Topic: What have we learned?

[sally_cinnamon]

There`s always next year

For most of us, yes - however having just lost my cousin, and knowing that Lorna has also lost her neice I follow on from your sentiment, powerspade, with - live life for now, and live it to the fullest.  And don't sweat the small stuff! Life IS short and you only get one go, so enjoy it! :)

Squashfan, I wish I'd learnt that about planting some for the snails!  Will remember that - hopefully! 8)

[tim]

I know what folk mean by planting closer, BUT - 6 rows of Brassica in 4m is TOO MUCH!
The middle row in the picture has been used. And the rows are now about right. If closer:

1. You get soaked walking between them.
2. You can barely force your way through the rows because of the lower leaves intertwining.
3. It is difficult to see what is ready for harvest.
4. A mesh sheet is not large enough to cover the lot, but you can't get it down between rows to anchor it.
5. It is very difficult to clear out dead or diseased leaves.
6. It is near impossible to spray - should you so wish.

The answer in some cases is to grow smaller varieties.