A classic technique often recommended for interplanting crops is the 3 sisters, were Corn has beans and squash planted between
This method was used by the Plains Indians in the USA and works very well , unfortunately when applied to UK conditions and varieties it doesn’t!!
I have developed a method Continue reading Planting Sweetcorn with Beans
This film covers when to sow Cougette,which are also called Zucchini Squash and Pumpkins and why sowing to early leads to weaker less productive plants.
These are the varieties that over the years I have found have the best taste and store well
Courgette Rugosa Friulana
Courgette Tondo di Piacenza Emilia Romagna Round courgette can be stuffed and baked
Winter squash
Sweet Dumpling small can be baked whole has taste similar to sweet potato
Blue kuri and Red Kuri Small medium stores well nice nutty taste
Marina di Chioggia Medium to large
Musquee de Provence Large stores well
Once there ready to plant out a great space saving way is
Courgettes on your compost heap or they are fantastic in
In this video I cover the things you can plant or sow in your garden in October and also some jobs that you can be getting on with!
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