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by Janet K. Sullivan
Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Is this mosaic virus or something else?
Replies: 7
Views: 5264

Re: Is this mosaic virus or something else?

It looks like my garden problem. I am facing same problem in my garden.
by Janet K. Sullivan
Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:03 am
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Blueberries
Replies: 8
Views: 11645

Re: Blueberries

I think you have soil problem!
by Janet K. Sullivan
Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:57 am
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Non peat based composts
Replies: 28
Views: 14212

Re: Non peat based composts

Peat-free potting composts contain mixtures of organic materials – e.g. composted bark, coir (coconut fibre), woodfibre and green compost – mixed with inorganic materials such as grit, sharp sand, rock wool and perlite. A mix of coarse and fine particles is needed to create a balanced compost contai...
by Janet K. Sullivan
Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:30 am
Forum: Growing Advice for beginners
Topic: Seed potatoes
Replies: 6
Views: 6493

Re: Seed potatoes

Welcome to the forum Puajj! You can plant your Xmas potatoes from next month. You can plant them in the ground but there is a risk of slug damage as there isn't too much else for the slimy things during the autumn/winter months so if you can get hold of any potato grow sacks or even grow bags stood...
by Janet K. Sullivan
Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:23 am
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Broad bean problem
Replies: 7
Views: 8150

Re: Broad bean problem

What is this I don`t know!
by Janet K. Sullivan
Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:44 am
Forum: Ask the team
Topic: Saving Sweet Potato
Replies: 176
Views: 71397

Re: Saving Sweet Potato

Yes, you can save sweet potato for next year. But need to follow few step. You have stored them in a dry places. Don`t put them in a cool places.
by Janet K. Sullivan
Tue Jul 20, 2021 5:41 am
Forum: Ask the team
Topic: Saving Sweet Potato
Replies: 176
Views: 71397

Re: Saving Sweet Potato

Your garden is so beautiful. I am loving it.
by Janet K. Sullivan
Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Sowing outdoor tomatoes
Replies: 6
Views: 6505

Re: Sowing outdoor tomatoes

Yes, I have them.
by Janet K. Sullivan
Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:38 am
Forum: Seed Swop-Shop
Topic: Saving Seed
Replies: 5
Views: 10153

Re: Saving Seed

alan refail wrote:You could try asking Ben and Kate at Real Seeds for advice on where to buy.

[email protected]

http://www.realseeds.co.uk/index.html

Ben was really helpful.
Thanks
by Janet K. Sullivan
Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:03 am
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: What is this please?
Replies: 8
Views: 7516

Re: What is this please?

I don`t think this is helpful for your garden.
by Janet K. Sullivan
Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: Seed Swop-Shop
Topic: Vegetable Seeds up for grabs
Replies: 3
Views: 13868

Re: Vegetable Seeds up for grabs

Hi do you have all the seeds available?
by Janet K. Sullivan
Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:45 am
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Hollow cabbages
Replies: 20
Views: 13203

Re: Hollow cabbages

I think you can eat them. It is really testy. Because I have grow this before in my yard.
by Janet K. Sullivan
Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:31 am
Forum: Growing places
Topic: Protecting young plants from cold
Replies: 16
Views: 12216

Re: Protecting young plants from cold

I think you should Bring your Plants Inside if its possible. Add a Thick Layer of Mulch.
by Janet K. Sullivan
Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:41 am
Forum: Ask the team
Topic: Saving Sweet Potato
Replies: 176
Views: 71397

Re: Saving Sweet Potato

Today when I went into the tunnel I noted the sweet potatoes had pushed themselves out of the soil. I couldn't resist & tried to pull a couple for the neighbour & myself but no way they would budge, so got the fork out & was totally amazed at the size. In that one spot I had 4 that were...
by Janet K. Sullivan
Sat Jun 12, 2021 11:14 am
Forum: Growing places
Topic: Type of pot to use in greenhouse/conservatory
Replies: 12
Views: 7281

Re: Type of pot to use in greenhouse/conservatory

Black plastic pots will be best to use.
Thanks