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1 day(s) ago

Mike Broderick posted in the group discussion topic "Carlingford Potatoes":

Keep picking off any flowers that the plant produces. At least then all energy will be diverted into the development of tubers. The sun light levels and temperature is still suitable for flowers, so you will need to push the plant to work on the c...

1 day(s) ago

Tom Casserly posted a discussion topic "Carlingford Potatoes" in the group Vegetables:

Hi guys,in the first week of August I planted some Carlingford seed potatoes in a larges containers and also in the ground on a raised bed. The spuds in the raised beds are coming along nicely, just about what I would imagine them to be. But the s...

8 day(s) ago

Patrick Odwyer posted a comment on the group Vegetables:

can anyone inform me how can i store potatoes about quarter of an acre .

13 day(s) ago

Rose Kerr posted a comment on the group Vegetables:

Tommy,Just on the home grown broccoli part of your question, I have found the easiest way to get the caterpillars out of your broccoli is to add a little salt to cold water and put broccoli into the water for a couple of minutes. You will find th...

14 day(s) ago

James Gogarty posted a comment on the group Vegetables:

It is always adhived to Wash your veg in a little warm soppy water before use. The products used in large scale food production are stronger (then the public would buy in shops).Plus how many people have handled the veg in the shop before you.Wash...

14 day(s) ago

Tommy Higgins posted a comment on the group Vegetables:

Hi, I've grown broccoli this year. However there are lots of caterpillars in the plants. I can see plenty of holes on the leaves. What I have to do is search through the plants and pick them off. Now the flowers (the bit you eat) often have sneak...

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