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davyw1

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7 Month of TLC
« on: May 14, 2008, 22:21:31 »
Finely my leeks have reached there bed. Only another four month to go.
With a few onions



« Last Edit: May 14, 2008, 22:23:02 by davyw1 »
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Re: 7 Month of TLC
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2008, 22:57:13 »
"Show" off.....  ;D

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Re: 7 Month of TLC
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2008, 21:18:54 »
flippin heck. my leeks are only pencil thick if that and i have only just put them outside
takes over your life doesn't it

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Re: 7 Month of TLC
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2008, 22:50:18 »
Pencil thick? mine are mere needles! ;D
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Re: 7 Month of TLC
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2008, 13:10:16 »
beat ya, mine are like pins  ;D

is DW1 in Newcastle by any chance the big leek shows offs of all   ;)

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Re: 7 Month of TLC
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2008, 13:18:10 »
I haven't even planted mine yet! Oh dear I better get a move on then. Lovely leeks by the way.

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Re: 7 Month of TLC
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2008, 16:01:34 »
When will you start supporting the flags (leaves)?

And what method do you use?

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Re: 7 Month of TLC
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2008, 22:21:20 »
When will you start supporting the flags (leaves)?

And what method do you use?

Hopefully i will get my ropes up this next week to support the flags.
Not sure by what you mean by what method TEE GEE, but if you are reffering to how the leeks are planted, the base of the leek is just under the surface so the leek fattens out. In August i will either put a 5" collar on or earth up to get the button.
The trench was dug out 18" then 4" of well rotten manure 2" inches of soil repeated four times with a generous measure of Fish Blood and Bone, Calcified Plus and Rooster. the top soil to the bottom till the trench was back to its level, a top dreesing of FB&B, then a good dose of Jeys fluid
All i have to worry about now is Red Spider Mite. Fuzarium disease and rust and of course hitting the button.
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Re: 7 Month of TLC
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2008, 14:41:33 »
Thanks Davy

It was the type of support I was asking about and you have answered that (ropes) and more.

Greedy beggars arn't they?  ;D

 

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