On the farm
This week in the veg field we will be sowing broad beans, and yet more carrots and beetroots to ensure a long supply for you. We grow beetroots for Huntly Herbs, who make delicious organic chutneys and jams (you can find these in...
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Posted on Monday, 8 May, 2017 - 11:17
On the farm
Hot – cold – hot – cold… faster than going from a Swedish sauna to an ice pond! This is what is happening in our polytunnels at the moment. One moment the sun comes out and the temperature ramps up, so we need to open the v...
Posted on Monday, 17 April, 2017 - 13:39
On the farm
It’s out with the old and in with the new at this time of year, here on the farm. The last of the kale will be in this week’s veg bags, as we look forward to the new season – always an exciting time!
We have been sowing cucumb...
Posted on Monday, 10 April, 2017 - 11:47
On the farm
We’ve been making the most of the good weather, and managed to finish planting all the potatoes last week. This week we’ll be starting to sow parsnips, early carrots, beetroots and broad beans. All in readiness to harvest for...
Posted on Monday, 10 April, 2017 - 11:00
On the farm
Things are hotting up on the farm – and certainly in the polytunnels. What a difference the extra hours of daylight and few degrees in warmth make. Our seeds are starting to germinate faster, and the seedlings are beginning to gr...
Posted on Monday, 27 March, 2017 - 14:14
On the farm
It’s a busy time on the farm just now, as spring makes a welcome appearance.
We have spotted some bees going about, and even a few butterflies! Jason has been sowing and planting all sorts of delicious veggies which we look fo...
Posted on Monday, 13 March, 2017 - 13:40
On the Farm
Over the years here at Vital Veg we have watched as the number and variety of birds on the farm have increased. We welcome their input since they help to reduce some of the insects that might damage some of our vegetables, whilst l...
Posted on Monday, 20 February, 2017 - 11:03
On the farm
We have been busy sorting out our seed potatoes. They are all now safely in their chitting boxes. These allow air and light around the tubers to keep them in good condition until planting time. The tubers will go green....
Posted on Monday, 6 February, 2017 - 12:15
On the farm
We are expecting the seed potatoes this month. These come from Skea Organics in Dundee who specialize in growing organic seed potatoes, and who have a good range of varieties. This year we are growing Nicola, Ambo, Cara, Ar...
Posted on Monday, 30 January, 2017 - 10:46
On the farm
We are almost at the end of January! How did that happened so fast? We will soon be sowing our new-season leeks (leeks are the slowest-growing of all our vegetables and need an early start), along with salads and early carrot...
