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by JOHN C
Thu Jul 22, 2010 3:01 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Cauliflower Galleon (Marshalls)
Replies: 3
Views: 2598

Re: Cauliflower Galleon (Marshalls)

I have planted these caulies for the last 4 yrs.......I just plant them and make sure they never dry out.wonderful harvest this year.1/2 football size and pure white...thought the frost had killed them but they were perfect after fighting back.have this years growing on now and will be planted in ab...
by JOHN C
Tue Apr 20, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Potatoes in dustbin.
Replies: 2
Views: 2000

Re: Potatoes in dustbin.

I have grown my salad pots. e.g. Charlotte, Nicola, Jerseys in plastic bins for the past 4 yRs. with no probs,

need good compost, plenty of feed ...growmore Blood fish etc. and dont forget to put holes in for drainage or they will rot.

Water well..keep topping up with compost and enjoy
by JOHN C
Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:40 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Mantis Tiller
Replies: 21
Views: 12722

Re: Mantis Tiller

My intentions have nothing to do with you.........do you work for the Mantis police????????
by JOHN C
Sun Mar 22, 2009 4:43 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Mantis Tiller
Replies: 21
Views: 12722

Re: Mantis Tiller

Yep but theres no problems sending it back.as long as you insure it

It cost me a tenner via the post office.

£10 for a years hire .not bad
by JOHN C
Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Mantis Tiller
Replies: 21
Views: 12722

Re: Mantis Tiller

I sent for one on a years trial........it turned over my full allotment,even the paths I had walked on,then I sent it back lol.....you can still get them on a years trial if you go to the mantis web site.these little machines are a stroke of genius and free for a year
by JOHN C
Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Bas****ds at it again
Replies: 10
Views: 4788

Re: Bas****ds at it again

put some FISH HOOKS out to dry on some nylon cord......they wont come back......but DO REMEMBER were you put them.they hurt lol
by JOHN C
Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: RED SPIDER MITE IN THE GREENHOUSE.
Replies: 7
Views: 5675

Re: RED SPIDER MITE IN THE GREENHOUSE.

P.S,

SpRAY
with JEYES before plants go in !!!!!
by JOHN C
Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:27 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: RED SPIDER MITE IN THE GREENHOUSE.
Replies: 7
Views: 5675

Re: RED SPIDER MITE IN THE GREENHOUSE.

Mix a solution of Jeyes fluid and spray all over then with a fine spray mist daily or twice daily.they hate moist conditions but your toms and peppers
will love it .

Good Luck
by JOHN C
Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:50 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Raised Beds.
Replies: 11
Views: 6902

I GROW ON RAISED BEDS IN MIDDLESBROUGH, LAST 2 YEARS, AND WILL NEVER GO BACK TO A NORMAL GARDEN AGAIN. IT IS A LOT EASIER TO MANAGE FOR US OLDIES,,64,, AND I GROW EVERYTHING IN THEM,BUT I DO HAVE A SPACE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ALLOT.FOR MY SPROUTS. I TRIED BOTH WAYS LAST YEAR AND THE WALKED ON GARDEN ...