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feed/pest control advice

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  Posted by hayleybug (U2354723) on Tuesday, 31st January 2006

  Hi, im just setting up my allotment which i took on 3 weeks ago. It's looking pretty good and i already have broad beans in (under cover). My main questions regarding the allotment are- is there a general feed type that i can use all over the allotment and that will do for all types of veg? ive been reading up on veggies and there seems to be no mention of something that will do- does this mean that diff types of veg need diff types of feed? im likely to get confused and poor if this is the case! Also, is there a good product that can be added to prevent disease/pests on all veggies too? im up on the beer traps and net coverings to put off slugs and also a spot of companion planting of marigolds with carrots- any other suggestions from experiences peeps? i'd like to stay as organic as possible but needs must i spose!

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  Posted by wilksa (U2376317) on Tuesday, 31st January 2006

  I don't have an allotment so don't have much experience but grew a few vegetables in my garden last year. From what I have read, different types of vegetables need different amounts of nutrients eg. courgettes and pumpkins are very hungry, thirsty plants (I gave mine well-rotted manure from the garden centre) but I think carrots (someone correct me if I am wrong!) prefer less fertile soil. Legumes - peas and beans - actually provide the soil with more nitrogen as they fix this chemical in their roots. So the ideal thing is to practice some kind of crop rotation so that all the nutrients in one area are not used up by one type of vegetable. This also limits the build-up in one area of pests and diseases that attack a particular type of crop. A good book on growing vegetables should tell you about crop rotation.
  
  If you want to save money, its a good idea to make your own compost. This uses up most (not diseased!) vegetable waste in your garden/house so is very eco-friendly and costs very little. But it does take time. I've heard that some allotment sites provide compost??
  
  I've not come across a pesticide that kills all pests and diseases - I don't think there is one.
  
  Has anyone else got any ideas/tips?

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  Posted by Trainee (U3077008) on Tuesday, 31st January 2006

  You are alot better Hayley, to use specific food groups with specific enhancers it harder and more work however u will benefit. If you make a part of your plot alkaline and the put acid loving plants their it wont be to good so i suggest that u use the correct manure or compost for each selection of veg , I hope i have been a slight help.

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