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  2. burnie
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    Onion Growing 2024

    Last dozen of my seedlings went out today, the bed is now pretty full so no room for Leeks this year.
    Last dozen of my seedlings went out today, the bed is now pretty full so no room for Leeks this year.
    Last dozen of my seedlings went out today, the bed is now pretty full so no room for Leeks this year.
    Last dozen of my seedlings went out today, the bed is now pretty full so no room for Leeks this year.
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  3. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    I need to restring the rafters in the greenhouse so the toms can be tied in. I used normal twine last year but obviously that's knackered now so have some 2mm nylon to try out.Despite the cold...
    I need to restring the rafters in the greenhouse so the toms can be tied in. I used normal twine last year but obviously that's knackered now so have some 2mm nylon to try out.Despite the cold nights recently the toms are looking good and haven't keeled over
    I need to restring the rafters in the greenhouse so the toms can be tied in. I used normal twine last year but obviously that's knackered now so have some 2mm nylon to try out.Despite the cold nights recently the toms are looking good and...
    I need to restring the rafters in the greenhouse so the toms can be tied in. I used normal twine last year but obviously that's knackered now so have some 2mm nylon to try out.Despite the cold...
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  4. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2024

    Sown my winter squash, sweetcorn, Patti pan and some melons. I think I maybe should have started the melons earlier? They are for undercover, variety emir.Also sown more coriander and dill as...
    Sown my winter squash, sweetcorn, Patti pan and some melons. I think I maybe should have started the melons earlier? They are for undercover, variety emir.Also sown more coriander and dill as the ones I have yet to pick will no doubt bolt fairly soon anyway
    Sown my winter squash, sweetcorn, Patti pan and some melons. I think I maybe should have started the melons earlier? They are for undercover, variety emir.Also sown more coriander and dill as the ones I have yet to pick will no doubt bolt...
    Sown my winter squash, sweetcorn, Patti pan and some melons. I think I maybe should have started the melons earlier? They are for undercover, variety emir.Also sown more coriander and dill as...
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  5. JWK
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    Chillies 2024

    Thank you for the info Admission but it is a bit to complicated for me but it sounds like fun for you.
    Thank you for the info Admission but it is a bit to complicated for me but it sounds like fun for you.
    Thank you for the info Admission but it is a bit to complicated for me but it sounds like fun for you.
    Thank you for the info Admission but it is a bit to complicated for me but it sounds like fun for you.
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  6. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2024

    You could have cut them up if you had wanted. That would have given a larger(R) crop. Will be interested to see if you get an enlarged output, never having done such an extravagant thing !!...
    You could have cut them up if you had wanted. That would have given a larger(R) crop. Will be interested to see if you get an enlarged output, never having done such an extravagant thing !! Perhaps they will all be 'bakers' ??, my Charlottes are used as second earlies , as salad (new ) potatoes.
    You could have cut them up if you had wanted. That would have given a larger(R) crop. Will be interested to see if you get an enlarged output, never having done such an extravagant thing !! Perhaps they will all be 'bakers' ??, my Charlottes are...
    You could have cut them up if you had wanted. That would have given a larger(R) crop. Will be interested to see if you get an enlarged output, never having done such an extravagant thing !!...
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  7. burnie
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    Seed sorting for 2024

    I do keep my seeds sorted by category in Tupperwares in a fridge so they stay fresh, in theory.it's been so wet, so long this winter that I did actually make a wee Excel file of my veggie seeds...
    I do keep my seeds sorted by category in Tupperwares in a fridge so they stay fresh, in theory.it's been so wet, so long this winter that I did actually make a wee Excel file of my veggie seeds and have recorded on it what I have sown on what day. Didn't start till last week and so far have...
    I do keep my seeds sorted by category in Tupperwares in a fridge so they stay fresh, in theory.it's been so wet, so long this winter that I did actually make a wee Excel file of my veggie seeds and have recorded on it what I have sown on what...
    I do keep my seeds sorted by category in Tupperwares in a fridge so they stay fresh, in theory.it's been so wet, so long this winter that I did actually make a wee Excel file of my veggie seeds...
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  8. Fred Clarke
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    Tomato Seed Swaps

