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  1. Paul Blackburn

    Growing tomatoes Outdoors

    I think 10 inch is too small, definitely plant them in the ground...when the weather warms up.Steve...:)
    I think 10 inch is too small, definitely plant them in the ground...when the weather warms up.Steve...:)
    I think 10 inch is too small, definitely plant them in the ground...when the weather warms up.Steve...:)
    I think 10 inch is too small, definitely plant them in the ground...when the weather warms up.Steve...:)
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  2. Paul Blackburn

    Best way to grow parsnips

    Hammer a metal rod/crowbar into the ground then waggle it around using a circular motion and fill the tapered hole with fine soil/MPC.
    Hammer a metal rod/crowbar into the ground then waggle it around using a circular motion and fill the tapered hole with fine soil/MPC.
    Hammer a metal rod/crowbar into the ground then waggle it around using a circular motion and fill the tapered hole with fine soil/MPC.
    Hammer a metal rod/crowbar into the ground then waggle it around using a circular motion and fill the tapered hole with fine soil/MPC.
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  3. nikirushka

    Simon's Plum tomato?

    That thought did cross my mind! Bit, all the others are clear: gardener's delight tomato, moneymaker tomato, evesham sprout etc.
    That thought did cross my mind! Bit, all the others are clear: gardener's delight tomato, moneymaker tomato, evesham sprout etc.
    That thought did cross my mind! Bit, all the others are clear: gardener's delight tomato, moneymaker tomato, evesham sprout etc.
    That thought did cross my mind! Bit, all the others are clear: gardener's delight tomato, moneymaker tomato, evesham sprout etc.
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  4. Ariadae

    Tomatoes and salads in a blowaway

    For salad leaves I think they will do better grown outdoors rather than in a blow-away. All I can think of as an advantage in a blow-away is that you could stack a few more on the shelves, but...
    For salad leaves I think they will do better grown outdoors rather than in a blow-away. All I can think of as an advantage in a blow-away is that you could stack a few more on the shelves, but they would need constant watering.
    For salad leaves I think they will do better grown outdoors rather than in a blow-away. All I can think of as an advantage in a blow-away is that you could stack a few more on the shelves, but they would need constant watering.
    For salad leaves I think they will do better grown outdoors rather than in a blow-away. All I can think of as an advantage in a blow-away is that you could stack a few more on the shelves, but...
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  5. LornaInFrance

    Propagator Mystery Challenge... Help if possible??

    Look forward to it :spinning:You can carry on till harvest if you want :)
    Look forward to it :spinning:You can carry on till harvest if you want :)
    Look forward to it :spinning:You can carry on till harvest if you want :)
    Look forward to it :spinning:You can carry on till harvest if you want :)
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  6. JWK

    Are Rhubarb stalks poisonous too ?

    My rhubarb patch - after I had just picked 20lb. :blue thumb:
    My rhubarb patch - after I had just picked 20lb. :blue thumb:
    My rhubarb patch - after I had just picked 20lb. :blue thumb:
    My rhubarb patch - after I had just picked 20lb. :blue thumb:
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  7. Paul Blackburn

    Can I move fruit trees

    If I understood correctly the 6yr tree will not get moved.Yes - if OP can wait, do it after 9-10 months is better.
    If I understood correctly the 6yr tree will not get moved.Yes - if OP can wait, do it after 9-10 months is better.
    If I understood correctly the 6yr tree will not get moved.Yes - if OP can wait, do it after 9-10 months is better.
    If I understood correctly the 6yr tree will not get moved.Yes - if OP can wait, do it after 9-10 months is better.
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  8. Steve R

    Grape growing.

    They grow fairly well outside here...I grow several seedless white varieties, one black seedless and Muscat of Alexandria (snap! pete). We have severe problems with wasps and hornets but if you...
    They grow fairly well outside here...I grow several seedless white varieties, one black seedless and Muscat of Alexandria (snap! pete). We have severe problems with wasps and hornets but if you get jam/beer/wine traps up early enough and avoid leaving their preferred building materials lying...
    They grow fairly well outside here...I grow several seedless white varieties, one black seedless and Muscat of Alexandria (snap! pete). We have severe problems with wasps and hornets but if you get jam/beer/wine traps up early enough and avoid...
    They grow fairly well outside here...I grow several seedless white varieties, one black seedless and Muscat of Alexandria (snap! pete). We have severe problems with wasps and hornets but if you...
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  9. nikirushka

    Flowering rhubarb

    I always cut the flowers off but I have more than sufficient plants not to need to propagate them.One word of warning with cutting them. Make sure that you cut the flowering stalks right down. ...
    I always cut the flowers off but I have more than sufficient plants not to need to propagate them.One word of warning with cutting them. Make sure that you cut the flowering stalks right down. Otherwise they can have a hollow section left that will hold water and, possibly, rot the crown.
    I always cut the flowers off but I have more than sufficient plants not to need to propagate them.One word of warning with cutting them. Make sure that you cut the flowering stalks right down. Otherwise they can have a hollow section left...
    I always cut the flowers off but I have more than sufficient plants not to need to propagate them.One word of warning with cutting them. Make sure that you cut the flowering stalks right down. ...
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  10. Snowbaby

    Potato help please

    Thanks everyone. I'll dig them up and start over !
    Thanks everyone. I'll dig them up and start over !
    Thanks everyone. I'll dig them up and start over !
    Thanks everyone. I'll dig them up and start over !
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  11. redstar

    Date Trees.

