"Alan Gould" wrote in message
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In article , Cumberpach
writes
I've seen foliar feeds in garden centres and on the shopping channels. I'm
sure they produce good results, but they are one heck of a price. Has
anyone
got any home-grown remedies for garden and allotment ?? TIA

We have used nettle infusion as a foliar feed and as an insect repellent
for many years with excellent results. See the urg FAQ at:
http://www.nugget.demon.co.uk/MetaFAQ/nettle.html

3 to 4 weeks should be perfect timing for using nettle 'soup' and the insect
deterent would be a bonus on the allotment. Thanks again to all the above
posts.