thanks, the Cambridge stuff gets pretty hot (people were worried it would melt plastic sacs when shovelling). Reading around other council sites,...
Hi Has anyone tested the pH of the compost "soil conditioner" you can get from the Council in many areas for free ? I have collected a big load...
Yes, I find I get much more yield off runners than french beans, runner plants always seem bigger and more robust. Picking them becomes a chore....
I usually plant about 14 runner beans and have FAR too much, but I love them. I still haven't quite used them up from my freezer despite a solid...
they usually advise them to be grown fan trained, rather than with horizontal spurs. I guess some fruit trees (like apples) can get away with...
"Apple Cucumbers are a bit different.". I've seen these in magazines, but been put off, 'cos they look like cucs that are too mature (yellow...
Thanks JWK, yes maybe I've been too generous with splashing water around in the early days. Will try an all female variety again.
can anyone recommend a reliable greenhouse variety ? I've tried a range in the last few years, but often get bitter ones. I don't necessarily...
Thanks for the info on Simply seeds, I may use them too, they seem cheap enough. I never find that any one supplier provides all the varieties I...
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