Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous
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Soil
Fertile, well drained soil that holds moisture well.
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Position
Full sun.
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Frost tolerant
Cold tolerance varies widely with species.
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Feeding
In early spring, mulch over root zone with 1 to 2 inches of good compost. Mulch with grass clippings or straw.
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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
Obtain local expertise before choosing which fruits to grow.
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Harvesting
Let experience be your teacher -- taste fruits often as they approach ripeness. Bumper crops can be frozen, dried, or made into jams and jellies.
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Troubleshooting
In winter, use chicken wire (poultry netting) to protect young plants from rabbits, deer etc.
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