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Post by Chuckles on Jan 10, 2007 19:34:03 GMT
So chuckles what are you going to grow then? Rosefriend I'm going to have a bash at growing these Rosefreind, the only things I've grown of these before are Sweet Pea's so it will be a new experience for me  Bean : Runner Bean : White Lady Bean : Runner Bean : Wisley MagicTomato : Harlequin F1 Hybrid Bean : French Bean : Mantra Climbing Bean 'Blue Lake' Sweet Pea : America Sweet Pea : Antique Fantansy Mixed Tomato : Gartenperle Tomato : Harlequin F1 Hybrid Sunflower 'Titan' Sunflower 'Little Leo' |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 10, 2007 19:37:49 GMT
Hey great - I will look forward to being able to see how you are progressing.
I intend growing beans - for the first time and in pots because I do not have any other space - my neighbour has declared me for mad already - that is enough incentive to grow them....
Just hope that there are people around to help with good advice.
Rosefriend
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Post by Plocket on Jan 10, 2007 19:47:30 GMT
Beans do ok in pots Rosefriend - I've grown runner beans a few times. The most important bit of advice I can give is that they are thirsty plants - they (like many vegetables I guess) like LOTS of water!
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 10, 2007 19:51:17 GMT
Well I intend taking photos BUT my terrace if you remember gets around 50deg C in the sun - I really do think that I am going to have problems.
I did grow sweet pea a few years ago - they were burnt to a crisp!!!
Rosefriend.
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Post by Plocket on Jan 12, 2007 18:33:29 GMT
Well if it gets that hot I think you are going to have your work cut out Rosefriend, especially if you are growing in pots. All I can do is recommend that you put a good mulch around the top of the pots and perhaps stones or gravel to help limit water evaporation. You'll have to water every day too.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2007 9:10:32 GMT
How about some of that jelly stuff which is good for water retention in hanging baskets, it might just keep a bit less water from evaporating.
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Post by Plocket on Jan 13, 2007 10:24:32 GMT
I already use swell-gel Gertrude - and excellent stuff it is too. The problem is that my south-facing hanging baskets absolutely bake on a hot day because they are against the brick of the house and above the brick of the drive - it's a sun trap so perfect for tomatoes, but they require watering at least twice a day in those conditions. I'll do everything possible to retain water! I think this year as well as the tray at the bottom of the basket, and the swell-gel in the soil, I might also line the basket with newspaper and see if that helps. Oh and I'll sink a plantpot into the soil too. Oh that reminds me - I also used drip feeders in the baskets but I think the water evaporated as quickly as it reached the soil!!
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 13, 2007 10:31:26 GMT
Well if it gets that hot I think you are going to have your work cut out Rosefriend, especially if you are growing in pots. All I can do is recommend that you put a good mulch around the top of the pots and perhaps stones or gravel to help limit water evaporation. You'll have to water every day too. Well I am already beginning to wonder - I am supposed to be making the garden easier....... I have never seen the swell-gel stuff here so I don't know whether I can get it at all. I always mulch tubs for the summer - trouble is that I have found that toms aren't too keen on it - they tend to get diseases. As our neighbours are going away for 4 months this year and have asked me to look after their garden (mostly roses) I am thinking of ways to reduce my work load. Rosefriend |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 13, 2007 12:15:22 GMT
Well if it gets that hot I think you are going to have your work cut out Rosefriend, especially if you are growing in pots. All I can do is recommend that you put a good mulch around the top of the pots and perhaps stones or gravel to help limit water evaporation. You'll have to water every day too. Well I am already beginning to wonder - I am supposed to be making the garden easier....... I have never seen the swell-gel stuff here so I don't know whether I can get it at all. I always mulch tubs for the summer - trouble is that I have found that toms aren't too keen on it - they tend to get diseases. As our neighbours are going away for 4 months this year and have asked me to look after their garden (mostly roses) I am thinking of ways to reduce my work load. Rosefriend I always use ring culture for toms, a bottomless pot in another much larger pot, it gives more room for the roots to expand into and even on the hottest day I find the plants dont wilt very much between waterings,I dont use growbags, and I dont use swellgell for toms, only for hanging baskets but find that it leaves cavities in the compost when it shrinks and that is a problem for the roots as they dry out.  Lining the baskets with old woollen articles helps a lot, and it really doesnt matter what colour they are, they soon take on the colour of the compost.  My patio is in sun from 11 till sundown, and is an awful place for hanging baskets, I tend to hang them where there is more shade, it is impossible to keep them adequately watered on the back of the house. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 13, 2007 12:30:41 GMT
Well I am already beginning to wonder - I am supposed to be making the garden easier....... I have never seen the swell-gel stuff here so I don't know whether I can get it at all. I always mulch tubs for the summer - trouble is that I have found that toms aren't too keen on it - they tend to get diseases. As our neighbours are going away for 4 months this year and have asked me to look after their garden (mostly roses) I am thinking of ways to reduce my work load. Rosefriend I always use ring culture for toms, a bottomless pot in another much larger pot, it gives more room for the roots to expand into and even on the hottest day I find the plants dont wilt very much between waterings,I dont use growbags, and I dont use swellgell for toms, only for hanging baskets but find that it leaves cavities in the compost when it shrinks and that is a problem for the roots as they dry out. Lining the baskets with old woollen articles helps a lot, and it really doesnt matter what colour they are, they soon take on the colour of the compost. My patio is in sun from 11 till sundown, and is an awful place for hanging baskets, I tend to hang them where there is more shade, it is impossible to keep them adequately watered on the back of the house. I like the idea of a pot in a pot and the woollen things - and yes my problems are hanging baskets as well. We get the sun from 8am to sundown and near the wall is over 55 deg. It's not too bad if I can put the awning out - it stays around the 35 mark generally but if it is too windy then I can't even do that. Unfortunately we have very little shade in the garden - in really hot weather we suffer and tend to get inside when it gets too much. We have no trees at all in the garden, so it is the awning and the sun umbrellas. RF |
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Post by sleepysunday on Jan 13, 2007 12:41:11 GMT
I use ring culture too. Large bottomless pot sitting on soil. I have always found it works well.
