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Vegetable Growing 2024
Sown my winter squash, sweetcorn, Patti pan and some melons. I think I maybe should have started the melons earlier? They are for undercover, variety emir.Also sown more coriander and dill as...
Sown my winter squash, sweetcorn, Patti pan and some melons. I think I maybe should have started the melons earlier? They are for undercover, variety emir.Also sown more coriander and dill as the ones I have yet to pick will no doubt bolt fairly soon anyway
Sown my winter squash, sweetcorn, Patti pan and some melons. I think I maybe should have started the melons earlier? They are for undercover, variety emir.Also sown more coriander and dill as the ones I have yet to pick will no doubt bolt...
Sown my winter squash, sweetcorn, Patti pan and some melons. I think I maybe should have started the melons earlier? They are for undercover, variety emir.Also sown more coriander and dill as...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024 ... 12 13 14
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Hanglow
Apr 24, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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Potato Growing 2024
You could have cut them up if you had wanted. That would have given a larger(R) crop. Will be interested to see if you get an enlarged output, never having done such an extravagant thing !!...
You could have cut them up if you had wanted. That would have given a larger(R) crop. Will be interested to see if you get an enlarged output, never having done such an extravagant thing !! Perhaps they will all be 'bakers' ??, my Charlottes are used as second earlies , as salad (new ) potatoes.
You could have cut them up if you had wanted. That would have given a larger(R) crop. Will be interested to see if you get an enlarged output, never having done such an extravagant thing !! Perhaps they will all be 'bakers' ??, my Charlottes are...
You could have cut them up if you had wanted. That would have given a larger(R) crop. Will be interested to see if you get an enlarged output, never having done such an extravagant thing !!...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024 ... 5 6 7
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infradig
Apr 20, 2024 at 1:22 PM
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Chillies 2024
Thank you for the info Admission but it is a bit to complicated for me but it sounds like fun for you.
Thank you for the info Admission but it is a bit to complicated for me but it sounds like fun for you.
Thank you for the info Admission but it is a bit to complicated for me but it sounds like fun for you.
Thank you for the info Admission but it is a bit to complicated for me but it sounds like fun for you.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024 ... 5 6 7
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waterbut
Apr 24, 2024 at 11:36 AM
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Tomato Growing 2024
I don't think I will sow them as early next year as it seems mother nature has muddled the order of the months up. March was nice and warm and they grew quickly but the last few weeks here have...
I don't think I will sow them as early next year as it seems mother nature has muddled the order of the months up. March was nice and warm and they grew quickly but the last few weeks here have been dull and really cold. The plants still look healthy but growth has really stalled. I'm hoping as...
I don't think I will sow them as early next year as it seems mother nature has muddled the order of the months up. March was nice and warm and they grew quickly but the last few weeks here have been dull and really cold. The plants still look...
I don't think I will sow them as early next year as it seems mother nature has muddled the order of the months up. March was nice and warm and they grew quickly but the last few weeks here have...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024 ... 32 33 34
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Thevictorian
Apr 24, 2024 at 11:06 AM
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Onion Growing 2024
Planted out the onion seedlings this morning. Poor germination but nearly a row.
Planted out the onion seedlings this morning. Poor germination but nearly a row.
Planted out the onion seedlings this morning. Poor germination but nearly a row.
Planted out the onion seedlings this morning. Poor germination but nearly a row.
burnie, Dec 6, 2023 ... 4 5 6
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On the Levels
Apr 18, 2024 at 10:56 AM
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Seed sorting for 2024
I do keep my seeds sorted by category in Tupperwares in a fridge so they stay fresh, in theory.it's been so wet, so long this winter that I did actually make a wee Excel file of my veggie seeds...
I do keep my seeds sorted by category in Tupperwares in a fridge so they stay fresh, in theory.it's been so wet, so long this winter that I did actually make a wee Excel file of my veggie seeds and have recorded on it what I have sown on what day. Didn't start till last week and so far have...
I do keep my seeds sorted by category in Tupperwares in a fridge so they stay fresh, in theory.it's been so wet, so long this winter that I did actually make a wee Excel file of my veggie seeds and have recorded on it what I have sown on what...
