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Title: Chitting, germination test, blueberries, strawberries
Post by: John on April 26, 2024, 13:21
Finally, at last, the weather has changed. Blue skies, sunshine and warm enough at points to not need a jacket. Now the race to catch up with jobs that should have been done weeks ago begins. Beds being cleared, sowing and planting and grass being cut – feels like we’re gardening again.

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Title: Re: Chitting, germination test, blueberries, strawberries
Post by: Yorkie on April 26, 2024, 19:59
Wow you have been catching up! Interesting result with the root trainers for the brassicas. I suddenly discovered the root trainers in the back of the shed, so have some spare room for seeds ... !!
Title: Re: Chitting, germination test, blueberries, strawberries
Post by: John on April 26, 2024, 23:41
I started the brassicas in seed trays and then pricked out into the rootrainers. Basically it was a space saving measure as normally I would use a 9cm pot. In the future rootrainers will be the norm for me.