Ep157 - April Seed Sowing pt1. Courgettes, Carrots and Potatoes || Plot 37

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

A pity no one listens to me but: With the carrot seed in a container on your side, it's easy to pick out a couple (maybe even one) seed at a time. Drop that seed (couple seeds) through a clean pipe. Directly where you want it to land. Move the pipe 5cm and repeat. No bending (almost laying) over the bed to plant. No thinning necessary.

[@tinagardner3112]

A new chicken, thought then maybe new kitten . My nearly 1 year old young male has been missing since 26/03/23 ran out garden door been searching everywhere but nothing n when I see the carrier I started to cry as I thought maybe you had a new kitten, but heh a new hen is still magnificent. Love your vlogs always look forward to them, my 7 year old granddaughter loves watching your vlogs also getting her into gardening early 👍🏻👍🏻

[@matthewgordon-clark2392]

Of course, if you grow Australia's favourite carrot in London, the roots will be above ground and the greenery below!

[@mermaid000pranu]

🤣🤣

[@janenewley1014]

Hello again…a hectic few weeks…so now enjoying binge watching plot 37 to catch up☕️😀😀

[@shandysgarden]

Hi friend!! Just a quick note to say that I do believe if we were neighbors we would just get along splendidly!! Been watching for a couple years and you are definitely part of my tribe😊😂 I'm in Ohio in the United States. Hamilton, Ohio to be exact. Just north of Cincinnati which is at the bottom of the state in the left-hand corner. Right above the Ohio River. And Ohio is right below the Great lakes of Michigan if you've heard of them! And this whole area is right below Canada 😊 I love going on your journeys with you and watching The daily puttering around and I hope to soon have some Wirley girlies of my own. I have a small backyard garden and I have a kitty cat and a bunny rabbit that both run around the house together and have their own litter boxes. I've been gardening since 2019 and I'm in love with every little piece. Cheers🎉

[@felicitywoodruffe4087]

What a wonderful post very interesting .I watch a lot of American homesteading videos on you tube and Lovett see different areas and different foods they grow

[@beverley1539]

Hiya Feel the same if I were Jessie’s neighbour. I’m in Southern Ontario Canada and ironically not far from Hamilton Ontario, small world Sometimes? Thankyou To Jessie for bringing likeminded peeps together around the globe. Take care. Blessings to you and yours 🇨🇦🐝

[@josephmckenzie8953]

My Grandmother was from Manchester Ohio.❤

[@angeladrummie4461]

Oh wow so exciting, new girlie whirlies.. you are so cruel teasing us Jessie. 🐤🐤🐤

[@juliebowyer3791]

Eliza, aged nine, says come on Jessie whats in your basket?!! X

[@josephmckenzie8953]

Here on the North Coast of California we are finally seeing some spring weather. We are still getting frosts at night, and snow in the coastal foothills. My Windsor Broad Beans have survived one of the toughest winters I have seen here in my 57 years, and are in full bloom. I went crazy on early potatoes and planted 97 pots of them, and they are all up. Like you my next planting will be squash. I am planting Bush Baby Zucchini, Spaghetti Squash, Waltham Butternuts, Table Queen Acorn, Kuris and Delicata. For pumpkins I am growing Rouge Vif D’Etampes, or Cinderella, Sugar Pies, and possibly a blue variety called Sweet Meat. Love seeing Mom sitting in the swing and Lil laying in the sun on your coat. Your content is a relaxing escape from the insanity of the world, and a reminder of how important the simpler things are in life. Enjoy the sun.

[@newnormal1841]

. 0:23 The majic tool. Yep, gotta have it. 🤺💐

[@christinamoxon]

That's it exactly! I find the common varieties work so well here, but the unusual varieties can be harder to grow, less prolofic or more prone to pests/diseases. Unless it's a new cultivar or a variety from abroad that is new but good for our climate, it's common to find that actually - the old/common varieties are better. I won't stop experimenting, but I will stick with some good old favourites each year to guarantee myself the good stuff. Well...as guaranteed as it comes. Cheers Jessie and love to your Mum xx

[@christinamoxon]

Btw, very excited to see the newbie. Hope they settle in well.

