The value of N, P, K Animal manures Homemade compost Natural fertilisers Comfrey This is a complex subject and doubtless large portions of degrees on agriculture and horticulture are set…
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Categories of water requirement for crops Category A – frequent watering required Category B – only water at sensitive stages, such as pod-forming Category C – only water at specific…
How long can you keep seeds? Seeds are expensive to buy and for dedicated allotmenters and gardeners it is important to keep the cost down as much as possible. Try…
Many of us rely on a single crop of vegetables for the season, and we tend to plant them early to get those first tender veggies after a hungry gap…
types of garlic planting harvesting Nutritional valueAll Techniques pests and diseases Garlic (Allium sativum), along with onions, leeks, shallots, spring onions, is a member of the Allium family and many…
What is tomato and potato blight? Symptoms Control Biology What is tomato and potato blight? Potato and tomato blight is a disease caused by a fungus-like organism that spreads rapidly in…