![]() ![]() Regular watering in dry weather is vital, as the large leaf area becomes dehydrated rapidly in hot sun.Established plants are surprisingly resistant to cold once they’ve got their roots down. If nights are cool shortly after transplanting, cover the young plants with horticultural fleece or even newspaper. Harden the plants off as soon as they have two or three true leaves, and plant out once the temperature outside is warm enough.And like beans, they need a stout framework made of posts no thinner than 5cm x 5cm/2 x 2in. Like courgettes or pumpkins they need to be started off indoors and transplanted when all danger of frosts is past. Plant in a trench lined with half-decayed leafmould or plenty of compost, as you might for runner beans. ![]() The best place to grow a dudi is in full sun, sheltered from strong winds. ![]() In fact a less fertile plot is an asset because it restricts the vigour of the vine which can grow over 4m (12ft). They need at least 18☌ /65☏ to germinate but will emerge quicker if the temperature is higher.
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