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Blight resistant tomatoes

Last post by Primrose « Sat Mar 17, 2018 9:48 pm
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by Barry » Sat Mar 17, 2018 4:59 pm

I think we have all tried blight resistant tomatoes in recent years and found them somewhat disappointing.

Last year, for example, I tried Mountain...

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Sat Mar 17, 2018 9:48 pm
Best tasting Potato Varieties?

Last post by PLUMPUDDING « Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:58 pm
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by PLUMPUDDING » Tue Mar 06, 2018 6:29 pm

I've grown quite a lot of different potatoes over the years and have a few favourites for flavour but I thought I would try a commercial variety,...

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Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:58 pm
Broad beans

Last post by Westi « Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:34 pm
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by Allotmentkid » Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:01 am

My overwintering broad beans have started to flower. Do I cut this main stem off or leave alone? Thank you.

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Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:34 pm
Green manures

Last post by PLUMPUDDING « Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:14 am
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by Barry » Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:30 am

I planted several types of green manure in the autumn for overwintering. Mostly, they have done well.

The advice is to cut the plants down in early...

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Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:14 am
Ripening passion fruit.

Last post by shubhampatidar « Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:43 am
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by David » Sat Sep 22, 2007 5:43 pm

I have a west facing wall covered in orange passion fruit.

Can anyone tell me if these will be edible and at what stage. I know the shop ones are...

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Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:43 am
Fresh lawn clipping as mulch

Last post by robo « Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:46 am
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Attachment(s) by Primrose » Thu Jun 01, 2017 12:00 pm

Have been battling with very dry soil here recently so as lawns were due for cutting today have watered veg growing area, cut the grass and put the...
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Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:46 am
Planting Garlic

Last post by Monika « Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:42 pm
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by Westi » Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:57 pm

I normally plant my garlic with the tips just showing, but watched Gardener's World' & Monty, who I find hugely irritating mostly as I do the...
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Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:42 pm
Dahlia's

Last post by Westi « Fri Dec 08, 2017 9:06 pm
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by Westi » Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:46 pm

Just a quick question!

I knew we had a frost coming & thought about cutting down the dahlias on Sunday but then thought if the foliage isn't...

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Fri Dec 08, 2017 9:06 pm
Popcorn?

Last post by peter « Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:15 am
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by Pawty » Sat Sep 09, 2017 8:54 am

Hi,

So, after all the struggles with growing corn this year - from poor germination, poor growing and then mice getting half my crop, we've finally...

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Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:15 am
Potato shoots have caught a frost, what to do?

Last post by Chavers « Sun Aug 20, 2017 4:38 pm
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by Daveswife » Sun May 01, 2016 12:00 pm

We have planted potatoes in tubs again after great success over the past few years. Hitherto frost has never been a problem but the earlies in tubs...

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Sun Aug 20, 2017 4:38 pm
What kind of chives/-alliums?

Last post by Primrose « Sun Aug 20, 2017 11:17 am
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Attachment(s) by Primrose » Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:48 pm

Can anybody identify these chives which we saw growing in the vegetable garden at RHS Wisley today.? We couldn,t see any ID label. They were...

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Sun Aug 20, 2017 11:17 am
A kind of summer squash ?

Last post by Westi « Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:14 pm
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Attachment(s) by Primrose » Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:03 pm

Antiher curiosity spotted in the Wisley Vegetable garden today which I couldn't discover the name of. It seems to be some kind of summer squash...

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Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:14 pm
No late tomatoes for me this autumn

Last post by oldherbaceous « Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:42 pm
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by Primrose » Thu Aug 10, 2017 4:26 pm

Normally at this time of year my outdoor tomato plants would be valiantly bearing 5th or more truss flowers. (I never nip the later trusses out but...

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Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:42 pm
Wasabi Rocket

Last post by Westi « Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:46 pm
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by Westi » Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:41 pm

Hi All!

Couldn't find the thread this was mentioned in but Pawty said they were good as micro plants! Well I sowed & waited, they were a bit...

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Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:46 pm
Cape Gooseberries

Last post by Westi « Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:21 pm
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by Primrose » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:36 pm

I had some nice seedlings of Cape Gooseberries in a tray on my patio from the free seeds packet. I thought it might be a bit late but they were...

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Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:21 pm
Solstice, the best time to harvest most garlic.

Last post by PLUMPUDDING « Tue Jul 18, 2017 3:11 pm
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Attachment(s) by Colin2016 » Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:18 am

Read that the Solstice, the best time to harvest most garlic.

As that is only week away wonder what your thoughts are?
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Tue Jul 18, 2017 3:11 pm
Parsnip SAP

Last post by PLUMPUDDING « Tue Jul 11, 2017 8:02 pm
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Attachment(s) by peter » Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:44 am

For those planning to clear the Parsnips, a little reminder, don't get the sap on your skin. :?
Parsnip.jpg

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Tue Jul 11, 2017 8:02 pm
stopping Winter Squash

Last post by Westi « Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:36 pm
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by Colin Miles » Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:11 pm

I have 3 plants of the Winter Squash, Sweetmax which I bought from Marshalls. These were potted on in the greenhouse inquite large pots to get as big...

