Tried all the above suggestionswith no luck..but went crimbo shopping and found some in Wilkinsons..2 packets left for a couple of quid...

okay ..so which daily paper is best then, presumably the Times helps to cultivate a posher veg

What a briliant thread !!! Just to recap though ..are we saying yea or ney to newspaers on the compost heap, or we saying only if the crossword has been completed !!!.. :l

Anyone know where I could get a couple of dozen red onion sets..like to try just a few ...
Thanks

Thanks natures Babe..tried to register just as tango man , not allowed too , not enough signs/symbols etc...
Chees for the reply and will keep coming back for information ...
Nice one.
Tango man..

Hi..another newbie here so please be gentle with the replies !!
I am keen to maximise my newly aquired allotment, is there a easy to follow and conscise yearly veg planner for sowing and harvesting etc out there somewhere ???
Thanks ...

Apparently the good old carrot fly can only see straight lines , so try mixing the carrot seed with spring onion seed and sow in a zig zag line.Worked for me for a few years.