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My cauliflowers were coming on nice & strong, healthy in appearance and thriving until about a week ago when I noticed the plants failing.They have continued to do so. No sign of attack on the plant above ground so I assumed that perhaps the roots were being attacked. I pulldd the smallest plants and discovered a small reddish insect within the roots. Any advice on treatment? Nearby cabbages are fine.
I'm growing potatoes (2nd earlies) in tubs (approx 18'' in diameter and 24'' high) and in each tub I have between 2 & 3 plants. I'm told I can start adding potash now but I have no idea in what quantity per tub above or indeed how often. Is a teaspoon once a week too much?
Can you tell me what I can do to stop onions going to seed. They are planted out in my veg patch. I planted them in Feb.Why does this happen?
Where can I buy a Loy spade also known as a ridging spade?
I have rosemary growing in a big pot plant but its starting to go brown and look like its dieing off,how can i fix this?
I'm thinking of growing potatoes but i have not got a clue from start to finish. would be pleased if you could help me.
Should i put in support's for asparagus plant's i just planted i think they around 2 years old, they look like they need some thing... thanks.........Also what's the proper temperature for glass house when sowing tomatoes ,chilli and peppers.. Should i used miracle grow or go for somthing more organic like nettle feed when feeding.
my sage herb has got brown spots on it. I grow it in a polytunnel next to dill, thyme,oregano.
I got a present of an electric propagator. I have planted some seeds about a week ago (mixture of lettuces and coriander). Nothing has happened so far which is okay but the soil appears to have some mould on the top and there is so much condensation on the covers. I am worried that the seeds are going to be too wet? Is this normal I wonder?
Should i sow asparagus with rhubarb and what kind of soil do i need.
Is it ok to put a raised bed on a patio - am worried about how to ensure proper drainage and that the patio is not wrecked from it. Might be building it and if so what should I use as a base? The one I have seen for sale is of solid wood and I cannot recall if it has any drainage holes in the bottom - would this be a problem If I do decide to buy something similar instead?
I have just found a biscuit tin of packets of Burpee Seeds from the US -- swiss chard seed tape, carnations, heliotrope, geraniums, lettuces, basil etc. -- about 30-35 packets dated from 1997! Is it worth my time to try to germinate them or shall I just dump them? It breaks my heart to do so but if it's a useless exercise, I won't bother. The tin was in the back of an upper shelf in a kitchen cupboard, completely forgotten about!
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