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How to grow parsnips from seed

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Fruit and vegetables

on growing parsnipsGrowing carrots in a container - video project with Monty DonMonty gives advice on growing early potatoesPlanting brassicasGrowing runner beans


Radishes

On 17/06/2012 in forum

sown, mooli are a radish and there's also a black variety, both grow to about the size of a carrot/parsnip. Mooli are better sown in spring and autumn, I've just finished picking the last of my mooli and planted out black radish, it forked last year, I


Multi-composet

On 01/06/2012 in forum

This will sound rather silly to all you experienced gardeners, but it is OK for me to use multi-compost to grow my veg. in the greenhouse in, or do I have to use superdooper stuff?  I don't want to poison anyone!! Multi-purpose is fine- I use


What to do now in your garden - week 42

On 31/10/2011 in Weekly checklists

summer displaysPrune rambling and climbing rosesFlowersKeep harvesting root veg such as beetroot and carrotsOrder fruit trees and bushesFinish picking beans, but leave a few pods to ripenFruit & vegPlant winter salads in growing bagsCheck heaters


Uses for last years grow bags/compost

On 04/03/2013 in forum

I have posted on the veg threads and will be trying carrots in some of my old compost. However has anyone sown perennial seeds in used compost, does it work!? I'm wanting to sow my gazania kiss series seeds soon (not sure when and how yet


Veg Growing Plan

On 22/02/2013 in forum

grown parsnips, but I grow carrots in the large plastic (tarpaulin type) containers from Marshalls. I think they are 3 for about 11/12 £. Good luck! good luck with your plan,what ever you achieve will be a lesson in success or failure but  you will learn


Potato blight soil

On 21/07/2012 in forum

few carrots? should i be treating the soil first with something? or is it okay to grow non-potato like vegatables straight away? If anyone needs help with pond problems im your man to ask so feel free Nobody knows ?  is the soil safe to plant other


Talkback: Seedlings and onion sets

On 28/11/2011 in forum

they grow half in and half out the soil? do i need to keep earthing them up to keep them covered or should i just leave them alone ? hi all, i put carrot seeds into a 30 inch round pot, 3 weeks ago, they are doing fine, about 1 inch green shoots now, very


Talkback: Bug boxes

On 28/11/2011 in forum

to grow,i grown veg last year, i grown beans carrots and peas.i hope to grow lots more this year. do you have any advice for me on growing plants. Reply to Weakleys. Please do not buy butterfly caterpillars to release in the garden. This is a waste


Growing fruit and veg with children

On 24/03/2010 in Grow & eat

with the easy crops I've mentioned above, then expand their horizons with broccoli, carrots, sweet peppers, peas, sweet corn, beans and courgettes. So you're giving them several things all in one go: the freshest, tastiest food, veg-growing know-how, fun


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