[kate robinsonParticipant]

Thanks Charles – that’s what I hoped! K

[kate robinsonParticipant]

Thanks Pete, that’s what I thought. Won’t bother!
Kate

[kate robinsonParticipant]

Can anyone help me with advice on the best weapon and method to attack what I am sure is couch grass. My beautiful organic cow manure has been under black silage plastic for four weeks but on inspection has white roots/stems in it. What is the best way to get rid of this???

[kate robinsonParticipant]

Hi Amanda,
Thanks for that – so much depends on the size of the trailor! I paid £50 for a 6 ton trailor of organic cow manure which I know Charles feels is under valued. However the farmer and I were both happy!
Good luck with your allotment.
Kate

[kate robinsonParticipant]

Should greenhouses be in full sun or partial shade??
Does it matter if they are N/S or E/W?

[kate robinsonParticipant]

Did you hear any thoughts on the sterilite super thermal??? I have some silage plastic – do I just lay it out and weigh it down with old roof tiles? K

[kate robinsonParticipant]

The sterilite super thermic does filter the uv possibly slowing the start of growth… but it also holds the temperature extending the growing season… The Sunmaster Diffused is the slightly cheaper tunnel which encourages better colour in plants.. but does not help with mildew or aphids and presumably does not hold the heat so well??? K

[kate robinsonParticipant]

Yes – less aphids and mildew – I will ask about UV reduction and let you know.
Also, when you say to mulch the ground, do you mean the whole area where the polytunnel will go….? And for the individual raised beds, do I cut the plastic 8×4 where the beds will go and peg it down??? How do I get onto the OGA forum?
K

[kate robinsonParticipant]

Hi,
Ferryman is quoting a 16X40 tunnel with Sterilite Super Thermic with straight sides for £820…. Is this competitive?? They are also saying £600 to put it up….Well that’s not going to happen!!
What would be the best wood to use for raised bed sides?
Yours,
K

[kate robinsonParticipant]

Is it true that you shouldn’t put the stalks and leaves of potato and tomato plants into the compost? K

[kate robinsonParticipant]

This is so cool!!
Thanks for that Charles. Lots to think about over the next few weeks.
Don’t forget I’d love to help out in September if that works for you.
K

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