Posted by: My Darlington Allotment | April 22, 2008

Spinach Hopeful

Spinach

I planted some spinach plants last weekend. It’s a bit foolish really as I’m sure its too cold for them. I bought them on a whim when I was at the local DIY store. I’ve had them sitting in my backyard greenhouse for a couple of weeks, but they looked like they were wanting to be moved on.

I don’t expect they’ll survive, but it’s worth the gamble now that I’ve got them. I’ve put milk carton cloches over them to give them some protection. We’ll see…

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Oooo.. I was tempted to get some spinach at the weekend as well, but decided I probably didn’t have enough room. I’m sure they’ll do OK, at least it seems to be getting warm at last.

I felt a bit smug yesterday when it was so warm. I should know better than to think the weather is on my side though!

Good luck with your spinach, it’s warming up here too (when the rain stops)!

Thanks Mrs Be. Looks like you’re planting similar things to me at the moment. I’ll keep checking to see if mine grow as well as yours.

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