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Peas and broad beans are the mainstay of mid-summer supplies. The over-wintered mange-tout ‘Oregon Sugar Pod’ peas did not do well. Instead of ripping them out, broad beans were ‘stitched’ into the surviving peas. As they get different pests and diseases the ailing peas won’t affect beans as they would...
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At last allotment work is easing off and the plot is mostly up to date. I have to say I am relieved – it has been a bit hectic harvesting and replanting at the same time. With only six weeks or so of growing weather left, plants must not run short of nutrients. However everything looks mighty lush and...
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