terryd 8,040 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 don't plant too early and plant in nice blocks. Pollination seems to be the main issue for me I think its very dependant on the summer you have 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Any tips for growing sweetcorn? https://youtu.be/Itkjzu342jw 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,189 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Any tips for growing sweetcorn?I was just reading my packet today sow in may.otherwise may rot if it's cold or wet? I am way behind due to life etc .just sown 3 chilli seeds,3 cherry toms,about 6 moneymaker toms,about 30 beans,some broad beans,10 peas,some wild hedge mustard,ground cherries,and some red basil.got kale,Savoy cabbage ,cauliflower and parsnip seeds left to go .probably do the cabbage an cauli in trays and then plant out .give them fighting chance.was going down allotment tomorrow to fork it over.but hammering with rain outside all night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,040 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 (edited) i start mine in toilet roll holders in the cold frame Edited April 10, 2016 by terryd 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,035 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Why bother? I know that's a negative but is it really worth the trouble?. My neighbours grew a grand 2 metre square and at the end of the year dropped the lot in the compost bin. It's a bit like the carrot fly, blight, club root. And all the other ailments. All we can do is treat and hope for the best. However, Hadrians wall was built to stop invaders. What do we do to stop garden invaders?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,040 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 going whoop the old club root this year going to try bit rhubarb in the planting hole and also another batch is getting planted in foreign soil I shall cart in. I know for old horse manure pile thats been there for ages shall get some of that and mix with mole hill 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,035 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Your point being? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,040 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 my point being I am going to beat the old club root this year jok or at least have a good go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) my point being I am going to beat the old club root this year jok or at least have a good go The first plot i had terry had club root i have tried rhubarb and it did not make a difference to be honest but no harm in having a go. i just made sure the ph level of the planting area was ph7.0 - 8 adding lime as required. Liming wont kill the spores but can aid in them not germinating. Lime 6 weeks before planting and then 2 weeks before.i also used to make up a bucket of water compost and sprinkling of lime mix to a slush and dip the roots in it dig a bigger hole and add the mix then plant and firm in. i tried anything. just a old blurred pic from nearly 30 years ago i never beat it but grew some decent stuff. Edited April 11, 2016 by darbo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,040 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 my point being I am going to beat the old club root this year jok or at least have a good go The first plot i had terry had club root i have tried rhubarb and it did not make a difference to be honest but no harm in having a go. i just made sure the ph level of the planting area was ph7.0 - 8 adding lime as required. Liming wont kill the spores but can aid in them not germinating. Lime 6 weeks before planting and then 2 weeks before. Cheers John I had manured over winter so for the most part that has rotted well. I did have a ph of 7 last year will check again and lime if needed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,035 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 It's a big problem. When I heard about walking in the ground and therefore transferring the spores really got me worried. One of the guys had a real problem and I had shared many a cuppa with him so was concerned. Fingers crossed. Rhubarb.?? I was always told that 3 years fallow was the only way. How the hell that works I don't know. I've got over the carrot fly problem . Don't grow any. Haha. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 If there is club root in the ground, it's there for perpetuity. All you can do is try to minimise the symptoms. I am with you on that Jok I don't get carrot fly either now. TC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepp 2,285 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Why bother? I know that's a negative but is it really worth the trouble?. My neighbours grew a grand 2 metre square and at the end of the year dropped the lot in the compost bin. It's a bit like the carrot fly, blight, club root. And all the other ailments. All we can do is treat and hope for the best. However, Hadrians wall was built to stop invaders. What do we do to stop garden invaders?? Scaffold net 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devon flighter 421 Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 potted on the tomatos and broad beans today could do with the weather picking up a bit now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,189 Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Had frost here Monday ,need couple of dry days so I can fork mine over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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