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  1. ClematisDbee

    Courgettes compared to supermarket

    I think it's quite likely that the ones you've found to be a bit slimy/greasy will be older ones. My sister used to stir fry thin slices, and they tended to be a bit limp and soft.I've never...
    I think it's quite likely that the ones you've found to be a bit slimy/greasy will be older ones. My sister used to stir fry thin slices, and they tended to be a bit limp and soft.I've never peeled courgettes either. They get sliced into chunks and roasted, then blitzed with the rest of the...
    I think it's quite likely that the ones you've found to be a bit slimy/greasy will be older ones. My sister used to stir fry thin slices, and they tended to be a bit limp and soft.I've never peeled courgettes either. They get sliced into...
    I think it's quite likely that the ones you've found to be a bit slimy/greasy will be older ones. My sister used to stir fry thin slices, and they tended to be a bit limp and soft.I've never...
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  2. Tufty

    Is a plastic greenhouse ok to leave out during winter?

    I double checked ours this afternoon and noticed that OH has actually screwed through the frame onto the fence, too, just one screw through the two sides which butt up to the fence. It doesnt ...
    I double checked ours this afternoon and noticed that OH has actually screwed through the frame onto the fence, too, just one screw through the two sides which butt up to the fence. It doesnt move at all.
    I double checked ours this afternoon and noticed that OH has actually screwed through the frame onto the fence, too, just one screw through the two sides which butt up to the fence. It doesnt move at all.
    I double checked ours this afternoon and noticed that OH has actually screwed through the frame onto the fence, too, just one screw through the two sides which butt up to the fence. It doesnt ...
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  3. RoisinMcGuire

    Elderberry Cultivars?

    I have some finings in my cupboard but didn't think to use it.
    I have some finings in my cupboard but didn't think to use it.
    I have some finings in my cupboard but didn't think to use it.
    I have some finings in my cupboard but didn't think to use it.
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  4. Engelbert

    Spaghetti Squashes - time to bring them in? And curing tips please...

    maybe eat the greener ones first you can try curing them by leaving them somewhere really dryi read they dont store great anyway so try to eat before christmas? ive got half of a month old one...
    maybe eat the greener ones first you can try curing them by leaving them somewhere really dryi read they dont store great anyway so try to eat before christmas? ive got half of a month old one in the fridge thats still fine
    maybe eat the greener ones first you can try curing them by leaving them somewhere really dryi read they dont store great anyway so try to eat before christmas? ive got half of a month old one in the fridge thats still fine
    maybe eat the greener ones first you can try curing them by leaving them somewhere really dryi read they dont store great anyway so try to eat before christmas? ive got half of a month old one...
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  5. Bear1

    Onion sets and chickens

    Rather feel they will find fresh green emerging shoots attractive, even if they do not enjoy with sage...
    Rather feel they will find fresh green emerging shoots attractive, even if they do not enjoy with sage...
    Rather feel they will find fresh green emerging shoots attractive, even if they do not enjoy with sage...
    Rather feel they will find fresh green emerging shoots attractive, even if they do not enjoy with sage...
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  6. Tufty

    Plant shop-bought garlic

    The commercial implication of a diseased crop when growing for human consumption likely exceed that for stocking a garden centre IMO. Therefore, given that its passed by APHA on import, I am happy...
    The commercial implication of a diseased crop when growing for human consumption likely exceed that for stocking a garden centre IMO. Therefore, given that its passed by APHA on import, I am happy to continue to grow thus sourced.
    The commercial implication of a diseased crop when growing for human consumption likely exceed that for stocking a garden centre IMO. Therefore, given that its passed by APHA on import, I am happy to continue to grow thus sourced.
    The commercial implication of a diseased crop when growing for human consumption likely exceed that for stocking a garden centre IMO. Therefore, given that its passed by APHA on import, I am happy...
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  7. On the Levels
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    Chinese gooseberries (Kiwis)

    @pete yes you are right about ripening but we didn't give up with the first harvest and again yes we waited for some weeks and then thought enough is enough and ready to throw them in the compost...
    @pete yes you are right about ripening but we didn't give up with the first harvest and again yes we waited for some weeks and then thought enough is enough and ready to throw them in the compost bin BUT we didn't and when we peeled the skin off the fragrance was as it should be Lovely. We met a...
    @pete yes you are right about ripening but we didn't give up with the first harvest and again yes we waited for some weeks and then thought enough is enough and ready to throw them in the compost bin BUT we didn't and when we peeled the skin off...
    @pete yes you are right about ripening but we didn't give up with the first harvest and again yes we waited for some weeks and then thought enough is enough and ready to throw them in the compost...
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  8. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2024