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Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:36 pm
Callaloo - amaranth

Last post by PLUMPUDDING « Sat Jun 24, 2017 9:45 pm
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by PLUMPUDDING » Sat Jun 24, 2017 2:14 pm

I've found this plant to be a very useful spinach substitute over the years. I grow two different varieties, the Caribbean one, quite dark green and...

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Sat Jun 24, 2017 9:45 pm
Shallots as spring onions

Last post by Westi « Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:29 pm
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by PLUMPUDDING » Wed May 31, 2017 5:00 pm

I had quite a few weedy shallots left from last year so planted them in a spare patch of the veg bed and for the past few weeks have been lifting a...

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Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:29 pm
Purple toadflax

Last post by Primrose « Mon Jun 12, 2017 4:16 pm
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Attachment(s) by Primrose » Fri May 26, 2017 2:04 pm

Earlier in spring I found a few unidentified plants growing in a kerbside gutter nearby with attractive foliage so pulled them up and transported...

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Mon Jun 12, 2017 4:16 pm
Top tips to start seed off

Last post by Pa Snip « Fri May 26, 2017 8:17 pm
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Attachment(s) by Pawty » Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:00 pm

Hi,

Just starting to plan what to grow this year at the allotment. I don't have a greenhouse so have to start seed off in windowsills and my cold...
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Fri May 26, 2017 8:17 pm
Green foliage going yellow

Last post by Monika « Wed May 24, 2017 9:18 pm
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by Primrose » Wed May 24, 2017 7:10 pm

Advice please! The foliage on my young tomato plants and climbing beans seems to be gradually turning more yellow instead of the healthy dark green...

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Wed May 24, 2017 9:18 pm
Leggy tumbling bush tomatoes

Last post by tigerburnie « Sun May 07, 2017 12:45 pm
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by Primrose » Sat May 06, 2017 5:18 pm

I rather over enthusiastically sowed some of these too early and they've become a little leggy. As it's a little too early to plant them out without...

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Sun May 07, 2017 12:45 pm
Hyacinths multiplying

Last post by tigerburnie « Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:34 am
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by Primrose » Mon Mar 20, 2017 10:45 am

Do hyacinths multiply/naturalise in the same way as other bulbs?

I ask because occasionally after I've had some indoor bulbs flower and die back IVe...

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Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:34 am
Callistemon pallidus pruning

Last post by tigerburnie « Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:44 pm
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by retropants » Thu Apr 20, 2017 5:08 pm

I normally just gently prune my lemon bottlebrush plant, but it is getting a bit too big for its boots, and I'd like to attempt a more serious...

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Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:44 pm
Getting good bean germination

Last post by Westi « Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:23 pm
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by Primrose » Sun Mar 26, 2017 5:38 pm

Too early to think about sowing beans yet but every year I seem to end up wth a large percentage of failures, never getting the dampness od the...

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Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:23 pm
Watering tomatoes

Last post by Primrose « Fri Mar 24, 2017 10:46 pm
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by Mike J » Wed Mar 15, 2017 12:39 am

I'm new to the forum and joined to ask about watering tomatoes - although i hope to enjoy the general chat also. So, i've been reasonably succesful...
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Fri Mar 24, 2017 10:46 pm
Bargain Basement

Last post by Pawty « Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:46 am
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by Pa Snip » Wed Mar 30, 2016 8:51 am

Tips on where a bargain may be found either in nationwide stores or online .

Wilkinsons
Offer applicable as at 29/3/16, I'm not aware of end...
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Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:46 am
Website survey - sowing basil seeds

Last post by Pawty « Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:46 am
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by Primrose » Fri Feb 24, 2017 8:53 pm

Just filled in the survey on the website and watched the video on sowing basil seeds.

I noticed the lady demonstrating the process returned the...

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Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:46 am
Create your own Veg calendar for your area

Last post by Pa Snip « Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:39 pm
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by Colin2016 » Thu Feb 16, 2017 5:59 pm

Came across this site for creating you own veg planting calendar

Just select your area & growing items and it will generate a personalised...

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Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:39 pm
Plum Beauty - even earlier blooming!

Last post by Westi « Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:31 pm
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by Westi » Sun Feb 14, 2016 6:47 pm

Just had a look at previous posts to see when Plum Beauty came into flower last year & was in March. Really surprised to see it just coming into...

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Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:31 pm
Gardening advice on Christmas Day please!

Last post by Geoff « Sun Dec 25, 2016 10:32 pm
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by Primrose » Sun Dec 25, 2016 12:52 pm

One of my presents this morning was a packet of already slightly sprouting narcissi bulbs in a packet, along with a ceramic pot and dry discs of...