    @Goldenlily26 this reply is visible to everyone so don't put your address in this thread, please use the button "Quote in Conversation" to create a private message, you will get this screen -...
    @Goldenlily26 this reply is visible to everyone so don't put your address in this thread, please use the button "Quote in Conversation" to create a private message, you will get this screen - ensure it has got the title "Start a New Conversation". Conversations are private and equivalent to PMs...
    @Goldenlily26 this reply is visible to everyone so don't put your address in this thread, please use the button "Quote in Conversation" to create a private message, you will get this screen - ensure it has got the title "Start a New...
    @Goldenlily26 this reply is visible to everyone so don't put your address in this thread, please use the button "Quote in Conversation" to create a private message, you will get this screen -...
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  9. JWK
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    Tomato Taste Test 2023

    In the Greenhouse....Alicante....10 Roma....10 Beefmasters 20:biggrin:After an iffy start this years toms have been fabulous and still going strong ,sweet and flavorsome:dbgrtmb:
    In the Greenhouse....Alicante....10 Roma....10 Beefmasters 20:biggrin:After an iffy start this years toms have been fabulous and still going strong ,sweet and flavorsome:dbgrtmb:
    In the Greenhouse....Alicante....10 Roma....10 Beefmasters 20:biggrin:After an iffy start this years toms have been fabulous and still going strong ,sweet and flavorsome:dbgrtmb:
    In the Greenhouse....Alicante....10 Roma....10 Beefmasters 20:biggrin:After an iffy start this years toms have been fabulous and still going strong ,sweet and flavorsome:dbgrtmb:
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  10. JWK
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    Blight Resistant Tomatoes

    Will definitely try Honey Moon next year.
    Will definitely try Honey Moon next year.
    Will definitely try Honey Moon next year.
    Will definitely try Honey Moon next year.
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  11. Steve R
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    Informative x 4

    Giant Pumpkin Growing Guide

    ... and here's the guy with his previous Pumpkin ... Portugal’s largest pumpkin “Isidora” is Algarve-grown - Portugal ResidentPaderne is about 20 minutes from me.
    ... and here's the guy with his previous Pumpkin ... Portugal’s largest pumpkin “Isidora” is Algarve-grown - Portugal ResidentPaderne is about 20 minutes from me.
    ... and here's the guy with his previous Pumpkin ... Portugal’s largest pumpkin “Isidora” is Algarve-grown - Portugal ResidentPaderne is about 20 minutes from me.
    ... and here's the guy with his previous Pumpkin ... Portugal’s largest pumpkin “Isidora” is Algarve-grown - Portugal ResidentPaderne is about 20 minutes from me.
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  12. Steve R
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    Sowing seeds too early.

    Thank you Wee Tam, that is very kind of you to say that.Steve...
    Thank you Wee Tam, that is very kind of you to say that.Steve...
    Thank you Wee Tam, that is very kind of you to say that.Steve...
    Thank you Wee Tam, that is very kind of you to say that.Steve...
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  13. JWK
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    Tomato Grafting

    Yes, it is worth the effort and I had a lot of fun doing it.
    Yes, it is worth the effort and I had a lot of fun doing it.
    Yes, it is worth the effort and I had a lot of fun doing it.
    Yes, it is worth the effort and I had a lot of fun doing it.
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  14. shiney
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    How To I.D. Your Apples - and some fruits

    This is a very good site for identifying your apples if you want to.Basic searches can be done without joining up.More complicated searches may require joining.fruitID | Apple...
    This is a very good site for identifying your apples if you want to.Basic searches can be done without joining up.More complicated searches may require joining.fruitID | Apple Identification | Apple Varieties | Apple CultivarsWe went to an Apple Day at our local orchard and got our...
    This is a very good site for identifying your apples if you want to.Basic searches can be done without joining up.More complicated searches may require joining.fruitID | Apple Identification | Apple Varieties | Apple CultivarsWe went to...
    This is a very good site for identifying your apples if you want to.Basic searches can be done without joining up.More complicated searches may require joining.fruitID | Apple...
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  16. Snorky85

