18 Things I Learned in 2024

That time of year again, when I review some of the many things I learned last year, as I prepare for exciting new growing adventures in 2025!

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0:00 Another year, more learning
0:37 1. Supercharging compost works
1:18 2. Nitrogen can be expensive and cheap
2:06 3. The smell of ammonia is a warning
2:37 4. Kale can be super productive
3:19 5. Potatoes can be too big
3:47 6. Too much nitrogen is a problem with onions
4:19 7. I need more squash plants for better pollination
4:53 8. Outside is a better option for some bean seeds
5:28 9. Broad beans seeds a viable crop in a polytunnel
6:01 10. Saving seeds can be hard
6:42 11. Breaking weeding rules is a problem
7:14 12. I can grow grapes in Ireland
7:45 13. Warmer soil is better for sweet potatoes
8:26 14. Repairing netting is easy
9:02 15. Spider mite is a problematic pest
9:31 16. People are quick to blame community
10:23 17. Sometimes it takes a while to see a way forward
11:33 18. Easier to film inside