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Lime hating Veg?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Debbie Mar 19, 2011. 4 Replies

 Hello all, My 1st post.......... First of all. I hope you all have a very successful growing season. I live in hope of long warm sunny days with it raining only between the hous of 11pm and 6am. I…Continue

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Chris Warwick commented on Stephen Shirley's event 'Challock Chillies'
"Thank you Stephen. The boat is very stable and so far we have had reasonable weather. Check her out. http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/showallphotos.aspx?imo=9413810"
Sep 28, 2012
Chris Warwick commented on Stephen Shirley's event 'Challock Chillies'
"I would love to come. I am presently at 61° North. NE of Shetland and won't see dry land until next week so unfortunately I will unable to attend. Hope it's a great day"
Sep 27, 2012
Melinda Que_Linda left a comment for Chris Warwick
"Happy Birthday Chris!    "
May 22, 2011
Chris Warwick replied to Emma Price's discussion Recycling
"  The reason your'e not allowed to go skip diving at your local 'recycling depot' is  'Health & Safety' Duty of care etc etc.... Prosicution, Litigation, are 2 words that spring to mind. I know it's a…"
May 9, 2011
Chris Warwick replied to Darren Blick's discussion What is your worst Pest/Weed/Disease
"   I leave it to frogs to do the business with slugs, I go out with a torch as the sun goes down to search & destroy  vine weevils. Worst of all pests for me....Ring necked Parakeets. Had a lovely crop of sweetcorn last year…"
May 9, 2011
Chris Warwick replied to Mo's discussion What did you lose this winter?
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Apr 8, 2011
Chris Warwick replied to Mo's discussion What did you lose this winter?
"  Our Sweet Bay tree has had frost damage on its top branches during the winter due probably to me giving it a buzz haircut during last summer. It was up to about 15' and it was blocking a lot of light to one of my G/houses so I…"
Apr 8, 2011
Chris Warwick replied to Raquel's discussion Recommend me allotment tips
"  Hi Raquel,   Congrats on your new plot.  It is so satisfiying  to harvest your own vegetables on a Sunday morning and cook them within the next couple of hours with the Sunday roast. They do taste better than shop bought veg,…"
Mar 24, 2011
Debbie replied to Chris Warwick's discussion Lime hating Veg?
"Stephen and Darren are spot on. Regards to Ozzie."
Mar 19, 2011
Chris Warwick replied to Chris Warwick's discussion Lime hating Veg?
"  Thanks Gents,   Very much appreciate your help."
Mar 19, 2011
Darren Blick replied to Chris Warwick's discussion Lime hating Veg?
"The main veg to only like lime is Brassica's However, aim to get your soil at 7.oph and you'll be fine with most things I'm sure you already now but add lime to in Alkaline (increase ph) and Manure to add Acid (reduce ph)"
Mar 18, 2011
Stephen Shirley replied to Chris Warwick's discussion Lime hating Veg?
"There's not actually that much really - and even those that don't will put up with it quite well.Spuds, rhubarb and parsley all prefer a neutral to acid soil and that's about it. Interestingly tomatoes (which are the same family as…"
Mar 18, 2011
Chris Warwick replied to Colin Robinson's discussion what won't you be doing?
"I will never grow this potato again.. lol it has various names, Peruvian blue, Inca blue, Salad blue etc. It is blight resistent, makes a fine looking plant with purple stems, crops well, etc but.. For roasting.. no way. as a salad potao ..…"
Mar 18, 2011
Chris Warwick left a comment for Debbie
"Thank you for the kind welcome Debbie. This guys's name is Ozzie. He looked at me in exactly the same manner lol. But he is a very well behaved gentleman and a joy to fly."
Mar 18, 2011
Chris Warwick posted a discussion

Lime hating Veg?

 Hello all, My 1st post.......... First of all. I hope you all have a very successful growing season. I live in hope of long warm sunny days with it raining only between the hous of 11pm and 6am. I can dream can't I? Myself, I am into year 2 for our allotment; must get the ground in a fit state but it is a difficult task, considering we cleared it of Blackthorn & Brambles late 2009; still the brambles return to haunt us, plus too much clay! This year we will be growing Potatoes through…See More
Mar 18, 2011
Debbie left a comment for Chris Warwick
"Hi Chris, and welcome. Love the photo as I did some falconry in my earlier life and when I took a course I was allocated to an eagle owl called Tasha who used to look at me as if to say 'another flippin learner'."
Mar 18, 2011

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At 12:29 on March 18, 2011, Debbie said…
Hi Chris, and welcome. Love the photo as I did some falconry in my earlier life and when I took a course I was allocated to an eagle owl called Tasha who used to look at me as if to say 'another flippin learner'.
At 20:45 on May 22, 2011, Melinda Que_Linda said…

Happy Birthday Chris!

 


 

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