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"What's the reason for planting them so deep, Damo ? I use polypots but only have them a couple of inches into the ground."

"Have sown some Romanesco as well, some standard White Cornell, Ramco cabbages and Calabrese (Aquiles F1) to go with the Tomatoes (Sungold), Chillies (Joe's Long), Aubergines (Moneymaker), Lettuce (Little Gem / Salad Bowl), Rocket and Broad…"

"Oh and I did go to a veg growing talk once where the speaker said put vermiculite in the drill when sowing to ward off carrot fly - never tried this but again can't do any harm to give it a go."

"Hi Trevor I don't pay much attention to the height argument but I guess it doesn't do any harm.  I can't see why carrot flies don't fly higher or get blown about in the wind.  The only foolproof way I know of is to…"

"I start them off in the cold greenhouse like Tony in 3" pots around about mid-late December.  I'll plant them out in March and lift July time."

"19 fruits from 4 plants is a great return - mine was 0 from 4!  I will definitely try again, a job for the weekend!!  "

"Thanks Colin, hand pollination is the step I've not done, that's enough of a hook for me to give them another go plus we actually eat them as well!  "

"I always say I'm not going to bother - as I haven't had much luck with them producing many fruit - and then I go and sow them again the following year.  Sounds like you've had success Colin any tips?"

"Looking good and a timely reminder that I have some work to do!"