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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: Rangerkris on April 12, 2009, 08:57

Title: Brussel sprouts
Post by: Rangerkris on April 12, 2009, 08:57
Do i have to prepare anthing speical for Brussels on the plot do they need covering or can they just be left to get on
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: richyrich7 on April 12, 2009, 09:01
Cabbage white and pigeons are the main pest I find   >:(
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: DD. on April 12, 2009, 09:07
Net 'em or lose 'em!

I use a fine mesh, (about 10mm), keeps both the flying rats and butterflies out. May go even finer & stronger this year withsome debris netting.

Make sure the ground you plant in is really firm.
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: Rangerkris on April 12, 2009, 09:12
Cool thanks guys will get on to making a frame up for the debris netting i have found hahahahaha.
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: DIGGER on April 12, 2009, 10:29
Take a radio down,find some good stomping music and firm the area

CPP1h1i2v8A
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: iwantanallotment on April 12, 2009, 11:40
Wish I'd looked into debris netting before spending twice as much on 1/4 of the size on enviromesh last night  :( Oh well, that's next on the list.
RK, would love to see a pic of your frame when finished, if you don't mind? Would knocking up lengths of 2" x 1" wood into big squares do, do you think?
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: sunshineband on April 12, 2009, 11:44
Quote from: DIGGER on April 12, 2009, 10:29
Take a radio down,find some good stomping music and firm the area

CPP1h1i2v8A

Post this one, Kris. PLEASE!!!!!  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: DIGGER on April 12, 2009, 12:10
POST IT ??
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: DD. on April 12, 2009, 12:54
Quote from: iwantanallotment on April 12, 2009, 11:40
Wish I'd looked into debris netting before spending twice as much on 1/4 of the size on enviromesh last night  :( Oh well, that's next on the list.
RK, would love to see a pic of your frame when finished, if you don't mind? Would knocking up lengths of 2" x 1" wood into big squares do, do you think?

For 50m of the stuff, it's not bad is it.

Dropped lucky on ebay last week and got 50m of the 3m wide stuff for £25!!! Just a one off.
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: Rangerkris on April 12, 2009, 13:11
How tall would the frame need to be?
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: iwantanallotment on April 12, 2009, 13:27
Quote from: Rangerkris on April 12, 2009, 13:11
How tall would the frame need to be?
I'm guessing as tall as the sprouts intend to be?
That's why I wondered if 2" x 1" would be strong enough, as sprouts can grow quite tall.
I'm no good at screwing either, so mine will just be nailed together and hope for the best  :unsure:
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: sunshineband on April 12, 2009, 14:41
Quote from: DIGGER on April 12, 2009, 12:10
POST IT ??

A little video clip Digger, of Rangerkris taking your good advice here  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: Rangerkris on April 12, 2009, 14:48
If i dance around the plot it will rain hahahaha
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: DD. on April 12, 2009, 14:51
Quote from: iwantanallotment on April 12, 2009, 13:27
Quote from: Rangerkris on April 12, 2009, 13:11
How tall would the frame need to be?
I'm guessing as tall as the sprouts intend to be?
That's why I wondered if 2" x 1" would be strong enough, as sprouts can grow quite tall.
I'm no good at screwing either, so mine will just be nailed together and hope for the best  :unsure:

Screw? Nail?

2" x 1" should be fine, mine's thinner. I just bang 'em in as posts & drape the netting over them & peg it down. No cross members, as the netting is fine, it can't slip down. Why waste wood? :D
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: sunshineband on April 12, 2009, 14:59
Quote from: Rangerkris on April 12, 2009, 14:48
If i dance around the plot it will rain hahahaha
Get away you -- now I know why it is raining despite the forecast being brilliant sunshine hahahahahaha what power you have Kris  ::)
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: iwantanallotment on April 12, 2009, 15:05
Quote from: DD. on April 12, 2009, 14:51

I just bang 'em in as posts & drape the netting over them & peg it down.

DUH, course  :wacko:
Thanks for that, DD. Expect that'll help you too, RK?  :)
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: DD. on April 12, 2009, 15:20
If your'e worried about jagged corners on the wood ripping the netting. (Debris netting will stand it), cut the top off some pop bottles & slip them over the posts.
Title: Re: Brussel sprouts
Post by: Kristen on April 12, 2009, 20:57
Or hoops from blue mains-water pipe, perhaps?