[@UrbanWhiteBuffaloFarm]

Hello Jessie, Ready set go! and Season 4 is off and running! So glad we are finally having spring here today. One week ago 1 foot of snow and today 25° C tomorrow 29° C and in the teens all next week. So potatoes beets brassicas carrots and such will all get planted this week. My post last week got lost so I did put another one today if you want to take a look. I pray you have so much success on this 4 season God bless take care bye for now

[@suejames6808]

Well…!!…have done the wrong thing re carrots!!.. and bought the seedlings🤬🤬… but will sow some also…fingers crossed for miracles🤞🤞..Still cold and wet here…cheesed off, somewhat. Great greenhouse shuffle on the plot 😃….the trials of gardening are endless, but optimism is essential, and you and Mom are marvellous at being that👍👍Good tip of using that fine netting to help the sweet peas (and other things?!)👌…always something to learn, Thankyou!…By the way…allegedly, bit of a mini heat wave coming our way???…we shall see??…Yea!!, a bonus episode this week, excellent news, and Easter pretend episode 🤣🤣.. what fun …and Sun too…🙏🙏…I know what’s coming!!… new Girlies!! 🐓🐓…I think, anyway….All in all, Jessie, another busy and successful sowing ,sorting and planting week ,as you say,..so much to do..so little time….to fit everything in…No wonder you forgot about Easter being ‘a thing’…Girlies eggs are better anyway…you could boil them and paint pretty patterns on them (Blue Peter at The Plot)…look forward to Tomato 🍅 planting soon……will look out for the bonus video…Cheers,…Sue, on permenant ‘catch up’(Birmingham) ☔️⛈🍓🍎🥦🥬🥕🥕🫑🧄🍓 etc etc

[@mompuff]

Hi Jessie an advice from across the pond 🤗 if you put the radishes in ice 🧊 water 💦 for at least 15 to 20 minutes b4 you are going to use them they get really crisp!! I learned it from my mom ❤️ she used to make very pretty easy flowers for the salads with them!! 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@tamararoberts9307]

❤ cheers sweetheart ❤ 😊 another fabulous vlog, thank you

[@ginavalcke8162]

I am growing achocha for first time this year. I grew up eating achocha. At home we stuff it with mince and potatoes and, I reckon, steam it afterwards - I have never cooked it. That and white stemmed chard are my Colombian additions to my London garden, so far… I reckon there are new girlies in that box - not a new cat. But let’s wait to next week.

[@larrymills1487]

A wet burlap bag over carrots seeds will help keep the moisture in the ground and needs removed as soon as they start to germinate

[@susandent3611]

First year planting the trombochino - super productive 40+ kg from 2 plants - Thanks Jess - will add to soups and stews all winter.

[@potagermalo]

Coucou 👋 👋 👋 Superbe vidéo 😊😊😊😊 A bientôt 😉

[@katedijkers7827]

Everything looking great! Looking forward to seeing what you are going to do next. Let's hope we get higher temperatures so everything thrives! Another cat? Cheers!

[@debbiespitznagel1472]

Yay! Baby chickies! 🐣🐥🐤

[@mags9536]

Starting to get a wee bit overwhelmed by the stuff I still want to sow and the space I've got left. Just got a small garden to plant in 😅

[@Anthony_Lee99]

Have you considered square foot gardening, fantastic if your tight on space and you can grow quite a lot of stuff, Hope you manage to grow all you want, Happy gardening

[@mags9536]

@@Anthony_Lee99 thank you

[@tamararoberts9307]

Same

[@jeffreymilton5829]

I prefer to let my radishes flower, then produce seed pods. I think they're just as tasty. I treat them rather like a mange-tout; they're really crunchy. Also, you get so much more from your sowings. Lovely plot. Well done!

[@matthewgordon-clark2392]

Jessie, ever tried Queensland Blue pumkins? Might allow Mum to reflect on her youth?

[@patricianathan4676]

Just seen a little box in your car , at end of vlog!!! I have just today had to sadly say goodbye to my 18 yr old cat. So I remember you doing same a while back. So I’m hoping it’s a pretty kitty for you. WCL

[@sharon1615]

Fab vlog Jessie, you got a new girlie worlie 🐔😍🥰

[@cherienaera3751]

Growing carrots are my nemesis!

[@simplifygardening]

Such a busy month to get sowing and get stuff in the tray and ground. Great update Jessie

[@JanetHouck-h5h]

Thank you for reminding me about bok choy. Have to get on that. Here in SW Washington State it is still cool. Actually had a tad sprinkling of snow yesterday, 4/12. It didn't stick, but good grief. It is April already.

[@mermaid000pranu]

I'm from a different continent and currently experiencing 40-41 Deg Celsius summers.. will be growing zucchini for the first time.. I'm excited..

[@mrspendleton800]

Eeeeee really chuffed to hear you mention the best way to grow strawberries is in my hanging baskets! 😊 Especially as still stuck near the hospital with the small, not able to show anything yet this year, and but sad about that, but this was very cheery!!

[@mrspendleton800]

Also re cliff hanger, do you have a new baybeeeeee?! 😻

[@jonquilhawthorne3257]

SO organised! 🙈😂

[@andrewwilkinson3766]

Cheers Jessie. Happy missed easter.

