Edible Gardening

Does no one use proper cooking apples these days?

I have no doubt the plant is capable of growing from year to year, just wonder how you harvest some and leave some to grow on. The growing method does not fit in with normal veg growth, but as a plant, I see no reason why not.

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All mine get exactly the same treatment - although as Loli says you cut back the stems that have fruited this year, and for an Autumn Fruiting variety that is 100% of the stems whereas for Summer Fruiting its a mix of cutting out the ones that fruited this year, and leaving the new canes which...

I'd just say you need to time it right, if you sow too early they get rootbound and then a lot will bolt once planted out. Get it right and it works.

Brilliant Dave....and great haul of Butternuts

It's probably not too late to sow some 'Arctic King' lettuce, especially if you can start them off under cover and plant them out in a few weeks time. They seem to germinate faster than other lettuce varieties and are extremely hardy.They should be ready for harvesting by late March or April...

Ah, so they are one of 'those' crops that are maybe best left to the professional growers?

Kristen, Freddy......so on the whole none of us are overly impressed about the growing of them. Good luck next year Freddy, let's hope you have more success then. I'll start thinking about what else I can try.

Very fond of nuts (and chocolate) here, 2 nutcrackers in the garden they are well used by my mob. I have sprayed the whole cluster thing with PVA glue. This will dry almost transparent a hopefully it will remain good condition and hold it together. Polythene under the one tree at this moment to...

Yep, nowt wrong with that list.Don't think they're trying to say the rocket is a variety, probably just had to put Summer veg in that field before it would let them press enter

I've never done onions before but I planted some sets last week. They have already started growing because of this spell of warm weather we are having, I'm thinking that this isn't a good thing. I'm growing electric btw its a red onion variety but I have no idea how they will turn out. I plan on...

Your problem has probably been caused by Red Spider Mite. To confirm - look at the underside of an affected leaf. There should be lots of tiny mites running around. These can vary in colour but are often a dull pink/red/brown. They like hot dry conditions and are common under cover. On severly...

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Yeah, same here..

Might you try growing it?

Just as ONE example of the risk from ONE common species that has been known to be mis-identified, check out this:Amanita Phalloides, aka Death Cap, grows on land rich in animal poo. I believe (but am not certain) that it grows on my land.I am certain of one thing though. 99% sure is not...

and cherry trees in my opinion the most beautiful trees around.

Good point, I've only ever used it to carry them from plot to store ... but I reckon even that might be risky if the top part is very ripe

If the plants look healthy why not train a few runners into some pots to root,then you will have some nice fresh plants to start a new bed maybe !!