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The rust patina will harmonise across the set as they age together over the same months and seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🌧️ The rust patina\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel is supplied raw and designed to develop a natural rust patina over time, particularly outdoors. Within a few weeks they'll begin to take on a warm, mottled rust tone; over months and seasons it deepens further. The result is stakes that feel rooted in your garden rather than imposed onto it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd prefer to slow the rusting, a clear protective wax or matte lacquer applied on arrival will hold off the patina considerably. 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You can safely eat treated plants once any visible residue is rinsed off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvides secondary potassium\u003c\/strong\u003e — the potassium content gives a small nutrient boost to the plant; modest but genuine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo build-up of resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e — because it works by physical action, pests can't evolve resistance to it the way they do to chemical insecticides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo variants for two kinds of use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpray bottle 500ml ready-to-use\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e£14.00\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pre-diluted, fitted with a sprayer, ready to grab off the shelf and use immediately. The right choice for occasional use, smaller gardens, or houseplants. No mixing, no measuring, no hassle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated bottle 1L\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e£15.00\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dilute 200–600ml per 10L of water depending on pest severity. Works out significantly cheaper per litre of usable spray (1L of concentrate makes 17–50L of working solution), and the right choice for serious vegetable gardens, allotments, fruit cages, or anyone doing regular preventive applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor most home gardeners, the 500ml ready-to-use is the starting point. If you find yourself using it regularly through the growing season, switch to the 1L concentrate — significantly better value for active gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it properly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor preventive care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray every \u003cstrong\u003etwo weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e through the active growing season (April-October), particularly before known pest pressure periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray \u003cstrong\u003eboth sides of the leaves and stems\u003c\/strong\u003e, until the surfaces are just wet (not dripping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply from \u003cstrong\u003eabout 30cm distance\u003c\/strong\u003e for even coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen pests appear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 times, one day apart\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as needed to reduce the infestation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat the treatment cycle \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 days later\u003c\/strong\u003e if the pest population recovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure thorough coverage — the soap only works on contact; pests it doesn't touch survive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray in \u003cstrong\u003eearly morning, evening, or on cloudy days\u003c\/strong\u003e — avoid direct sunlight, which can cause leaf scorch on wet foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid spraying in \u003cstrong\u003ewindy or rainy weather\u003c\/strong\u003e — coverage is poor, and rain will wash the soap off before it works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow a \u003cstrong\u003e5-day interval\u003c\/strong\u003e before harvesting treated edible plants (best practice; not toxicity-based)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon'ts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't spray \u003cstrong\u003edirectly on open flowers, fruit, or berries\u003c\/strong\u003e — the soap will damage flower tissue and leave residue on edibles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't spray when \u003cstrong\u003ebees and other pollinators are active\u003c\/strong\u003e — the soap is mostly safe but direct contact during application can affect them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't use on \u003cstrong\u003every young or stressed plants\u003c\/strong\u003e at full strength — dilute further if applying to seedlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't expect it to work on \u003cstrong\u003ehard-shelled pests\u003c\/strong\u003e — it's for soft-bodied insects only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe double use as garden cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the more useful surprises about potassium soap is that it doubles as a properly effective \u003cstrong\u003enatural cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e for the garden:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreenhouse glass and frames\u003c\/strong\u003e — removes algae, sooty mould, and the accumulated grime of a season. Use diluted; sponge or spray onto surfaces, leave 1–3 minutes, rinse off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden tools\u003c\/strong\u003e — cleans spades, trowels, secateurs without harsh chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant pots and containers\u003c\/strong\u003e — removes white limescale deposits and accumulated grime from terracotta and plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolytunnel surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e — gentle on wood, effective on grime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves themselves\u003c\/strong\u003e — gently removes sooty mould (the black fungus that grows on honeydew left by aphids and whitefly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne bottle, multiple uses. Good value for an organic gardener's shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it fits in our organic gardening range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium