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to late for onion sets?

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by sue-the-recycler » Wed May 09, 2007 9:32 pm

Hi - have just been handed 2 nets of unnamed onion sets. Sets are firm and look good - I have the room, is it too late to bother putting them in?

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Wed May 09, 2007 10:01 pm
Quart into Pint Pot

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by Primrose » Tue May 08, 2007 1:49 pm

Help ! There must be others like me who don't have an allotment and struggle to fit in all the veggies they would like to grow into whatever space...

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Last post by Compo
Tue May 08, 2007 9:41 pm
Olive Trees

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by toffeeman » Tue May 01, 2007 12:05 am

I bought a couple of small olive trees 3-4 years ago from a magazine type offer (can't remember details) and they've done nothing. Still alive but...

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Last post by carole
Tue May 08, 2007 1:50 pm
Reproducing a clematis

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by Primrose » Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:44 pm

I have a beautiful purple clematis but frustratingly the label has done missing and I can't remember its name. I would love to reproduce another one....

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Mon May 07, 2007 10:41 am
Asparagus bed disturbance

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by Miss Sarah » Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:11 am

Just been out for a look around and discovered that my new asparagus bed has had some disturbance; it appears as though three of the crowns have been...

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Last post by hilary
Sun May 06, 2007 12:28 pm
Broad beans

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by Brenjon » Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:39 pm

I grew my broad beans in loo rolls in an unheated greenhouse because of mice etc. They were a lovely healthy dark green colour when planted out....

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Last post by Mike Vogel
Sat May 05, 2007 10:49 pm
Carrots

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by Brenjon » Tue May 01, 2007 7:20 pm

My carrots are now 1 inch tall with a pair of true leaves.
They are uncovered. Is the carrot fly about and active, and do I need to net them now ....

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Last post by Monika
Fri May 04, 2007 7:10 pm
Polytunnel strawberries

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by Jo H » Thu May 03, 2007 12:11 pm

Ive got a really good crop in hanging baskets from crop bars, only way to keep the mice off. The only problem is the TASTE. It's a bit bland. The...

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Last post by Jo H
Fri May 04, 2007 5:16 pm
Butter nut germination

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by hilary » Wed May 02, 2007 9:09 am

Hi everyone,
Having read the earlier topic on parsnip germination I am wondering if I should soak the butternut seed since I have had no luck with...

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Fri May 04, 2007 11:06 am
Chicken Manure pellets/fertilizers for Potatoes and Veg

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by dewwex » Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:49 pm
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Has anyone found a good guide to fertilizer applications for the various vegetables on the net or in a book.

I don't know whether its a negative...
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Last post by Johnboy
Fri May 04, 2007 2:24 am
leggy brassicas

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by Norfolkbird » Tue May 01, 2007 8:53 am

hello all
I'm a bit (very) new to all this, so please excuse what may be a stupid question!
I have raised some Sprout seedlings...

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Last post by dewwex
Thu May 03, 2007 3:07 pm
Pruning grapes

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by Malk » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:36 pm

My vine has finally shown signs of producing grapes, only a few tiny buds at the moment, but it's more than ever before.

I planted it outside last...

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Last post by Malk
Wed May 02, 2007 9:11 am
Cherries

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by alan refail » Wed May 02, 2007 5:45 am

My two cherry trees - about six years old - are looking likely to set their first big crop this year.
Have any of you discovered and used a...

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Last post by Malk
Wed May 02, 2007 9:05 am
Growing strawberries

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by Primrose » Tue May 01, 2007 1:37 pm

Last spring I planted six strawberry plants in one of my front garden borders, not having space anywhere else. They produced lots of runners which I...

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Tue May 01, 2007 7:25 pm
BABY LEAF SPINACH

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by Compo » Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:12 pm

We buy a lot of mixed leaves in bags from supermarkets when we can't grow our own, but I want to grow the baby leaf spinach that are in so many salad...

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Last post by vivienz
Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:03 pm
Yard Long Italian Beans

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by Primrose » Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:13 pm

I've just bought a packet of Dolico Del Metro climbing beans from The Taste of Italy, being intrigued by the fact they are described as very thin...

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Last post by mandylew
Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:01 pm
Pherimone traps

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by submariner » Sat Apr 28, 2007 1:56 pm

I always put out coddling moth pherimone traps out in early June. However, this year the fruit buds on my pear and apple trees have already started...

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Last post by Tigger
Sun Apr 29, 2007 12:31 pm
Ethics of planting "in the wild"?

