KK Ng
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Hi Sojerd, I don't think I can grow fennel here because of the hot weather because I thought that they will bolt if the temperature is above 25ºC or so. Just like planting romaines, the fennels we get here are from the highlands and it is very rare. Moreover I have not seen the seeds for planting sold here. Do you really think I can grow fennel here 
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Sjoerd
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| Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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Well, of course I can't be sure...but if you make a specially prepared bed and keep it moist then there is a chance.
I have found that with onions and leeks for instance, if I just keep them moist durig the hottest and dryest periods, it seems to retard the urge to bolt somewhat.
It might work for you there to plant them during the monsoon season...either in the middle or towards the end (this is a guess).
I like to experiment, so I would try them and see what happens.
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Droopy
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I thought I had replied to this post, but guess I just stared, looked, sighed and drooled.  Lovely compost, and lovely bees! We've seen so few bees this year too, not counting the bumble bees. They're plentiful enough. Just hand me a cuppa and a folding chair and I'll seat myself in the middle of the path, in the shade, and watch you enjoy yourself in the borders.
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Sjoerd
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Well, it's always nice to see your remarks, Droopy. I suppose that cleaning up that drool took some time as well, didn't it. 
Thanks for the nice compliments on the compost and bees.
So you are becoming a spectater now? Well, you have chose the best seat in the house....and would madame care for tea and crumpets while she rests.....*bowing smartly, as I click my heels*.
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KK Ng
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| Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the wake up call Sojerd, I will give it a go. Now to look for the seeds, especially leeks, I love leeks
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glendann
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I alway love reading your posts.They are so perfect anyone could keep a book on them and do everything you do could grow a perfect garden.I wish you had a mushroom plant growing near
you.You would love the compost from there.I haven't had a load in about 3 years.I love planting in it after it has been through a winter as it grows plants so great.It would make your work so much easier when you start your winter beds but your compost looks so great.Your garden has to grow great plants in the spring.
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