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how big will it get?

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by kate » Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:55 pm

I've been stupid and thrown away my brocolli seed packet! They are only seedlings right now, but how much room do I need to allow for them in my...

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Fri Apr 28, 2006 4:23 pm
Black (turtle) Beans

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by Liz Reeves » Thu Apr 27, 2006 1:42 pm

I have just planted 20 black beans in pots in the greenhouse for planting out in the garden later on. I bought these beans last year on ebay, and...

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Thu Apr 27, 2006 1:42 pm
Rhubarb space needed?

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by peter » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:02 pm

What is the correct spacing for Rhubarb?

I would like the definative answer on this before I advise one of our in-experienced newbies, who has...

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Last post by peter
Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:30 pm
feeding courgettes

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by vicki » Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:01 pm

please forgive me for so many thick questions :oops: but could someone advise me whether I should be starting to feed my courgettes now that they...

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Last post by Compo
Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:41 pm
Sweetcorn germination tips required please!

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by Deb P » Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:31 pm
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I'm having problems this year getting my sweetcorn to germinate.

I'm on my third lot now, growing two varieties 'Earlybird' (Ha!), and 'Kite',...
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Last post by Compo
Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:16 pm
brocolli seedlings - help please!!!

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by vicki » Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:55 pm

I have a tray of brocolli seedlings in my mini greenhouse at the moment (unheated). They are doing really well :) but i'm not sure when/ how big they...

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Last post by vicki
Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:03 pm
bit of a problem - suggestions please!

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by Zena » Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:35 pm

Now, before anyone says anything, I know it was stupid and I won't do it again! Last week, I planted 60+ of those individual bio degradable seed pot...

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Last post by Zena
Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:30 pm
Recycled water

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by Steve169 » Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:06 pm

I am thinking of getting a water butt to fit under my bathroom waste water pipe to collect the water from basin and bath/shower.Would this water be...

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Last post by GaGa
Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:45 pm
Cordon Gooseberry

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by pigletwillie » Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:22 am

I have a few gooseberry cuttings that have rooted and are now potted individually.

To grow them as cordons do I just let the leader go to the...

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Last post by Ian F
Mon Apr 24, 2006 1:25 pm
Desert grape for a polytunnel

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by pigletwillie » Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:59 pm

I intend to plant a grape vine in my tunnel over wires approx 8` high to provide shade for other crops and hopefully a few bunches of grapes.

Can...

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Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:38 am
Roottrainer advice needed

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by Garlic_Guy » Tue Apr 18, 2006 5:47 pm

I've used Roottrainers for a few years now. One thing I've always struggled with is transferring the plantlets from the modules to their planting...

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Last post by Happymouse
Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:05 pm
compost heap ????

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by ianinbarry » Tue Apr 18, 2006 5:39 pm

My daughter has just persuaded me to get her a rabbit...Can I put the rabbit droppoings, hay and sawdust in my compost bin ????

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Last post by jane E
Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:49 pm
Dwarf runner beans

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by oldherbaceous » Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:19 pm

Does anyone grow dwarf runner beans under cloches.
If so is there a variety you would recommend, i used to do it years ago using a tall variety and...

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Last post by Beryl
Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:47 pm
Seed compost

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by Trevor Holloway » Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:46 am

Being fairly new to this gardening lark – but well and truly hooked already – some seed packets refer to “seed compost”.
I’m guessing this is very...

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Last post by peter
Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:02 am
Squash Gemination

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by Guest » Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:40 am

Anyone know roughly how long Squash seeds take to germinate? I put mine (Sprinter) in pots in the airing cupboard about a week ago and no sign yet....

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Last post by sandersj89
Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:16 am
Should i get them off.

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by oldherbaceous » Wed Apr 19, 2006 5:06 pm

Put two rows of early potatoes under two twenty foot hoop and polythene cloches, they are now about four inches tall. In another week they will be...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:29 pm
sowing btw onions

Last post by PT
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by taralastair » Wed Apr 12, 2006 8:24 pm

Is there anything I can sow in between rows of onions or garlic. Perhaps radishess, lettuces, spring onions? Just feel it is a bit of wasted space....

