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celtbhoy

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« on: April 16, 2007, 13:59 »
got some cabbage plants a weekend,what the best way to bring them on??

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WG.

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Re: bare roots
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2007, 15:37 »
Quote from: "celtbhoy"
got some cabbage plants a weekend,what the best way to bring them on??

Er ... plant them in the ground, green side up.  :wink:    

I'd go straight for their final position now, especially with the soft Irish climate you'll have.

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Re: bare roots
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2007, 17:25 »
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Er ... plant them in the ground, green side up.  :wink:    

 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
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Re: bare roots
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2007, 17:42 »
Quote from: "whisky_golf"
Quote from: "celtbhoy"
got some cabbage plants a weekend,what the best way to bring them on??

Er ... plant them in the ground, green side up.  :wink:    

I'd go straight for their final position now, especially with the soft Irish climate you'll have.


manure or not?

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« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2007, 18:18 »
If they are bare rooted soak them in a bucket of water for a couple of hours before planting, firm them in WELL  :!:

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Re: bare roots
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2007, 19:31 »
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manure or not?
Compost is preferable since you will be adding lime (won't you).   Lime and manure don't go together.


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