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Asparagus
Asparagus (Ariane)
| 2 | 36cm | 36cm x 36cm | |
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Asparagus
A
| 6 | 36cm | 36cm x 36cm | Harvest from April to June but do not cut any spears the first season to allow the plant to become established. Only cutting a few in the second season will benefical to the plants> Always cease cutting at the end of June to allow the plant to build strenght again> Freshly cut spears use within a day or two. |
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Basil
| 10 | 20cm | 15cm x 25cm | repels flies, mosquitoes
Sow basil seed from February to June, or sow throughout the year for indoor cultivation out of season. Sow seed on the surface of free draining seed compost and cover with a light sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at a temperature of 15-25C (59-77F) or seal the container inside a polythene bag until after germination, which takes 14-21 days. Keep the compost slightly dry at all times, watering very lightly as seedlings emerge. When they are large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow basil plants on in cooler conditions. |
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Beetroot
Detroit 2
| 44 | 15cm | 10cm x 20cm | |
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Blueberry
| 1 | 90cm | 90cm x 90cm | |
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Broccoli (Purple)
Calabrese
| 6 | 38cm | 38cm x 38cm | Sow seeds in May for the best quality crops in late autumn. Sow seeds thinly in a well prepared seedbed, 1cm (in) deep.
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, allowing 38cm (15in) apart each way. Plant firmly and keep well watered until established. Net against pigeons and cabbage caterpillar
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Brussels Sprouts
Bosworth
| 2 | 75cm | 60cm x 80cm | Sow seeds March to April, thinly into a well-prepared seed bed. Make successional sowings, 1cm ( inch) deep in drills 30cm (12 inches) apart.
Thin seedlings to 10cm (4 inches) apart when large enough to handle, then later transplant to final position, allowing 75cmx75cm (30x30 inches) between plants. Water well until plants are established
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Cabbage (Summer)
F'Hispi
| 8 | 30cm | 30cm x 30cm | Sow thinly March-June into a finely raked seedbed at a depth of
13mm (") (Germination 7-12 days). Transplant with a trowel
when large enough to handle allowing 30cm (12") between
plants and 38cm (15") between rows. Can also be sown
Jan-Feb in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse
at approx. 10-15C (50-60F) using a quality compost. Cover
seeds with 6mm (") sieved compost. Transplant seedlings
singly into 75mm (3") pots, grow on and finally plant outside.
Sowing Cropping 16-18 weeks. |
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Carrot
Purple Haze
| 42 | 30cm | 10cm x 15cm | Direct sow carrot seeds outdoors from March to July. Early varieties may also be sown from February to March in greenhouse borders or under cloches. Specific autumn sowing carrot varieties can be sown as late as October under cloches for an early crop in spring. Grow Carrots in a weed free, sunny position in fertile, light, well drained soil. Carrots dislike freshly manured soils so seed beds are best prepared in autumn, well in advance of spring sowings.
Sow carrot seeds thinly at a depth of 1cm (in) in drills 30cm (12") apart. Germination will take 10 to 20 days. When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings within each row to 10cm (4in) apart. Where space is limited, growing carrots in containers will also produce a worthwhile crop.
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Carrot
Autumn King 2
| 45 | 10cm | 10cm x 15cm | Sow thinly direct into finely raked, moist, warm, weed free soil at a depth of 13mm (half inch) in rows 30cm (12 inches) apart.
Thin seeds to 2-3 inches apart. Likes well cultivated not manured.
Sow---> Cropping - 22-26 weeks |
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Cauliflower
All Year Round
| 15 | 25cm | 25cm x 25cm | Sow seeds February to May, or October overwintered in coldframes. Sow in individual pots or a seed tray of good seed compost and cover with 6mm (in) of compost or vermiculite, at a minimum of 15C (60F), until germination which takes around 7 days.Alternatively, can be sown thinly in a prepared seed bed 13mm (in) deep, allowing 30cm (12in) between rows.
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into larger pots, or transplant from the seed bed around 5 weeks from sowing. Allow 25cm (10in) between plants each way for 'baby heads', or 60cm (24in) each way for larger heads. Plant firmly to obtain best quality heads.
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Coriander
| 10 | 20cm | 15cm x 25cm | repels Aphids, attracts Bees!
Direct sow coriander seed outdoors from April to July in light, well-drained, fertile soil, which has been raked to a fine tilth. Choose a position in full sun. Sow seed thinly at a depth of 1cm (in) in rows 30cm (12") apart. When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 23cm (9") apart. Make regular sowings for a constant supply. Can also be sown in late summer for winter use, with cloche protection and full light for quality foliage production.
Coriander plants can quickly run to flower if not kept watered. When growing coriander for its leaves, remove the flowering stems as they occur to prolong quality leaf production. |
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Courgette
Defender
| 2 | 60cm | 60cm x 60cm | Indoors, sow seed at a depth of 2cm (") in 7.5cm (3") pots of free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until germination which takes 5-7 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination. Once germinated, grow courgettes on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and courgette plants are large enough to be transplanted. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 - 10 days before planting courgettes outdoors in rich fertile, well drained soil in full sun at a distance of 90cm (36") apart. Cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. When growing courgettes, a thick mulch of organic matter spread around the plants will help to conserve moisture at the roots.
Alternatively direct sow courgettes outdoors at a depth of 2cm (") and a distance of 90cm (36") apart. Sow 2 seeds per hole and thin out the weakest seedling per station |
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Garlic
French
| 44 | 12cm | 10cm x 25cm | |
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Leek
King Richard
| 29 | 23cm | 15cm x 30cm | Leeks prefer ordinary, well drained soil in sun or semi shade and can follow early peas and potatoes. Sow seeds in early spring, outdoors in a well prepared seed bed. Sow seeds thinly 1cm (in) deep in drills 23cm (9in) apart.
