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How to Grow Vegetables?

When choosing a spot to grow vegetables, it’s best to select an area that is sheltered and receives ample sunlight. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Salad leaves and certain herbs can bolt in full sun and may thrive better in partial shade.

Start of by considering the amount of space you have available before planting. If you don’t have a large garden, you can still grow salad crops in window boxes, pots, or growing bags.

Before planting, prepare the soil by eliminating any weeds and adding well-rotted compost or manure, then rake it level.

When planting, avoid overcrowding and follow the spacing recommendations provided on the seed packet. If necessary, prick out any seedlings that are too close together.

To deter slugs and snails, use physical barriers like copper tape. For plants that are particularly vulnerable, such as salad leaves and courgettes, it’s best to start them indoors and transplant them when they’re strong enough to resist pests. If all else fails, use slug pellets made with iron phosphate, which are safer for wildlife.

Tips on Popular Vegetable to Grow

Beetroot

Directly sowing beetroot into shallow drills in the soil is a viable option, and you can expect to harvest them within a few weeks. It’s recommended to select a variety of beetroot that is resistant to bolting, which is when plants prematurely run to seed.

Bush Tomatoes

Bush tomatoes are easier to grow being a compact size, so they do not require support and their side shoots do not need to be ‘pinched out’. These tomatoes can thrive in growbags, a vegetable patch, hanging baskets or pots making them a versatile option for growers.

Salad Leaves

Rocket and oak-leaf lettuce are perfect for growing in a container or the vegetable patch, they can be sown into the soil and then ‘cut-and-come-again’ to harvest them. To add a splash of colour to your salad, try sowing multiple varieties of salad leaves together.

Peas

Growing peas can be easy, especially if you opt for a compact variety that doesn’t need staking. And you can grow them in a container, making them a perfect choice for those with limited outdoor space. Additionally, these plants offer a tasty and healthy addition to salads, as you can harvest the young tips and include them for a delicious spring treat. Moreover, you can look forward to enjoying the flowers and pods that follow.

Potatoes

Growing potatoes is easy – all you need to do is plant them in the ground or an old compost bag, and when the leaves first emerge, cover them with soil (known as ‘earthing up’). Then just a few weeks later you can harvest your crop. Plant early potatoes in April and harvest them in July.

Courgette

Courgettes are a popular choice because they can produce a bountiful harvest from a limited number of plants. To maximize your yield, grow your courgettes in compost rich soil and ensure they receive adequate watering. For optimal taste and texture, harvest your courgettes when they reach a length of no more than 10cm.

Radish

Radish seeds have a relatively large size, making them effortless to sow without the need for thinning out. These seeds mature quickly and can be harvested within a short span of a few weeks.