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    rootstock question

    OK bare with me on this one!......A couple of years ago I planted a pear tree (comice, grafted to quince stock A), which was snapped off at...
    Thread by: stickman, Apr 23, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    aubergine seeds

    I agree with fancy and pete.Also most commercial aubergines are F1 hybrids which means the seeds won't be true to type.Much better to...
    Post by: stickman, Sep 13, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    A new one on me :)

    Sorry to disappoint you Dee, but earwigs CAN fly - seriously!Nick.
    Post by: stickman, Aug 11, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    Biggest Onion Competition!

    Nice one Dan.My pumpkin vines have climbed all over the onions. I keep trying to divert them but it seems that's where they want to go....
    Post by: stickman, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    peas

    Mine are doing OK they're about 6 foot tall and are covered with lovely purple pods and pink flowers.I like the purple varieties as they look...
    Post by: stickman, Jun 16, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    PLUM tree and aphids

    I have this problem too... lots of plums setting nicely but the leaves are all curled up. looks like it's getting worse.Did a bit of research...
    Post by: stickman, May 27, 2008 in forum: Trees
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    winter planting

    Hi Golfer,I usually plant spinach, mustard greens, pak choi and winter radishes outside in september all are fast growing so are usually...
    Post by: stickman, May 27, 2008 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Chinese Artichokes

    You're right Liz. They're a distant relative of garden mint which explains why they're a little invasive. Grew these a few years back, taste...
    Post by: stickman, May 13, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    will these seeds germinate?

    Hi EthansmumJust a quick thought: You say the seeds are from a jar, are they from pickled/preserved peppers? If so I don't think they'll...
    Post by: stickman, Mar 20, 2008 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    butternut squash

    Hi Watermead,Have you tried hand-pollinating the female flowers with a paintbrush? I find this helps the plant set it's fruit dramatically,...
    Post by: stickman, Mar 18, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    Biggest Onion Competition!

    Hi Vince - Count me in!Managed 2.1 kilos last year on virgin soil last year, and have got a few more varieties to play around with this year....
    Post by: stickman, Mar 18, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    okra

    Hi Dalbuie I'll be dead jealous if you get any fruits. I've tried them four years running, disaster every year.But from failure comes knowledge...
    Post by: stickman, Mar 13, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    soybeans

    Hey guys and galsThought I might try soybeans this year (like a challenge!), have bought some T&M seeds, variety 'ustie'. Supposedly for a more...
    Thread by: stickman, Feb 28, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: Edible Gardening
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