Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous
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Soil
Rich soil with compost dug in. Prefers a pH of 6.
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Position
Fine in a shady position.
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Frost tolerant
Yes.
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Feeding
Not normally required but if leaves start to yellow then add a liquid feed.
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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
Buy plants or use offshoots from an existing plant and cut them to 15cm (6 in) after planting.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Need supporting on wires or tied against a fence. Train the briars onto wire supports from 1m (3ft) high and above. Each autumn add some compost.
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Harvesting
Pick over a long season as ripe.
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Troubleshooting
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