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    IN THE GREENHOUSE

    Sep 22, 2020 3 minutes
    WITH MARTIN FISH

    WHAT TO DO IN NOVEMBER

    ■ There is still time to plant garlic into the greenhouse or polytunnel border but do it by mid-November to give it time to establish a root system before winter.

    ■ Bring potted figs back undercover if they’ve been out over the summer. This helps protect the embryo fruitlets

    ■ There is just about time to sow some fast-growing salad leaves to enjoy as baby leaves in early winter.

    ■ Check through leafy salad or brassica vegetables and remove any yellow or dead leaves around the base

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