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10 posts · Last used Sep 08

VegPlotter @vegplotter@mastodon.world
· 1mo ago
Save your skins! 🍌 When planting out tomatoes, bury two banana skins in the bottom of the hole. They provide a fantastic, slow-release source of potash, crucial for developing flowers & fruit. This organic trick works for any potash-loving plant, like roses or peppers! 🍅 #GardeningTips #Potash
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VegPlotter @vegplotter@mastodon.world
· 2mo ago
Forgetting runner beans? 😬 Don't! Pick 'em young & tender, around 6-8 inches, before they get stringy. Bigger isn't always better! #GardeningTips #RunnerBeans Grow guide here : https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/runner-bean
VegPlotter | How to grow Runner Bean
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VegPlotter | How to grow Runner Bean

## Runner Bean *(Phaseolus coccineus)* Runner beans are the overachievers of the vegetable garden — vigorous, productive, and genuinely beautiful. Unlike their more modest cousins, these climbing plants are as much a feast for the eyes as they are for the plate, blending ornamental appeal with exceptional yields. ### Appearance and Growth Runner beans are vigorous climbers, typically reaching 2–3 metres (7–10 feet) in a single season. They require sturdy support such as bamboo tepees, A-frame

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VegPlotter @vegplotter@mastodon.world
· 3mo ago
Grow your own chives! 🌱 Easy to grow, perfect for adding mild oniony flavor to eggs, potatoes, & salads. Good companion for carrots, tomatoes, lettuce & strawberries. Snip what you need – they regrow fast! Harvest from the outside to encourage continuous growth. #Chives #GardeningTips #Herbs
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VegPlotter @vegplotter@mastodon.world
· 3mo ago
When your potato plants start flowering, it’s a key sign: the tubers are forming underground! 💧 Boost watering now to support healthy growth and plump potatoes. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged for the best harvest. 🥔 #gardeningtips #potatoes Grow guide here: https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/potato
VegPlotter | How to grow Potato
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VegPlotter | How to grow Potato

The potato (*Solanum tuberosum*) is one of the world's most important food crops and a staple in gardens and kitchens across the globe. A member of the nightshade family, it is a close relative of the tomato, aubergine, and chilli. ## Origins Originating in the Andes, where it was cultivated for thousands of years, the potato spread worldwide and became central to the diet of many cultures. Today it ranks among the top food crops globally, valued for its high yield, nutritional density, and ada

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pavingtalk @pavingtalk@mastodon.social
· 3mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
🌱 On a rainy day, I watched my yard turn into a mini lake, and it hit me—what a waste! That’s when I decided to create a rain garden. Not only does it soak up the water, but it also adds a splash of life to my landscape. https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/go/cttf #RainGarden #SustainableLiving #Biodiversity #StormwaterManagement #EcoFriendlyGardening #WaterConservation #GardeningTips
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