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« on: October 11, 2008, 17:05 »
I came across some info which suggested planting a crop or some such,under another one, the idea being the one underneath feeding the other.Is this true or have I got the rong end of the stick.If true any suggetions?

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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2008, 17:11 »
Do you mean the three sisters thing?
Sweetcorn, beans climbing up the sweetcorn with squash on the floor under them? Apparently doesnt work so well here according to Johns book

Heres a linky
"I think the carrot infinitely more fascinating than the geranium. The carrot has mystery. Flowers are essentially tarts. Prostitutes for the bees. There is, you'll agree, a certain je ne sais quoi oh so very special about a firm young carrot" Withnail and I

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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2008, 14:16 »
Dear peapod

Thanks for that, Idid try that method no luck however,perhaps Ishould contact the RHS.

Many thanks Mark


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