Sow: March onwards, depending on variety Harvest: 2- 3 months after planting Conditions: Rich, well drained soil in a sunny position If you have poor soil, prepare the ground by digging in some well rotted manure a month in advance, then firm the soil down. Start the seeds off in propogator indoors and when the [...]
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Spinach
Sow: March onwards Harvest: 6-8 weeks afterwards Conditions: Partial shade to full sun, well-drained soil. Spinach seeds can take a fortnight to germinate, so be patient at first. Sow the seeds 1 inch deep and in rows 12 inches apart. Spinach can be planted in full sun but has a tendancy to run to seed [...]
Parsnips
Sow: February – March Harvest: November onwards Conditions: Rich, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade Plant the seeds an inch deep, in rows 12 inches apart. When the seedlings are established, thin them out until they’re about 6 inches apart Parsnips need damp conditions so keep them well watered during dry periods [...]
Onions
Sow: September – November or February – April, depending on the variety and whether you’re planting seeds or sets Harvest: May onwards, depending on the variety Conditions: Well-drained soil in full sun. Planting onion sets is easier than planting onion seeds. They grow faster, need less care and the success rate is higher but they’re [...]
