The box of garlic freshly planted.
12 days later.
Friday, 23 May 2008
Garlic box
This is a little experiment. Growing garlic in a stryofoam box. (And some other veggies, but more about that later. Maybe.)
The box of garlic freshly planted.
The box of garlic freshly planted.
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OK, but why, Vegie gnome?
ReplyDeleteShort answer: because I wanted to. ;)
ReplyDeleteLong answer: I read about growing vegetables in foam boxes in several books and magazines. I finally found enough of these boxes to give it a go. Just to see how well things grow in these boxes. Also, I sowed carrots in another box because I was getting fed up with the slugs and snails that had destroyed several sowings in the last few months. So I thought I'd see whether the box would keep out those pests.
Filling the boxes:
I started with a good layer of cow manure, then a layer of horse manure, followed by a layer of mushroom compost, a layer of compost and finally a layer of good (home-made) potting mix.
Sounds good. I like to grow carrots in foam boxes too or in a tub, That way I can get better soil at a good depth for them. Good luck.
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