I've now decided to put the 3 runner beans and 6 sweet peas round a cane wigwam in a 19" pot. But I'm not sure which is the best compost to use - multipurpose, J I no.3 or a mixture?
Also can you advise on what to feed them and how often. Thank you
I would use a mixture, but others may say differently. Here in France I wouldn't have the choice as they don't sell J I, but I found it very good in the past. I use organic fertiliser which is slow release so you don't need to renew it very often, perhaps monthly it should say on the packet. I hope the pot is quite deep.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
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Yes Busy-Lizzie, thank you very much. I've sent you a reply.
I've now decided to put the 3 runner beans and 6 sweet peas round a cane wigwam in a 19" pot. But I'm not sure which is the best compost to use - multipurpose, J I no.3 or a mixture?
Also can you advise on what to feed them and how often. Thank you
I would use a mixture, but others may say differently. Here in France I wouldn't have the choice as they don't sell J I, but I found it very good in the past. I use organic fertiliser which is slow release so you don't need to renew it very often, perhaps monthly it should say on the packet. I hope the pot is quite deep.
Hello, Busy-Lizzie - I knew I could rely on you for a quick response.
The pot is about 16" deep so the canes should be well anchored.