Edible Gardening

hi has anyone transplanted a mature cardoon? was it a success? i'm planning on moving two mature cardoons next spring, but have never done this before. i'm worried that because they have a long tap root, that they won't move easily. any advice would be much appreciated

I have been growing them for years, but never got them bigger than a tennis ball.I have never taken the outside leaves off before, untill this year when Monty mentioned it on Gardeners World.Trevor

Thanks again. Very useful info.

The dilution rates I use (found on the www) are -As Preventative Spray - 5 ml neem oil / 1 to 2 ml detergent/soap / 1 litre warm waterYou can double the concentration (which is what I've done) for use as a more effective spray for bad infestations.The diluted spray doesn't keep and you...

Hiya folks, some great info there, thanks

No, you're correct Clueless, the original species is a plant that still grows on the fringes of Woodland, so the improved versions have retained the ability of take shade. Over the years, due to lack of space, I have split and replanted my Rhubarb in some very shady places and always had a good...

I know a local Italian businessman, he grows grapes in the back yard of the shop in FIFE and crops every year (very sweet green grapes) The only difference I can see here is his vine roots are outside and the vine itself is in the green house, the only feed it gets is sent from above It is...

I usually do a fair bit of shopping up the Cowley Rd. in Oxford when I'm there - Indian, Moroccan, etc. Tends to be a lot cheaper too. The better s/market for fruit seems to be Lidl strangely.

January King for me every time

Go for the smaller younger leaves they will not be so strong tasting

As Marley says, but with a Potty tip, put the beets in the jar/s after cooking, skinned, and sliced if your not doing baby whole ones, then add the vinger to the top, then pour the liquid into the pan for heating, this way you get the correct amount of fluid, less waist n all:WINK1:I tend to...

Thanks for the info all and the germination tips. I notice they have a mini germinator as well which I'll look into.Cheers

Hi Steve I water in the evening every day. I do find that the tunnel gets very condensated though and I find this drips on the plants, could this be an underlying problem? Jon

Hi czeshirecat, I'm very much an amateur in the veg growing field but I have been growing a few spuds over the last few years as well as other veg purely because I love the fresh taste of a newly dug potato or carrot just plucked from the soil. For the past few years I have tried Aran Pilot,...

No! Sorry miraflores but the first frost will kill the plant, plus daylengths are against you even if you brought it inside.

Hi guys I've decided that its time to upscale my potato growing as i haven't got the ground space i've opted for a different approach. Trying to find some juice syrup barrels so if anybody knows of a good supplier or any ideas where to try. Only need 2 as i'm growing 4 varieties next season....

I didn't like the Black Spanish Radish, but the seed pods were good in Stir fries. Daucus carota: From Wild Dark Carrot to Cultivated Orange Carrot

Swift are a first early and are ready to harvest from 8 weeks, planted in April..ready to lift in June. Mine where planted in March, lifted in May...none left in June.. Steve...

If you know anyone with a Redcurrant bush, just ask them for a few cuttings. You just strip the bottom 8", stick it in the ground in a quiet corner and let it get on with it. You'll have your own bushes next year to transplant where you want it.

Wine all over the keyboard again:D:D:D Its only one variety that has come up, something begining with M, Scrunge will know.