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Strawberries

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by Bren » Fri Jul 27, 2012 7:39 pm

My strawberries have finished fruiting, should I cut all the foliage off now or leave it?, I have pots ready to plant up some of the runners.
I had a...

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Last post by Bren
Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:13 am
xmas potatoes

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by ashb » Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:53 pm

have just planted 15 tubers for my christmas potatoes :)
hope they turn out ok, my 2nd earlies where well dissapointing
but seeing it was my first...

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Last post by vegpatchmum
Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:06 pm
Poor setting on outdoor tomatoes

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by ken » Wed Jul 25, 2012 10:12 am

I've grown the early fruiting bush tomato Latah for about five years now, so I know it's a good variety. This year, though, the first trusses set...

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Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:52 pm
How to prevent soil erosion,an interesting video

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by Nature's Babe » Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:40 am
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How to prevent soil erosion, improve soil permeability, and prevent run off and pollution of our water
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Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:18 am
The importance of varieties

Last post by Colin Miles
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by Colin Miles » Wed Jul 18, 2012 3:47 pm

This sort of leads on from the compact v traditional debate - which is what sparked this. One of the first questions I usually ask someone when...

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Last post by Colin Miles
Fri Jul 20, 2012 1:47 pm
Tomato Varieties

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by PLUMPUDDING » Tue Jun 07, 2011 12:30 pm
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I just thought I'd recommend two varieties of tomatoes I'm particularly pleased with this year.

The first is Sub-arctic Plenty. It is only three...
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Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:28 pm
Potato Sarpo Shona

Last post by Monika
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by Monika » Fri Jul 06, 2012 7:08 pm

Is anybody else growing the potato Sarpo Shona? Ours don't look at all happy. One plant sort of 'collapsed' about 10 days ago and the stem looked...

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Last post by Monika
Sun Jul 15, 2012 6:57 pm
Courgette flowers

Last post by FelixLeiter
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by JohnN » Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:00 am

An aquaintance tells me that courgettes (and marrows?) start rotting from the flower down and that he always takes the flower off before this can...

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Last post by FelixLeiter
Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:25 pm
Potato Seedballs!!! So excited but need advice :D

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by vegpatchmum » Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:10 pm

One of my Maris Piper potato plants has developed seedballs!!!!! I can't quite believe it as I've never, ever had them develop before :shock:

So...

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Last post by FelixLeiter
Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:59 am
Advice on onion sets

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by Binky » Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:18 am
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I have just received a delivery of onion sets - Red Baron. I have been growing onions for several years and they are the largest I have ever seen -...
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Last post by gowerbass come gardener
Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:03 pm
'Stunted' pot plants cannot reach full potential

Last post by Johnboy
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by Colin Miles » Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:55 am

Now here's a really interesting bit of news!

Glad I chose the larger roottrainers.

I wonder if it applies to patio potatoes?

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Last post by Johnboy
Tue Jul 03, 2012 11:05 am
What is the best compost to buy for 2012?

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by Chris » Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:41 pm
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Compost has changed - especially the peat based ones which now often come with lumps, fibres and twigs. I spent last year trying a fairly wide...
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Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:06 am
ASPARAGUS

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by Compo » Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:36 pm

Last year i established an asparagus bed and on good avice have picked no spears this year, I now have about a dozen ferny plants about 1 mtr high...

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Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:49 pm
Rhubarb

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by melliff » Fri May 25, 2012 7:50 am

I have grown rhubard very successfully in two separate patches in my fruit border for about three years. As it was about time to dig them up and...

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Last post by Nature's Babe
Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:31 pm
Sweet Potatoes

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by Westi » Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:08 pm

I know this has come up before but just one more question.

I usually just pop mine in the airing cupboard and they sprout, however from what I've...

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Last post by Westi
Sun Jun 24, 2012 6:06 pm
Does growing potatoes in compost affect the taste?

Last post by Colin Miles
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by glallotments » Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:11 pm

Taking into account that weather conditions, type of soil etc can affect the flavour of potatoes, has anyone noticed whether the flavour of potatoes...

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Last post by Colin Miles
Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:38 am
Garlic hasn't formed cloves

Last post by glallotments
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by glallotments » Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:26 am

I pulled some garlic up yesterday (Albigensian Wight) - the bulbs looked great but hadn't split into cloves.

They were planted directly in the...

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Last post by glallotments
Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:08 pm
leeks

Last post by Johnboy
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by ashb » Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:14 am
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Morning all, ive been given some leek plants they are
about6-8" tall what is the best way to procede growing
these they are still in pots by...
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Last post by Johnboy
Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:47 am
compost revitalise?