    I remember that tree when it was a sapling. :dbgrtmb: :old: :snork:
    I remember that tree when it was a sapling. :dbgrtmb: :old: :snork:
    I remember that tree when it was a sapling. :dbgrtmb: :old: :snork:
    I remember that tree when it was a sapling. :dbgrtmb: :old: :snork:
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  12. silu
    Friendly x 5

    I hate sowing seeds I've decided

    Try sowing Fern spore.......:rolleyespink:
    Try sowing Fern spore.......:rolleyespink:
    Try sowing Fern spore.......:rolleyespink:
    Try sowing Fern spore.......:rolleyespink:
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  13. robgil

    Buying seedlings off EBay, toms and chillies?

    Most of my rarer Hemerocallis have been sourced from ebay, as has already been said you need to check out the sellers before buying.
    Most of my rarer Hemerocallis have been sourced from ebay, as has already been said you need to check out the sellers before buying.
    Most of my rarer Hemerocallis have been sourced from ebay, as has already been said you need to check out the sellers before buying.
    Most of my rarer Hemerocallis have been sourced from ebay, as has already been said you need to check out the sellers before buying.
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  14. robgil

    Raised veg bed?

    Best to grow stuff you like to eat. Currently I'm sowing lettuce, spinach, peas and carrots. All of these are reasonably fast growing. I've also sown summer broccoli which will take up a bit more...
    Best to grow stuff you like to eat. Currently I'm sowing lettuce, spinach, peas and carrots. All of these are reasonably fast growing. I've also sown summer broccoli which will take up a bit more room. New (early) potatoes would be a good thing to try too and you'll be digging them up in...
    Best to grow stuff you like to eat. Currently I'm sowing lettuce, spinach, peas and carrots. All of these are reasonably fast growing. I've also sown summer broccoli which will take up a bit more room. New (early) potatoes would be a good thing...
    Best to grow stuff you like to eat. Currently I'm sowing lettuce, spinach, peas and carrots. All of these are reasonably fast growing. I've also sown summer broccoli which will take up a bit more...
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  15. Paul Blackburn

    How to grow chillies and peppers

    I used the airing cupboard for years, for germination, until I built a propagator. You do need to check twice a day though as in those temperatures seedings go leggy very fast.Pepper seed needs...
    I used the airing cupboard for years, for germination, until I built a propagator. You do need to check twice a day though as in those temperatures seedings go leggy very fast.Pepper seed needs quite a high temperature to germinate well, 80F is about right.It's the growing on afterwards that...
    I used the airing cupboard for years, for germination, until I built a propagator. You do need to check twice a day though as in those temperatures seedings go leggy very fast.Pepper seed needs quite a high temperature to germinate well, 80F is...
    I used the airing cupboard for years, for germination, until I built a propagator. You do need to check twice a day though as in those temperatures seedings go leggy very fast.Pepper seed needs...
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  16. Paul Blackburn

    How long do Parsnips take

    The compost only goes into the tubes. I drop some in (about third depth?) then use a short length of broom handle to tamp in down so it wont fall out the bottom, but not so hard it might restrict...
    The compost only goes into the tubes. I drop some in (about third depth?) then use a short length of broom handle to tamp in down so it wont fall out the bottom, but not so hard it might restrict root growth, then add/gently tamp more seed compost above up seed sowing depth, sow 3 seeds and...
    The compost only goes into the tubes. I drop some in (about third depth?) then use a short length of broom handle to tamp in down so it wont fall out the bottom, but not so hard it might restrict root growth, then add/gently tamp more seed...
    The compost only goes into the tubes. I drop some in (about third depth?) then use a short length of broom handle to tamp in down so it wont fall out the bottom, but not so hard it might restrict...
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  17. silu

    Garlic not storing very well

    @silu Yes Rhino on way, due to arrive end of March. Will post more on this escapade later.
    @silu Yes Rhino on way, due to arrive end of March. Will post more on this escapade later.
    @silu Yes Rhino on way, due to arrive end of March. Will post more on this escapade later.
    @silu Yes Rhino on way, due to arrive end of March. Will post more on this escapade later.
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  18. Steve R

    Egg and Chips plant

    Or only after 11:30:?
    Or only after 11:30:?
    Or only after 11:30:?
    Or only after 11:30:?
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  19. Denton Dave

    Potatoes

    Cara is a very good all-rounder (I'll be growing a few) Maris Piper superb for chips Desiree excellent for mash
    Cara is a very good all-rounder (I'll be growing a few) Maris Piper superb for chips Desiree excellent for mash
    Cara is a very good all-rounder (I'll be growing a few) Maris Piper superb for chips Desiree excellent for mash
    Cara is a very good all-rounder (I'll be growing a few) Maris Piper superb for chips Desiree excellent for mash
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