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, amaranth, squashes, broad beans and also lupins, which they harvested for their seeds.The terraces proved perfect for the production of food. The stone walls would warm up quickly, creating a warmer microclimate within the terrace and enabling some crops

when they are 60cm long. Eventually the pumpkins will need supporting. I hope to be able to balance mine on top of the compost bin. I'll harvest them when fully mature, when the stems connecting them to the plant start to wither, making sure I get them

the plants will catch up, but I might not get a harvest until August. My spinach hasn't fared any better - that was eaten by snails.It's not all bad news. My tomatoes and chillies in pots are doing well and the cut-and-come-again lettuce leaves have already