"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
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"Alan Holmes" wrote


"Baz" wrote
Mine are just turning from redish to green and seem to be growing a bit.
After umpteen attempts.
Same with Savoy cabbage.
I am wondering if it's too late now for them to produce.

The bloody pigeons got to ours before we could!

How the hell can I keep the damned pigeons away?

We bought a Fruit Cage and move it around the plot in our 4 year rotation.
There are other cabbage protection things out there too.

Harrod Horticultural seem to be the leading firm doing such things.

http://www.harrodhorticultural.com/f...es-tcid16.html
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