PLANTING CURRANTS —-Red anb White
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GOOSEBERRIES – HOW TO PLANT AND GROW THEM
How to make a Hotbed
Using the Great No-Dig concept but adding the age old technique of constructing a HotBed we can create a growing space that will allow us to harness the free heat generated by composting manure to grow early crops.
I have used this method for years and although its simple it gives great results
This technique was used at Chatsworth and Heligan to grow pineapples and Citrus in purpose made beds I have just taken this technique and adapted it for Vegetables using readily available Horse Manure
If you would more information on Hotbeds I have compiled a resource post which contains all my films on hotbeds, just click the link below
RESOURCES—Fruit Growing
Nothing quite compares to that sharp tartness of the spring Rhubarb or the soft acidic sweetness of the first Raspberry’s, no shop bought fruit ever comes close and with new cultivars the season for some soft fruit is now longer than ever.
The new root stocks and growing techniques also mean that even the smallest garden now has room for a productive fruit tree either free standing or against a fence or wall,no longer do we have to wait years for fruit trees to become productive and after all if you want to put a tree into your new garden why not make it a productive on.
1.MAKING A FRUIT GARDEN—film 1
2.How to Plant a Fruit Garden film 2
These following Films contain some of the related techniques that can make your planting and growing fruit a success
B.Mycorrhizal fungi– when to use and why we should
C. WIRE FRAME SUPPORT FOR FRUIT GROWING
How to plant Blackcurrants
In my film I plant Blackcurrants and talk about the differences of ‘bare-root coir pot or pot grown’ how to plant them to ensure success and the varieties I like best,and planting one of the modern variety’s with much larger fruit
This really is a great fruit to grow as its versatile in the kitchen making a fantastic jam,wonderful sorbet or even your own juice