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Tag Archives: wild beet
Creating a new polyculture bed
This summer I have become more convinced that depth of soil is a super important factor in determining how well plants grow. This is mainly due to observation of plants in deeper beds performing better than those in shallower soil. I … Continue reading
Flouting the “rules” 2
What happened to the seeds I sowed on 21st February rather earlier than the packets indicated? Walking stick kale germinated on 22nd March Wild beet germinated on 21st March Chinese kale on 21st March Perpetual spinach on 22nd March Sorrel … Continue reading
Flouting the “rules” to see what will happen
In previous years I have studiously followed the instructions on seed packets regarding the correct time to sow seeds. This year I seem to be throwing caution and last year’s seed packets to the wind and starting things off really … Continue reading
Signs of new life in the veggie patch after December’s icy grip
After what the weather folk say is the harshest December since records began a hundred years ago it is no surprise that some of my prized plants are dead. I have begun the plans to counter the damage with fresh … Continue reading
Posted in perennial greens, Perennial Vegetables
Tagged lamb's lettuce, land cress, Welsh onion, wild beet, wild cabbage, wild rocket
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