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Old 18-04-2006, 11:36 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Bob Hobden
 
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Default Brussels sprouts by fence


"JP in Lon" wrote after
"Bob Hobden"
I haven't planted mine yet!
You will need to be careful as there is still the possibility of cold
weather and as your plants have been kept indoors they won't be able to
cope.


Surely it shouldn't get too much cooler now?
If they're kept under a cloche/cold-frame it should be safe, no?


They would be OK under a cloche but it's the sudden change from nice cosy
indoors to permanently outside that will cause the problem not the outside
in itself.


I'm actually planning on trying some bruxles this year.
Never had enough room, before, but recently aquired an allotment(finally!)
and am sowing and planning like the clappers.

Unfortunately the allotment was in quite a state,
so am sowing in modules and pots, to transplant when it's ready.


We do that as a matter of course every year anyway, all out brassicas inc.
swede are planted in Roottrainers at home and planted out when big enough.

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Regards
Bob Hobden
17mls W. of London.UK