[@richardhart7652]

KZbin thumbs up button not working ❤ another great video 😊

[@patdelaney191]

Radish are also good added to your stir-fry 😊

[@jamiemittermuller6470]

I’ve cut right back with my vegetable seeds. I planted out my salad crops which I use a lot of, I’m growing more flowers this year, get more enjoyment from them and will help save me a lot of money rather than buying bouquets. The vegetables I’m growing are favourites, pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, sweet corn, beans, peas, broccoli, carrots and Brussel sprouts. Green side up tip about sieving compost help with pricking out saved me loads of time. Another tip I have been told, to take the tendrils of the sweet peas, you get better flower stems.

[@mikeadamson6696]

Hi Jessica , I agree with trying new varieties and see which one grows well and tastes delicious . Ufortunately we are not served well by supermarkets with diiferent varieties

[@quietspacearts]

Lily loves to share time with you

[@christinebrooks6364]

Hi Jessie & your Mum, love your videos, always lots of info about sowing, planting out etc and fun too. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊

[@robinmiller1783]

Yay 🎉🎉🎉🎉for a bonus episode!,,🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kathrynhobbs8874]

The coming weekend is the Greek Easter and it might just be a reason for your Easter egg hunt

[@annaking9213]

I love the radish seed pods when they flower out the best. They are milder.

[@tanyareynolds1960]

Achocha is a bit of an oddments, as are a few random other crops. My answer is to have a peculiarities bag where these renegades all live!

[@annaking9213]

Love the way you used pallets as cane holder and post.

[@ageesecliff7070]

If you put a plate/tray under your strawberry plants, it will help them stay a bit more hydrated :)

[@abigailsmith962]

It HAS to be more girlies!🎉🐤🎉🐤🎉 How exciting?!!! ❤

[@fareebug8439]

Yum, I love 🍋🥒 lemon cucumber - if it's the same one - they are round, yellow and delicious! My dog loves them too! I crack them open by hitting them on the side of the bed and we share- halves! ❤ She actually was asking me for one yesterday as I was clearing out the old trellis - "it's not time yet, baby!" P.s. Looking forward to bonus episode !🎉

[@garykellogg2758]

Thanks for the seed planting tip

[@wendycullingworth3879]

Top weight, all season and touchon are my fave carrots plus Paris market for a quick shortie!

[@i.a.4694]

Really love your vlog. Can't wait to see the next episode. 👍❤ sunny greetings from hamburg

[@UKSimon4170]

Always a good idea to let the cat have some say on what gets sown. 🙂

[@plaisirdelanglais]

You are getting a new chicken or a new cat!!! One of those.....or both😂

[@judithchiasson8554]

yay!! sweet peas are planted!!😊❤

[@lorrainegrey8240]

A girlie whirlie🎉🎉🎉 xx

[@Di-mx6tj]

Always look forward to this video every week, great tips had two times failure with melons on my third time round fingers crossed. Great video Jess thumbs up

[@lindafoster4628]

I always put a flower pot on top of my canes for sweet peas, and then even the canes out, just saves tying them 😊

[@rebeccahughes722]

It’s all getting very exciting… I am in the process of switching my paved garden from pots to raised beds so I can grow more… 😊 one thought on your hanging strawberries, would it be possible to balance a pot saucer in the hanger to reserve a little of the water ?

[@joypleticha2704]

I love roasted Radishes. Yum

[@myrustygarden]

I’m trying a white patty pan and a yellow/green courgette. Have a fab week Ali, 🇨🇦

[@beverley1539]

HiyaJessie & Muma,Hope all is well. I’m interested in the radish for a new food personally I have tried in the past was not to my palette however they were your basic sort. Oh could you do some wee pumpkin arches to help with your issue re the weeds etc? Yay for sweet peas nice placement and tips. Don’t forget about Bertie? Lol ! Oh when I saw cage thought a new kitten but I’m thinking a 3rd girly? Lol. Cheers 🥂 🍻 Southern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝

[@losik01]

❤& Mum ❤

[@joyscott374]

I can't understand radishes. They taste awful to me. However my friend tells me they are lovely in a stir fry. Your plot looks great. You & mum have done a wonderful job. 🥕🥕🌰🌽🧄🥔🥔🍓🍓

[@veronicasandberg8759]

Viola is the best radish I've tried so far, don't think you'll be disappointed. Bianca di Trieste is also a good choice 😋

[@Jimsraisedbedgarden]

Excellent update Jessie , grateful for the tips and advice as usual and great to see you and your mum getting those jobs done lol , your both putting me to shame 😂 , lovedvthe clip at the end and can't wait for next update , keep up the good work xx

[@keithtrestrail5003]

A new bantam to join the girls.

