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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: George the Pigman on June 16, 2017, 10:26:58
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I will be planting out on Sunday a dozen Caveolo Nero plants I grew from seed. Looking at the web there seems to be quite a big variation in the suggested planting distance.
What would anyone recommend?
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I plant mine out about 18ins apart each way.
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12"-18" depending on how big you let them get!
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I am basically with Nick.
I plant most of my stuff in particular brassicas approx 15" apart both ways.
This fits in with my bed system where my beds are roughly 5'-0" to 5'6" wide meaning I can get four plants across the bed. e.g.
8" X 15" X 15" X 15" X 8"
I find these distances work well for hoeing plus I can get my rake between the rows to clear the hoed weeds.
Another thing is; as the plants mature they tend to be 'goblet' shaped and subsequently support each without overcrowding each other, thus avoiding the need to stake taller varieties.
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mine 12"to 18" depending on how many plants i have i treat all brassicas the same little handful of lime in the planting hole i plant mine thru membrane so dont have the weed problem it also deters cabbage root fly hope this helps