On removing the mypex sheet on one bed, rat runs were discovered, so the soil had to be redug.

The brussels sprouts are plumping out ahead of time, as the stems are not usually ready until sharing at Christmas. Unfortunately the leaves are being attacked by mealy cabbage aphids. Possibly a massive garlic spray next week may help but …

We harvested a few sizeable leeks but we’ll need to wait for the rest to mature.

Tomatoes continue to ripen on the vines, while others have been hung in one of the polys, in order to remove the plants and clear the ground.