Thanks for the vote of confidence zoomer but I'm pretty sure Ann was referring to this clip in the projects section of the website and I just (roughly) transcribed what Monty Don said:
Potatoes sacks , 3 or 5 has got me thinking , I grow 2 each year , so next year I am going to put 3 in one and the usual 5 in another and see if there is any difference in the yield ?
Any advise on potatoe scab , getting a lot on them in my allottment ? Wondered if it is because it was neglected until I took it on ?
Potato sacks come in different sizes, I have a whole bunch; my advice is don't be too greedy, give the plants space to grow. With the bigger sacks I will sometimes sow 3 near the base , let those develop then another 2 , then just cosset them all - remember they will need watering!
Blackcurrents , just been picking some today and are amazed how many have gone over in just a few days , don't remember this happening so quickly in past years ?
just found this forum Jon Byrd with the brassica problem your soil may be not hard enough they like soil not newly dug. Try interplanting between a crop already in the soil that you will use before the brassicas need space to develope Fruit seems to go over in a matter of two weeks and yes it used to last much longer. It also does not ripen properly anymore As for the Victoria plums you will likely find a maggot in the ones with the glue
Hi, please can you help me. I have been given three fruit trees in tubs but they are really pot bound. I believe they are about seven years old. Can I plant them out.? Many thanks.
Yes, but they may not do as well as if they'd been planted out younger. But then you have to start from where you are!
I'd give them a good soaking and when the soil/compost is thoroughly moist, ease them out of their pots. Gently tease out the roots from the surface of the root ball so at least some of them are pointing outwards; plant them with the roots like that - you could hold them in place with little wooden pegs if necessary.
Prepare the planting site first with lots of compost and a handful or two of bonemeal - the phosphorus promotes root development. Shove a big stake in and make sure it's firm before you put the plant in.
Now is a good time to do it, as it'll give them a chance to make some more root growth before winter sets in. Otherwise wait till March/April.
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Thanks for the vote of confidence zoomer
but I'm pretty sure Ann was referring to this clip in the projects section of the website and I just (roughly) transcribed what Monty Don said:
http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/projects/fruit-and-vegetables/how-to-grow-potatoes-in-a-bag/257.html
Potatoes sacks , 3 or 5 has got me thinking , I grow 2 each year , so next year I am going to put 3 in one and the usual 5 in another and see if there is any difference in the yield ?
Any advise on potatoe scab , getting a lot on them in my allottment ? Wondered if it is because it was neglected until I took it on ?
Potato sacks come in different sizes, I have a whole bunch; my advice is don't be too greedy, give the plants space to grow. With the bigger sacks I will sometimes sow 3 near the base , let those develop then another 2 , then just cosset them all - remember they will need watering!
Blackcurrents , just been picking some today and are amazed how many have gone over in just a few days , don't remember this happening so quickly in past years ?
wondered is this happening to others ?
gwrs, I harvested black currents about 6 weeks ago - I'm amazed that yours are still going.In what part of the country are you?
Lincolnshire , just south of City of Lincoln
just found this forum Jon Byrd with the brassica problem your soil may be not hard enough they like soil not newly dug. Try interplanting between a crop already in the soil that you will use before the brassicas need space to develope Fruit seems to go over in a matter of two weeks and yes it used to last much longer. It also does not ripen properly anymore As for the Victoria plums you will likely find a maggot in the ones with the glue
There are two types of Fennel one grows long and thin use as a herb and also use the seeds and the other makes a bulb to eat
Hi, please can you help me. I have been given three fruit trees in tubs but they are really pot bound. I believe they are about seven years old. Can I plant them out.? Many thanks.
Yes, but they may not do as well as if they'd been planted out younger. But then you have to start from where you are!
I'd give them a good soaking and when the soil/compost is thoroughly moist, ease them out of their pots. Gently tease out the roots from the surface of the root ball so at least some of them are pointing outwards; plant them with the roots like that - you could hold them in place with little wooden pegs if necessary.
Prepare the planting site first with lots of compost and a handful or two of bonemeal - the phosphorus promotes root development. Shove a big stake in and make sure it's firm before you put the plant in.
Now is a good time to do it, as it'll give them a chance to make some more root growth before winter sets in. Otherwise wait till March/April.
Good luck!