Hail - awful damage from weekend storm... Any advice on how to help recovery?

[DIYNotIan]

Hi all

It's the first year of gardening for me (after a long hiatus). I've got lots of different berries in, some fruit trees, rhubarb, courgettes, sprouting broccoli, various beans. And lots of different herbs.

On Saturday we were hit by a major hailstorm. Stones the size of 10 pence pieces came down so hard that they were hitting the ground and bouncing back up 6 foot+.

I'm sure the cold didn't do my plants any favours. But much worse was the amount of shredding and snapage the plants and leaves have suffered. It was gutting to see a few months of hard work and £200-£300+ obliterated in 20 minutes.

Anyhow, enough of the sob story! I wondered if anyone has any advice as to how I can help my fruit and veg recover. Will any particular plant food/treatment/fertiliser be the most effective? Should I remove shredded leaves or just those that have snapped? Any other advice or words of wisdom?

Would really appreciate any help anyone can offer.

Many thanks

Max

 

[blightymam]

Frustrating isn't it? Bloomin British weather!
Yeah, there's not a lot you can do other than tidy up. Remove anything that's damaged beyond repair is a good move as slugs and snails will be attracted to rotting vegetation and it also provides them something to hide under, little buggers. And a feed is always good for a plant. As for type, you could look up what's good for each type of plant you've put in or just get a good general all-round feed. I just use a general feed myself for the allotment and garden.
I am sure most will bounce back, plants are strong ol' fellows