December
- Sow Leek 'Musselburgh' seeds into a seed tray and place in a propagator. Thin seedlings to 2 inches between each other and grow on. After growing on plant out, in May, allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Leek 'Elefant' seeds into a seed tray and place in a propagator. Thin seedlings to 2 inches between each other and grow on. After growing on plant out, in May, allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Onion 'Ailsa Craig' seeds into a seed tray and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Plant into 3 inch pots and grow on. After growing on plant out, in April, allowing 12 inches between the rows and 9 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Onion 'Exhibition' seeds into a seed tray and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Plant into 3 inch pots and grow on. After growing on plant out, in April, allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Onion 'Bedfordshire Champion' seeds into a seed tray and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Plant into 3 inch pots and grow on. After growing on plant out, in April, allowing 12 inches between the rows and 9 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Onion 'The Kelsae' seeds into a seed tray and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Plant into 3 inch pots and grow on gradually reducing the temperature to 10 - 12 degrees celsius, progressively allowing more ventilation. Transfer into a cold frame in March or April and transplant into the growing position in late April - May setting plants 12 inch apart each way. (Harvest August - September)
- Sow Pea 'Douce Provence' seeds into rows 8 inches apart and thin out the seedlings to leave 2 inches between each plant. Protect with fleece or cloches. (No canes required for supporting)
January
- Sow Broad Bean 'Aquadulce Claudia' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows 24 inches apart allowing 9 - 12 inches between plants. (36 - 40 inches tall) (Ideal for freezing)
- (Indoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows 6 - 9 inches apart allowing 6 - 9 inches between plants. Leave 15 inches between other rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Broccoli 'Summer Purple - Sprouting' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator. Transplant into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle and grow on. Plant out in April - May leaving 20 inches between rows and 20 inches between plants in the row.
- Sow Cabbage 'Caserta F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator. Transplant into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle and grow on. Plant out in May. (Harvest July - December)
- Sow Cabbage 'Greyhound' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. Transplant into 6 cell trays and grow on prior to planting out in March. Plant out leaving 12 inches between plants each way. (Sow at 4 week intervals) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Hispi F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator. Transplant into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle and grow on. Plant out from March onwards leaving 12 inches between rows and 12 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest May - November)
- Sow Calabrese 'Marathon F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 degrees celsius. When large enough to handle, prick out into 6 cell trays and grow on. Plant out in March leaving 24 inches each way between plants. (Harvest June - November)
- Sow Cauliflower 'All the Year Round' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator. Prick out into 6 cell trays and plant out from April onwards leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Snowball A' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 10-15 degrees celsius. Prick out into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle. Plant out in April leaving 20 - 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 18 - 24 weeks) (Harvest June)
- Sow Celery 'Giant Red' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 10 - 15 degrees celsius. When large enough, transplant singly into 2 inch pots and grow on finally planting into trenches leaving 12 inches between plants.
- Sow Leek 'Provite' seeds into a tray of compost and place into a propagator. When large enough, thin to 2 inches between each seedling. After growing on plant out allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Leek 'Musselburgh' seeds into a seed tray and place in a propagator. Thin seedlings to 2 inches between each other and grow on. After growing on plant out, in May, allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Leek 'Elefant' seeds into a seed tray and place in a propagator. Thin seedlings to 2 inches between each other and grow on. After growing on plant out, in May, allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Lettuce 'Winter Density' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart, under cloches. Thin the resulting seedlings to 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest: March - July)
- Sow Melon 'Sweetheart F1' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at 18 to 21 degrees celsius. At the 4 - 5 leaf stage plant out into bigger pots or in grow bags, 18 inches apart. Train the main stems up vertical wires and remove growing points at the 7th leaf stage. (Harvest July - October)
- Sow Shallot 'Zebrine' seeds into 24 cell trays and place in a heated propagator in 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Remove from the heated propagator when germination has occurred and grow on in the unheated greenhouse before planting out in May - June. Plant out in rows 12 inches apart, leaving 4 inches between each plant. (Harvest 24 - 26 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Spring Onion 'Laser' seeds into 24 cell trays and put into a heated propagator until after germination. Once germination has occurred place into a cooler area of the greenhouse to grow on. Plant out in April, in rows 12 inches apart and 6 inches between the plants in the row.
- Sow Strawberry 'Sarian F1 Hybrid' seeds on the surface, into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 12 inches apart each way.