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Last post by PT
Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:23 pm
Earthing up potatoes?

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by CatBud » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:14 pm

A newbie learning here so beware! What exactly does earthing up mean? :oops:

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Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:37 pm
Polytunnel shading

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by pigletwillie » Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:45 am

In an effort to provide some shade in our new tunnel , Tigger suggested growing cape gooseberries on wires over the tomatoes, aubergines and peppers....

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Last post by PT
Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:10 am
potatoes in growbags

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by Sally » Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:30 pm

hello :D

has anyone tried growing potatoes in growbags? and before I get lots of cheeky replies :roll: I mean turning the bag on its side,...

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Last post by lala
Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:33 am
Fluid sowing

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by Scorzonera » Mon Apr 17, 2006 6:54 pm

Sorry if this has been discussed before (I'm new), but I am having a problem locating any wallpaper paste without fungicide to use for fluid sowing....

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Last post by Scorzonera
Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:52 pm
Moon Phase Planting

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by PT » Sun Apr 16, 2006 8:53 am

Dose anyone out there plant by the phases of the moon. We've been doing it for about ten years.

The idea is to plant between a quarter moon...

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Last post by Scorzonera
Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:48 pm
LETTUCE SOWING ADVICE, PLEASE

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by PitshangerDigger » Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:21 pm

Can someone please give me some advice on sowing lettuce at this time of the year. I have sown Lakeland in a seed tray in an unheated greenhouse but...

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Last post by John
Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:19 pm
vegetables for shade

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by Marianne » Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:04 am

I have a largish patch, but it doesn't get much sun. Are there any vegetables I could grow successfully in it?

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Last post by Lyn
Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:02 am
BRASSICA HELP

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by Compo » Sun Apr 16, 2006 7:25 pm

Hi folks, need some advice on good old Brassica's had great success with over winter purple sprouting and sprouts from Garden Centre bare root...

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Last post by Chantal
Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:01 am
potatoe s

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by bluenose » Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:24 pm

could ny one tell me what is the right way to plant spuds new to all this have looked t books i hve and it says dont manure yet some of the old boys...

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Last post by Cider Boys
Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:24 pm
whoops!

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by richard p » Sun Apr 16, 2006 7:27 pm

ive just been potting on some peppers and cucumbers from the yogurt pots they were sown in to 3 inch pots, when i discovered that in this batch i'd...

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Last post by lizzie
Mon Apr 17, 2006 1:27 pm
Anyone had problems after growing Globe Artichokes?

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by Garlic_Guy » Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:50 pm

I've had a patch with Globe artichokes for about 3 years and I decided it was time for a change. They never did that well.

I let them die and...

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Last post by nog
Sun Apr 16, 2006 10:08 am
NON INVASIVE METHOD OF GROWING HORSERADISH

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by Johnboy » Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:59 am
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Plant your individual Thongs 2’ (60cm) apart and allow to establish the first year.
At the end of the first season clear all plant debris and weeds...
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Last post by peter
Fri Apr 14, 2006 8:29 pm
Potatoes...will this work?

Last post by Allison
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by Allison » Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:33 am

Hi all,

I have acquired my neighbours plot, which has had raspberries for a number of years.I have removed the healthiest canes, and have...

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Last post by Allison
Thu Apr 13, 2006 3:11 pm
Beetroot

Last post by Tigger
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by Guest » Mon Apr 10, 2006 5:16 pm

Can Beetroot be sown in modules or pots and transplanted? I've only sown in situ before now.

Martin.

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Last post by Tigger
Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:26 pm
Sweet peas?

Last post by pigletwillie
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by CatBud » Mon Apr 10, 2006 7:14 pm

Hi, me again! I bought 4 different varieties of sweetpeas today and I was wondering, when I plant them outside, will they grow happily together? I'm...

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Last post by pigletwillie
Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:45 am
acid soil

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by steve » Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:18 pm

just tested my soil and it was acid/very acid on the test.
so is it too late to do anything about it this year or not.
in the half of the garden i...

