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Have just put online a free to use database of over 160+ vegetables, herbs and fruit.
Each entry includes cultivation instructions, soil requirements, etc. More are being added daily.

See link in signature.

Now this is a brilliant resource!

Thank you for taking the time and effort to put it together (and it must have been considerable as it is very detailed).

and you've given me a new root crop to play around with - turnip rooted chervil.

Now, where to get seed...

Nice! quick way to get succinct advice, except I do have a small remark to make. Everywhere the word "sewing" has been used instead of "sowing"..ooops looks like you've been stitched up there guv'
(sorry couldn't resist)

Spelling was never my strong point :-[
Will double check the entries... (I may be some time)

or maybe some thyme  ;D

Fantastic resource - thanks.

Does the software update itself as you update the online database?

Might I just add that it is really nice to see someone who has his priorities sorted out:

QuoteBeans Broad (Fava bean)
      
Plant Data
PH Tolerance:   6-7   Hardiness   Hardy Annual
Soil Weight   Wide range   Soil Drainage   Average
Soil Moisture   Average   Minimum light   Full sun
Vicia faba: Papilionaceae
Cultivation
Goes well with a nice glass of Chianti! Sow early under cloches. Transplant when true leaves have appeared (3-4). Pinch out tips as they grow. May need staking. Grow in double rows. Do not let beans get too large or will become tough. Freeze well.

;D

Quote from: redclanger on December 05, 2007, 19:39:52
Fantastic resource - thanks.

Does the software update itself as you update the online database?

Not automatically, but buyers will be able to download updates to the database on a monthly basis (from January).

Quote from: calendula on December 05, 2007, 19:31:04
or maybe some thyme  ;D

;D ;D ;D ;D

Hi GodfreyRob,

I may be thick but if it`s free! why is it £9.99 to download?
Frank

Quote from: franklynn on December 06, 2007, 09:08:40
Hi GodfreyRob,

I may be thick but if it`s free! why is it £9.99 to download?
Frank

As it says, the database is free to use online.

The £9.99 you are referring to is to download the VGA software that includes the database but also has many more recording/planning features as well.

Wow, brilliant, I have added it to my favourites. Thank you!

wow thats great ive added it to my favs well done to you  :) :) :)

Well done you! It's a fantastic database! I'll download it if its ok for mac, will it be easy to update? how would this work? would you ditch the old database and replace with the updated one? sorry if these are stupid questions!!

That really is a nice thing to do for free and reaffirms my faith in the goodness of human race.

Quote from: Biscombe on December 07, 2007, 09:44:32
Well done you! It's a fantastic database! I'll download it if its ok for mac, will it be easy to update? how would this work? would you ditch the old database and replace with the updated one? sorry if these are stupid questions!!

Unfortunately it will only run on Windows machines.

Trying to avoid going into a long explanation of the software:
Via the software you can add your own varieties on your own machine or you can wait for downloads - you can't mix the two at the moment. Any other data that you enter though (such as what you have sown, soil treatments, thinning, harvesting, etc) is not affected. However, in a later release you will be able to import plant data without overwriting any you have entered.