Last post by Kev
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by GaGa » Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:24 am

Hi all.
I have a fantastically prolific Loganberry (Essentially a Blackberry/Raspberry thornless cross), in the garden fruit patch, from which I...

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Last post by Kev
Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:45 pm
Mulching Brussel Sprouts

Last post by madasafish
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by dewwex » Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:36 pm

I am just about to plant my brussel sprouts. I wish to mulch them.

general advice is to avoid freshely manured ground, as this may cause the...

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Last post by madasafish
Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:55 pm
Tomatoes

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by longpod » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:40 pm
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I am in need of advice again please, I have grown some Pomodoro Cuor Di Bue (forgive my spelling), the plants are still only about six inches high,...
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Last post by madasafish
Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:26 pm
Vietnamese mint / Laksa Leaf / (Polygonum odoratum)

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by cevenol jardin » Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:09 pm

I am looking for seeds of this herb has anyone any ideas about suppliers. I haven't been able to find it as yet and time is getting on. I want to...

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Last post by cevenol jardin
Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:33 am
Rocket. preventing it going to seed?

Last post by Granny
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by dewwex » Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:22 pm

I was reading a copy of 'organic matters' may/june 2004. An irish organic magazine directed towards the commercial grower and general organic...

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Last post by Granny
Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:24 am
Earthing up of Potatoes?

Last post by dewwex
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by dewwex » Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:33 am

Hello all!

I am wondering whether i need to earth up my potatoes later! considering the way i have gone about sowing them. I will describe in...

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Last post by dewwex
Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:59 pm
Automatic watering

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by Gerry » Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:44 am

Good morning everyone,
I grow my tomatoes in grow bags (to which I add extra compost) in an unheated greenhouse.

I have cut 4" lengths of...

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Last post by Gerry
Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:25 pm
carrot tops

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by seedling » Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:58 pm

I`ve grown carrots - early nantes- in a tub in the green house. They have lovley bushy green tops about 10cm tall but no carrot under the soil. what...

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Last post by Freckleston
Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:51 pm
Problems with Kings pea seeds

Last post by June
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by June » Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:49 pm

Just wondering is anyone else has had this problem. The pea seeds I got from Kings (Pilot and tons of sweet peas) have virtually all failed to...

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Last post by June
Wed Apr 25, 2007 3:07 pm
Composting: can I make use of meat waste somehow?

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by Miss Sarah » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:03 am

The vegetable waste compost heap is progressing well but I was wondering how I can deal with other food waste which crops up, most notable meat based...

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Last post by Miss Sarah
Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:34 pm
Early Chilli Peppers

Last post by Marge
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by cevenol jardin » Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:11 am
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I've got little green chillis on my Thai chilli plants now and i am so excited i just had to tell you all.

I bought some Thai chillis in a shop...
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Last post by Marge
Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:59 am
Anaemic garlic?

Last post by sue-the-recycler
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by sue-the-recycler » Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:35 am

Advice needed - My garlic, planted in February, has put on resonable growth but the leaves are looking a bit on the yellow side - not damaged, more...

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Last post by sue-the-recycler
Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:33 pm
Compost activater

Last post by sue-the-recycler
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by Brenjon » Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:25 pm

Having not got even one reply from my last serious posting(broad beans)I will try something else.
When adding urine to a compost heap is it...

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Last post by sue-the-recycler
Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:47 pm
Compost strength ??

Last post by madasafish
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by toffeeman » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:27 pm

Have been composting for a couple of years now and have two decent sized bins. Most of what comes out looks pretty good to me, dark and crumbly. I...

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Last post by madasafish
Fri Apr 20, 2007 6:15 pm
Green manure seed

Last post by Monika
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by KeithB » Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:42 pm

Can anyone tell me of suppliers, where i can buy green manure seed (westerwold / rye / vetches)in 1 Kg quantities.Most supply in small packets which...

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Last post by Monika
Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:10 pm
Growing Soya Beans & potential yields

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by Didee » Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:00 pm

Does anyone have any experience of growing soya beans? I live in Central Portugal, where it's hot in the summer, but we have access to sufficient...

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Last post by Didee
Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:00 pm
is it not too late to try to grow potatos in a tub?

Last post by Johnboy
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by Midnight Tboy » Wed Apr 18, 2007 2:18 am

hey there,

if any of you have read my other two posts, you'll know I'm just starting out and a complete thicko so far when it's coming to...

