CLOVES
Cloves really like light, warm soils and to be in a sunny spot. Push individual cloves into the ground, 3in-4in apart, just covering the tips with soil. For good cropping it is important to establish the plants in the autumn. If you have cold, heavy soils, plant them in pots in a cold greenhouse or cloche for planting out in spring. Try the shop bought cloves by all means but you will probably get a better result by choosing the types that grow in our climate. The Organic Centre in Rossinver have some in their catalogue.
Jerusalem artichokes: The dying tops of Jerusalem artichokes can be cut back to ground level. Tubers can be cleared from an area of ground if the plant is becoming invasive, as they will re-grow readily.
Asparagus: Cut back asparagus foliage too, if not already done last month. Now is a good time to get ahead and prepare new asparagus beds for planting in the spring. Plenty of organic matter and grit will help to improve drainage to the level required by asparagus. A raised bed could be a good investment on heavy clay soil, to make it more asparagus friendly.
Cloves really like light, warm soils and to be in a sunny spot. Push individual cloves into the ground, 3in-4in apart, just covering the tips with soil. For good cropping it is important to establish the plants in the autumn. If you have cold, heavy soils, plant them in pots in a cold greenhouse or cloche for planting out in spring. Try the shop bought cloves by all means but you will probably get a better result by choosing the types that grow in our climate. The Organic Centre in Rossinver have some in their catalogue.
Jerusalem artichokes: The dying tops of Jerusalem artichokes can be cut back to ground level. Tubers can be cleared from an area of ground if the plant is becoming invasive, as they will re-grow readily.
Asparagus: Cut back asparagus foliage too, if not already done last month. Now is a good time to get ahead and prepare new asparagus beds for planting in the spring. Plenty of organic matter and grit will help to improve drainage to the level required by asparagus. A raised bed could be a good investment on heavy clay soil, to make it more asparagus friendly.
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