maincrop

They have been a fixture in my repertoire ever since, mainly cooked in spring or autumn when maincrop potatoes are available.

May recipe: Fishcakes with asparagus Carla 2009

They have been a fixture in my repertoire ever since, mainly cooked in spring or autumn when maincrop potatoes are available.

Archive 2009-05-01 Carla 2009

Transplanting is usually done in June and July, and in many gardens Kales are planted between the rows of second-early or maincrop Potatoes.

The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition Sutton and Sons

The double rows of maincrop Beans should be fully three feet apart, and the plants quite nine inches apart in the rows.

The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition Sutton and Sons

Two inches apart each way is a useful distance for the seed, although more space may be given for the robust-growing maincrop and late varieties.

The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition Sutton and Sons

Not only can we commence the season with a dish possessing the true marrowfat flavour, but in the new maincrop varieties dwarf robust growth is combined with free-bearing qualities, while the size of both Peas and pods has been increased without in the smallest degree sacrificing flavour.

The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition Sutton and Sons

The medium maincrop Potatoes will generally do well at twelve inches apart.

The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition Sutton and Sons

When maincrop Peas have grown two or three inches, they are pretty safe against the small marauders.

The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition Sutton and Sons

Nothing is gained by sowing maincrop Peas so early as to subject the plant to a conflict with frost.

The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition Sutton and Sons

Make up any losses by sowing maincrop peas such as 'Hurst Green Shaft' and the green-seeded broad bean 'Jubilee Hysor'.

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