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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark O'Hanlon Sep 20, 2012. 16 Replies 0 Likes
The Hesketh Bank Village Show was blessed with some good weather but the much reduced veg entries bore testament to the dire growing conditions suffered throughout the year.I had a mixed day, with…Continue
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tony southall replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"First the obvious correct seed,used to save my own but on an allotment cross polination was a problem,use Medwyn Williams.A space of 5mx3m is ideal,dig a 2ft dia hole a spade deep and fill with horse manure and spent hops.Run a hose and turn the…"
Mark O'Hanlon replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"62kg makes my 8kg offering look a bit feeble.... but it was only 3 weeks old. Any top tips you can share?
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tony southall replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"Darren was hoping the record had come back to England as some records are not up to date 77.56kg is a mighty marrow my best todate was 62kg in 2011,this year total wash out."
Darren Blick replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"Tony,
I stand corrected, I had it mixed up
The Fortey twins hold the UK record and yes, your durchman holds world record
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WR: 93.7kg (206.5lb) - Bradley Wursten - Netherlands - 2009
UK Record – 77.56kg (171lb) Kevin and Gareth Fortey…"
Darren Blick replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"I will now have to check
I know the fortey twins did hold the world record for the marrow but unless they lost it last year or this"
tony southall replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"
I may be wrong Darren but I understood a dutchman held the heavy marrow record just over 200lb
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Darren Blick replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"I keep a diary also of all my sowing dates for each year and then what and when I do certain things
I have only done this for the past 2 years but it is proving very useful for show purposes already
If there are adverse weather conditions, I will…"
Mark O'Hanlon replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"The only thing I write is the plant labels when they go in and the seed packet labels when they come out! I never write anything else down which is proving to be very frustrating when I try and remember when stuff was planted and where it was last…"
Darren Blick replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"sounds very interesting
Do you have a blog to follow your progress for next season ?"
Mark O'Hanlon replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"The tomato seeds were originally from Clive Bevan some seasons ago but I have saved the best of my own grown each year thereafter. Marrow seeds and giant runner bean seeds were from Clive and the giant onion seeds were my new project for this season…"
Darren Blick replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"I know Kevin Fortey of the Fortey Twins
They currently hold the Heaviest Marrow record
They gave me some Giant veg seeds last year
They have some good quality seeds you can get from them
http://www.giantveg.co.uk/
I also know Clive Bevan reasonably…"
Mark O'Hanlon replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"Anything that I can but I have to say the giant veg categories hold a certain fascination and are a lot of fun."
Darren Blick replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"Very good
Do you show all types of veg or specialise in the giant veg ?"
Mark O'Hanlon replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"Sorry. Here is a pic of the winning heaviest tomato...
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Darren Blick replied to Mark O'Hanlon's discussion Village Show"Looks a reasonably good show
Don't have face book so couldn't see your photo's of your stuff but from the show link, the leeks and onions look very good"
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