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ruffmeister
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over wintering
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August 31, 2006, 15:19:53 »
hi there peeps,
we have leeks, cabbage, and purple sprouting brocccoli and want to over winter them, whats the best method, do they need covering or should i leave them alone?
any help greatly appreciated. :-)
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supersprout
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August 31, 2006, 16:55:28 »
Hi ruffie, you can leave them alone, they are tough :)
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Pigeons might want to feed on your brassica: I keep mine covered with mesh all winter. Mesh also stops the rain from splashing the leaves of low growing overwinterers (cabbage/spinach/mustard) which is appreciated by the kitchen staff ;)
For a weed-free leek bed that you can harvest in frost, I'd go for a cosy straw mulch viz:
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saddad
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August 31, 2006, 17:20:54 »
Sound advice all round from SS as usual..
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Hyacinth
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August 31, 2006, 17:21:39 »
(so envy you that straw SS)
Remember also the winter winds....good idea to stake the psb. SS is right - tough as old boots, so won't need covering.
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