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& November
a later sowing at the beginning of July and these later plants were still producing a good crop up until the end of the month.
Although the days have become shorter, time must still be spent checking crops for any pest damage; I noticed a bad attack of
white y on the leaves
of my Brussels sprout plants. A quick spray now with a suitable insecticide like Py Spray which is Pyrethrum based, or a good organic soft soap will soon have this pest under control before it ruins the tight buttons.
I have been growing the new 2016 variety Brussels Sprout Brodie F1; they are over a metre tall and look very impressive. I tasted a few in October and the avour is very sweet, so I am looking forward to enjoying
these with my festive dinner. November again was mild but quite
wet, so much of the time has been spent clearing old crops and preparing the ground for winter digging. Compost bins have been emptied and a load of mushroom compost delivered and spread. I like to start digging in December and try to have the majority nished by the New Year.
The last sowings of the year have been made of broad bean Aquadulce Claudia and Pea Meteor. Autumn onion sets have come through well and the shallots will be planted on the shortest day (22nd December).
Don’t forget if any NSALG member has a seed problem and needs some advice, the team at Kings Seeds are always at the end of a phone to help.
Happy Gardening!
Many plot holders
have given up on
growing outdoor
tomatoes due to them
being ruined by blight.
This year I trialled
several varieties on
the plot, including the
variety Mountain Magic.
I picked the last fruits
from the plants at the
end of October and they were still blight free. The avour and crop were superb. This is new for 2016 and features in your NSALG seed catalogue and I recommend you give it a try.
Many plot holders have given up on growing outdoor tomatoes due to them being ruined
by blight
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