- Sow Strawberry 'Baron Solemacher' seeds on the surface, into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 10 inches apart each way.
- (For indoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Roma VF' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in April to May spacing 18 inches apart between plants
- (For indoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Moneymaker' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in April to May spacing 18 inches apart between plants. Pinch out side shoots regularly and pinch out growing tip after 5 - 6 trusses have set.
- (For indoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Shirley F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out into larger pots, grow bags or greenhouse borders. Provide support, pinch out side shoots regularly and pinch out growing tip after six trusses have set.
- Sow Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' seeds into individual 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20 - 25 degrees celsius. Once filling the pot transplant into 5 inch pots and grow on before planting out 24 inches apart each way after the risk of frost has passed.
February
- Sow Basil 'Sweet' into a seed tray and cover with a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place this into a propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. Once large enough to handle plant out into 3 inch pots for 10 - 15 days before planting out after risk of frost, 12 inches between plants.
- Sow Basil 'Lemonade' into a seed tray and cover with a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place this into a propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. Once large enough to handle plant out into 3 inch pots for 10 - 15 days before planting out after risk of frost, 12 inches between plants
- Sow Basil 'Christmas' into a seed tray and cover with a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place this into a propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. Once large enough to handle plant out into 3 inch pots for 10 - 15 days before planting out after risk of frost, 12 inches between plants
- Sow Broad Bean 'Aquadulce Claudia' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows 24 inches apart allowing 9 - 12 inches between plants. (36 - 40 inches tall) (Ideal for freezing)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Robin Hood' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows spaced 12 inches apart and allowing 9 inches between the plants. (12 inches tall) (Suitable for freezing)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Bunyards Exhibition' seeds into a large cardboard box at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Grow on before planting out in rows 24 inches apart and 6 inches apart in a zig-zag pattern. (Suitable for Freezing)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Bunyards Exhibition' seeds into rows 24 inches apart and 6 inches apart in a zig-zag pattern. Protect with fleece or cloches. (Suitable for Freezing)
- (Indoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows 6 - 9 inches apart allowing 6 - 9 inches between plants. Leave 15 inches between other rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest 12 - 14 weeks)
- (Outdoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into rows 6 - 9 inches apart. Allow 15 rows between further rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest: 12 - 14 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Broccoli 'F1 Stromboli' seeds into 6 cell trays and place into a propagator at 10-16 degrees celsius. Plant these out 5 - 8 weeks later with 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 60 - 65 days after planting out)
- Sow Brussels Sprout 'Evesham Special' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator, these will then be pricked out into 6 cell trays when they have 4 true leaves. Grow on prior to planting out int April or May,when 4 inches tall. Plant out into rows 24 inches apart in rows and 24 inches apart in the rows. (Harvest September - December)
- Sow Brussels Sprout 'Napoleon F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator, these will then be pricked out into 6 cell trays when they have 4 true leaves. Grow on prior to planting out int April or May,when 4 inches tall. Plant out into rows 24 inches apart in rows and 24 inches apart in the rows. (Harvest December - February)
- (End February) - Sow Cabbage 'F1 Mozart' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18-21 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves, prick out into 6 cell trays and grow on prior to planting out 8 weeks later. Plant out leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest 14 weeks, July - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Caserta F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator. Transplant into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle and grow on. Plant out in May. (Harvest July - December)
- Sow Cabbage 'Greyhound' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. Transplant into 6 cell trays and grow on prior to planting out in March. Plant out leaving 12 inches between plants each way. (Sow at 4 week intervals) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Hispi F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator. Transplant into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle and grow on. Plant out from March onwards leaving 12 inches between rows and 12 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest May - November)
- Sow Cabbage 'Derby Day' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator, these will then be pricked out into 6 cell trays when they have 4 true leaves. Plant out in March, 15 inches apart each way. (Harvest about 60 days from transplanting) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Calabrese 'Marathon F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 degrees celsius. When large enough to handle, prick out into 6 cell trays and grow on. Plant out in March leaving 24 inches each way between plants. (Harvest June - November)
- Sow Carrot 'Purple Dragon' seeds into rows 12 inches apart, under cloches. For larger carrots thin out to 1 1/2 inches - 2 inches apart. (Harvest from 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Cauliflower 'All the Year Round' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator. Prick out into 6 cell trays and plant out from April onwards leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Gypsy F1 Hybrid' into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15-20 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves prick out into 6 cell trays and grow on prior to planting out. Plant out leaving 24 inches between rows and 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest late June - August)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Igloo' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 16 degrees celsius. Prick out when 4 true leaves into 6 cell trays and grow on. Plant outside leaving 9 inches between each plant, each way, from Late March onwards.
