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Seeds & Propagation

  1. Jerusalem Artichokes

    Jerusalem Artichokes
    Not hailing from Jerusalem, nor an artichoke, but a species of sunflower which produces masses of edible tubers. Jerusalem Artichokes originated in North America and were introduced to Europe by colonists. Growing Jerusalem Artichokes Jerusalem Artichokes are very easy to grow but some things are worth considering - They are large plants which can be between 1.5-3m high so be...
  2. What are 'Certified' Seed Potatoes?

    What are 'Certified' Seed Potatoes?
    Certified seed potatoes are seed that has been certified for purity and freedom from disease by the Dept of Agriculture. Each seed crop is inspected to confirm the identity of the variety, to ensure that it meets the minimum level of varietal purity and that it meets certain plant health and pest infection standards.
  3. What yield can I expect?

    What yield can I expect?
    It's seed sowing time - again - hooray! So time to get the pen and paper out and do some forward planning. Because time and growing space are usually limited it is important to plan not only a proper rotation but also to decide which vegetables are most popular in your family and how many plants will be needed.  Include...

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