soap is one of the key pieces of our \u003cstrong\u003eorganic pest control\u003c\/strong\u003e approach — alongside biological controls, pollinator support, and integrated pest management (IPM). The complete picture:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pests\u003c\/strong\u003e (vine weevil larvae, chafer grubs, codling moth, ants) — controlled by our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pest-control\"\u003eLadybird Plant Care biological nematodes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft-bodied above-ground pests\u003c\/strong\u003e (aphids, whitefly, mites, scale) — Ecoworm Potassium Soap (this)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlug and snail prevention\u003c\/strong\u003e — encouraging birds (with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wildlife-bird-care\"\u003eChapelWood feeding stations\u003c\/a\u003e) and frogs (with a small pond or boggy corner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator support\u003c\/strong\u003e — planting pollinator forage (\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003ePlants for Pollinators range\u003c\/a\u003e) and providing water (our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/decorative-bee-drinker-cuppy-for-water-or-seed\"\u003eDecorative Bee Drinker Cuppy\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealthy soil\u003c\/strong\u003e — peat-free organic composts from \u003ca href=\"\/products\/multi-purpose-welsh-compost\"\u003eDandy's\u003c\/a\u003e, plus the natural fertility of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/comfrey-seeds\"\u003ecomfrey\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/borage-seeds\"\u003eborage\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these form a properly integrated organic gardening approach — pollinators encouraged, beneficials protected, soft-bodied pests controlled without chemicals, soil pests managed biologically, and birds and frogs welcomed as natural allies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecoworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horticultural potassium soap (insecticidal soap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potassium salts of fatty acids (sunflower oil-derived)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e OF\u0026amp;G certified organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpray bottle 500ml ready-to-use — £14.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConcentrated bottle 1L — £15.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDilution (concentrate):\u003c\/strong\u003e 200–600ml per 10L water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-harvest interval:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 days (best practice; not toxicity-based)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aphids, whitefly, red spider mite, scale insects, woolly aphids, caterpillars (small), sawfly larvae, earwigs, mealybugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso use as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden tool cleaner, greenhouse surface cleaner, sooty mould remover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA small thought: organic gardening isn't about being purist or making things harder for yourself. 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The Collector Seed Packet Store in mushroom brings a bit of welcome order to the happy chaos of a growing seed stash, and does it in real style. No more rubber-banded bundles in a kitchen drawer, no more rediscovering half-used packets of last year's cosmos behind the bread bin. Just your whole collection, sorted, protected, and rather lovely to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from \u003cstrong\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Sheffield toolmaker who've been making garden tools since 1730, as part of their coordinated \u003cstrong\u003eCollector Range\u003c\/strong\u003e. Crafted from powder-coated steel in a soft, calming mushroom shade, with smooth, seam-free curves, elegant typography, and a pair of \u003cstrong\u003ereal leather handles\u003c\/strong\u003e that lift it firmly into gift-worthy territory. It's the kind of thing you'll happily leave out on the potting bench or a kitchen shelf rather than tucking away in a cupboard. Supplied to us through our partners at \u003cstrong\u003eAllotMate\u003c\/strong\u003e, who curate proper, well-made tools and equipment for gardeners and allotmenteers who'd rather buy once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleverly organised inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe real joy is the interior, which has clearly been designed by someone who actually keeps seeds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree internal compartments\u003c\/strong\u003e — including one lengthways section sized for oversized packets, so no more bending your sweet pea packets to make them fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonthly calendar divider cards\u003c\/strong\u003e — sort your collection by sowing month and plan the whole growing year at a glance; pull out \"March\" and there's everything you meant to sow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA double metal clasp\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps the hinged lid securely shut, so your seeds stay protected and in order whether the tin lives on a shelf, in a cupboard, or out in the shed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who sows from a real collection — flowers, veg, herbs, a drawer's worth of half-used packets — those monthly dividers turn a jumble into a plan. 