Thank you robo, that has given us some hope for next year!

We have a 5.5 mtr sqr fruit cage approx 2.4mtr high. Despite all the ravings about abundant fruit this year, we have had zero cherries, 1 peach,1 nectarine,1 apricot, zero apples , half a dozen jostaberries, very few pears, globechokes are not growing ( second year in a row) we do have a lot of grap...

Thanks for all the advice, Lots to think about. For info I have used Wickes compost now for three years, used to buy B&Q verve, but it was full of rubbish! I usually sieve the compost even though it says good for seeds! Never had trouble before. I have tried Innes 3 and found it rubbish! I also ...

thanks , all new compost, transplanted some into pots and left in a warm 'boot room' so can't understand it!

Started Tom's,Chillies,Aubs etc in a heated propagator back in Feb After 4 sowings Aubergines have not taken, Chilli and Toms are not even 2 inch tall! Never had this prob before. All seeds are this year. Last year I had so many of everything. Very frustrating Any help please, ( apart from buying in...

IF I can get a couple going at least I can save some seeds!

managed to find dragons breath seeds, but taking over a month to post! Hope it won't be too late.

Started mine in Feb, but still so small!! must be doing something wrong!! Got armaggedon, monkey face , reaper, basket of fire so fare.

Elmigo wrote:Not sure where to buy them in other countries but I'm giving bhut jolokia pepper a try. I have been told they are extremely hot. Just the pepper you're looking for!

Thanks Elmigo

Hi, yeh, like you managed to find some dragons breath last year but struggling to get them going got some great Reaper amonst others coming along fine

Thanks Geoff

Love all the veg we grow, but I am hooked on growing different chillies! hotter the better. I have read about Dragons breath chilli and supposed to be hotter than Reaper. I can't find anybody that sells them. Have you guys any idea?
many thanks

thank you

We recently visited RHS Rosemoor and took special interest in the veg plot even though there wasn't much growing! One thing was white Kale and although we read the label, I got home and forgot it!! Can anybody tell me the name of the White Kale seeds you can buy?

Hi, and a happy new year to all!
My daughter bought me a 7 tray leccy propagator for xmas. I use normal seed trays but this will help me start peppers,toms and chillies earlier. my question is---- Do I put water in the tray, or buy some matting and water that or some gravel?