Growing Vegetables

Blanching
The practice of excluding light form parts of plants, so as to make vegetables such as celery, leeks, chicory and seakale sweeter ...
light, sweet taste

Roots
Family group for crop rotation that typically includes the Carrot (Apiaceae) family of Carrot, Parsnip, Celeriac, Celery, Fennel, ...
Apiaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Carrot, Beet

Hot Box
Used for pumpkins. A big pile of manure in a box with a glass top. The pumpkin(s) sit happily on top, easily watered, and the glas...

Grow your own veg

If you want to grow your own vegetables or fruit, then the best time to get started is now. Here you'll find useful tips and tricks to get the most out of your vegetable and fruit crops.
Whether you're a beginner at vegetable growing and just thinking about planting your first potato, or looking for advice on how to improve your existing vegetable crop, read on...

Want to get the most out of your home-grown vegetables? You need to put in a little hard (but enjoyable) work and some know-how... There's plenty of help, advice and tips and tricks for success in growing vegetables.
Find out how to grow your own veg

Getting Started

Planning

Gardens can be too small and you may not have enough time to grow every vegetable you whould like. Think carefully about which fruit and vegetables to grow
Find out more about planning here

Position

Sunny, Shady, Windy - choosing the right position can make a huge difference to your yeald.
Find out more about planting position here

Soil Type

Light and Sandy, Heavy Clay...?
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Soil Preparation

Manure, Compost, Leafmould, Composted Bark, Mushroom Compost.
Find out more about soil preparation here