    Sweet Peppers

    Having read the previous few posts I am obviously not alone in having purple tomatoes. I have presumed wrongly that those in the south would be faring a good deal better than I am, being north of...
    Having read the previous few posts I am obviously not alone in having purple tomatoes. I have presumed wrongly that those in the south would be faring a good deal better than I am, being north of The Border. This is the worst my tender veg has been since starting to grow them. Are others in a...
    Having read the previous few posts I am obviously not alone in having purple tomatoes. I have presumed wrongly that those in the south would be faring a good deal better than I am, being north of The Border. This is the worst my tender veg has...
    Having read the previous few posts I am obviously not alone in having purple tomatoes. I have presumed wrongly that those in the south would be faring a good deal better than I am, being north of...
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  17. jazzy

    Identification of Tomato plant?

    Its got weird leaves.
    Its got weird leaves.
    Its got weird leaves.
    Its got weird leaves.
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  18. Adam I

    Kiwiberries Obtained

    Good luck with more! We have a kiwi as an ornamental but it hasnt flowered in years. Its in the shade but I think we prune it incorrectly: From what I read they only fruit on 2nd year growth, and...
    Good luck with more! We have a kiwi as an ornamental but it hasnt flowered in years. Its in the shade but I think we prune it incorrectly: From what I read they only fruit on 2nd year growth, and we were pruning the whole 6m growth every year...
    Good luck with more! We have a kiwi as an ornamental but it hasnt flowered in years. Its in the shade but I think we prune it incorrectly: From what I read they only fruit on 2nd year growth, and we were pruning the whole 6m growth every year...
    Good luck with more! We have a kiwi as an ornamental but it hasnt flowered in years. Its in the shade but I think we prune it incorrectly: From what I read they only fruit on 2nd year growth, and...
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  19. Victoria

    Capsicum annuum ... Pimento "Sweet Bells" Red

    Funny how slugs and snails go for peppers, but ive never seen them on my tomatoes. The worst is they go for the fruit itself!
    Funny how slugs and snails go for peppers, but ive never seen them on my tomatoes. The worst is they go for the fruit itself!
    Funny how slugs and snails go for peppers, but ive never seen them on my tomatoes. The worst is they go for the fruit itself!
    Funny how slugs and snails go for peppers, but ive never seen them on my tomatoes. The worst is they go for the fruit itself!
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  20. hailbopp

    Musselburgh Leek true from seed?

    If you want to maintain the variety over time you'd need a minimum number of leeks flowering in a patch to do so. Quick Google suggests 20 for leeks, dont know if thats accurate.. It's a bit...
    If you want to maintain the variety over time you'd need a minimum number of leeks flowering in a patch to do so. Quick Google suggests 20 for leeks, dont know if thats accurate.. It's a bit annoying if space is at a premium, but at least leeks look good when flowering.I tried saving more...
    If you want to maintain the variety over time you'd need a minimum number of leeks flowering in a patch to do so. Quick Google suggests 20 for leeks, dont know if thats accurate.. It's a bit annoying if space is at a premium, but at least leeks...
    If you want to maintain the variety over time you'd need a minimum number of leeks flowering in a patch to do so. Quick Google suggests 20 for leeks, dont know if thats accurate.. It's a bit...
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  21. dowtish

    Seedlings safe to move to unheated greenhouse?