I do keep my seeds sorted by category in Tupperwares in a fridge so they stay fresh, in theory.it's been so wet, so long this winter that I did actually make a wee Excel file of my veggie seeds...
burnie, Oct 9, 2023 ... 4 5 6
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Obelix-Vendée
Apr 3, 2024
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Tomato Seed Swaps
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Fred Clarke, Sep 28, 2023 ... 2
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JWK
Mar 27, 2024
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Tomato Taste Test 2023
In the Greenhouse....Alicante....10 Roma....10 Beefmasters 20After an iffy start this years toms have been fabulous and still going strong ,sweet and flavorsome
In the Greenhouse....Alicante....10 Roma....10 Beefmasters 20After an iffy start this years toms have been fabulous and still going strong ,sweet and flavorsome
In the Greenhouse....Alicante....10 Roma....10 Beefmasters 20After an iffy start this years toms have been fabulous and still going strong ,sweet and flavorsome
In the Greenhouse....Alicante....10 Roma....10 Beefmasters 20After an iffy start this years toms have been fabulous and still going strong ,sweet and flavorsome
JWK, Sep 25, 2023
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lolimac
Oct 3, 2023
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Blight Resistant Tomatoes
Will definitely try Honey Moon next year.
Will definitely try Honey Moon next year.
Will definitely try Honey Moon next year.
Will definitely try Honey Moon next year.
JWK, Sep 20, 2021 ... 2 3
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Baalmaiden
Sep 23, 2023
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How To I.D. Your Apples - and some fruits
This is a very good site for identifying your apples if you want to.Basic searches can be done without joining up.More complicated searches may require joining.fruitID | Apple...
This is a very good site for identifying your apples if you want to.Basic searches can be done without joining up.More complicated searches may require joining.fruitID | Apple Identification | Apple Varieties | Apple CultivarsWe went to an Apple Day at our local orchard and got our...
This is a very good site for identifying your apples if you want to.Basic searches can be done without joining up.More complicated searches may require joining.fruitID | Apple Identification | Apple Varieties | Apple CultivarsWe went to...
This is a very good site for identifying your apples if you want to.Basic searches can be done without joining up.More complicated searches may require joining.fruitID | Apple...
shiney, Oct 7, 2019
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shiney
Oct 7, 2019
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Sowing seeds too early.
Thank you Wee Tam, that is very kind of you to say that.Steve...
Thank you Wee Tam, that is very kind of you to say that.Steve...
Thank you Wee Tam, that is very kind of you to say that.Steve...
Thank you Wee Tam, that is very kind of you to say that.Steve...
Steve R, Jan 27, 2018 ... 2
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Steve R
Jan 6, 2022
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Giant Pumpkin Growing Guide
... and here's the guy with his previous Pumpkin ... Portugal’s largest pumpkin “Isidora” is Algarve-grown - Portugal ResidentPaderne is about 20 minutes from me.
... and here's the guy with his previous Pumpkin ... Portugal’s largest pumpkin “Isidora” is Algarve-grown - Portugal ResidentPaderne is about 20 minutes from me.
... and here's the guy with his previous Pumpkin ... Portugal’s largest pumpkin “Isidora” is Algarve-grown - Portugal ResidentPaderne is about 20 minutes from me.
... and here's the guy with his previous Pumpkin ... Portugal’s largest pumpkin “Isidora” is Algarve-grown - Portugal ResidentPaderne is about 20 minutes from me.
Steve R, Jan 7, 2016
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Victoria
Aug 29, 2023
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Tomato Grafting
Yes, it is worth the effort and I had a lot of fun doing it.
Yes, it is worth the effort and I had a lot of fun doing it.
Yes, it is worth the effort and I had a lot of fun doing it.
Yes, it is worth the effort and I had a lot of fun doing it.
JWK, Feb 21, 2013 ... 13 14 15
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misterQ
Dec 8, 2020
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Identification of Tomato plant?
Its got weird leaves.
Its got weird leaves.
Its got weird leaves.
