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I’ve just caught up with Charles’ last few blogs and I see that the April posts cover this very topic (slow growth etc), and there are some videos to catch up on too. After seeing Charles mention overwatering can be a problem with seedlings, I have since taken the module inserts out of the trays to aid drainage as some of them were standing in just a bit of water. In any case we now have most showing the tiniest second leaves but the Raab broccoli looks quite leggy. Thanks both for your input, I’m glad I waited a bit.
Cleansweep, I looked around at the start of the year and did some sums and went with Wyevale due to their performance in Which trials, which I read at the library. Turns out Which don’t rate their peat free mix very well. Joining Wyevale points card scheme, I seem to get an endless supply of vouchers for money off and combined with their 4 for 3 offer, this year I have been buying 4x 75l for £20 which works out to 6.7p a litre, and cheaper than a bulk bag delivered. I’ve done a few batches of this now and slowly mulching the allotment as we clear.
Hazelky, Great to hear the success on your plot, you’re selling the dream there! I do have some vermiculite (poundland) and will try adding in the next batch (hopefully this weekend).