You lucky chap Stephan I have only had the pleasure of one of his lectures. There is a video by him called "No Dig Potatoes from seed to harvest" on youtube.

Perhaps ask Charles your contamination question for his comments.

Stephan I have grown spuds & leeks with success using Charles's way, can't comment on turnips as do not grow them.

"Obviously the Charles Dowding method might be an alternative approach but that limits what one can grow. I can not see it supporting root veg."

Are you certain on this as sure he grows root veg.

Got his latest "Veg" as after watching some of his latest tv show episodes.

Got Onions, garlic, beetroot, Kale, Sprouts, Spinach potatoes & Carrots growing on the plot.

Another plot holder has broad beans growing.

A lot of the terms are very misleading and to me are meaningless. I have 4 compost bays on the go, using tea bags have not been a problem, was in the darlek type but not in my hot ones. I assume plants do not consume plastic so wonder if this is a major issue for veg growing. The suppliers should be...

Not thought of that.

Parcelforce refused it.... guess who delivered the replacement today?

For veg raised beds, lay cardboard then fill with manure & compost and leave over winter to let the worms do there work.

Check out Charles Dowding videos on how successful this is.

Good luck Carmen.

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