- Sow Cauliflower 'Snowball A' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 10-15 degrees celsius. Prick out into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle. Plant out in April leaving 20 - 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 18 - 24 weeks) (Harvest June)
- Sow Celery 'Giant Red' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 10 - 15 degrees celsius. When large enough, transplant singly into 2 inch pots and grow on finally planting into trenches leaving 12 inches between plants.
- Sow Golden Berry 'Pineapple' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on steadily at 15 degrees celsius. Plant out when 8 inches high, in late May or June, allowing one to a 12 inch pot.
- Sow Cape Gooseberry 'Goldie' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 18 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on steadily at 15 degrees celsius. Plant out when 8 inches high, in late May or June allowing one to a 12 inch pot.
- Sow Leek 'Musselburgh' seeds into a seed tray and place in a propagator. Thin seedlings to 2 inches between each other and grow on. After growing on plant out, in May, allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Leek 'Elefant' seeds into a seed tray and place in a propagator. Thin seedlings to 2 inches between each other and grow on. After growing on plant out, in May, allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'North Holland Blood Red' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Pea 'Douce Provence' seeds into rows 8 inches apart and thin out the seedlings to leave 2 inches between each plant. Protect with fleece or cloches. (No canes required for supporting)
- Sow Pea 'Meteor' seeds into 6 inch flat drills in rows 24 inches apart and sowing 10 seeds per 12 inches in a zig-zag manner. Protect with fleece or cloches (18 inches tall) (Harvest from May onwards)
- Sow Sweet Pepper 'California Wonder' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Sweet Pepper 'King of the North' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Pepper 'Cayenne' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Punica (Dwarf Pomegranate) seeds into a 5 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Transfer seedlings into individual 5 inch pots and plant out 34 inches apart in May - Early June after the danger of frost has passed.
- Sow Radish 'French Breakfast 3' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'Scarlet Globe' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Shallot 'Obelisk' seeds into 24 cell trays and place into a heated propagator. Remove from the heated propagator and continue growing on in the unheated propagator. Plant out in April to early May, in rows 15 inches apart and 3 inches plants in the row.
- Sow Shallot 'Simiane' seeds into 24 cell trays and place in a heated propagator. Remove from the heated propagator when germination has occurred and grow on in the unheated greenhouse before planting out in April - May. Plant out in rows 12 inches apart, leaving 4 inches between each plant. (Harvest 20 weeks) (Harvest July - September)
- Sow Shallot 'Zebrine' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 4 inches apart. (Harvest 24 - 26 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Spring Onion 'Laser' seeds into 24 cell trays and put into a heated propagator until after germination. Once germination has occurred place into a cooler area of the greenhouse to grow on. Plant out in April, in rows 12 inches apart and 6 inches between the plants in the row.
- Sow Strawberry 'Sarian F1 Hybrid' seeds on the surface, into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 12 inches apart each way.
- Sow Strawberry 'Baron Solemacher' seeds on the surface, into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 10 inches apart each way.
March
- Sow Asparagus Pea seeds into individual 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. When risk of frost has passed plant out in rows 12 inches apart and 12 inches between plants.
