Cheers for that. Not that pricey I just paid �£30 for 50 onion seedlings !!! ouch
I've always planted mine between rows of Garlic and this has seemed to work.There has apparently been some success also if you make your own...
I've always wondered how big I could grow one of my show onions that way,especially as they're 99% water.How much did it cost to buy ? I'm dead...
Hi,I really appreciate all the tips regarding growing in guttering and pots etc.The problem is that I don't have a greenhouse and I'm growing...
I've gone for broke this year and bought 50 seedlings for �£30 !!...ouch.And I've shelled out on a proper soil test for the 1st time,mind you...
It used to be the fashion to give your onion beds a dusting of lime before planting.I don't see the point myself if the ph level is ok.If you...
I agree.Don't get me wrong I'm no Eco-warrior.I do use Derris only because it seems to be effective and Blood,Fish and bone 'cos it's good...
I agree.I actually don't use any pesticides at all. But the Chemical Free Organic thing is misleading too.Copper Sulphate,whether made in a lab...
OK I wouldn't try eating or drinking themBut Copper Sulphate is classed as an Organic product yet it is Highly Toxic,It is highly toxic to to...
Although I pesonally try to use as little pesticides as possible, whether they be "Organic" or not, it really annoys me when people are led to...
I know what you mean.I think I'm going to sow an inch deep this year and if it is dry....Heres Hoping :D then just give 'em a bit of a watering.
All the Gardening books seem to suggest sowing peas about 2 inches deep outside.Does anyone really think it's necessary to sow so...
I'm in.I'm trying to beat my best of 6lb 10oz this year.I'm growing Ailsae.I used to get 4-5 lb+ easily from Marshalls Showmaster sets but...
The fact that they are green is normal,a bit of dampness is no problem either as long as they've not gone mouldy. My seed potatoes also always go...
But as I have an excess of Nitrogen according to the test will this not just increase the inbalance further ? I seem to be ok on the Nitrogen...
I add well rotted horse muck,seaweed meal and compost yearly.I've been using blood fish and bone and / or Vitax Q4 and a touch of Growmore....
Well did the test and got some surprising results.PH 6.5 Perfect Nitrogen : slight excess Potash : Depleted to deficient Potassium : Depleted to...
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Cheers,just found one on Ebay.It's just for my Exhibition Onion Beds in the Polytunnel as they are never left open to the elements so they don't...
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced Soil testing kit for N P K analysis not the PH.I only need to do about 4 tests but I am loathed to send...
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