    OK, then I think it will be Kestrel plus one of the Sarpo varieties. They always buy a bag of Wilja when they're down here so that's the third. On gardenfocused.co.uk it says those are slug...
    OK, then I think it will be Kestrel plus one of the Sarpo varieties. They always buy a bag of Wilja when they're down here so that's the third. On gardenfocused.co.uk it says those are slug resistant and I should get a first early. Anyone tried Swift? Also I shall have to order them and get...
    OK, then I think it will be Kestrel plus one of the Sarpo varieties. They always buy a bag of Wilja when they're down here so that's the third. On gardenfocused.co.uk it says those are slug resistant and I should get a first early. Anyone tried...
    OK, then I think it will be Kestrel plus one of the Sarpo varieties. They always buy a bag of Wilja when they're down here so that's the third. On gardenfocused.co.uk it says those are slug...
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  9. ricky101

    Broccoli, Calabrese, Cauliflower - worth growing ?

    Have ordered some Igloo Caulis which they say grow smaller and can be planted just 1ft apart. Hopefully the same with the Calabrese Kabuki that @BobBG mentioned. Doesn't look like there are any...
    Have ordered some Igloo Caulis which they say grow smaller and can be planted just 1ft apart. Hopefully the same with the Calabrese Kabuki that @BobBG mentioned. Doesn't look like there are any small sprouting Broccoli so will just try one or two right at the back of a bed or might mix it in on...
    Have ordered some Igloo Caulis which they say grow smaller and can be planted just 1ft apart. Hopefully the same with the Calabrese Kabuki that @BobBG mentioned. Doesn't look like there are any small sprouting Broccoli so will just try one or...
    Have ordered some Igloo Caulis which they say grow smaller and can be planted just 1ft apart. Hopefully the same with the Calabrese Kabuki that @BobBG mentioned. Doesn't look like there are any...
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  10. Michael Hewett

    Japanese onions

    I was even later with them last year and just grew them on in the greenhouse to speed things up a bit. I planted them in the ground in November and they did fine.
    I was even later with them last year and just grew them on in the greenhouse to speed things up a bit. I planted them in the ground in November and they did fine.
    I was even later with them last year and just grew them on in the greenhouse to speed things up a bit. I planted them in the ground in November and they did fine.
    I was even later with them last year and just grew them on in the greenhouse to speed things up a bit. I planted them in the ground in November and they did fine.
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  11. ricky101

    Friut Tree Offer

    You can already pre-order bare root trees from some suppliers. Good to get in early for popular varieties
    You can already pre-order bare root trees from some suppliers. Good to get in early for popular varieties
    You can already pre-order bare root trees from some suppliers. Good to get in early for popular varieties
    You can already pre-order bare root trees from some suppliers. Good to get in early for popular varieties
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  12. misterQ
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    The Bucket Growing Competition 2024

    The seed potatoes were ordinary potatoes bought from Morrisons supermarket.They were both described as a multipurpose variety potato: 'Rooster' and 'White Potatoes' (Melody), to be exact.
    The seed potatoes were ordinary potatoes bought from Morrisons supermarket.They were both described as a multipurpose variety potato: 'Rooster' and 'White Potatoes' (Melody), to be exact.
    The seed potatoes were ordinary potatoes bought from Morrisons supermarket.They were both described as a multipurpose variety potato: 'Rooster' and 'White Potatoes' (Melody), to be exact.
    The seed potatoes were ordinary potatoes bought from Morrisons supermarket.They were both described as a multipurpose variety potato: 'Rooster' and 'White Potatoes' (Melody), to be exact.
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  13. Sheroo

    Does anyone want to do a tomato/chilli seed swap?

    Thank you for the heads up, I appreciate it ^^
    Thank you for the heads up, I appreciate it ^^
    Thank you for the heads up, I appreciate it ^^
    Thank you for the heads up, I appreciate it ^^
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  14. TheMadHedger

    Sweet Chestnuts - how to store?