Last post by Johnboy
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by ashb » Sun Jun 17, 2012 3:02 pm

Hi all, Dont know if this post is in the right section but here goes.

as most of the good and great people on this forum know i grow
nearly all my...

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Last post by Johnboy
Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:31 am
Radishes

Last post by The Mouse
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by JohnN » Wed May 23, 2012 4:56 pm

Just a quickie Q, if I may. I've never had trouble with radishes before but this year most of mine (French Breakfast and Sparkler) are growing lots...

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Last post by The Mouse
Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:25 pm
Samphire Update

Last post by oldherbaceous
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by Westi » Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:53 pm

Well it said germination is erratic - 4 pots and just one little green dot in one of them! Sowed a bit more thinking it might like the damp of late -...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:14 am
Cordon Apples

Last post by Ken65
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by Ken65 » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:51 pm

I have 14 Cordon Apples in my garden, which I've had for a few years (4 or 5) My problem is that I'm rubbish at prunning subsequently they are now...

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Last post by Ken65
Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:08 am
Tastless Belle de Fontenay potatoes

Last post by alan refail
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by Witney Mary » Fri Jun 08, 2012 6:18 pm

First time I have grown these, on the recommendation of a Daily Telegraph gardening guru who said they were one of the tastiest spuds out. My dinner...

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Last post by alan refail
Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:54 am
Broad bean Tops

Last post by Johnboy
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by Colin Miles » Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:47 am

At what stage should you pinch out the tops to deter blackfly? Before the blackfly appears or after? And even if you don't have blackfly, should you...

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Last post by Johnboy
Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:55 am
Compost rubbish

Last post by glallotments
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by Catherine » Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:52 pm

This is the first year (in 12 years owning an allotment) that we have had a terrible germination with loads of seeds. Our broad beans are usually...

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Last post by glallotments
Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:46 pm
Do I need to nip out the side shoots?

Last post by Primrose
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by vegpatchmum » Mon May 28, 2012 7:33 pm

Hi guys,

I'm growing 'Hundreds and Thousands' and Tumbling Tom' tomatoes for the first time this year and they will be living in my hanging baskets....

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Last post by Primrose
Thu May 31, 2012 2:55 pm
Repot tomatoes again?

Last post by Geoff
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by ken » Sun May 27, 2012 10:18 am

Part query, part grumble. In this small garden we have to grow all veg in containers, and because of urban fox problems can't use organic fertilisers...

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Last post by Geoff
Mon May 28, 2012 1:24 pm
Sneaking a few Edibles into the Front Garden

Last post by ken
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by Nature's Babe » Sun May 20, 2012 3:46 pm

Well it is nice to have a pretty front garden but it is also possible to sneak some edible plants in there too. For the front of the border, consider...

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Last post by ken
Sun May 27, 2012 9:54 am
potatoes in planter bags

Last post by Nature's Babe
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by ashb » Sun May 13, 2012 5:48 pm

have planted some seed potatoes in those planter bags and they have started to show some shoots do i just let them grow now or what else do i need to...

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Last post by Nature's Babe
Fri May 25, 2012 11:25 am
Rheum Palmatum

Last post by alan refail
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by Marigold » Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:49 pm

Has anyone, please, eaten the stems of this as opinion seems to be divided.

NB this is not gunnera of course which is poisonous.

Will use it for...

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Last post by alan refail
Thu May 24, 2012 2:38 pm
sun loving iris

Last post by Nature's Babe
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by tracie » Tue May 22, 2012 1:45 pm

Hi All,

I have some sun loving iris's in my garden which have not flowered for the last 2 years and it looks like there are not going to be any this...

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Last post by Nature's Babe
Wed May 23, 2012 12:36 pm
Shadey and Wet

Last post by oldherbaceous
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by Westi » Mon May 21, 2012 5:59 pm

Hi

Your esteemed advice requred. :) My friend has asked advice on growing some edibles but her back garden is partly shaded by the neighbours very...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Mon May 21, 2012 7:57 pm
Pea Sticks

Last post by thetangoman
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by Geoff » Fri May 18, 2012 5:31 pm

I ran out of stuff to use as pea sticks today so cut some fresh Birch that was just coming into leaf. I rubbed off the leaves as best I could but I'm...

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Last post by thetangoman
Sun May 20, 2012 8:44 pm
Kale ?

Last post by Panteg Produce
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by Panteg Produce » Tue May 15, 2012 7:36 pm

I'm growing Kale for the first time this year,will I need to net it? to protect from the dreaded Cabbage White etc?

