Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous
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Soil
Will grow on relatively poor soil as long as it is well drained and compost is dug in. pH of 6.5 to 7 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
Mulch with well rotted compost annually.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 1,50m (4' 11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 1,50m (4' 11") with 1,50m (4' 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 three buds. Vines can gradually be trained up a support system.
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Harvesting
Harvest fruit when ripe, thinning a few out beforehand to allow others to swell.
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Troubleshooting
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