Sow: February onwards if indoors, May onwards if outside Harvest: Anytime Conditions: Damp, well-drained soil. Sow your seeds direct into warm soil or a propogator. The seeds need warmth to germinate and the soil needs to kept moist but not wet. However, once you have an established plant, you can lift it and divide at [...]
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Parsley
Sow: March Harvest: whenever you like once established Conditions: Rich, damp soil in a sunny position Parsley can take up to a month to germinate and requires a warm position, so it’s best to sow your seeds in a propogator in the sunniest room in the house. Once the seedlings are big enough, transfer to [...]
Basil
Sow: April Harvest: whenever you like Conditions: Full sun. Make sure you water from below, not over the leaves, stem or on top of the soil. The basics go thus: plant the seeds in a propogator. Once the seedlings are good size, move them into individual pots but keep them indoors, in a warm, sunny [...]