Its got weird leaves.
jazzy, Apr 23, 2024 at 11:01 PM
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pete
Apr 24, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Kiwiberries Obtained
Good luck with more! We have a kiwi as an ornamental but it hasnt flowered in years. Its in the shade but I think we prune it incorrectly: From what I read they only fruit on 2nd year growth, and...
Good luck with more! We have a kiwi as an ornamental but it hasnt flowered in years. Its in the shade but I think we prune it incorrectly: From what I read they only fruit on 2nd year growth, and we were pruning the whole 6m growth every year...
Good luck with more! We have a kiwi as an ornamental but it hasnt flowered in years. Its in the shade but I think we prune it incorrectly: From what I read they only fruit on 2nd year growth, and we were pruning the whole 6m growth every year...
Good luck with more! We have a kiwi as an ornamental but it hasnt flowered in years. Its in the shade but I think we prune it incorrectly: From what I read they only fruit on 2nd year growth, and...
Adam I, Apr 23, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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Adam I
Apr 23, 2024 at 11:23 PM
Capsicum annuum ... Pimento "Sweet Bells" Red
Funny how slugs and snails go for peppers, but ive never seen them on my tomatoes. The worst is they go for the fruit itself!
Funny how slugs and snails go for peppers, but ive never seen them on my tomatoes. The worst is they go for the fruit itself!
Funny how slugs and snails go for peppers, but ive never seen them on my tomatoes. The worst is they go for the fruit itself!
Funny how slugs and snails go for peppers, but ive never seen them on my tomatoes. The worst is they go for the fruit itself!
Victoria, Apr 22, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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Adam I
Apr 23, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Musselburgh Leek true from seed?
If you want to maintain the variety over time you'd need a minimum number of leeks flowering in a patch to do so. Quick Google suggests 20 for leeks, dont know if thats accurate.. It's a bit...
If you want to maintain the variety over time you'd need a minimum number of leeks flowering in a patch to do so. Quick Google suggests 20 for leeks, dont know if thats accurate.. It's a bit annoying if space is at a premium, but at least leeks look good when flowering.I tried saving more...
If you want to maintain the variety over time you'd need a minimum number of leeks flowering in a patch to do so. Quick Google suggests 20 for leeks, dont know if thats accurate.. It's a bit annoying if space is at a premium, but at least leeks...
If you want to maintain the variety over time you'd need a minimum number of leeks flowering in a patch to do so. Quick Google suggests 20 for leeks, dont know if thats accurate.. It's a bit...
hailbopp, Apr 22, 2024 at 7:47 AM
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Hanglow
Apr 22, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Potatos
Aye, give them a chance. Are they in the ground, pots etc ? Did you add fertiliser ? - seed potatoes are partial to some fish, blood and bone fertiliser.fish blood and bone - Bing
Aye, give them a chance. Are they in the ground, pots etc ? Did you add fertiliser ? - seed potatoes are partial to some fish, blood and bone fertiliser.fish blood and bone - Bing
Aye, give them a chance. Are they in the ground, pots etc ? Did you add fertiliser ? - seed potatoes are partial to some fish, blood and bone fertiliser.fish blood and bone - Bing
Aye, give them a chance. Are they in the ground, pots etc ? Did you add fertiliser ? - seed potatoes are partial to some fish, blood and bone fertiliser.fish blood and bone - Bing
Bear1, Apr 21, 2024 at 11:21 AM
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Cordy
Apr 21, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Seedlings safe to move to unheated greenhouse?
Mine are just growing their first true leaves (except a couple of stragglers). I'll probably transfer them into individual pots next weekend, then they have about a month to six weeks before it's...
Mine are just growing their first true leaves (except a couple of stragglers). I'll probably transfer them into individual pots next weekend, then they have about a month to six weeks before it's safe to put them outside in the open permanently. They'll be doing the hokey cokey (in-out-in-out)...
Mine are just growing their first true leaves (except a couple of stragglers). I'll probably transfer them into individual pots next weekend, then they have about a month to six weeks before it's safe to put them outside in the open permanently....
