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Down-to-earth gardening advice for the amateur grower and first-time gardener.
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Vegetable
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Garlic
Plant garlic in rows in any well drained soil in full sun. It is important that the soil does not…
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New Potatoes
Plant first early potato crops from the end of February. Prior to planting, ‘chit’ the seed potatoes by setting them…
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Maincrop Potato
Plant maincrop potatoes from March. Prior to planting, ‘chit’ the seed potatoes by setting them out in a cool, bright…
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Turnip
Sow seeds April through to July, at 4 weekly intervals. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in)…
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Tomato
For greenhouse cultivation: sow from February to March. For outdoor cultivation: sow from March to April. Sow seeds on the…
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Sweetcorn
Sow April to May. Sow seed 4cm (1½in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free draining seed compost. Place in…
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Sweet Pepper
Sow seeds from February to April. Sow seeds individually in small pots of seed sowing mix, 10mm (¼in) deep. Place…
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Swede
Sowing Time: April to June. Sow seedsthinly, 1cm (1/2in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well-drained, fertile soil, which…
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Squash
Sow squash seed indoors from April to May for transplanting later on. Sow squash seeds on their sides in small…
