spring greens for salads with minimal effort.

🌱 Permaculture principles embrace perennial vegetables, increasing biodiversity and sustainability by planting crops that fill the hungry gap with less work.

Timestamped Summary

00:27 The host welcomes us to his garden in April, describing typical spring weather and introducing the concept of the "hungry gap" in vegetable gardens.

01:11 The host begins to discuss the two types of plants that can fill the hungry gap: annuals and perennials.

02:01 The host introduces and harvests a leek from his garden, explaining the No-Dig method and its benefits for soil quality and ease of harvest.

03:22 Swiss chard, an annual vegetable, is shown as a productive plant providing harvests from spring to the next year without needing a second sowing.

04:32 Sea beet, a perennial relative of Swiss chard, is presented, highlighting its perennial nature and how its leaves can be used in cooking.

06:02 Purple sprouting broccoli, an annual, is praised for its taste and the host recommends early sowing.

07:20 The host takes us to the back garden to show two types of perennial kale, Jersey walking stick kale and Daubenton's kale, and emphasizes their resilience to slugs.

09:37 A comparison is made between annual spring cabbage, which has been damaged by slugs, and the untouched perennial kale.

11:06 The host harvests rocket and lamb's lettuce, which are nearing the end of their season, and mentions self-sown green manure like more lamb's lettuce.

12:24 A perennial wild leek, Babbington's leek, is shown in a shady area, demonstrating the advantage of perennials growing early in the season.

13:40 Herb patience is introduced as a perennial with a mild lemon flavor great for salads and soups.

14:37 Musk mallow, a native wildflower with edible leaves, is highlighted as another addition to salads.

15:13 The host prepares a salad with the harvested greens, discussing the benefits of perennials in providing food during the hungry gap with little work involved.

15:30 The host mentions the online permaculture course he offers which includes information on perennials and permaculture philosophy. Please note that this summary is based on the provided subtitles and there may be additional content or details in the actual video that are not captured in the subtitles.

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Q&A

What is the "hungry gap" in the vegetable garden?

The "hungry gap" is the period in the spring and early summer when most winter vegetables are finished and the summer ones haven't yet started producing. It's called this because there's typically less fresh produce available to harvest during this time.

What are annuals and perennials in the context of gardening?

Annuals are types of vegetables that you sow and eat within one year or early in the next year. Perennials are plants you establish once and they produce food year after year, reducing the amount of work required compared to annuals.

What are the advantages of growing perennial vegetables?

Perennial vegetables require much less work over time compared to annuals as they don't need to be planted each year. They can provide food during the hungry gap when fewer annuals are available, they often have strong natural resistance to pests like slugs, and can be a source of greens and salad leaves with very little maintenance.

What is a no-dig garden, and why is it beneficial?

A no-dig garden is one where the soil is not turned or disturbed to maintain its natural structure. This approach allows biological processes to happen undisturbed, leading to better soil health and structure, and can make it easier to harvest certain vegetables like leeks without needing tools.

What is Swiss chard, and how long can you harvest it after sowing?

Swiss chard is a vegetable similar to spinach, with white stocks and dark green leaves. It's a kind of annual, but you can harvest it virtually all year round, from summer through to winter and into early spring before it goes to seed, from just one sowing.

What are Babbington's leeks, and what makes them special?

Babbington's leeks are a type of wild, perennial leek. They are smaller than cultivated leeks but have the benefit of being perennial, so they continue to produce year after year without needing to be sown annually.

Can perennials grow in challenging conditions where annuals may not thrive?

Yes, many perennials can grow under harsh conditions, such as in the shade, because they can take advantage of times like early spring when the light is unobstructed. This versatility allows perennials to grow in spots where annuals may struggle, especially if those annuals are still in their seed stage at these times.