#599 Seed Of The Month Pumpkins

Join richard in this weeks podcast in which Richard shares the seed of the month Pumpkins. Richard also shares the latest from the kitchen garden and his thoughts on this months book of the month. Kitchen garden update Whitefly and more space. Over the last week, while Richard inspected his young plants he noticed some white aphids on his chillies. While only a small infestation it was time to take quick action. Richard used an organic pesticide which worked within a day but wasn't Richards preferred choice. Richard also needed his kitchen table back with family over for mothering Sunday. This table was full of plants so Richard went out and bought a vegtrug nursery to house his plants outside, but still undercover. So far so good. Seed of the month Pumpkins Pumpkins are a delicious and easy to grow edible, but often over looked as used for Halloween carvings. Well Richard prefers to grow food and this month Richard delves into growing pumpkins. Links to suggested varieties Crown Prince Vif d'etempas Atlantic giant Big Max JAck Be little White baby boo Chef Scott recipe of the week This week Chef Scott has a delicious pea guacamole using pea instead of avocado And finally Richard finishes off with a review of the book of the month for March Allotted time by Robin Shelton. A great example of how gardening can help us deal with tough times. Richard also answers a question about his root trainers