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  • DANNY FRASERDANNY FRASER Posts: 2

    Hello all , sorry I am new to this and have a question , I planted some parsnip seeds ten days ago in loose soil and I know it can take up to 32 days for them to germinate but when I water my patch the ground goes hard , Surely they will not be able to germinate if they cant push through the soil ? , thanks

  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,611

    Unless it is like concrete, they will grow. Parsnips easily take three weeks to germinate

  • GWRSGWRS Posts: 8,477

    Hello , Danny do you known what kind of soil you have ?

    Parsnips are usually pretty tough , so should be ok image

  • kateramsey6290kateramsey6290 Posts: 7
    Hello, I have a question about Potatoes. Can you cut the top of the potato plant while it is growing or will it affect the tubers? The reason I ask is because we have a small area and the potatoes are growing very tall, so I wondered if i cut them back whether it would damage the crop. Also has anyone ever bought ladybirds online is this an environmental no no. I live in central London and have a serious Aphid problem at the mo. Thanks in advance. 
  • Knee DeepKnee Deep Posts: 22
    What a busy time in lock down gardens.   Does anyone have ideas for organic ways to rid my crops of flea beetle ? Are there any companion planting that may help? Swede  and Rocket seem to be the most effected. Many thanks.
    Knee Deep
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,435
    @Knee Deep. Use the new discussion drop down to start your own thread and you'll get more replies😊
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • babs6nQTSKTUbabs6nQTSKTU Posts: 8
    Has anyone got tips for planting out new strawberry plants in upright pouches with slits to promote good growth and strawberries please?
    I have posted this question elsewhere on the website but not sure whether it was the right part!
  • depoksharma07depoksharma07 Posts: 38
    How to join in this forum?
  • Julia Green2Julia Green2 Posts: 1
    Hi, I need some advice about shallots please. I've never grown them before! I was told that once the top growth has died back they should be lifted and left on the soil to dry, but with all this rain I'm guessing that's not a good idea. I don't have a greenhouse, but I do have a small shed. Should I put them in there or can I leave them on the soil and cover them with a cloche? Thanks  
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,069
    This is just an information thread @Julia Green2. You need to start a thread with a suitable title for your query  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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