- Sow Beetroot 'Boltardy' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Egyptische Platronde' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Aquadulce Claudia' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows 24 inches apart allowing 9 - 12 inches between plants. (36 - 40 inches tall) (Ideal for freezing)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Robin Hood' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows spaced 12 inches apart and allowing 9 inches between the plants. (12 inches tall) (Suitable for freezing)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Bunyards Exhibition' seeds into a large cardboard box at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Grow on before planting out in rows 24 inches apart and 6 inches apart in a zig-zag pattern. (Suitable for Freezing)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Bunyards Exhibition' seeds into rows 24 inches apart and 6 inches apart in a zig-zag pattern. Protect with fleece or cloches. (Suitable for Freezing)
- (Outdoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into rows 6 - 9 inches apart. Allow 15 rows between further rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest: 12 - 14 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Broccoli 'F1 Stromboli' seeds into 6 cell trays and place into a propagator at 10-16 degrees celsius. Plant these out 5 - 8 weeks later with 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 60 - 65 days after planting out)
- Sow Brussels Sprout 'Evesham Special' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator, these will then be pricked out into 6 cell trays when they have 4 true leaves. Grow on prior to planting out int April or May,when 4 inches tall. Plant out into rows 24 inches apart in rows and 24 inches apart in the rows. (Harvest September - December)
- Sow Brussels Sprout 'Napoleon F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator, these will then be pricked out into 6 cell trays when they have 4 true leaves. Grow on prior to planting out int April or May,when 4 inches tall. Plant out into rows 24 inches apart in rows and 24 inches apart in the rows. (Harvest December - February)
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Sarmash' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a propagator at 10-15 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and grow on before planting out in Mid- April, setting them out 14 inches between plants each way, when the danger of frost has passed. (Harvest 14-16 weeks)
- Sow Cabbage 'Red Drumhead' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and plant out end of June - July, 18 inches between the plants each way. (Harvest 20 - 22 weeks later)
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Mozart' seeds into a seedbed. Plant out leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest 14 weeks, July - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Caserta F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator. Transplant into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle and grow on. Plant out in May. (Harvest July - December)
- Sow Cabbage 'Greyhound' seeds into a seedbed, leaving 9 inches between drills. Transplant when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing, leaving 12 inches between plants each way. (Sow at 4 week intervals) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Hispi F1' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 12 inches between rows and 12 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest May - November)
- Sow Cabbage 'Golden Acre' (Primo II) seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 12 inches between rows and 16 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest June - October)
(Mid March) - Sow Cabbage 'Derby Day seeds into a seedbed. Transplant about 5 weeks from sowing, leaving 15 inches between plants each way. (Harvest about 60 days from transplanting) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Calabrese 'Marathon F1' seeds into a seedbed and transplant when large enough to handle allowing 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest June - November)
- Sow Carrot 'Purple Dragon' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. For larger carrots thin out to 1 1/2 inches - 2 inches apart. (Harvest from 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Carrot 'Nantes 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'Paris Market 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'St. Valery' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- - Sow Carrot 'Caracus' seeds into rows 9-12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 4 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Cauliflower 'All the Year Round' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Gypsy F1 Hybrid' into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15-20 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves prick out into 6 cell trays and grow on prior to planting out. Plant out leaving 24 inches between rows and 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest late June - August)
- Sow Leek 'Musselburgh' seeds into a seed bed. After growing on plant out allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Leek 'Elefant' seeds into a seed bed. After growing on plant out allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Lettuce 'Little Gem' seeds into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 6 inches between each plant. (Regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply) (Harvest May - October)
- Sow Lettuce 'Frisbee de Beauregard' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 8 inches between each plant. (Regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply) (Harvest May - October)
- Sow Mixed Lettuce Leaves seeds into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mazur' into rows, 10-12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 10 inches apart.
- Sow Lettuce 'Salad Bowl Red & Green Mixed' into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mixed Contrasts' into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Winter Density' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart, under cloches. Thin the resulting seedlings to 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest: March - July)
- Sow Melon 'Sweetheart F1' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at 18 to 21 degrees celsius. At the 4 - 5 leaf stage plant out into bigger pots or in grow bags, 18 inches apart. Train the main stems up vertical wires and remove growing points at the 7th leaf stage. (Harvest July - October)
- (Bulb Onions) Sow Onion 'North Holland Bloodred Bedmate' seeds into 3 inch pots, 3 - 4 seeds per pot and place into a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Grow on eventually planting outside in April - May.
- (Salad Onions) Sow Onion 'North Holland Bloodred Bedmate' seeds into drills, 12 inches apart.