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If you have a smaller plot or want something for lighter picking, Burgon \u0026amp; Ball also make a small version of the same design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll use it for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting vegetables\u003c\/strong\u003e — beans, courgettes, tomatoes, potatoes, squash, the daily pickings of a productive kitchen garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e — the open weave is ideal for a cutting garden, letting stems breathe and any water drain as you gather dahlias, sweet peas, and cosmos for the house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollecting eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e — for those with hens, the basket is a classic egg-gathering size and shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarrying tools\u003c\/strong\u003e — trowel, twine, snips, and gloves all travel neatly from shed to plot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor styling\u003c\/strong\u003e — kindling by the fire, a centrepiece of seasonal stems, or simply a beautiful object on a dresser or worktop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by Burgon \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball have been making fine garden tools in Sheffield since 1730 — nearly three centuries of metalworking heritage. Today they're endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society and known worldwide for the quality and longevity of their tools and accessories. A Sophie Conran piece carrying the Burgon \u0026amp; Ball name is about as well-credentialled as garden kit gets: thoughtful British design, made by one of the country's most respected toolmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe powder-coated steel needs little attention — rinse off soil after use and let it dry, and it will look its best for years. The beech handle benefits from being kept out of prolonged wet; an occasional wipe with a little linseed oil keeps the wood nourished and handsome over time. Store under cover when not in use to protect the handle, and the basket will become one of those garden objects that simply gets better with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: approximately 37cm long × 26cm wide × 30cm high (including handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasket material\u003c\/strong\u003e: powder-coated galvanised steel wire, classic grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e: FSC-certified beech wood, contoured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e: brass Sophie Conran for Burgon \u0026amp; Ball seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: open-weave for drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e: harvesting, flower cutting, egg collecting, tool carrying, indoor styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e: Burgon \u0026amp; Ball (Sheffield, est. 1730)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA genuinely lovely gift for a keen gardener — the kind of present that's used and enjoyed for years rather than tucked away in a cupboard. The combination of the Sophie Conran name, the Burgon \u0026amp; Ball heritage, and the obvious everyday usefulness makes it an easy choice for a milestone birthday, a house-warming, or a thank-you to someone who has everything except, perhaps, the perfect harvest basket.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AllotMate Essentials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57154112192889,"sku":"5019360014010","price":26.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/burgon-and-ball-burgon-ball-sophie-conran-large-harvest-basket-grey-harvest-basket-gscbasklggrey-allotmate-essentials-850672.jpg?v=1777327660"},{"product_id":"bean-pea-net-1-8m-x-1-8m-tangle-free-support-mesh-garland","title":"Garland Bean \u0026 Pea Net – 1.8m x 1.8m Tangle-Free Support Mesh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's a particular pleasure in watching the climbing veg take off in early summer. The sweet peas reach up overnight. The runner beans put on inches every few days. The cucumbers, given the right vertical support, leave the ground entirely and find their way up into the light. The structure that supports all this is usually some combination of canes, wigwams or frames — but the climbing plants themselves need something \u003cem\u003ebetween\u003c\/em\u003e the structure to hold onto. That's where pea and bean netting earns its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a properly considered version of that humble piece of kit. \u003cstrong\u003e1.8m × 1.8m of 100% jute netting\u003c\/strong\u003e — biodegradable, compostable, plastic-free, and tough enough to support a full season of vigorous climbing growth. Comes with green corner ties for easy attachment to canes, frames or fences. Goes onto the compost heap when the growing season ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🌱 What climbers it's designed for\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the right netting for almost any climbing or scrambling plant a cottage gardener grows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimbing peas\u003c\/strong\u003e — mangetout, sugar snaps, traditional shelling peas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunner beans and climbing French beans\u003c\/strong\u003e — happiest with proper vertical support and netting between canes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet peas\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic cottage flower, magnificent on a generous net\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCucumbers\u003c\/strong\u003e — vertical training keeps the fruits clean and disease-free, and saves enormous garden space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCucurbits in general\u003c\/strong\u003e — squashes, courgettes, melons can all be trained vertically (especially in glasshouse or polytunnel growing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimbing nasturtiums\u003c\/strong\u003e — the climbing varieties make fantastic edible-flower curtains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual climbers from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e — morning glory, climbing zinnia, Spanish flag, anything you grow as a one-season climbing show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e♻️ Why jute (and why not plastic)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic pea netting is one of those products that's quietly causing real environmental problems. 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Classic cottage-allotment look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA run of canes between two posts\u003c\/strong\u003e — net stretched flat behind, covers a 1.8m horizontal run perfectly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall or fence training\u003c\/strong\u003e — net attached to a fence makes a vertical climbing surface for almost anything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo nets vertically\u003c\/strong\u003e — for taller structures or particularly vigorous climbers (some runner bean varieties reach 2.5m+), pairing two nets gives you a properly tall climbing wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorizontally over the ground\u003c\/strong\u003e — drape the net over a frame for cucurbits like squash, melons or pumpkins. 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