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Growing Chillies
Tips for growing chillies Now's the time to sow your Chillies. Sow inside a polytunnel or on a windowsill. There are many varieties of chillies to choose from that vary in heat from the sweet bell pepper to the Carolina reaper. Sow during January, February and March, Maintain at 21ºC (70ºF) until seedlings germinate, ideally in a heated propagator , as some varieties need high temperatures to germinate reliably When large enough, prick out seedlings into 8 cm (3 inch) pots. Pot-on into 15 cm (6 inch) pots as they grow, before moving them to their final home. Chillies can...
Cauliflower
what you need to know about cauliflower Now's the time to harvest your cauliflower if you used a polytunnel to get a couple of weeks ahead. If you don’t harvest the cauliflower as soon as it is ready it will continue to grow and the florets will begin to open spoiling its eating quality. Some varieties stand longer than others, so check the description in a seed catalogue. Below is a great recipe to use once you have harvested your cauliflower. http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2638/cauliflower-tempura
oregano
Oregano growing Oregano can be grown from seed but is usually cultivated from pot grown plants available at Nurseries. It can be potted up at any time of the year into a 30 cm (12 inch) pot . Remember it is a Mediterranean herb and will not tolerate being waterlogged so ensure drainage is good . As it will thrive on neglect, you only need to feed it if the plant turns yellow or poorly looking. It is best to give the plants shelter or cover with fleece in extremely cold winters . As oregano is a hardy perennial it...
Polytunnels
Why buy a polytunnel Crops grow quicker earlier and possibly larger. They are per square metre less expensive than glass or polycarbonate greenhouses . There is a wide range of sizes available. They absorb the sun and achieve the most productive germination and Spring growing temperatures two to six weeks ahead of the open garden according to your location. They protect growing plants from rain, frost, snow, hail and gales and therefore enable more autumn, winter and early spring crops to be grown.
Worms
Handy tips for the Allotment If you've ever been around a farm in spring, you know that farmers need to plow the soil. Plowing breaks up the soil, allowing air and water to get to seeds and the roots of plants. Earthworms act like tiny plows when they live in a garden. As earthworms move through the soil of a garden, they make tunnels. Just like plowing, these tunnels allow air and water to get to the roots of plants. By adding rotting organic material like manure or compost to your garden you are providing the ideal food for worms....
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