Organic veg garden

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Permalink Reply by Birdy_Too on March 17, 2009 at 14:14

Seaweed is a great compost if you're ever down by the sea-side and fancy lugging it home.

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Permalink Reply by Alison P on March 17, 2009 at 14:27

That takes me back. My dad was a great believer in this - to the point that we'd travel back home from Scotland with bulging bags of seaweed strapped to the roof of our car, often leaking god knows what down the back window (including befuddled tiny crabs if I remember rightly). But yes - good stuff.

I'm not a veg person Ladybird but my only query would be about the north facing bit - that will limit you. Presume you get lots of sun at the far end (mine faces the same way) - could use that for your tomatoes etc? Let us know how you get on!

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Permalink Reply by Birdy_Too on March 17, 2009 at 16:59

I know it’s a good nutrient as I used it in the production of my final year project at University. I designed and made a full scale prototype, a fully biodegradable coffin made from Tri-Wall corrugated board impregnated with Seaweed. There was only a small selection of cardboard coffins on the market fifteen years ago.

I kept it for a few years but hoped I wouldn’t be needing it anytime soon!

* Slightly off topic I know, but don’t beat me : )

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Permalink Reply by Birdy_Too on March 17, 2009 at 22:42

I did a packaging design degree and it was more interesting than corn flake packets : )

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Permalink Reply by alex on March 17, 2009 at 17:21

Beetroot grows reasonably well in shade (as long as it's not too dense), as do spinach, rocket and most salad leaves.

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