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…and luckily our potato grow bags come in packs of 2. Place a little soil or potting mix in the bottom of the bag. Place 4-5 potatoes on top with spaces between them. Place a thick layer of straw on top…

…really well. They need well dug, compost rich soil, and good drainage (essential). Plant in raised beds or on mounds 15cms high. This will avoid tubers rotting in wet weather. Before inserting the cutt…

…from strong winds and potential competition from trees should be chosen for the permanent placing of the plants. Asparagus adapts well to most soils with good drainage, but for permanent plantings, th…

…of your silverbeet. Well-rotted compost (containing manures) is an excellent soil additive and should be added to the soil a month before planting. Mulch well with a straw based mulch. Being leafy veg…

…soil beforehand using plenty of compost, well-rotted manure and add some dolomite lime for magnesium and calcium. Plant in a sunny spot with good air circulation, as they are prone to fungal problems,…

…ty of well-rotted cow manure and compost, with dolomite lime added. If growing from seedlings plant them deeply, up to the first leaves, to establish a stable plant. Plant in an open sunny position and…

…sted, chipped, diced and sliced! Commonly used to make flour, which has the added bonus of being gluten free. Great as a thickener which doesn’t make the sauce go cloudy, thus excellent for fruit sauce…