Hi, Beth, See the notes above, esp re 鈥淧lanting.鈥 You need soil that is rich in compost, airy, and sufficiently deep. Strawbales are not really suited and perhaps your container was not large enough and the soil in it) not rich enough. Note the advice re fertilizer above, too, e.g. heavy nitrogen and animal manures. Sweets also need four months of warm air and soil; perhaps your growing season is too short? Review the guidance above for other details. Good luck with them this year!
Hi, Beth, See the notes above, esp re 鈥淧lanting.鈥 You need soil that is rich in compost, airy, and sufficiently deep. Strawbales are not really suited and perhaps your container was not large enough and the soil in it) not rich enough. Note the advice re fertilizer above, too, e.g. heavy nitrogen and animal manures. Sweets also need four months of warm air and soil; perhaps your growing season is too short? Review the guidance above for other details. Good luck with them this year!