We’re stocked up to the max this week with all your favourites for Christmas! Produce grown by ourselves, local farmers and the best organic fruit you can find. Get down to the Coal Quay or the English Market to stock up for the week ahead 🎄 #corkrooftopfarm #veg #fruit
This summer we planted approximately 1000 Globe Artichoke plants on just over a half an acre. Before we planted them we mulched the ground with a lovely blanket of 15-20cm thick of hay which we had cut in June. This settled to around 10-12cm after a couple of weeks. Globe Artichoke is a perennial crop so this year has been all about getting the plants established and making sure they have a healthy root system. We are growing a variety called “Imperial Star” and although we were too late planting this year to get a harvest, we are looking forward to having them available for 2025. There are a number of benefits we have found to the deep mulch system:
Weed Suppression
A thick layer of hay mulch effectively blocks sunlight, preventing weed seeds from germinating. This reduces the time needed for weeding.
Moisture Retention
Hay mulch helps retain moisture in the soil by reducing evaporation. This is particularly beneficial in dry climates or during periods of drought, as it lessens the need for frequent watering. We have not had to water these plants once since they were planted.
Microbial Feed/Biodiversity Encouragement
The presence of hay mulch creates a habitat for beneficial insects and microorganisms. Take the worm for example; Worms primarily work at night, avoiding the sun and predators. In the darkness under the mulch, they come to the soil’s surface to feed, which helps in aerating the soil. As worms consume organic matter, they break it down and transport it into the soil. This action not only enriches the soil with nutrients but also boosts its structure.
Prevents Compaction
Mulching with hay reduces the impact of rain on the soil surface, decreasing compaction and allowing roots to penetrate more easily.
Wind Protection
In the early stages of plants life, just after it has been transplanted, it especially susceptible to wind damage or worse the main stem being snapped. Having a small wind break around the plant like the mulch allow it to establis
Autumn has arrived at the rooftop shop with a lovely mix of our own seasonal produce with plants, decor and our Pumpkins will be arriving tomorrow! 🎃 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Beautiful mix in our large veg box this week! Just €30 for this box to collect or €35 delivered anywhere in the country. If you’d be interested in signing up, go to our website CorkRooftopFarm.ie or check out the link in our bio or just comment “APPLES” below
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Here is this weeks medium Veg Box subscription. You can sign up for this healthy bundle of chemical free and organic goodness for just €22.50 for collection or €27.50 delivered nationwide. You can sign up on our website or the link is in our bio. If you’d like more info simply comment “POTATOES!” in the comments below 😛🌱
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Progress on our Lavender field. Around 85% of the field is planted up and we will finish the remainder in the Spring. We need to now prepare and sow the pathways with grass seed and get that established. In 9 months or so, all going well, we will have a beautiful productive space.
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Update on our Rhubarb field which we grew this year from seed we got from @voltz_maraichage The variety is Victoria and we planted around 2000 plants in an area just under a half acre.
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Are you interested in eating locally grown, chemical free produce and having it delivered to your door? Here is a look at all the amazing fresh produce you can get through a subscription to our Veg Boxes. This veg box costs just €30 for collection or €35 delivered to anywhere in the country.
We have three different size boxes: large, medium and small to suit all households and you can subscribe on our website CorkRooftopFarm.ie or simply comment “Veg Box” below for more info.
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September has been kind to us and with the late run of warm and sunny weather, the Sunflowers are really coming into bloom.
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Our Sunflower crop is coming along well and fingers crossed the weather will hold out and give one last push for the flowers themselves to come into bloom. #corkrooftopfarm #urbanfarm #sunflowers #freshflowers #cutflowers #wholesaleflowers #organic #sustainability #soilhealth
Progress on planting up our Lavender field!
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