Thank you Matt. They are just in a seed compost, so I don't think they have much nutrition. They look fine at the moment and are just starting the first true leaves.
I have to start my tomato plants inside due to the cold spring weather. I've got some nice seedlings now, but how do I tell when they need more soil or feeding? Since I have limited space I don't want to do this earlier than I need to, but I want the plants to grow well so I get a good harvest. Can I feed them with dilute urine for a while?
There are lots of different ways of training grape vines so it depends on what you are aiming at. I just prune mine in winter to a central cordon, and in summer take the shoots off a few leaves beyond the flowers to stop it taking over the world. I gather you can train in a new leader every year and it might be more productive that way, but the way I do it is simple and seems to work.
I have planted a mix of edible hedge plants along the road. The sheep keep it trimmed on the other side Rosa rugosa have lovely large hips, I'm hoping that the japanese quince plants will grow nicely there too.
