Dahlias 2014 Season

[scrumpy]

I use elixir NPK 10:52:10 as a final feed.

[Raymond]

Oct 28, 2014 10:08:57 GMT scrumpy said:

I use elixir NPK 10:52:10 as a final feed.

scrumpy and @markymate I only have some maxi crop left and blood fish and bone ( to late for that)  or a liquid hi potash that is 12 12 37 with some added seaweed. Would these be any good ? 

[ian]

Just water them but they should be fine now it is a little late now to be feeding

[Raymond]

Thanks ian I have so much to learn in terms of feeding etc... Hopefully will make big improvemimprovements next year.

Can I ask about fungicide which do you recommend ? I have been using synthane but still having mildew and other fungal issues.

Any suggestions so I can plan ahead.

[ian]

Yes I used a product called Bumper there is also another I use called Amistar bumper is used at a rate of 1/2 ml per litre of water (do not use any stronger) Amistar is used at 4 ml per litre

[Raymond]

Many thanks ian I will look into it. I have heard of amistar before but heard it was expensive.

[ian]

Yes I got a good deal of a friend hehe

[Raymond]

I will ask in Kent maybe one of them use it. You seem to get good deals ian .

Any good suppliers for canes ? need 300 of them but online you don't know if they will strong enough.

Ordered the comfrey due sometime in November. Will pot it up first

[ian]

Well got the covers off today I cannot believe it no damage with the wind. No sign of frost yet I bet there are over 2000 blooms on. What a sight a sea of colour, should have cut them back by.now. The allotment plot holders are enjoying the blooms at least for a short while yet, and guess what no damping. Hehe anyone need tubers.

[Raymond]

Post a picture ian

[Ian k]

Good Evening Ian I had a very longgggggggggggggggggggggg conversation with your good friend Mr Les Jackson last night , I pulled up at the allotment at 3.20 pm ( still light ) when the conversation finished at 4.45pm it was pitch black and had o go home as it was to dark. By the way I have ordered a tuber of Jersie also dropped him your name so your commission is in the post .

[ian]

Well that serves you right I told you so. I have been to the home of the Barbarry today Mr Barry Davies what a set up his dahlias were still in bloom a great sight to see picked up two new varieties two miniature decs to re place Pip and Marston Lilac.

[Ian k]

Have they been released yet ian or are you trying them out

[ian]

No they are on release from Barry for next season I will have plenty of cuttings hopefully for the AGM hehe

[Lou78W]

Huh!.....Marston Lilac is one of my fav's......