Mine are just growing their first true leaves (except a couple of stragglers). I'll probably transfer them into individual pots next weekend, then they have about a month to six weeks before it's...
dowtish, Apr 18, 2024 at 5:15 PM ... 2
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JennyJB
Apr 21, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Wild rocket germination tips?
Maybe too little light as well - if I was to sow it now, or even end of March or so, it would have a cover [ie in a basic propagator] and grown on for quite a while. The lack of light is a bigger...
Maybe too little light as well - if I was to sow it now, or even end of March or so, it would have a cover [ie in a basic propagator] and grown on for quite a while. The lack of light is a bigger problem here than further south though. Hope another, later sowing will take. I used to leave a...
Maybe too little light as well - if I was to sow it now, or even end of March or so, it would have a cover [ie in a basic propagator] and grown on for quite a while. The lack of light is a bigger problem here than further south though. Hope...
Maybe too little light as well - if I was to sow it now, or even end of March or so, it would have a cover [ie in a basic propagator] and grown on for quite a while. The lack of light is a bigger...
Stephen Southwest, Apr 18, 2024 at 10:11 AM
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fairygirl
Apr 18, 2024 at 2:08 PM
young tomato seedlings eaten
Mine are only just at that stage - first proper leaves, or very slightly more, but I wouldn't consider having them in the gr'house for ages yet - far too vulnerable, and not consistently warm...
Mine are only just at that stage - first proper leaves, or very slightly more, but I wouldn't consider having them in the gr'house for ages yet - far too vulnerable, and not consistently warm enough for them. Perhaps it would be better to sow later They need plenty of light early on, so the...
Mine are only just at that stage - first proper leaves, or very slightly more, but I wouldn't consider having them in the gr'house for ages yet - far too vulnerable, and not consistently warm enough for them. Perhaps it would be better to sow...
Mine are only just at that stage - first proper leaves, or very slightly more, but I wouldn't consider having them in the gr'house for ages yet - far too vulnerable, and not consistently warm...
thriftybri, Apr 15, 2024 ... 2
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fairygirl
Apr 18, 2024 at 7:37 AM
whether to pinch out tall peas
I only ever direct sowed and put sticks in for them to climb up, bit old fashioned I guess. I dont think they are a valuable enough crop to mess around with too much TBH.
I only ever direct sowed and put sticks in for them to climb up, bit old fashioned I guess. I dont think they are a valuable enough crop to mess around with too much TBH.
I only ever direct sowed and put sticks in for them to climb up, bit old fashioned I guess. I dont think they are a valuable enough crop to mess around with too much TBH.
I only ever direct sowed and put sticks in for them to climb up, bit old fashioned I guess. I dont think they are a valuable enough crop to mess around with too much TBH.
Baalmaiden, Apr 14, 2024
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pete
Apr 16, 2024
Your Collective Wisdom please re Globe Artichokes

Dovefromabove, Apr 14, 2024 ... 2
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Dovefromabove
Apr 18, 2024 at 1:12 PM
How safe is a treated planter box
An eco friendly pond liner might be an option, I just did a search, they exist!
An eco friendly pond liner might be an option, I just did a search, they exist!
An eco friendly pond liner might be an option, I just did a search, they exist!
An eco friendly pond liner might be an option, I just did a search, they exist!
hi2u_uk, Apr 13, 2024
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Plantminded
Apr 14, 2024
Raspberry - Virus ?
Not a weedkiller etc as we rarely use any and never on or near our veg/fruit beds. The Rasps are well into the garden so no chance just they could be affected by drift from another garden.
Not a weedkiller etc as we rarely use any and never on or near our veg/fruit beds. The Rasps are well into the garden so no chance just they could be affected by drift from another garden.
Not a weedkiller etc as we rarely use any and never on or near our veg/fruit beds. The Rasps are well into the garden so no chance just they could be affected by drift from another garden.
Not a weedkiller etc as we rarely use any and never on or near our veg/fruit beds. The Rasps are well into the garden so no chance just they could be affected by drift from another garden.
ricky101, Apr 12, 2024
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ricky101
Apr 13, 2024
Planting Garlic - Spring
I prefer autumn planting as well, but did once get a decent amount by spring planting.