    I dunno, to be honest I didn't read it all, I'll just eat what I collect and buy some for Christmas.:)
    I dunno, to be honest I didn't read it all, I'll just eat what I collect and buy some for Christmas.:)
    I dunno, to be honest I didn't read it all, I'll just eat what I collect and buy some for Christmas.:)
    I dunno, to be honest I didn't read it all, I'll just eat what I collect and buy some for Christmas.:)
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  15. Sargan

    White Cucumbers

    Yes - that may well be the reason. I hadn't thought of that, but you are quite right - fully ripe cucumbers do turn yellow and hard when fully ripened.
    Yes - that may well be the reason. I hadn't thought of that, but you are quite right - fully ripe cucumbers do turn yellow and hard when fully ripened.
    Yes - that may well be the reason. I hadn't thought of that, but you are quite right - fully ripe cucumbers do turn yellow and hard when fully ripened.
    Yes - that may well be the reason. I hadn't thought of that, but you are quite right - fully ripe cucumbers do turn yellow and hard when fully ripened.
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  16. fleabag

    veggie raised beds...how to close them down for a year

    One thought would be to sow green manure, then cover it with manure and fabric later...
    One thought would be to sow green manure, then cover it with manure and fabric later...
    One thought would be to sow green manure, then cover it with manure and fabric later...
    One thought would be to sow green manure, then cover it with manure and fabric later...
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  17. Sargan

    Tomato issues

    Fluctuating watering and weather temperatures. Hot, cold, hot, cold.
    Fluctuating watering and weather temperatures. Hot, cold, hot, cold.
    Fluctuating watering and weather temperatures. Hot, cold, hot, cold.
    Fluctuating watering and weather temperatures. Hot, cold, hot, cold.
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  18. burnie
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    Onion Growing 2024

    AlthoughI dont have many, (i didn't plant many:biggrin:) my red onions did quite well due to more moisture early summer than usual. The garlic turned out ok but the corms are are split and not tight as...
    AlthoughI dont have many, (i didn't plant many:biggrin:) my red onions did quite well due to more moisture early summer than usual. The garlic turned out ok but the corms are are split and not tight as they usually are.Just my few, some are bigger than I like tbh, but these few will last me until...
    AlthoughI dont have many, (i didn't plant many:biggrin:) my red onions did quite well due to more moisture early summer than usual. The garlic turned out ok but the corms are are split and not tight as they usually are.Just my few, some are bigger than...
    AlthoughI dont have many, (i didn't plant many:biggrin:) my red onions did quite well due to more moisture early summer than usual. The garlic turned out ok but the corms are are split and not tight as...
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  19. Tufty

    Are these dark patches on my tomatoes bad news?

    Interesting. I've harvested a few which were affected and simply cut off the black bit. The rest tasted good!! I hate waste!:itchy:
    Interesting. I've harvested a few which were affected and simply cut off the black bit. The rest tasted good!! I hate waste!:itchy:
    Interesting. I've harvested a few which were affected and simply cut off the black bit. The rest tasted good!! I hate waste!:itchy:
    Interesting. I've harvested a few which were affected and simply cut off the black bit. The rest tasted good!! I hate waste!:itchy:
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  20. RowlandsCastle

    Chinese Quince?

    Small lumpy fruit looks like Ch. JaponicaCh. Japonica is the smallest max 2m or so, then Ch. Speciosa which has medium fruit up to 3m tall, then Ch. Cathayensis is the largest up to 6m with the...
    Small lumpy fruit looks like Ch. JaponicaCh. Japonica is the smallest max 2m or so, then Ch. Speciosa which has medium fruit up to 3m tall, then Ch. Cathayensis is the largest up to 6m with the largest fruit too. All taste about the same. Chinese Quince can also be Peudocydonia Sinensis which...
    Small lumpy fruit looks like Ch. JaponicaCh. Japonica is the smallest max 2m or so, then Ch. Speciosa which has medium fruit up to 3m tall, then Ch. Cathayensis is the largest up to 6m with the largest fruit too. All taste about the same....
    Small lumpy fruit looks like Ch. JaponicaCh. Japonica is the smallest max 2m or so, then Ch. Speciosa which has medium fruit up to 3m tall, then Ch. Cathayensis is the largest up to 6m with the...
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