- Sow Onion 'Supasweet (Dulcinea) F1 Hybrid' seeds into drills, 18 inches apart. Thin the resulting seedlings, when large enough to handle, to 3 inches apart for smaller bulbs and 4 inches apart for larger bulbs. (Harvest: August) (Not for long storage)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'North Holland Blood Red' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion 'De Paris (Silverskin)' seeds into rows 9 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion 'Hi Keeper F1 Hybrid' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 4 inches apart. (Harvest August - September)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'White Lisbon Winter Hardy' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Pea 'Hurst Green Shaft' seeds into rows 36 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (28 inches - 30 inches tall) (14 weeks from sowing to cropping) (Harvest from June)
- Sow Pea 'Mangetout Golden Sweet' seeds into rows 48 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. Start poclomg pods as soon as the peas inside start to form. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (7 foot tall) (Harvest from June)
- Sow Pea 'Douce Provence' seeds into rows 8 inches apart and thin out the seedlings to leave 2 inches between each plant. Protect with fleece or cloches. (No canes required for supporting)
- Sow Pea 'Meteor' seeds into 6 inch flat drills in rows 24 inches apart and sowing 10 seeds per 12 inches in a zig-zag manner. Protect with fleece or cloches (18 inches tall) (Harvest from May onwards)
- Sow Sweet Pepper 'California Wonder' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Sweet Pepper 'King of the North' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Sweet Pepper 'Gypsy F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 17 - 24 degrees celsius. Transplant each seedling into individual 3 inch pots and finally into 8 inch pots. Plant out allowing 24 - 36 inches between each plant.
- Sow Pepper 'Cayenne' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Pepper 'Sweet Tasty Mix F1 Hybrid' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 20 - 25 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 24 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Punica (Dwarf Pomegranate) seeds into a 5 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Transfer seedlings into individual 5 inch pots and plant out 34 inches apart in May - Early June after the danger of frost has passed.
- Sow Radish 'French Breakfast 3' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'Scarlet Globe' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Shallot 'Ambition F1' seeds into rows, 10 inches apart.
- Sow Shallot 'Obelisk' seeds into rows 15 inches apart and thin seedlings 3 inches apart.
- Sow Shallot 'Simiane' seeds into rows 12 inches apart and thin seedlings to 4 inches apart. (Harvest 20 weeks) (Harvest July - September)
- Sow Shallot 'Zebrine' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 4 inches apart. (Harvest 24 - 26 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Spring Onion 'Laser' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. Remove all surplus seedlings to leave 6 inches between the plants in the row.
- Sow Mustard Spinach 'Komatsuna Torasan' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 2 inches between plants for baby leaf and 8 inches between plants for mature plants.
- Sow Strawberry 'Sarian F1 Hybrid' seeds on the surface, into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 12 inches apart each way.
- Sow Strawberry 'Baron Solemacher' seeds on the surface, into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 10 inches apart each way.
April
- Sow Asparagus Pea seeds into individual 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. When risk of frost has passed plant out in rows 12 inches apart and 12 inches between plants.
- Sow Beetroot 'Boltardy' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Chioggia' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Egyptische Platronde' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Beetroot 'Renova' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Robin Hood' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows spaced 12 inches apart and allowing 9 inches between the plants. (12 inches tall) (Suitable for freezing)
(Indoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'Bunyards Exhibition' seeds into a large cardboard box at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Grow on before planting out in rows 24 inches apart and 6 inches apart in a zig-zag pattern.
(Outdoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'Bunyards Exhibition' seeds into rows 24 inches apart and 6 inches apart in a zig-zag pattern. (Suitable for Freezing)
- (Outdoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into rows 6 - 9 inches apart. Allow 15 rows between further rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest: 12 - 14 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Broccoli 'F1 Stromboli' seeds into 6 cell trays and place into a propagator at 10-16 degrees celsius. Plant these out 5 - 8 weeks later with 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 60 - 65 days after planting out)
- Sow Brussels Sprout 'Evesham Special' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator, these will then be pricked out into 6 cell trays when they have 4 true leaves. Grow on prior to planting out int April or May,when 4 inches tall. Plant out into rows 24 inches apart in rows and 24 inches apart in the rows. (Harvest September - December)
- Sow Brussels Sprout 'Napoleon F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator, these will then be pricked out into 6 cell trays when they have 4 true leaves. Grow on prior to planting out int April or May,when 4 inches tall. Plant out into rows 24 inches apart in rows and 24 inches apart in the rows. (Harvest December - February)
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Sarmash' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a propagator at 10-15 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and grow on before planting out in when large enough to handle, setting them out 14 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 14-16 weeks)
- Sow Beetroot 'Boltardy' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Chioggia' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Egyptische Platronde' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Beetroot 'Renova' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Robin Hood' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows spaced 12 inches apart and allowing 9 inches between the plants. (12 inches tall) (Suitable for freezing)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Bunyards Exhibition' seeds into rows 24 inches apart and 6 inches apart in a zig-zag pattern. (Suitable for Freezing)
- (Outdoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into rows 6 - 9 inches apart. Allow 15 rows between further rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest: 12 - 14 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Broccoli 'F1 Stromboli' seeds into 6 cell trays and place into the greenhouse at 10-16 degrees celsius. Plant these out 5 - 8 weeks later with 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 60 - 65 days after planting out)
- (Mid May) - Sow Broccoli 'Red Fire F1 Hybrid' seeds into a seed bed. Transplant seedlings about 5 weeks from sowing into rows 30 inches apart leaving 24 inches between plants in the row. Harvest from late March to Late May.
