I planted a crown of Timperley Early last year,and, after fighting off the slugs & the flea beetles, it's doing quite well. This year I am trying to blanche it in a big chimnay pot to get thin pale sticks, but so far the sticks are rather thick and red. I've covered the chimney pot with a compost sack to keep light out of the top, but I was wondering if I need to let in just a little light to draw them up? Any ideas and comments welcome.
Interestingly (well if you're as sad as me), I planted a Victoria this year which isn't being attacked at all, wheras the Timperley has already had a couple of leaves eaten even though I covered it in ash to deter the slugs.
Jeremy