On 2 Mar, 23:14, Anne Jackson wrote:
Make sure you firm them in well, or you'll get 'loose' sprouts...

Ok. You mean, firm them in well and stake them, I s'pose?!

On 3 Mar, 13:00, Anne Jackson wrote:
I've never had to stake sprouts, but if it pleases you to do so.... G

What ... I'm not sure what I wrote ... stake ... yes, stake, like
staking with a cane. Hmmm... you've given me the giggles but I wish I
knew why I'm giggling. It conjured up me staking each individual
sprouts in their lil' heart )))

Sun's come out now, better grab the moment hey! Another bed to dig
over.

On 3 Mar, 14:20, Martin wrote:
Total eclipse of the moon tonight.

Sounds like two songs in one )

I bet it clouds over again.

Don't know but we've got hail here, X@**+^X HAIL!!!

On 3 Mar, 14:20, Martin wrote:
Total eclipse of the moon tonight. I bet it clouds over again.

Well we saw it! In it's glorious eclipse - clear and we were all in
the pub holding a pint of Leffe to it. Though we didn't see it
clearing again. The clouds arrived and we didn't see anything more.
Magic though )

When the next one?

On 4 Mar, 12:52, Martin wrote:
When the next one?
21 February 2008, between 0300 GMT and 0400 GMT

Kinda bit early for me. Can you record it for me g

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On 2 Mar, 23:14, Anne Jackson wrote:
Make sure you firm them in well, or you'll get 'loose' sprouts...

Ok. You mean, firm them in well and stake them, I s'pose?!

I've never had to stake sprouts, but if it pleases you to do so.... G



Do you not? Good grief, mine fall over all the time, though it doesn't
help having fat pigeons landing on them. It must be the variety I guess.
Though I have tried several different types over the years.
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Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk

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On 2 Mar, 23:14, Anne Jackson wrote:
Make sure you firm them in well, or you'll get 'loose' sprouts...

Ok. You mean, firm them in well and stake them, I s'pose?!

I've never had to stake sprouts, but if it pleases you to do so.... G



Do you not? Good grief, mine fall over all the time, though it doesn't
help having fat pigeons landing on them. It must be the variety I guess.
Though I have tried several different types over the years.
--

Yes, there's quite a variation in height. The write-up of the RHS trials
is useful and for most AGM varieties gives details of height or growth
habit:

http://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/documen...prouts2005.pdf

Janet G

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With the amount of clay in my garden, it's like setting them in cement!



But so is mine, clay and flint I mean. The sprouts and calabrese all
fall/bend over and I have to put quite strong stakes in to support them.
What varieties do you grow?
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Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk

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Yes, there's quite a variation in height. The write-up of the RHS trials
is useful and for most AGM varieties gives details of height or growth
habit:

http://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/documen...prouts2005.pdf

Janet G


Um yes (hello Janet by the way) I used the RHS report to grow those that
they said didn't need staking.
They did ..................
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Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk

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With the amount of clay in my garden, it's like setting them in cement!

But so is mine, clay and flint I mean. The sprouts and calabrese all
fall/bend over and I have to put quite strong stakes in to support them.
What varieties do you grow?

Whichever variety the nurseryman was selling that year...?

I never paid much attention, TBH! *G

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AnneJ

"Better To Die On Your Feet Than Live Forever On Your Knees"
Dolores Ibaruri (La Passionaria)

I just wonder if you are planting them deep enough.
David Hill
abacus Nurseries

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Yes, there's quite a variation in height. The write-up of the RHS trials
is useful and for most AGM varieties gives details of height or growth
habit:

http://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/documen...prouts2005.pdf

Janet G


Um yes (hello Janet by the way) I used the RHS report to grow those that
they said didn't need staking.
They did ..................
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Hi Janet, I must admit that mine flop over somewhat but the shorter ones
less so. I accept a certain amount of leaning but my veg area is well
out of the way so it doesn't matter too much if it looks a bit chaotic.
It doesn't seem to hurt the sprouts too much. From memory, Oliver, which
is very early and stands well, stays pretty upright.

Janet G

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From memory, Oliver, which
is very early and stands well, stays pretty upright.

Janet G


Oh good for him

I'll give him a try though I guess I generally try and go for flavour
first or it doesn't seem worth growing my own stuff!
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Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk

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From memory, Oliver, which
is very early and stands well, stays pretty upright.

Janet G


Oh good for him

I'll give him a try though I guess I generally try and go for flavour
first or it doesn't seem worth growing my own stuff!
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I think you'll find the flavour is good . I've deserted Peer Gynt in
favour of Oliver as a an early sprout.

Good luck

Janet G