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from "Phil L" contains these words:

Thanks to all who have replied...I wouldn't mind a grapevine but how long do
they take to get established and to start fruiting?..where do I get them
from? - what type?

Couple of years. And the type depends on what sort of grapes you like,
and what you want to use them for.

The tomato seeds are Ailsa Craig...I may try another strain so that we have
a variety but TBH, most of them will end up frozen but they are still better
than tinned when making curries, chillis and my very own 'cheese & tomato
dip' (and they are easier to peel when frozen!)

Good flavour, Ailsa Craig, but reputed to suffer from greenback. I've
never noticed it though.

I'm not using grobags because in the past, the fruit have split when the
compost gets slightly dry, the beds are easier to water and will remain damp
for longer...I can keep on top of the nettle seedlings by digging them in.

Good thinking...

we don't like aubergines as there's not much flavour in 'em!

I can't stand the things.

not big lovers of melons neither and I fear for the safety of strawberries
with our slug problem.

Oh, I like melons. I've never had a problem with slugs in a greenhouse.
Too hot for them.

I can get all the free manure I need from a local farmer so I'll get on it
this week and dig a few CWT into the beds at the same time as de-rooting the
nettles.

You know it makes scents...

I'm tempted with the capsicums if it's possible to freeze them?

Yes, but they won't be much good for salad use.

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