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Re: Results so far

On 19-May-97, John Orwick wrote:

> I have learned that with lettuce ( and most other "transplantable"
> plants) that it pays to start them in cups and let them get fairly large
> before setting them out in the garden. This makes it easier to protect
> them from bugs and weather and does not take up garden space with non
> producing plants. As soon as a square becomes available, you have
> something to put into it that will soon be productive.

Greetings from New Zealand - I have enjoyed reading this message group
for the past three to four weeks and must thank everyone for the terrific
amount of useful information.  We are just coming into our winter but have
been having an amazing Indian Summer so hope our seasons might settle
down again after a couple of years of mixed-up weather.
John's suggestion for transplants (above) is excellent.  I have been
using 375ml and 500ml plastic soft drink bottles cut in half and with a
few holes punched in the bottom and find the plants have not suffered
any transplant shock and I can leave them growing in the pots for a
longer period before planting out if conditions are not suitable for
planting out.
Regards,  Noel.

 NOEL & PAULA JACKSON
Organic Growers of Strawberries & Other Produce at
   NATURE'S ACRES
Taradale Rd.,Dannevirke,New Zealand

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