On 2013-05-18 17:55:24 +0100, Bob Hobden said:

"Baz" wrote .

Brassicas have wilted. ALL of them. I don't think it is cabbage root fly
because I have taken precautions, such as collars around them.
No Brussels sprouts this year, again.

Is there still time to have another go at it this year?


Have you got a proper old nursery near you that grows veg plants? When
I have a failure, savoys and winter cabage this year we go and buy the
plants. Our local one does strips of 12 for £1.50 so it's hardly worth
doing it yourself anyway considering the cost of seed etc..

Amazing how many people are now growing their own veg. At Tucker's
particularly, the sales of veg plants are outselling the ornamentals.
Perhaps it's the dire cold start to the year that's prompted a lot of
people to give up trying to get their own going and to buy baby plants.
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon
www.helpforheroes.org.uk