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What veggies like mulching and when should i put it on. I propose putting grass clippings on onions after compost to suppress weeds, is this right or not, any suggestions
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Hi
I've moved your thread out of Growing Techniques into an appropriate board.
Many Thanks
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Mods, I reckon "Growing Techniques" needs a better name - one can hardly fault newcomers for homing in on it
Big_digger, I think most crops benefit from mulching of some kind, either to keep water in or suppress weeds. I know grass cuttings can be used to "earth up" potatoes, but I don't know what other crops they're suitable for - sorry!Comment
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Grass clippings are an excellent mulch (not too thick, mind, or they'll cook). I put them on onions and spuds (helps to prevent scab). If I had access to more, I would put them around my beans too.Last edited by Two_Sheds; 14-04-2009, 06:27 PM.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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I use straw for mulching over my spuds between the onions and under the squash and pumpkinsComment
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Hear, hear. Perhaps we should have a competition to think up the best name, something to suggest distilled wisdom while also making clear that it's not meant to be where you ask questions...Originally posted by Eyren View PostMods, I reckon "Growing Techniques" needs a better name - one can hardly fault newcomers for homing in on it
OK, I admit it, I'm stumped.
Warning: I have a dangerous tendency to act like I know what I'm talking about.
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For my pumpkins, which have about 3 foot of room, I mulch with whole newspapers (soaked first, and topped with soil to look tidy). It really cuts down on the watering.
Ditto with beans.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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I was under the impression (although i may have just invented it!!) that fresh grass clippings was bad for mulching with as it made whatever is underneath it too hot & rotted it - is this wrong then?Comment
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