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 13, 2007 14:40:22 GMT
As our neighbours are going away for 4 months this year and have asked me to look after their garden (mostly roses) I am thinking of ways to reduce my work load. Rosefriend Any chance you could be cheeky and while they are away pop a few pots in there gdn. If your looking after stuff for them you may as well be looking after some of yours while your round there |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 13, 2007 15:15:54 GMT
As our neighbours are going away for 4 months this year and have asked me to look after their garden (mostly roses) I am thinking of ways to reduce my work load. Rosefriend Any chance you could be cheeky and while they are away pop a few pots in there gdn. If your looking after stuff for them you may as well be looking after some of yours while your round there Actually I think that is a very good idea and it would make their garden looked a little more lived in. RF |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2007 10:57:10 GMT
I received all my trial seeds today |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 15, 2007 11:00:54 GMT
Actually I think that is a very good idea and it would make their garden looked a little more lived in.RF Go for it RF seize the opportunity  |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 15, 2007 11:02:00 GMT
I received all my trial seeds today Ooooh goody goody, want mine to come so I can get my head around it all, exciting isn't it |
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Post by sleepysunday on Jan 15, 2007 11:06:32 GMT
The timing is perfect Sweetie - somethings to get on with in your new GH |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2007 11:07:11 GMT
I received all my trial seeds today Ooooh goody goody, want mine to come so I can get my head around it all, exciting isn't it It def is BB ;D |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 15, 2007 11:07:18 GMT
Actually I think that is a very good idea and it would make their garden looked a little more lived in.RF Go for it RF seize the opportunity Pity they haven't got a greenhouse isn't it? RF |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 15, 2007 17:20:54 GMT
Ooooh goody goody, want mine to come so I can get my head around it all, exciting isn't it It def is BB ;D Whoopeee mine have come tooooooooooooooo  ;D |
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Post by paul r82 on Jan 15, 2007 17:37:51 GMT
Mine came today as well. ;D
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Post by Plocket on Jan 15, 2007 17:58:42 GMT
I want my seeds!!!  |
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 15, 2007 18:09:19 GMT
I have to wait a full month Rosefriend Next doors garden at your mercy ? Wow, go for it. The extra things you can do. ( removing cutting ;D) Mind you not too much for it will be one h... of a job. Did you get your chilly seeds yet? Could I pester you for some? Oh and for those pots that get too hot. You could use bits of reed fence cut to size to shield things from the worst. Dutchy |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jan 15, 2007 19:21:47 GMT
I use ring culture too. Large bottomless pot sitting on soil. I have always found it works well. Is that in the GH border or in the garden Sleepy? I'm thinking of trying the bottomless pots this year too ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2007 19:23:47 GMT
Ive got all my seeds for the trials, Ive decided to do.
Runner Beans Wisley Magic / White Lady
Tomato Gartenperle / Harlequin F1 Hybrid
Sunflower Sunspot / Giant Yellow.
I also got my onion setts seed potatoes and other veg seeds, cant wait to get planting.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 19, 2007 16:36:35 GMT
Can anyone tell me when the Trials actually Just bought my T & M Sweet Pea seeds today and notice I can start RIGHT AWAY by sowing them indoors |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Jan 19, 2007 16:49:27 GMT
JennyWren, as we'd like to know how different approaches affect the same plants, you can start as soon as you like, and do it absolutely your own way. We'll be organising a new 'trials' sub to receive trial reports soon, like a diary, so just keep a note of date of sowing and any other info you think interesting, maybe some pics, and watch for the new threads... Sweetpeas for instance can be sown from before xmas til the Spring, so no rights or wrongs there - just be careful of frosts catching them when you plant them out...
OM
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Jan 19, 2007 18:11:36 GMT
Bought my sweet pea seeds today ;D. An all round trip of around 30 miles so they've worked out quite expensive . My nursery doesn't stock T&M and we couldn't get hold of any from our suppliers so, I've paid full wack for them just like the rest of you . On saying that did you all get the trial offer for the 'America' variety? S x |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 19, 2007 18:55:04 GMT
Hi Susie - Yes I saw the offer at my GC - .89p and the Antique Fantasy £1.99 - was so temped to buy more there were lots The GC stocks loads of T & M seeds what a pity you had to drive so far - |
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Post by isabella on Feb 18, 2007 15:18:37 GMT
I will be growing the tomatoes, beans and chillies |
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