swede V paper pots or peat pots

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rowlandwells

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swede V paper pots or peat pots
« on: March 16, 2011, 22:01 »
i thought about growing some swede in either paper pots or peat pots  i know some of you didn't think growing carrots this way was a good idea your comments most welcome o this topic  :)

 

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Re: swede V paper pots or peat pots
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2011, 01:50 »
It's still a bit early to start swedes, but when you do I'd recommend paper pots over peat any day. peat has a tendency to not break down well, which can cramp root growth.

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Re: swede V paper pots or peat pots
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2011, 06:30 »
I agree with Trillium.

Two to three months until swede sowing time.
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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Re: swede V paper pots or peat pots
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2011, 08:00 »
i agree also, did loads last year in paper pots, but not till mid to end of april, then its swede heaven, mashed with horseradish  :happy:

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Re: swede V paper pots or peat pots
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2011, 19:28 »
thanks all going to give it a go in a couple of months time

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