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GaryH

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« on: October 16, 2008, 15:09 »
Here are my raised beds. 5 so far, but more to follow. Had a okay year, Peas, Beans, Courgettes (hundreds), Beetroot and Broad Beans.
The one with the 2 frames over the top are going to be for my Brassicas. Once planted the debris netting will be going over, so I can try and get a good crop, without any holes in the Brassicas.

Dug a spade down, turned, then added Fish, Blood and Bone and then some rotten manure and then hoed.

Any feedback is always appreciated.



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paintedlady

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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2008, 15:54 »
Looking good Gary.  If you were not planting out until spring, I would have held back on the fish, blood & bone, but digging in manure is a good idea.
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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2008, 19:27 »
Hi gary, I use raised beds on the no dig system  :)  Not fancy giving it a go ?? Once up and running ( as you are now ) Its a great and lazy (ish) way to grow everything

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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2008, 21:35 »
Looks good - the debris netting is a good idea for your brassicas but don't forget it won't stop the snails having a munch!
Self-sufficient in rasberries and bindweed. Slug pellets can be handy.

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« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2008, 10:52 »
I know (slugs), but I am hoping by pinning the netting to the raised boards, it should be okay.

Roll on Jan-Feb for the start of planting.



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