Nice picture of the display of produce assembled to make a Union Jack on the NFU stand at the Nottingham County Show last week.
Promoting UK grown produce - it won a gold award, and also best in show.
BUT all this produce was grown and sourced locally on farms within Nottinghamshire, inc some from ourselves.
So, who says you can't buy locally grown? Next time you are out for a drive check out all those signs at farm gates, you never know what gems you'll discover near you!
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Read on to find out the top varieties of blight resistant seed potatoes that will save your yield....
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Larger seed potatoes will give you a bigger crop. A floury texture is best for jacket potatoes, to produce a light and fluffy baked potato.....
Granular fertilisers are small, nutrient-rich pellets that release nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium slowly into the soil.
This slow release means your plants get a steady supply of nutrients over time, for healthier and more vigorous growth....
Using perlite in compost will improve aeration and drainage and your plants will grow stronger and healthier.
In this post we will explain why adding perlite to your compost is beneficial and how to do it....
Tomato First in the Field is very good for outdoor allotment......
Av. Packet Contents : 20 seeds
Small, round watermelons that grow to a handy size of about 15 to 20cm.....
Av. Packet Contents : 12 seeds
Best of All is ideal for October to January cropping.....
Av. Packet Contents : 250 seeds
White Lisbon is the standard variety for bulbing salad.....
Average Contents : 500 seeds
Mix of Lettuce varieties suitable for use as a cut and come.....
Average Contents : 1.5g, approx 1000 seeds
Has a lovely fruity flavour......
Growth Habit - Cordon.
Average Packet Contents : 10 seeds