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Last post by steve
Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:31 pm
Swiss chard

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by poppyseed » Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:12 pm
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I'm very new to this to would appreciate any suggestions: I'd like to grow Swiss Chard and was wondering if anyone has any tips' I'm especially...
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Last post by Carole B.
Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:46 pm
Horseradish?

Last post by Tigger
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by spud » Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:26 pm
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Hi all

Has anyone tried growing horseradish? If so, where did you get it from?

I have heard that it can get out of hand and spread wildly, but...
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Last post by Tigger
Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:51 pm
Sow two seeds to a pot

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by pigletwillie » Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:24 am
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"sow two seeds to a pot and remove the weaker seedling"

How many times to we see this comment in magazines and does anybody actually do...
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Last post by Tigger
Sun Apr 09, 2006 9:08 am
Holiday greenhouse

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by David » Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:48 am

hi all,

Just organised a bit of a spring holiday at the end of April but now the sun is out I'm a bit afraid all my lovely seedlings will get...

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Last post by David
Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:36 pm
Composting wood waste

Last post by Allan
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by Allan » Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:14 pm

I have a trailer load of a mixture of sawdust and small wood shavings to use in the garden and much more is available. Obviously it is going to need...

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Last post by Allan
Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:56 am
sowing leeks

Last post by Cider Boys
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by vicki » Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:02 am

just wondering if I'd be ok to sow leeks outside as my teeny weeny greenhouse is full up and so are my windowsills! will it be too cold for it to...

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Last post by Cider Boys
Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:10 pm
San Marzono & Roma Tomatoes - Outdoors?

Last post by Chantal
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by Chez » Thu Apr 06, 2006 2:51 pm

I have just sown these two varieties, but cannot find any direction on whether they are outdoor or greenhouse. Seeds came without instructions...

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Last post by Chantal
Thu Apr 06, 2006 3:28 pm
Perennial sow thistle experiment

Last post by Johnboy
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by Jenny Green » Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:30 pm

I've finally found time to post about an experiment I undertook over a year ago. I had been plagued by perennial sow thistle on my allotment for...

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Last post by Johnboy
Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:52 pm
ORGANIC OR NOT

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by Compo » Wed Mar 29, 2006 10:16 pm
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I thought that this would make a good discussion topic and help people to stay green and avoid chemicals. I dont use chemical fertilisers or...
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Last post by Guest
Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:30 pm
Apricots

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by pigletwillie » Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:39 pm

I purchased 2 apricot trees from Aldi earlier in the year and have planted them in 25 litre barrels (not being sure of the rootstock). They are...

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Last post by pigletwillie
Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:39 pm
polytunnel watering

Last post by Allan
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by Allan » Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:47 am

I have responded to the letter in the March edition of the magazine on this subject. Watch out for it in the next magazine, otherwise mail me for a...

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Last post by Allan
Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:30 pm
Sowing peas in guttering

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by Sweetpea » Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:35 am

Having read that peas can be sown in lengths of guttering (1m in length)and then simply slid out into the ground when planting out, I though I'd have...

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Last post by Sweetpea
Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:35 am
Preparing for potatoes

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by poppyseed » Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:53 am

Very new vegetable gardener here so please bear with me! I am currently extending my vegetable garden in readiness for planting. The area is riddled...

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Last post by poppyseed
Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:53 am
Preparing for potatoes

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by poppyseed » Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:52 am

Very new vegetable gardener here so please bear with me! I am currently extending my vegetable garden in readiness for planting. The area is riddled...

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Last post by poppyseed
Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:52 am
Preparing for potatoes

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by poppyseed » Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:51 am

Very new vegetable gardener here so please bear with me! I am currently extending my vegetable garden in readiness for planting. The area is riddled...

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Last post by poppyseed
Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:51 am
Preparing for potatoes

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by poppyseed » Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:50 am

Very new vegetable gardener here so please bear with me! I am currently extending my vegetable garden in readiness for planting. The area is riddled...

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Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:50 am
Preparing for potatoes

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by poppyseed » Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:50 am

Very new vegetable gardener here so please bear with me! I am currently extending my vegetable garden in readiness for planting. The area is riddled...

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Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:50 am

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