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Chlorothalonil fungicides are relatively rainfast , but you ’ ll have to spray new growth each week . With copper , you have to reapply after rain . Also , it is recommended to remove all branches below the lowest fruit cluster to ensure leaves don ’ t touch the ground .

SHOULD I GROW ONLY HEIRLOOM VEGETABLES ?

Most experts agree that you should grow both heirlooms and hybrids . Practically speaking , by growing a diversity of crops , you are more likely to have success with something . Some gardeners prefer heirlooms for fresh eating and rely on the hybrids ’ heavier harvests for canning needs . A balanced garden

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might include a mix of hybrids and heirlooms , such as varieties that blend strong disease resistance with classic heirloom flavours .

IS THERE AN EASY HEIRLOOM VEGETABLE I CAN GROW FOR MY FIRST GARDEN ?

Try growing Kirchhoffs Tomato Heirloom Mixed Seeds and Kirchhoffs Squash - Bennings Green Seeds , which can be purchased at your nearest Agrimark store .

Kirchhoffs Tomato Heirloom Mixed Seeds

This mix includes heirloom tomato varieties of various shapes , sizes , and colours . As this is a mix of

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