What to do with sweetcorn

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vanessa.xx

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What to do with sweetcorn
« on: September 07, 2013, 13:03 »
I've just harvested the last of my sweetcorn and I'm wondering whether to cut the plants down or leave them be for awhile? I have squash growing underneath them so was wondering if it would be better to give them more light? When the squash are ready I'm going to green manure the area

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mumofstig

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Re: What to do with sweetcorn
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2013, 13:05 »
If you think they are shading any squash then cut them, otherwise I wouldn't bother  ;)

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Goosegirl

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Re: What to do with sweetcorn
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2013, 14:48 »
If you aren't going to harvest any more from them, I would cut them down and remove them so their roots don't deplete nutrients for the squashes.
I work very hard so don't expect me to think as well.

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vanessa.xx

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Re: What to do with sweetcorn
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2013, 16:55 »
No there are no more to harvest, I think I'll cut them down thanks xx

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Re: What to do with sweetcorn
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2013, 18:41 »
In a word.... Compost...
Now a member of the 10 Ton club.... 2013  harvested 588 Kg from 165 sq mt..


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