I prefer autumn planting as well, but did once get a decent amount by spring planting.
I prefer autumn planting as well, but did once get a decent amount by spring planting.
I prefer autumn planting as well, but did once get a decent amount by spring planting.
Sargan, Apr 12, 2024
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pete
Apr 12, 2024
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The Bucket Growing Competition 2024
Here are the previous winning entries in case you were wondering:All perfectly achievable by the ordinary person (well, maybe not the huge potato yield).
Here are the previous winning entries in case you were wondering:All perfectly achievable by the ordinary person (well, maybe not the huge potato yield).
Here are the previous winning entries in case you were wondering:All perfectly achievable by the ordinary person (well, maybe not the huge potato yield).
Here are the previous winning entries in case you were wondering:All perfectly achievable by the ordinary person (well, maybe not the huge potato yield).

misterQ, Apr 7, 2024
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misterQ
Apr 7, 2024
Chicken Manure Pellets & Veg
@BobTG Thanks
@BobTG Thanks
@BobTG Thanks
@BobTG Thanks
Februarysgirl, Apr 4, 2024
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Februarysgirl
Apr 4, 2024
Elderberry Cultivars?
Agree cut the grass or put mulch around itIt will eventually outcompete the grass though
Agree cut the grass or put mulch around itIt will eventually outcompete the grass though
Agree cut the grass or put mulch around itIt will eventually outcompete the grass though
Agree cut the grass or put mulch around itIt will eventually outcompete the grass though
RoisinMcGuire, Apr 3, 2024
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Adam I
Apr 13, 2024
any tips for this cranberry plant
If you can provide it with an acidic bog it'll romp away. If not, I wouldn't bother
If you can provide it with an acidic bog it'll romp away. If not, I wouldn't bother
If you can provide it with an acidic bog it'll romp away. If not, I wouldn't bother
If you can provide it with an acidic bog it'll romp away. If not, I wouldn't bother
hi2u_uk, Mar 24, 2024
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noisette47
Mar 24, 2024
Potato drills
Depends on which potatoes, for main crop the spacings @waterbut suggests are good, for earlies I would decrease, around 18" between rows and 8" between seed tubers.
Depends on which potatoes, for main crop the spacings @waterbut suggests are good, for earlies I would decrease, around 18" between rows and 8" between seed tubers.
Depends on which potatoes, for main crop the spacings @waterbut suggests are good, for earlies I would decrease, around 18" between rows and 8" between seed tubers.
Depends on which potatoes, for main crop the spacings @waterbut suggests are good, for earlies I would decrease, around 18" between rows and 8" between seed tubers.
Bear1, Mar 24, 2024
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JWK
Mar 24, 2024
Hybrid fruit tree
Found this earlier today: Interstems, stem-builders and double-working Similar reasoning applies to grafting in ornamentals.
Found this earlier today: Interstems, stem-builders and double-working Similar reasoning applies to grafting in ornamentals.
Found this earlier today: Interstems, stem-builders and double-working Similar reasoning applies to grafting in ornamentals.
Found this earlier today: Interstems, stem-builders and double-working Similar reasoning applies to grafting in ornamentals.
colinb, Mar 23, 2024 ... 2
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NigelJ
Mar 24, 2024
Raspberry abuse
Will do!Had a look today and there is actually a small shoot on one of the container ones - placed in the cheapo 'greenhouse'.Still nothing on the 3 outside Autumn ones planted directly in the...
Will do!Had a look today and there is actually a small shoot on one of the container ones - placed in the cheapo 'greenhouse'.Still nothing on the 3 outside Autumn ones planted directly in the soil.
Will do!Had a look today and there is actually a small shoot on one of the container ones - placed in the cheapo 'greenhouse'.Still nothing on the 3 outside Autumn ones planted directly in the soil.
Will do!Had a look today and there is actually a small shoot on one of the container ones - placed in the cheapo 'greenhouse'.Still nothing on the 3 outside Autumn ones planted directly in the...
MoodyBlooms, Mar 19, 2024 ... 2
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THFC
Apr 18, 2024 at 8:19 PM

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