Re: new garden site
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- Subject: Re: new garden site
- From: A* D* <a*@crwys.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 18:49:58 +0000 (GMT)
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On Mon 12 Apr, rosenlund wrote:
> Congratulations Michelle... I've read somewhere that potatoes are
> always good to start on new soil and that they even taste better....
> Anyone know if these are true ?
> Or are they just tales ?
>
> Sincerely,
> ~Carleen~
> Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
The potatoes don't clear the weeds, the gardener has to do the work in
order to grow the potatoes. Even then, you don't get a decent crop from
virgin land, potatoes like lots of humus. Beware of ground slugs and
wireworms also.
--
Allan Day Hereford allan@crwys.demon.co.uk
