Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous
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Soil
Rich soil with compost dug in to retain moisture. pH of 6 to 6.5 preferred.
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Position
Sunny position.
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Frost tolerant
Yes but cover if a severe frost is forecast.
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Feeding
May need potash (potassium) adding, particularly if the leaves start to brown at the edges.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 90cm (2' 11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 90cm (2' 11") with 90cm (2' 11") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Plant in mid autumn or early winter when it's not too cold for a little root growth to help them establish.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
After harvesting prune the bush back to five leaves on each side shoot and remove any dead or overcrowded branches to 'open up' the plant.
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Harvesting
Harvest fruit when ripe, will freeze well.
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Troubleshooting
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