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Sarmash' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in the greenhouse at 10-15 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and grow on before planting out in when large enough to handle, setting them out 14 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 14-16 weeks)
- Sow Cabbage 'Red Drumhead' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and plant out end of June - July, 18 inches between the plants each way. (Harvest 20 - 22 weeks later)
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Mozart' seeds into a seedbed. Plant out leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest 14 weeks, July - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Traviata F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in the unheated greenhouse. When large enough to handle plant into 6 cell trays prior to planting out. Plant out from June onwards leaving 18 inches between rows and between plants in rows. (Harvest September - February)
- Sow Cabbage 'Golden Acre' (Primo II) seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 12 inches between rows and 16 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Derby Day seeds into a seedbed. Transplant about 5 weeks from sowing, leaving 15 inches between plants each way. (Harvest about 60 days from transplanting) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Calabrese 'Marathon F1' seeds into a seedbed and transplant when large enough to handle allowing 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest June - November)
- Sow Calabrese 'Belstar F1 Hybrid' seeds into a seedbed and transplant when large enough to handle allowing 15 inches between plants each way. (Harvest June - October) (Plant in succession for continual harvest)
- (Indoors) Sow Climbing Bean 'Goldfield' seeds into individual 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Plant out when all risk of frost has passed allowing 18 inches between rows and spacing the plants 8 inches in the row.
- (Outdoors) Sow Climbing Bean 'Goldfield' seeds into rows 18 inches apart. Put 2 to 3 seeds per 8 inches, no need to thin them out. (Harvest from July)- Sow Carrot 'Purple Dragon' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. For larger carrots thin out to 1 1/2 inches - 2 inches apart. (Harvest from 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Carrot 'Nantes 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'Paris Market 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'St. Valery' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Aalsmeer' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall into rows 24 inches apart and leaving 24 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest March - April)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Romanesco' seeds into a seedbed. When large enough to handle plant out, leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest 16 - 20 weeks) (Harvest September - November)
- Sow Chard 'Rhubarb Chard' seeds into rows, 16 inches apart. Thin seedlings 6 inches apart. (Harvest June - November)
- Sow Courgette 'Zucchini' seeds into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator. When risk of frost has passed, plant out leaving 2 foot between plants.
- Sow Courgette 'Partenon F1' seeds into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. When risk of frost has passed, plant out leaving 2 foot between plants.
- Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Amethyst' seeds into rows 18 inches apart, spacing the seeds 8 inches apart.
(Indoors) - Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Safari' seeds into 3 inch pots and grow on in a unheated greenhouse. Plant out, once danger of frost has passed, into rows 24 inches apart and allowing 8 inches between the plants in the rows. (Harvest 9 - 12 weeks from sowing)
(Outdoors) - Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Safari' seeds into rows 24 inches apart and sowing the seeds 8 inches apart.
- Sow Kale 'Red Russian' into a seedbed. Transplant when seedlings are about 4 inches tall in rows 18 inches apart leaving 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest September - March) - Sow Kale 'Nero di Toscana' into a seedbed. Transplant when seedlings are about 4 inches tall in rows 12 inches apart leaving 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest June - February) - Sow Lettuce 'Little Gem' seeds into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 6 inches between each plant. (Regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply) (Harvest May - October)
- Sow Mixed Lettuce Leaves seeds into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mazur' into rows, 10-12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 10 inches apart.
- Sow Lettuce 'Salad Bowl Red & Green Mixed' into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mixed Contrasts' into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- (Salad Onions) Sow Onion 'North Holland Bloodred Bedmate' seeds into drills, 12 inches apart.
