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Collect leaves.
( not evergreen leaves ) and either put
them on compost heap, or into black bin
liners with several holes poked into them
, they will rot down and make an excellent
compost, Don't let them collect on the lawn,
this can result in weak and yellow turf.
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The black bag technique should only be used
on leaves, with other plant material or
all you will get is a smelly slimly, useless
mess.
Soil that has been deeply dug and well drained
is essential, before sowing apply a general
fertiliser at a rate of 3oz/ sq.yard; sow
seeds 2 inches (5mm) deep and 9 inches (18cm)
apart in a double row. Cloche protection
will prove beneficial. If your soil is not
suitable for autumn sowing try sowing seeds
singly in 3inch (8 cm) pots in December
or early January.
Sow Broad Beans. If you live in a mild area
of the country, a November sowing of broad
beans will usually give a very early crop
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Continue winter digging, especially on clay
soils. Sandy soil is best left until spring,
spread manure on the surface leaving the
worms to take it down over the winter. Then
when spring arrives all your soil needs
is raking or lightly forking over.
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Soil analyses. Autumn is a good time to
check soil pH. This is measured on a scale
of 1 to 14 with 7 being regarded as neutral.
Although for most gardening plants 6.5 will
support them. If you want the best out of
your garden send soil samples away to be
professionally analysed for both pH and
nutrient content. |
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NOW's the time to take hardwood cuttings
of soft fruit Gooseberries, red, white and
black currants. Worcester berries , jostaberries
and vines can all be propagated by cuttings
inserted into the open ground now. Choose
sturdy well ripened shoots of this years
growth cutting them just below a bud and
trimming to just above a bud. For black
currants take them about 8-10 inches (200-250
mm) long, 12-15 inches (300-350 mm) for
other fruits. Insert them into the soil
to half their length. For black currants
leave all the buds on the cutting, on other
fruits remove all the buds on the lower
part of the cutting so they grow on a short
stem.
Tomatoes
Brussels Sprouts
Cauliflower
Kale
Leeks
Garlic
What are Western Brassicas ?
Month by month diary on jobs to do
Allotment Preparation |
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