    Mine are just growing their first true leaves (except a couple of stragglers). I'll probably transfer them into individual pots next weekend, then they have about a month to six weeks before it's...
    Mine are just growing their first true leaves (except a couple of stragglers). I'll probably transfer them into individual pots next weekend, then they have about a month to six weeks before it's safe to put them outside in the open permanently. They'll be doing the hokey cokey (in-out-in-out)...
    Mine are just growing their first true leaves (except a couple of stragglers). I'll probably transfer them into individual pots next weekend, then they have about a month to six weeks before it's safe to put them outside in the open permanently....
    Mine are just growing their first true leaves (except a couple of stragglers). I'll probably transfer them into individual pots next weekend, then they have about a month to six weeks before it's...
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  22. Bear1

    Potatos

    Aye, give them a chance. Are they in the ground, pots etc ? Did you add fertiliser ? - seed potatoes are partial to some fish, blood and bone fertiliser.fish blood and bone - Bing
    Aye, give them a chance. Are they in the ground, pots etc ? Did you add fertiliser ? - seed potatoes are partial to some fish, blood and bone fertiliser.fish blood and bone - Bing
    Aye, give them a chance. Are they in the ground, pots etc ? Did you add fertiliser ? - seed potatoes are partial to some fish, blood and bone fertiliser.fish blood and bone - Bing
    Aye, give them a chance. Are they in the ground, pots etc ? Did you add fertiliser ? - seed potatoes are partial to some fish, blood and bone fertiliser.fish blood and bone - Bing
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  23. MoodyBlooms

    Raspberry abuse

    Will do!Had a look today and there is actually a small shoot on one of the container ones - placed in the cheapo 'greenhouse'.Still nothing on the 3 outside Autumn ones planted directly in the...
    Will do!Had a look today and there is actually a small shoot on one of the container ones - placed in the cheapo 'greenhouse'.Still nothing on the 3 outside Autumn ones planted directly in the soil.
    Will do!Had a look today and there is actually a small shoot on one of the container ones - placed in the cheapo 'greenhouse'.Still nothing on the 3 outside Autumn ones planted directly in the soil.
    Will do!Had a look today and there is actually a small shoot on one of the container ones - placed in the cheapo 'greenhouse'.Still nothing on the 3 outside Autumn ones planted directly in the...
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  24. Stephen Southwest

    Wild rocket germination tips?

    Maybe too little light as well - if I was to sow it now, or even end of March or so, it would have a cover [ie in a basic propagator] and grown on for quite a while. The lack of light is a bigger...
    Maybe too little light as well - if I was to sow it now, or even end of March or so, it would have a cover [ie in a basic propagator] and grown on for quite a while. The lack of light is a bigger problem here than further south though. Hope another, later sowing will take. I used to leave a...
    Maybe too little light as well - if I was to sow it now, or even end of March or so, it would have a cover [ie in a basic propagator] and grown on for quite a while. The lack of light is a bigger problem here than further south though. Hope...
    Maybe too little light as well - if I was to sow it now, or even end of March or so, it would have a cover [ie in a basic propagator] and grown on for quite a while. The lack of light is a bigger...
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  26. thriftybri

    young tomato seedlings eaten

    Mine are only just at that stage - first proper leaves, or very slightly more, but I wouldn't consider having them in the gr'house for ages yet - far too vulnerable, and not consistently warm...
    Mine are only just at that stage - first proper leaves, or very slightly more, but I wouldn't consider having them in the gr'house for ages yet - far too vulnerable, and not consistently warm enough for them. Perhaps it would be better to sow later They need plenty of light early on, so the...
    Mine are only just at that stage - first proper leaves, or very slightly more, but I wouldn't consider having them in the gr'house for ages yet - far too vulnerable, and not consistently warm enough for them. Perhaps it would be better to sow...
    Mine are only just at that stage - first proper leaves, or very slightly more, but I wouldn't consider having them in the gr'house for ages yet - far too vulnerable, and not consistently warm...
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  27. Baalmaiden

    whether to pinch out tall peas

    I only ever direct sowed and put sticks in for them to climb up, bit old fashioned I guess. I dont think they are a valuable enough crop to mess around with too much TBH.
    I only ever direct sowed and put sticks in for them to climb up, bit old fashioned I guess. I dont think they are a valuable enough crop to mess around with too much TBH.
    I only ever direct sowed and put sticks in for them to climb up, bit old fashioned I guess. I dont think they are a valuable enough crop to mess around with too much TBH.
    I only ever direct sowed and put sticks in for them to climb up, bit old fashioned I guess. I dont think they are a valuable enough crop to mess around with too much TBH.
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  28. hi2u_uk

    How safe is a treated planter box

    An eco friendly pond liner might be an option, I just did a search, they exist!
    An eco friendly pond liner might be an option, I just did a search, they exist!
    An eco friendly pond liner might be an option, I just did a search, they exist!
    An eco friendly pond liner might be an option, I just did a search, they exist!
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  29. ricky101

    Raspberry - Virus ?

