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  • What is wrong with my calabrese?

    Three weeks ago I planted out tenderstem calabrese plugs. They seemed lovely for a while but in the last few days I've noticed that the new growth is distinctly yellow and some of the older leaves are starting to look a bit mottled too.

    This is a brand new raised bed filled with a mixture of my own compost, B and Q peat free compost and good old garden dirt. I haven't checked the ph level as I assumed it would be within an acceptable range.

    Any ideas what might be wrong with the poor little things? Thanks for any help...

  • #2
    They could be hungry
    All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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    • #3
      Should I give them a liquid fertiliser, do you think?

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      • #4
        something with high nitrogen. Check the label, or make your own nettle brew
        All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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        • #5
          Will do. Thanks for the help

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          • #6
            Hi,

            I personally wouldn't grow calabrese in a raised bed. Brassicas like the ground to be rock hard, I usually spend half a day stamping the ground before I put brassicas in.

            Raised beds are used to provide good drainage and 'light' soil conditions.

            FH

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            • #7
              Originally posted by ForkHandles View Post
              Brassicas like the ground to be rock hard,
              Yes, very good point
              All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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