Mulching can save waterin the garden
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Wednesday, 08 April 2009 21:02 |
Save water in the garden with mulching This technique helps prevent the soil from drying out. A mulch is just a layer of material placed on the surface of the soil that helps to stop weeds from growing; it prevents water evaporation from the soil and improves the quality of the soil. It can be made from natural materials such as bark, cocoa shells, gravel, grass cuttings or straw. Flowerbeds that are mulched need considerably less water than those with bare soils. The thicker the mulch, the greater the savings: an ideal mulch depth of 10cm will make a huge difference.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 April 2009 21:14 |
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Buying Chilli plants
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Wednesday, 10 September 2008 21:31 |
We are offering a chilli plant gift pack, including 5 packs of different varieties of chillies, including a very hot one! This pack makes a great gift for friend or family. Chilli plants are easy to grow in the UK. You can grow them indoors, or in a greenhouse. They don't like to shiver outdoors in frosty weather and like some form of protection and nuture. Full growing instructions included.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 September 2008 21:35 |
Siberian tomatoes
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Wednesday, 10 September 2008 21:24 |
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These Siberian Tomato varieties are relatively hardy. Cherry Variety: One of the most tasty varieties of tomato. 60 days.
Frost tolerance: does not tolerate frosts well
Sowing: sow at 1cm depth; between rows and plants, allow 75 cm
Growing: Allow unrestricted growth. Avoid watering with exceptionally cold water. Use an area rich in compost. Tomato plants can grow very large if planted in a dedicated tomato plant, rather than a grow bag. Provide plenty of light to avoid spindly growth.
Red Siberian: Large tomato fruits: “A superb tomato”. 70 days.
Frost tolerance: does not tolerate frosts well
Sowing: sow at 1cm depth; between rows and plants, allow 75 cm
Growing: Allow unrestricted growth. Avoid watering with exceptionally cold water. Use an area rich in compost. Slightly acidic soil preferred. Tomato plants can grow very large if planted in a dedicated tomato plant, rather than a grow bag.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 04 April 2009 21:33 |
Cactus seeds
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Wednesday, 10 September 2008 21:23 |
Cacti are easy from seed, the main requirement being patience. For growing media we recommend well composted soil mixed with 30 - 40 % pumice stone or perlite. We have found these to be less compacting than sand, creating more air pockets in the soil which encourages healthy root growth. They say it is important to sterilize the mix in the oven, 20 minutes at 180 degrees should destroy any pathogens. Fill plastic pots 3/4 with the sterilized mix. Then take a small amount of the mix and sift it through a mesh screen. This fine mix will top your pots and become the medium your tiny seeds rest on. Place pots in a tray of water so that soil will become evenly wet. Remove pots from water and sprinkle cactus seed evenly over the soil surface. Secure plastic wrap over the pot with a rubber band. Most seed will germinate best at 75 -85 degrees F. Seeds germinate into little green blobs as quickly as 3-4 days, though most take 2-4 weeks. If no germination takes place within this time, let the soil dry out completely for a few weeks, then moisten and try again. Some seed actually need this treatment. Remove plastic 1-2 weeks after germination and sprinkle a thin layer of sterilized pea gravel around the seedlings to help retain even moisture. It is critical that the soil remain moist without being soggy for the first year or so. Water once a week by placing pots in a tray of water. After the first month seedlings develop their species characteristics relatively quickly. In just a few years they will grow into mature, healthy stock specimens. We hope they dazzle you with their brilliant flowers and timeless wisdom for generations.
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Nutritional informationabout chillies
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Wednesday, 10 September 2008 21:21 |
Red Chillis are very rich in vitamin C and provitamin A. Yellow and especially green Chillis (which are essentially unripe fruit) contain a considerably lower amount of both substances. In addition, peppers are a good source of most B vitamins, vitamin B6 in particular. They are very high in potassium, magnesium and iron.
Chilli peppers contain phytochemicals known together as capsaicinoids. These are widely used as a treatment for skin pain.
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