    Not a weedkiller etc as we rarely use any and never on or near our veg/fruit beds. The Rasps are well into the garden so no chance just they could be affected by drift from another garden.
    Not a weedkiller etc as we rarely use any and never on or near our veg/fruit beds. The Rasps are well into the garden so no chance just they could be affected by drift from another garden.
    Not a weedkiller etc as we rarely use any and never on or near our veg/fruit beds. The Rasps are well into the garden so no chance just they could be affected by drift from another garden.
    Not a weedkiller etc as we rarely use any and never on or near our veg/fruit beds. The Rasps are well into the garden so no chance just they could be affected by drift from another garden.
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  30. RoisinMcGuire

    Elderberry Cultivars?

    Agree cut the grass or put mulch around itIt will eventually outcompete the grass though
    Agree cut the grass or put mulch around itIt will eventually outcompete the grass though
    Agree cut the grass or put mulch around itIt will eventually outcompete the grass though
    Agree cut the grass or put mulch around itIt will eventually outcompete the grass though
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  31. Sargan

    Planting Garlic - Spring

    I prefer autumn planting as well, but did once get a decent amount by spring planting.
    I prefer autumn planting as well, but did once get a decent amount by spring planting.
    I prefer autumn planting as well, but did once get a decent amount by spring planting.
    I prefer autumn planting as well, but did once get a decent amount by spring planting.
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  32. misterQ
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    The Bucket Growing Competition 2024

    Here are the previous winning entries in case you were wondering:All perfectly achievable by the ordinary person (well, maybe not the huge potato yield).
    Here are the previous winning entries in case you were wondering:All perfectly achievable by the ordinary person (well, maybe not the huge potato yield).
    Here are the previous winning entries in case you were wondering:All perfectly achievable by the ordinary person (well, maybe not the huge potato yield).
    Here are the previous winning entries in case you were wondering:All perfectly achievable by the ordinary person (well, maybe not the huge potato yield).
    bucket_competition_01.jpg bucket_competition_02.jpg bucket_competition_03.jpg
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  33. Didi
    Like x 3

    Tomato

    Thanks @pete . Maybe just some odd function of this laptop, but it's not a huge deal if I can get it all working on Firefox. I don't use Google other than for...Googling....;)I'll have a look at...
    Thanks @pete . Maybe just some odd function of this laptop, but it's not a huge deal if I can get it all working on Firefox. I don't use Google other than for...Googling....;)I'll have a look at that as well though. :blue thumb:
    Thanks @pete . Maybe just some odd function of this laptop, but it's not a huge deal if I can get it all working on Firefox. I don't use Google other than for...Googling....;)I'll have a look at that as well though. :blue thumb:
    Thanks @pete . Maybe just some odd function of this laptop, but it's not a huge deal if I can get it all working on Firefox. I don't use Google other than for...Googling....;)I'll have a look at...
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  34. Februarysgirl

    Chicken Manure Pellets & Veg

    @BobTG Thanks :biggrin:
    @BobTG Thanks :biggrin:
    @BobTG Thanks :biggrin:
    @BobTG Thanks :biggrin:
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  35. THFC

    Advice re container raspberries

    Thank you MisterQ, this is great. Very helpful indeed. Lets see if I am able to put this into practice!
    Thank you MisterQ, this is great. Very helpful indeed. Lets see if I am able to put this into practice!
    Thank you MisterQ, this is great. Very helpful indeed. Lets see if I am able to put this into practice!
    Thank you MisterQ, this is great. Very helpful indeed. Lets see if I am able to put this into practice!
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