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

I love courgette, in the summer i make it into powder, and use it in everything like everything! my family hate squash so its a good way of making them eat it lol

[@auntyree5131]

just got back from plot done mammoth seed sowing noooooo you can't leave me in suspense is it some new girlie's

[@myrustygarden]

Oh new girlies 🐥🐥🐥🐥

[@stevendowden2579]

all coming along nicely jessie

[@seanH1768]

We’re always about 2-3 weeks behind you weather wise up here in the north. Is Art your hobby or do you do it for a living ? Keep an eye out as on the BBC news website states the Govt are thinking of relaxing the lockdown rules for chickens. My girlies will be pleased. Mum’s looking well, how’s the hand. Love to you both.

[@francesbatycki404]

I had some chard survive almost a metre of snow and one of the coldest winters we’ve seen in this part of BC Canada. I thought about leaving it to see if it really would take off again, but it’s not where I want it to be this season. Tough stuff! Lol!

[@villanella]

whaaaaat??? new girlie? ooo, i can't wait to meet her!

[@emptynestgardens9057]

Yay the new Whirlies are there!!! ✨🍾🎊🐤

[@maxine.9348]

Ohh I hope it’s more girlie wirlies 🐓🤞🏼🤞🏼 🐓

[@mandytaylor1008]

Hi Jessie I have sown Malabo z spinach but they havnt germinated yet so I havnt grown it b4 but it’s a great climber I want to grow it round an arch. It looks so pretty.

[@rachelcatchpole]

Now I need to go and buy a green courgette. Only got yellow, thought it would be nice to grow vertically in the garden

[@christybrigham7840]

Hello first time watching , I decided this year was going to be the year I started growing 😊 iv started with carrots ,courgettes, spring onions, and radishes, but now I’m a bit worried and I have done my carrots in small pots first and not directly sewn them I will be so sad if they don’t work xx

[@beverley1539]

Hiya Welcome friend 🇨🇦🐝

[@catht05]

Have you ever tried klaussmann seed compost? Boy is it good! I did exactly what you just did with carrot bed and near 100% germination! I also learned from various videos to never let compost dry out while germinating. Good luck 🤞

[@jpennturner]

Stuff not growing much yet here it's a bit cold, my melon plants are very similar to yours. Thank you for this vlog!

[@jessievanswaaij2971]

Pumkin year for me ( 10 variaties) all for eating ofcourse. Oh and tomatoes, usualy i have like 5 and now 16. So maybe after this year its gonna be leafy greens for me as well,if your experiment goed well. And a new chicken.. tbh, i hoped it was a new cat. Lots of love from Belgium xx

[@angelamurley1929]

I sowed malabar spinach last year, planted it outside but it did not like the weather, so this year will try it in the polytunnel 🤞it does well.😊

[@calman4766]

I planted out some radish, I plan of fermenting them, they meant to taste fab. Might be an idea if you want to keep that crunch. So glad spring is here, I have so much work to do though. lol. great video as always. :)

[@garyclifton2180]

Lovely vlog girls and girlys x

[@bobwilliams5506]

Looking better all the time. The garden looks nice too! :)

[@susanbradley2890]

Was that a new chicken 😅

[@darraghkelly6417]

Hello Jessie we are growing some matching pumpkins, your crown prince and I planted them about a month ago. Have you any tips on how to grow them to be big. Would it be a smart thing to plant them on a compost pile. What do you think.

[@cherylprice1790]

A kitty cat ??? ❤❤

[@annclarke9865]

Got to be new chicken's

[@Mr_Gray_Sky]

Not to brag, but I sowed my carrots two weeks ago.

[@neverwise]

Lovely vlog as always. Jessie I really want to know if you've ever grown tomatillos?

[@jeanlauridsen8596]

Hi, Pretty Lady.

[@francesbatycki404]

Can pac Choi be planted out directly early on as with beets, chard, etc?

[@mollvandiepenbrugge9817]

I do not like the yellow courgettes either, too mushy. The striped ones are best

[@midlifefarmer3339]

Ooooooo new girlie woos 😍😍

[@nitelite78]

What on earth is a mashed potato squash?

[@thomasthibedeau]

Question...are you on the 36th parallel. I am here in America. My growing zone went from 7a to 6b in the last two year. I mostly direction sow seed except for tomatoes.

[@bernadettebeecher]

Hello! The 36th Parallel is much, much farther south than London. However the climate in the UK is affected by the warm influence of the Gulf Stream, making it warmer than it being on the 51st Parallel would indicate

[@davidgleeson9225]

Could of grown your sweet peas around your cage Food for thought I

[@unsufletpribeag]

🤗❤🤗

[@beablume1003]

🐔👍

[@hannahlockyer3135]

Baby chicks??

[@wbranches1]

Biddies?😊