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Sun Dec 25, 2016 10:32 pm
sprouts

Last post by Beryl « Wed Dec 21, 2016 3:11 pm
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Attachment(s) by Bren » Thu Oct 13, 2016 4:33 pm

Why have I got no sprouts on my plants lots of foliage but no sprouts
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Wed Dec 21, 2016 3:11 pm
Autumn Bliss raspberry canes

Last post by richard p « Thu Dec 01, 2016 5:31 pm
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by Villageduckpond » Sat Oct 15, 2016 12:59 pm

I need some advice about my Autumn Bliss raspberry canes, please? I pruned them yesterday and today whilst tidying them before the rain and manure...
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Thu Dec 01, 2016 5:31 pm
November planted potatoes

Last post by Westi « Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:11 pm
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Attachment(s) by PLUMPUDDING » Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:31 am

I've mentioned this before, I know, but was pleased to hear that Bob Flowerdew does exactly the same. The subject came up on last weekend's...
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Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:11 pm
Salvia 'hot lips'

Last post by Pawty « Mon Nov 21, 2016 7:11 pm
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by Pawty » Sat Jan 23, 2016 3:08 pm

Hi,

I bought a young salvia plant last year - really love the flowers and so do the bees! It's planted in a raised herb bed (sage, rosemary, chives...

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Mon Nov 21, 2016 7:11 pm
Flowering Over wintered chilli plants?

Last post by Westi « Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:20 pm
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Attachment(s) by Pawty » Mon Feb 23, 2015 6:52 pm

Firstly, I would like to say hello to everyone on the KG forum. I have subscribed to KG for a few years and its articles and tips have been a huge...
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Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:20 pm
Tip for shrink on tops for wine bottles

Last post by Pawty « Sun Nov 06, 2016 12:35 am
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by PLUMPUDDING » Sat Nov 05, 2016 12:36 pm

I've just found a quick way of putting these on the bottles after putting the corks in home made wine.

In the past I've used the steam method and...

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Sun Nov 06, 2016 12:35 am
First Frost winter 2016

Last post by Diane « Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:56 pm
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by Pawty » Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:11 am

Hi,

First frost of the year last night - I live in ruralish south Hampshire.

Pawty

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Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:56 pm
Still feeding tomatos / Chillis / pepers?

Last post by Pa Snip « Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:18 am
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by mr-cecil » Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:09 am

Hi there.
My cherry toms still have plenty of fruit on them but they the plants are not really growing. I'm just wondering, at this point do I still...

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Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:18 am
International Kidney (Jersey Royals)

Last post by Johnboy « Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:59 am
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by Johnboy » Fri Sep 30, 2016 1:40 pm

In the past there have been postings that IKP do not perform very well.
IKP generally sends out one shoot so if left they will be very low...

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Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:59 am
Asparagus

Last post by Westi « Mon Oct 03, 2016 7:36 pm
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by Westi » Sun Oct 02, 2016 6:53 pm

I want to build another asparagus bed, but where I want to site it has my chillies and aubergines, so another few weeks until they are over, then I...

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Mon Oct 03, 2016 7:36 pm
Cooking apples

Last post by Beryl « Tue Sep 27, 2016 3:33 pm
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Attachment(s) by Beryl » Mon Sep 26, 2016 5:20 pm

In the Nov. issue of TKG, The Three Muskateers, Bumper Harvest. Steve Ott has asked for our favourite cooking apple. Mine is Rev Wilks. This is a...

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Tue Sep 27, 2016 3:33 pm
Lemon Tree

Last post by robo « Fri Sep 23, 2016 9:26 am
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Attachment(s) by Westi » Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:19 pm

Not sure correct post but my new lemon tree, which I bought with mature fruit on it last year, is confusing me. It went out when the weather...

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Fri Sep 23, 2016 9:26 am
Remove slug slime

Last post by dan3008 « Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:16 pm
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by PLUMPUDDING » Tue Jul 12, 2016 7:52 am

A good way to remove slug slime from your hands is to rub them with cat litter (unused :) )

It is dry and absorbent so works very well

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Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:16 pm
Broad bean flowers (or not...)

Last post by Westi « Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:49 pm
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by Pawty » Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:16 am

Morning,

I planted three different varieties of broad bean this year. There are pods on them on the lower parts of the stem (although not in massive...

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Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:49 pm
Kohl rabi? I don't believe it !!

Last post by alan refail « Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:51 pm
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Attachment(s) by Primrose » Sun Jul 03, 2016 1:25 pm

I bought a strip of frilly, tinged purple leaves seedlings from garden centre which were labelled Purple kohl rabi. Not having ever seen a frilly...

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Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:51 pm
Poor Germination

Last post by razibpaul126 « Sun Jun 26, 2016 12:29 pm
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by Westi » Thu Jun 02, 2016 7:48 pm

After the birds & dogs attempts to highjack my courgettes & pumpkins, I re-sowed, thinking the warm temperatures would aid quick germination....
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Sun Jun 26, 2016 12:29 pm
Lotty treats ...

Last post by Pawty « Sun May 22, 2016 6:41 am
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by Pawty » Sat May 21, 2016 10:30 am

There are some things you only get from growing your own...

Tonight I will be making a salad from the last of the purple sprouting .... Ok, so you...

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Sun May 22, 2016 6:41 am

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