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Allotment Stuff => The Basics => Topic started by: shaun01 on November 16, 2008, 16:48:44

Title: its all about veg
Post by: shaun01 on November 16, 2008, 16:48:44
and this hope it helps some one
Brassicas
Cabbage, cauliflower, radish, swede
Leafy crops need nitrogen-rich soil; may need liming
Legumes
Pea, bean (broad, French and runner)
Well-drained but moisture-retentive; not nitrogen-rich
Fix atmospheric nitrogen in roots for future crops
Onions
Onion, garlic, shallot, leek
High organic matter; may need liming
Potato family
Potato, tomato
High organic matter and nitrogen (potato); no lime
Suppress weeds, break up soil structure
Umbellifers
Carrot, parsnip, parsley, celery, Florence fennel
Root crops need stone-free soil; not freshly manured; fine tilth
Root crops break up soil structure
Title: Re: its all about veg
Post by: OllieC on November 20, 2008, 19:26:27
Good summary, Shaun - is it from a particular source?
Title: Re: its all about veg
Post by: shaun01 on November 22, 2008, 18:19:02
kings seeds catalouge olli  ;D
Title: Re: its all about veg
Post by: asbean on November 22, 2008, 18:29:53
Very useful, now all we need to do is memorise it  :) :) :) :) :)

Thank you shaun01