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Last post by Johnboy
Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:41 am
Irrigation system

Last post by Geoff
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by mazmezroz » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:21 am

I'm installing new raised beds, and would like to put in a controllable irrigation system - like a soaker hose or similar that would use the water...

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Last post by Geoff
Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:01 pm
Best early pots for flavour?

Last post by toffeeman
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by toffeeman » Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:22 pm

I'm a bit late getting my earlies in this year. (My second at growing pots). Last year I tried home guard and did not chit them and they were lovely....

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Last post by toffeeman
Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:33 pm
potash on onions?

Last post by retropants
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by retropants » Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:09 pm

Hello everyone, what another lovely day it is!
Does anyone know whether onions enjoy a dash of potash, as I know that garlic does. I have a little...

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Last post by retropants
Mon Apr 16, 2007 4:49 pm
Trimming Leeks

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by melliff » Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:56 am
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Why do some people trim the tops off leeks when planting them out? I've also heard of people trimming the roots too.

Martin.
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Last post by Johnboy
Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:25 am
Planting toms from saved seed

Last post by Johnboy
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by Barry » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:58 pm

I just got back from a two-day business trip to Barcelona, where I ate the most delicious tomato from a local supermarket. I saved three of the seeds...

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Last post by Johnboy
Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:01 am
Jeys Fluid

Last post by Johnboy
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by atco » Mon Mar 19, 2007 9:42 pm

Hi Folks,
I have returned to growing vegetables after an enforced break of 26 years. Jeyes used to recommend the use of their diluted fluid for...

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Last post by Johnboy
Mon Apr 16, 2007 4:33 am
garlic & Shallots Red Sun questions & storage

Last post by Midnight Tboy
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by Midnight Tboy » Thu Apr 12, 2007 3:21 pm

Hey again,

I posted the other day asking advice about filling my raised bed. I've sorted that now thankfully (well need to get more bags to finish...

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Last post by Midnight Tboy
Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:00 pm
When do you cut off side shoots from "cordon tomatoes&q

Last post by John
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by WestHamRon » Sat Apr 14, 2007 7:52 pm

I'm sorry if this is fairly basic but I'm confused. We have grown 2 types, Legend and Ruby. I cut off side shoots when they were 5 to 6 inches high...

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Last post by John
Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:30 pm
filling a new raised bed....total newbie

Last post by dewwex
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by Midnight Tboy » Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:52 pm
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Hey there all,

ok so here's the deal....I'm useless :)

Computers are and have always been my thing, and have only just recently started getting...
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Last post by dewwex
Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:05 am
Has anyone tried this ?

Last post by dewwex
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by Happymouse » Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:27 pm

In The complete book of gardening tips by Janet Macdonald she says on page 115
"Add 1 tsp children's shampoo to 1 litre water for seed trays....

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Last post by dewwex
Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:07 pm
revitalising rhubarb

Last post by retropants
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by retropants » Mon Apr 02, 2007 3:13 pm

I wonder if any of you kind people out there in forum-land will be able to help? My rhubarb always used to be the envy of the allotments. I got a bit...

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Last post by retropants
Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:03 am
Sowing celery

Last post by Allan
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by Allan » Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:41 am

What is the best way to sow celery.e.g. temperature range, compost type, depth of sowing etc. I am having trouble and don't know if it is sun scorch,...

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Last post by Allan
Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:42 am
HELP PLEASE - LEGGY TOMATOES!

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by clemmie5 » Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:44 pm

I hope someone can help as I am new to germinating plants from seed and my problem is that they are shooting skywards at a great rate! :( My main...

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Last post by dewwex
Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:45 pm
Floppy leek seedlings

Last post by Primrose
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by Carrie » Mon May 15, 2006 10:27 am

I have sown my leeks in small modules and the dreaded loo rolls. They're all looking rather floppy, and I wonder when I'm supposed to plant them out....

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Last post by Primrose
Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:11 pm
Bulbs in Pots - what to do after flowering?

Last post by Primrose
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by Kevin Wright » Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:14 pm

I planted various daffodil bulbs in pots this year, and they provided a brilliant display, but what is the best thing to do with them now? Can I feed...

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Last post by Primrose
Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:42 pm
Cucumbers - smooth & prickly skins

Last post by dewwex
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by Primrose » Sat Mar 31, 2007 3:42 pm

Can somebody please explain to me why some cucumbers have prickly skins and some are smooth? Is it a characteristic of specific varieties or of F1...

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Thu Apr 12, 2007 3:11 am

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