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by dirtydigger
Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: raspberries
Replies: 2
Views: 4255

Re: raspberries

hi

thanks
by dirtydigger
Sat Oct 25, 2014 12:51 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: raspberries
Replies: 2
Views: 4255

raspberries

Hi


I have tied in my new summer fruiting canes ready for next year but they are producing flowers now. Is this due to mild weather. What do I do cut them off or leave them. any advice appreciated


Thanks
by dirtydigger
Sun Aug 24, 2014 11:40 am
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Parsnips
Replies: 10
Views: 4448

Re: Parsnips

so if I dig it over and use same spot the ground should be finer and possibly get straight ones.
by dirtydigger
Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:28 am
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Parsnips
Replies: 10
Views: 4448

Parsnips

My crop of parsnips taste lovely, nice and big and firm. My only problem is that have 3 to 4 stems, twisted and some growing sideways. I planted them on virgin ground and free from manure. Can anyone help me out so I can grow straight parsnips. Cheers
by dirtydigger
Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: Best practices
Topic: pruning blackberries
Replies: 6
Views: 3342

Re: pruning blackberries

Thanks for all your replies very helpful

cheers
by dirtydigger
Fri Aug 22, 2014 4:31 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: pruning blackberries
Replies: 6
Views: 3342

pruning blackberries

I have prune all this years crop and tied in all next years canes. I have 2 canes that are growing very vigourlys 's. Do I prune them back or leave them to grow or will they slow down over time.
by dirtydigger
Tue May 06, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Mushrooms
Replies: 5
Views: 3453

Re: Mushrooms

thanks no body seems to know they must be harder to grow than it says on packet
by dirtydigger
Mon May 05, 2014 7:35 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Mushrooms
Replies: 5
Views: 3453

Mushrooms

Hi all

I am well and truly in the dark with my mushrooms. I have tried all different ways of growing mushrooms and up to now have had no success so please can anyone help me out and tell me the best way to grow them. I am after button ones for my cooked breakfast