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An alternative to the usual Rocket, with deep green, serrated foliage that makes an attractive garnish. Wild Rocket has a stronger flavour than standard Rocket, and the young leaves can be picked in succession and are perfect for salads. Easy to grow. Height 15-20cm (6-8in), prostrate habit.Sow seeds from April to July. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in soil that has been raked to a fine tilth. When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 23-30cm (9-12in) apart.Harvest young leaves as required, picking only a few from each plant. Sowings made in late summer will carry on cropping into winter if given protection by cloches.Prefers moist, well drained soil in full sun.
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Inside the pack you will find ready prepared greased bands approximately 5mtrs long. Between these bands is a layer of adhesive. Both bands may be used to protect trees from pest damage.Fix the band well above the level of any surrounding vegetation to ensure that it is not bridged, which may allow insects to avoid the grease. Use the band around any supporting tree posts.Provides protection from fruit trees from winter moth, caterpillars, earwigs and antsTo save fruit from winter moth caterpillar: apply in autumn and keep in place until the following April.To trap earwigs and ants as they try to climb the trees: apply in summer.Suitable for organic gardeningCan be used all year round5mtr
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Developed in the UK specifically for home gardeners, perhaps the first melon ever to be bred for this market. The fruit colour visibly changes from grey/green to a creamy yellow to tell you it’s ripe and ready to enjoy.SOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Sow in a propagator on a windowsill, in pots or trays using a good quality, moist compost in a greenhouse at approximately 15°C (65-70°F). Cover seed with 1cm (½in) compost until germination, which can take 7-14 days.GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Transfer to 7.5cm (3in) pots, grow on and plant up into grow bags or large pots. Train up strings and support fruits with nets. Water and feed regularly. If growing outside it is best to cover the soil with black membrane to keep the soil warm and use a cloche to cover the plant. Pollinate by inserting male flower into female flower which has tiny fruit at the base.
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A very popular variety, early to mature, compact and heavy yielding. The attractive fruits of Marrow Green Bush can be cut at 10-15cm (4-6in) as courgettes or left to mature as marrows. Excellent eaten lightly cooked, freshly picked or suitable for autumn storage.Sow seeds singly in mid spring 1cm (1/2in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of moist compost. Germination usually takes 7-10 days at 21-24C (70-75F).Gradually acclimatise the plants to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost has passed in rich moist well drained soil.Keep the soil moist, water regularly especially in dry weather and give liquid feed every 14 days when the fruits start to swell.
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This climbing Hydrangea shrub thrives in some shady and inhospitable areas of the garden. Slow to establish, it will eventually romp along a wall or fence, clinging by aerial roots. Its almost heart-shaped, dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn and deciduous in Winter.Plant has masses of showy, lacy, white flowerheads appearing in late spring and early summer.Position: sun to partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilSold in a 3 litre pot.Picture image courtesy of HGC KG 1.8.2024Web Orders: Due to the nature of this product we are unable to send by post or courier.We deliver to locally, we also offer a click and collect service.
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A reliable, simple, productive and space-saving method which can be tailored to your weekly requirements. Early sowings of Lettuce Valamaine should mature in about 60 days, mid-season sowings in about 40 days. Lettuce Valamaine is specially chosen because the young leaves have no bitterness.For a continuous supply sow seeds at 7 day intervals from early April to mid May and again during August. Sow seeds 1cm (½in) deep in rows 13cm (5in) apart, allowing approximately 14-16 seeds per foot of row.Adjust row lengths to suit your family's need. Harvest when the leaves have reached a satisfactory size leaving 1-2½cm (½-1in) of stem. Clear all surface rubbish, water, and growth will commence in one to two weeks.
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The smallest lettuce. A compact, solid butterhead type with deliciously soft leaves just right for small families or restricted space. Lettuce Butterhead Tom Thumb can be grown as close as 15cm (6in.) apart and makes a useful early crop in a cold frame or cloches. Very fast growing, from an early spring Butterhead Tom Thumb will be the first variety to harvest.Sow seeds thinly from March to late April 6mm (¼in) deep in drills 15cm (6in) apart. A moist, well drained, fertile soil which has had plenty of compost dug in the previous autumn is best.As soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle, thin out gradually to 15cm (6in.) apart.To test whether the heads are ready to harvest, press them gently with the back of the hand, they will feel solid and barely yield to pressure.