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Title: GROWING IN TRENCHES
Post by: BAGGY on March 15, 2005, 22:03:04

Has any one tried out growing stuff in trenches as per the current kitchen garden mag ?Â It looks like a time saver (for a weekend only lottmenteer) and I wondered what should go in the dips and what on the heaped bits.Â I would be glad of any advice as I'm new to this
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Title: Re: GROWING IN TRENCHES
Post by: Mrs Ava on March 15, 2005, 22:07:20

I have never tried this, but I guess you would grow your roots in the high bits and then in the trenches you could grow your lettuce, or brassicas.......maybe....... :-\

Title: Re: GROWING IN TRENCHES
Post by: tim on March 16, 2005, 07:09:41

Looks like another death-trap for the aged??

Just fill in over them!

Title: Re: GROWING IN TRENCHES
Post by: Painter on March 16, 2005, 07:17:38

Thanks for the warning Tim, must remember to stay clear of any open trenches on the Allotment. I can just imagine the conversation, How do you get your veg to grow so big ? Easy underplant with a bag of "silver Brigade"

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