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Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarah Smith Apr 20. 2 Replies 0 Likes
...while digging up the remains of a purple sprouting broccoli plant (don't they have big root systems?) I spotted a potato shoot emerging where last years potatoes were... Following it down, I…Continue
Will an old towel do instead of capillary matting?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Debbie Apr 5. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I'm thinking about what to do with my indoor herbs etc when we go on holiday. I'm going to rig up a drip watering system from the water butts for the outside pots, but I can never get basil etc to…Continue
Support for peas
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bean Brain Mar 25. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I'm growing Alderman peas up a wigwam of canes - do I need to put netting or string around the canes for the peas to scramble up or will they climb up the canes by themselves?Continue
Chitting peas...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bobby Mar 21. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I've just put my peas to chit in the airing cupboard in a bag of damp compost - mainly to give them a bit of a head start, but also because I haven't done that before and I like trying new things... …Continue
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Sarah Smith replied to Bobby's discussion Potatoes..."We had a couple of potatoes that were found while digging over the veg patch along with the shop bought ones last night. No one has complained of feeling ill ...so far."
Flighty replied to Bobby's discussion Potatoes..."Yes you can. I eat any like this that I find which look okay. "
Bobby posted a discussionPotatoes...
...while digging up the remains of a purple sprouting broccoli plant (don't they have big root systems?) I spotted a potato shoot emerging where last years potatoes were... Following it down, I found a large spud. Can I eat it? It looks fine - not shrivelled up or anything. See More
Debbie replied to Bobby's discussion Will an old towel do instead of capillary matting?"I would've thought that the towel would react the opposite to the matting but do let us know what happens"
Darren Blick replied to Bobby's discussion Will an old towel do instead of capillary matting?"Not ideal and won't work the same
Capillary matting isn't expensive
Capillary matting from Harrods Horticulture from only £3.00"
Fred Hogg replied to Bobby's discussion Will an old towel do instead of capillary matting?"Definitely, thick towel though...."
Bobby replied to Bobby's discussion Will an old towel do instead of capillary matting?"Ah yes, the washing up bowl would be a good idea, I'll do that. But you think a towel would do the job?"
Fred Hogg replied to Bobby's discussion Will an old towel do instead of capillary matting?"Sounds like a very good plan to me, just make sure the plug is a good fit, do like the idea...."
Bobby posted a discussionWill an old towel do instead of capillary matting?
I'm thinking about what to do with my indoor herbs etc when we go on holiday. I'm going to rig up a drip watering system from the water butts for the outside pots, but I can never get basil etc to do well outdoors. Will an old towel work instead of capillary matting if I fill the sink with water and put the plants on top of the towel on the draining board? I'm sending my young tomato plants to stay with my mother in law, but I don't want to overdo it by filling her house if I can help it!See More
Bobby replied to elaine rickett's discussion Tomato Choices"This year I'm growing:
Red Alert (v. prolific last year)
Sungold
Tigerella
Sweetpea Currant (not grown before)
Mexican Midget (not grown before)
I've got some seedlings growing happily in the conservatory. Not sure how they will fare…"
Bean Brain replied to Bobby's discussion Support for peas"What about sugar pod peas? Says they grow to 120 cm"
Bobby replied to Bobby's discussion Chitting peas..."Just in case anyone has been losing sleep over the prospects of my peas, I thought I'd update you -I had 100% germination from the ones that sprouted in the airing cupboard - there were only 2 which didn't sprout and obviously I…"
Bobby replied to Stacy Drury's discussion If you could only have one Vegetable to grow what would it be and why?"That's a really difficult question. I think I'd have to say lettuce/salad leaves simply because I eat so much of them and growing your own means they are fresh, not washed in chemicals and much much cheaper. But very close…"
Crazii_C replied to Bobby's discussion Support for peas"i grew alderman peas for the first time last year. i used canes to hold up pea netting. The peas gripped on well and they grow very tall."
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