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by Dawnie
Wed May 12, 2010 2:05 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: SOLARTUNNES
Replies: 14
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Re: SOLARTUNNES

Point taken JB. Now then, on to different topics - is it essential to hoe potatoes up? Can anybody recommend a good hardy blight resistant seed that will give a good crop? Also, when is the best time to plant onion sets - somebody said I should do it on the coldest day of the year.
by Dawnie
Tue May 11, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: SOLARTUNNES
Replies: 14
Views: 7841

Re: SOLARTUNNES

Dear all, Thank you all very much for your advice on purchasing and making tunnels. The current freight rate to FI from UK is approaching £300.00 per cubic metre so making one may well be much more affordable, so thank you for the blue plastic pipe idea! I' am soon moving from the Island's town to a...
by Dawnie
Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:14 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: SOLARTUNNES
Replies: 14
Views: 7841

SOLARTUNNES

Hi all, I live in the Falkland Islands and our weather is getting more and more unpredictable and extreme - we had snow in December this year which is supposed to be mid-summer down here! I have been growing basic veggies for he last 5 years as it's got to the point where imported veggies cost dearl...