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« on: November 05, 2006, 22:24 »
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Having recently acquired an allotment (well part of one), we were advised by the manager to dig in the well rotted manure provided.  We want to grow potatoes in part of it so have refrained from manuring that area as I have read that pots don't like it.  But all the folkes on the allotments says its fine.  Can anyone make this clearer for me, please?
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« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2006, 22:47 »
Carrots and most root veg, but not potatoes, don't like rich soil. Potatoes don't mine it, though.
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« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2006, 00:14 »
tatties love it , carrots n its pals dont they go all forked with it
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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2006, 00:35 »
Yes, I agree totally - potatoes like it but too rich soil is a problem for carrots and parsnips.
Free manure - oh the luxury. you lucky lucky person :)
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« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2006, 20:35 »
I'm not sure RICH soil is aproblem for carrots and parsnips, John.

The problem for root vegetables is lumps in the soil - stones, sticks, straw, lumps of manure etc.  When the growing tip of the root hits something like that it will fork.  

So carrots grown in freshly manured soil will end up looking like six-legged little men.

Carrots love being fertilised as much as the next plant, but not manure, please.

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« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2006, 21:07 »
Thanks folkes!  Thats cleared that up, will be digging in the manure for the tatties at the weekend.
Yes John, free manure, its great!  :D  Cos we are paying the full whack (princely sum of £12 per annum) for a part plot (we have to show we are committed before we are allowed a full plot!) then we get benefits, manure, tools etc.  There is talk of giving us a book to help us start up, and we've already been given lots of advice and some seeds by our fellow allotment keepers.  You're a blooming friendly lot!
Thanks again
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« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2006, 21:17 »
do not forget the lime
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« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2006, 21:32 »
>lime

What, for the G&T after a hard day's work?  ;)

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« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2006, 23:05 »
Good point re manure James.  I take your point :)

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« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2006, 09:04 »
NO LIME where you're going to put your tatties :shock: they don't like it
most veg prefer slightly acidic, brassicas do well with slightly raised alkalinity
I've never limed my plot, but those who do get good results - check the ph of your plot to see if you need it  :D



 

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