Mid May Allotment Tour - Allotment Gardening UK 2021

Welcome to our mid May allotment tour. Allotment gardening has grown in popularity over the last year so join us for a look around ...

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Mid May Allotment Tour - Allotment Gardening UK 2021" by Blossom Flower Delivery

🌱 The wheat on the allotment is growing quickly.

🌱 The rhubarb and weeds are thriving, so it's important to stay on top of weeding.

🌱 Trees are blossoming and showing signs of growth with buds and shoots.

🌱 Gooseberries are forming, but need to be covered to protect them from birds.

🌱 Brassicas like curly kale and cabbages are being planted and protected from birds.

🌱 Cabbages should be planted deeper in the ground for better support and growth.

🌱 The gardener also grows a variety of vegetables for different dishes.

🌱 The beans are soaked overnight before planting to improve germination.

🌱 The first courgette has been harvested, which is an exciting milestone.

00:06 The wheat is growing quickly in the allotment.

00:45 The trees are getting fuller and more blooms are appearing on the blackberries.

01:14 French beans and cabbages are being planted.

03:00 The first rhubarb crop is coming along nicely, and weed control is necessary.

03:55 Onions are looking fantastic, and some beans and lettuce seeds have sprouted.

04:45 Canes are placed for future French beans and seeds are planted in the ground.

06:31 The first courgette has appeared in the allotment.

Everything is growing quickly, including the wheat.

Pull them up every few weeks.

You can have a variety of different dishes and avoid using plastic.

Sink them down a little bit deeper than they are in the pot.

Soak them overnight, cover them with wet tissue, and drop them in the soil.