Veg Talk – May 2025

Ne’er cast a clout until May be out!

The weather warning in Spain is for hailstones etc. There is no rain, or frost forecast for at least a fortnight, but don’t take it for granted – only plant out hardened-off seedlings – protect with fleece, or mulch, or under cloches if frost threatens. Bull Meadow site is a frost pocket, so be extra aware if that is where you have a plot.

You can plant any seeds you want now – but keep them watered e.g. cauliflowers need a lot of regular watering to grow to a decent size.

Hedgehogs have been seen on Bull Meadow for the first time for a good while. None have been reported at Rosedale Road. Maybe now that slug pellets are organic and not poisonous, this may be good for more hedgehogs on site as they are good at keeping down slugs and snails. Other ways of trying to control slugs and snails include crushed egg shells, coffee grounds, and copper tape.