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by vron
Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: Tools and Machinery
Topic: Correct grade of engine oil query
Replies: 4
Views: 6841

Correct grade of engine oil query

Hi everyone, can you help with this question please. We have just bought a Mc Culloch Petrol Rotary Mower 46s 500 series. It has a Briggs and Stratton Engine, and recommends using SAE30 oil, which we have bought. As you know this is quite expensive to buy, can we use an alternative, like say 5w30, 1...
by vron
Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:03 am
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Allium Leaf Miner
Replies: 1
Views: 2317

Allium Leaf Miner

Hi folks, I have only posted a few times before, so this post is bad news for us. It is confirmed that our onions on the lottie have been hit badly by the allium leaf miner. :(
Don't know whether to destroy the whole crop or wait and see, what do you advise.
by vron
Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:13 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Yield from Alderman peas
Replies: 14
Views: 12976

Pea-pod Wine

Hi Johnboy, here is a recipe for pea-pod wine. 4lbs Pea-pods. 3.5 lbs Sugar. 1 lemon. 3/4 gal Water. Method. Boil the pea-pods with the thinly peeled rind of the lemon until tender. Strain on to the sugar and stir well. When luke warm add the wine yeast mixed with a little of the warm liquid, and al...
by vron
Sat Apr 14, 2007 7:02 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Jeys Fluid
Replies: 6
Views: 4198

Jeyes Fluid

I believe the formula has changed because of EU regulations, where as before it was very black and tarry,it is now a filthy brown and watery.
Its not the same anymore, I have been using it for many years and there has been a significant change in its formular.