In early summer lift the seedlings carefully and plant 15x38cm (6x15in) apart, making 15cm (6in) deep holes and inserting the seedlings as far as the first leaf. Then fill the hole with water NOT SOIL. Earth up the stems as growth develops and harvest in autumn/winter.
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Lettuce (Headed)
All Year
| 35 | 20cm | 20cm x 30cm | |
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Onion (Autumn planted)
Senshyu Yellow
| 44 | 12cm | 10cm x 25cm | |
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Onion (Autumn planted)
Troy
| 44 | 12cm | 10cm x 25cm | |
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Onion (Autumn planted)
Radar
| 30 | 15cm | 15cm x 25cm | |
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Onion (Red)
Electric Sets
| 44 | 12cm | 10cm x 25cm | |
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Parsley
| 18 | 15cm | 10cm x 25cm | Direct sow parsley seed outdoors from March to July. Grow parsley in a well prepared seedbed in full sun or partial shade. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 1cm (in) in drills 30cm apart. Parsley seeds are very slow to germinate taking up to 28 days, especially in wet, cold soils.
Seeds can also be sown indoors or under glass from August to February for fresh leaves all year round. Sow into 7.5cm (3) pots of free-draining seed compost, maintaining a temperature of 18-21C (65-70F) until after germination. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 23cm (9) apart. Gradually acclimatise parsley plants to outdoor conditions over 7 10 days before planting outdoors when risk of frost has passed.
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Parsnip
Albion
| 4 | 40cm | 40cm x 30cm | Sow thinly in rows 40cm (16 in) apart
cover with 1.5cm (half inch) fine soil
Firm gently and keep moist.
Seeding appear 14-32 days
For longer season make a early and late sowing.
Thin as necessary to a final spacing of 20cm (8in)
frost inprove flavour, store in sand |
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Pepper
Summer Mixed
| 4 | 35cm | 30cm x 40cm | Germinate seeds at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Apply a fine sprinkling of vermicuilite, just covering the seeds. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 7-14 days.
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. FOR INDOOR CROPS: Plant out into growbags or 20cm (8in) pots in the greenhouse. Provide a night ternperature of 16-24C (60-75F) and around 24C (75F) in daytime, for good fruit setting. Ensure compost is evenly moist as flowers form. Give a weak general fertiliser as blossoms open and water well. Pick fruits as soon as ripe to ensure continued cropping. Note that most varieties are green until ripe. FOR OUTDOOR CROPS: After transplanting, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out early summer 60x90cm (24x36in) apart in moist well drained soil in a sunnv sheltered site. Grow on as above.
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Pepper
Chilli F1 Cheyenne
| 2 | 35cm | 30cm x 40cm | |
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Potatoes (Early)
Charlotte
| 13 | 37cm | 30cm x 60cm | |
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Potatoes (Early)
Accord
| 13 | 20cm | 30cm x 60cm | |
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Potatoes (Maincrop)
Maris Peer
| 6 | 45cm | 35cm x 75cm | Order before End of June.
Christmas Planters in bags |
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Potatoes (Maincrop)
| 6 | 45cm | 35cm x 75cm | |
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Raspberry
| 1 | 70cm | 60cm x 90cm | |
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Rhubarb
Victoria
| 2 | 90cm | 90cm x 90cm | |
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Rhubarb
Champagne (Spring planting)
| 2 | 90cm | 90cm x 90cm | |
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Sage
| 6 | 30cm | 30cm x 40cm | Repels, Cabbage Moth, Carrot Fly, Flea Beetle, Slugs
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Squash (Summer)
Harrier ?
| 4 | 60cm | 60cm x 60cm | Sow May to June. Sow seeds 2cm (in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of good seed compost at 21-25C (70-77F). Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 7-10 days.Seeds can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Do not sow in cold soils. Sow 2 seeds every 90cm (36in) and thin out to the best seedling. Ideally grow under cloches until the plant is established.
Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost has passed, 90cm (36in) apart each way.
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Strawberry
| 1 | 50cm | 45cm x 60cm | |
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Swede
Magres
| 8 | 38cm | 20cm x 40cm | Sowing Time: April to June. Sow seedsthinly, 1cm (1/2in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well-drained, fertile soil, which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially in dry periods.
Thin out seedlings at an early stage, to 10-15cm (4-6in) apart
Hoe regularly, taking care not to damage the roots and keep well watered. They are hardy and can be pulled as required from autumn to Christmas. After this lift and store in a pit like carrots or in boxes of damp sand. The young leaves also make tasty and nutritious spring greens |
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Sweetcorn
Rising Sun
| 27 | 15cm | 45cm x 45cm | Sow seeds from mid April to May. Sow seeds 4cm (1in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free draining compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 18-20C (64-68F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.Seeds can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed, sow 2 seeds 5cm (2in) deep, 15cm (6in) apart, and in rows 45cm (18in) apart. Thin out to the strongest seedling when well grown.
Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 7-10 days before planting out after all risk of frost has passed.
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Tomato (Cherry)
Gardener's Delight
| 9 | 50cm | 45cm x 60cm | Sow Jan-March indoors on a warn 15- 20*c kitchen windowsill in a propergator 0.5cm deep. transplant into pots when 4-6in tall.
plant out Apr-May growbags. Protect from frost. Harvest August. |
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