:?:

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Last post by Panteg Produce
Thu May 17, 2012 7:41 pm
Has anyone grown a Honeyberry ?

Last post by Johnboy
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by Nature's Babe » Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:42 pm

I have just ordered a couple of Honeyberry plants from DT Brown, has anyone else grown these? It seems they taste like a blueberry with a slight...

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Last post by Johnboy
Tue May 15, 2012 12:34 pm
How to combat vandalism?

Last post by Myrkk
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by Colin_M » Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:23 am

For the third time this year, my plot has had someone wantonly ripping down my Pea Canes or ripping up a mini mesh tunnel. They never seem to trample...

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Last post by Myrkk
Thu May 10, 2012 9:04 pm
How best to treat these potbound tomatoes

Last post by Myrkk
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by Primrose » Mon May 07, 2012 5:04 pm

Have got about 2 dozen tomatoe plants which are becoming potbound with roots coming through bottom of pots. They really really need planting outdoors...

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Last post by Myrkk
Thu May 10, 2012 9:00 pm
Basil

Last post by Myrkk
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by Myrkk » Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:57 pm

I planted some basil a little while ago. Aristotle. Has anyone grown this? It seems to be taking ages to do anything past 6 leaves. Did you find it...

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Last post by Myrkk
Thu May 10, 2012 8:57 pm
Soya beans

Last post by Westi
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by Trixie74 » Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:13 pm

Anyone grown soya beans?

Mine just haven't germinated - had a dug about in a couple of the module trays and the seeds have either disappeared or...

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Last post by Westi
Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:25 pm
Parsnip sowing

Last post by Westi
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by hilary » Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:21 pm
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Does anyone have any details of how to sow parnips using a board to cover them. All the details I can find are very sketchy and I was just...
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Last post by Westi
Sat Apr 28, 2012 6:11 pm
Tom leaf probs

Last post by Fair Weather 33
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by Fair Weather 33 » Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:07 pm

Afternoon all,

I have pricked out my tom plants into new compost about 3 weeks ago. But the leaves have started to turn yellow apart from the veins....

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Last post by Fair Weather 33
Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:03 pm
Is there a place for antibiotics on the NHS

Last post by Colin Miles
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by Colin Miles » Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:29 am
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Hi all, This month in KG we will be discussing whether there is a place for antibiotics on the NHS or in the home and we'd love to have your views....
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Last post by Colin Miles
Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:27 am
Popping corn

Last post by FelixLeiter
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by Tony Hague » Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:56 pm

... Can I grow my own ? Are seed of this type of maize available anywhere ?

I already know about the strawberry popping corn from Organic Gardening...

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Last post by FelixLeiter
Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:53 pm
'early' Sprouting Broccoli

Last post by Colin Miles
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by Colin Miles » Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:55 am

Maybe Johnboy can help with this one. I have success with Claret Purple Sprouting Broccoli (and Late White), but haven't found a satisfactory earlier...

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Last post by Colin Miles
Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:04 pm
Watermelon advice

Last post by Nature's Babe
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by Woodland Elf » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:19 am

Hi All

I am trying to grow watermelon for the first time this year in our polytunnel. I have tried melons before and they failed miserably but this...

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Last post by Nature's Babe
Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:03 pm
Mulching, Moisture & hosepipe bans

Last post by Nature's Babe
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by Primrose » Sat Mar 31, 2012 5:52 pm

I am preoccupying myself with the best way of coping with my vegetable patch & other growing areas during our imminent hosepipe ban which starts...

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Last post by Nature's Babe
Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:56 pm
my triple apple tree is listing badly1 Help?

Last post by Johnboy
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by Nature's Babe » Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:10 pm

With mum being so poorly last year the garden got scant attention. My triple apple has been a problem as one variety is much more vigorous than the...

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Last post by Johnboy
Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:41 am
Moving Fruit Trees

Last post by Johnboy
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by Westi » Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:23 pm

Making plans for downsizing based on the new council strategy. (Yes it is for public consultation but we know what that means!)

The most logical...

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Last post by Johnboy
Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:32 am
Watercress for winter

Last post by Colin_M
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by alan refail » Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:54 am
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I have written before about my success with watercress over the winter. Again I have two polystyrene boxes planted and growing well. I couldn't find...
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Last post by Colin_M
Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:32 pm
Advice on Russian Kale

Last post by Monika
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by Colin_M » Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:30 pm
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I've got some Red Ursa seeds that say to sow in April/May.

I thought most Kale grew to be ready through the Autumn & winter months. Is this...
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Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:03 pm

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