25-03-2010, 01:45 PM
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Ahemm, . . been shopping today and in Lidl's they have quite a few varieties, . . I chose,Cherries - Cerise melange,
Cherrytomaat,
Mezla de tomate cherry,
Chico Rosso.
The larger ones - Marmande,
Harzfeuer,
All the above from Lidl's.
In the Klondyke centre I got - Ferline F1 Hybrid, . . on the packet it says they resistant to blight and verticillium wilts.
I cheated a bit by getting a seedling in a pot at 95p, this was Ailsa Craig.
I've priced acrylic corrugated sheeting for the lean-to and it's a bit expensive but it's better and safer than glass with 4 rotties running amok like they do.
25-03-2010, 01:59 PM
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I was in Lidls yesterday but never saw any, it was a quick visit though, I won't be going again for awhile.Not to keen on the cherries or the very large toms, I forget what they're called. The cherries taste nice but I got to many for myself and everyone round here grows toms so couldn't even give them away.Are the large ones called beefcake or something? Mine grew to such a weird shape, probably not enough water.
25-03-2010, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by val
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I was in Lidls yesterday but never saw any, it was a quick visit though, I won't be going again for awhile.Not to keen on the cherries or the very large toms, I forget what they're called. The cherries taste nice but I got to many for myself and everyone round here grows toms so couldn't even give them away.Are the large ones called beefcake or something? Mine grew to such a weird shape, probably not enough water.
25-03-2010, 06:18 PM
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The total cost of the corrugated acrylic sheeting is £120, . . this will give me a lean-to greenhouse 14 X 4 X 7 foot high, . . that's not bad, . . the sheets are guaranteed for 10 years against UV damage so they'll probably outlast me, . . the timber frame will only cost £20.
I also got a packet of black cherry types today, . . and I remembered my old dad planted African Marigolds to keep the greenfly at bay so I got a packet of those too.
25-03-2010, 10:24 PM
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Marigolds are good for repelling pests around tomatoes, but I usually use the shorter French marigolds myself as I have such a small space, None of my tomato seeds are up yet, although the basil and hot peppers are.Wish I had room for a greenhouse, I'd go mad planting things! Isn't Spring wonderful?
26-03-2010, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by dandysmom
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Marigolds are good for repelling pests around tomatoes, but I usually use the shorter French marigolds myself as I have such a small space, None of my tomato seeds are up yet, although the basil and hot peppers are.Wish I had room for a greenhouse, I'd go mad planting things! Isn't Spring wonderful?
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