- Sow Onion 'De Paris (Silverskin)' seeds into rows 9 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'White Lisbon Winter Hardy' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Pak Choi 'Red Choi F1' seeds into rows, 16 inches apart. For baby leaves do not thin, for more mature plants thin to 10 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Pea 'Hurst Green Shaft' seeds into rows 36 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (28 inches - 30 inches tall) (14 weeks from sowing to cropping) (Harvest from June)
- Sow Pea 'Mangetout Golden Sweet' seeds into rows 48 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. Start poclomg pods as soon as the peas inside start to form. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (7 foot tall) (Harvest from June)
- Sow Pea 'Douce Provence' seeds into rows 8 inches apart and thin out the seedlings to leave 2 inches between each plant. (No canes required for supporting) (Harvest: 12 - 16 weeks)
- Sow Pea 'Meteor' seeds into 6 inch flat drills in rows 24 inches apart and sowing 10 seeds per 12 inches in a zig-zag manner. (18 inches tall) (Harvest from July onwards)
- Sow Radicchio 'Palla Rossa Precoce' seeds into rows 10 inches apart. Thin the seedings 8 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Radicchio 'Cesare' seeds into rows 10 inches apart. Thin the seedings 8 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'French Breakfast 3' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'Scarlet Globe' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Runner Bean 'Best of All' seeds into 3 inch pots and place in a unheated greenhouse. Grow on before planting outside once all risk of frost has passed, in rows 18 inches apart leaving 6 - 9 inches between plants.
- Sow Mustard Spinach 'Komatsuna Torasan' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 2 inches between plants for baby leaf and 8 inches between plants for mature plants.
- Sow Swede 'Helenor' seeds in rows 18 inches apart. Thin out resulting seedlings to 10 inches apart. (Make 2 to 3 successional sowings for a crop throughout winter)
- Sow Sweetcorn 'Swift' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at 20 - 30 degrees celsius. Apply a thin layer of compost of vermiculite on top of the seed. Plant out after all risk of frost, 18 inches apart each way, in blocks which helps to aid pollination.
- Sow Tomato 'Heartbreaker Vita F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. When large enough to handle transfer seedlings into 10 inch pots and grow on before planting out after the danger of frost has passed allowing 12 inches between plants.
June
- Sow Beetroot 'Boltardy' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Chioggia' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Egyptische Platronde' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Beetroot 'Renova' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into rows 9 inches apart, allowing 6 - 9 inches between the seeds. Allow 15 inches between further rows.
- (Outdoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into rows 6 - 9 inches apart. Allow 15 rows between further rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest: 12 - 14 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Broccoli 'F1 Stromboli' seeds into 6 cell trays and place into a propagator at 10-16 degrees celsius. Plant these out 5 - 8 weeks later with 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 60 - 65 days after planting out)
- (2nd week June) - Sow Broccoli 'Red Fire F1 Hybrid' seeds into a seed bed. Transplant seedlings about 5 weeks from sowing into rows 30 inches apart leaving 24 inches between plants in the row. Harvest from late March to Late May.
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Sarmash' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in the greenhouse at 10-15 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and grow on before planting out in when large enough to handle, setting them out 14 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 14-16 weeks)
- Sow Cabbage 'Traviata F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in the unheated greenhouse. When large enough to handle plant into 6 cell trays prior to planting out. Plant out from June onwards leaving 18 inches between rows and between plants in rows. (Harvest September - February)
- Sow Cabbage 'Minicole F1 Hybrid' seeds into a seedbed in drills 9 inches apart. Transplant when large enough to handle spacing 12 - 15 inches apart each way. (Harvest August - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Greyhound' seeds into a seedbed, leaving 9 inches between drills. Transplant when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing, leaving 12 inches between plants each way. (Sow at 4 week intervals) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Hispi F1' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 12 inches between rows and 12 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest May - November)
- Sow Calabrese 'Marathon F1' seeds into a seedbed and transplant when large enough to handle allowing 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest June - November)
- Sow Calabrese 'Belstar F1 Hybrid' seeds into a seedbed and transplant when large enough to handle allowing 15 inches between plants each way. (Harvest June - October) (Plant in succession for continual harvest)
- Sow Carrot 'Purple Dragon' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. For larger carrots thin out to 1 1/2 inches - 2 inches apart. (Harvest from 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Carrot 'Nantes 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'Paris Market 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'St. Valery' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Chard 'Rhubarb Chard' seeds into rows, 16 inches apart. Thin seedlings 6 inches apart. (Harvest June - November)
- (Outdoors) Sow Climbing Bean 'Goldfield' seeds into rows 18 inches apart. Put 2 to 3 seeds per 8 inches, no need to thin them out. (Harvest from August)
- Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Amethyst' seeds into rows 18 inches apart, spacing the seeds 8 inches apart.
- Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Safari' seeds into rows 24 inches apart and sowing the seeds 8 inches apart.
- Sow Lettuce 'Little Gem' seeds into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 6 inches between each plant. (Regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply) (Harvest May - October)
- Sow Mixed Lettuce Leaves seeds into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mazur' into rows, 10-12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 10 inches apart.
- Sow Lettuce 'Salad Bowl Red & Green Mixed' into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mixed Contrasts' into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- (Salad Onions) Sow Onion 'North Holland Bloodred Bedmate' seeds into drills, 12 inches apart.
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'North Holland Blood Red' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion 'De Paris (Silverskin)' seeds into rows 9 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'White Lisbon Winter Hardy' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Pak Choi 'Red Choi F1' seeds into rows, 16 inches apart. For baby leaves do not thin, for more mature plants thin to 10 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Pea 'Hurst Green Shaft' seeds into rows 36 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (28 inches - 30 inches tall) (14 weeks from sowing to cropping) (Harvest from June)
- Sow Pea 'Mangetout Golden Sweet' seeds into rows 48 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. Start poclomg pods as soon as the peas inside start to form. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (7 foot tall) (Harvest from August)
- Sow Pea 'Douce Provence' seeds into rows 8 inches apart and thin out the seedlings to leave 2 inches between each plant. (No canes required for supporting) (Harvest: 12 - 16 weeks)
- Sow Radicchio 'Palla Rossa Precoce' seeds into rows 10 inches apart. Thin the seedings 8 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Radicchio 'Cesare' seeds into rows 10 inches apart. Thin the seedings 8 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'French Breakfast 3' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'Scarlet Globe' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Mustard Spinach 'Komatsuna Torasan' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 2 inches between plants for baby leaf and 8 inches between plants for mature plants.
- Sow Runner Bean 'Best of All' seeds into 3 inch pots and place in a unheated greenhouse. Grow on before planting outside once all risk of frost has passed, in rows 18 inches apart leaving 6 - 9 inches between plants.
- Sow Swede 'Helenor' seeds in rows 18 inches apart. Thin out resulting seedlings to 10 inches apart. (Make 2 to 3 successional sowings for a crop throughout winter)
- Sow Turnip 'Golden Ball' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin out resulting seedling to 4 - 6 inches apart. (Sow at regular intervals)
July
- Sow Beetroot 'Boltardy' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Chioggia' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- (Outdoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into rows 6 - 9 inches apart. Allow 15 rows between further rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest: 12 - 14 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Sarmash' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in the greenhouse at 10-15 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and grow on before planting out in when large enough to handle, setting them out 14 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 14-16 weeks)
- Sow Cabbage 'Greyhound' seeds into a seedbed, leaving 9 inches between drills. Transplant when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing, leaving 12 inches between plants each way. (Sow at 4 week intervals) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Hispi F1' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 12 inches between rows and 12 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest May - November)
- Sow Carrot 'Purple Dragon' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. For larger carrots thin out to 1 1/2 inches - 2 inches apart. (Harvest from 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Carrot 'Nantes 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'Paris Market 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Cauliflower 'All the Year Round' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Chard 'Rhubarb Chard' seeds into rows, 16 inches apart. Thin seedlings 6 inches apart. (Harvest June - November)
- (Outdoors) Sow Climbing Bean 'Goldfield' seeds into rows 18 inches apart. Put 2 to 3 seeds per 8 inches, no need to thin them out. (Harvest from August)
- Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Amethyst' seeds into rows 18 inches apart, spacing the seeds 8 inches apart.
- Sow Lettuce 'Little Gem' seeds into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 6 inches between each plant. (Regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply) (Harvest May - October)
- Sow Mixed Lettuce Leaves seeds into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mazur' into rows, 10-12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 10 inches apart.
- Sow Lettuce 'Salad Bowl Red & Green Mixed' into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mixed Contrasts' into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'North Holland Blood Red' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion 'De Paris (Silverskin)' seeds into rows 9 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'White Lisbon Winter Hardy' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Pak Choi 'Red Choi F1' seeds into rows, 16 inches apart. For baby leaves do not thin, for more mature plants thin to 10 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Pea 'Douce Provence' seeds into rows 8 inches apart and thin out the seedlings to leave 2 inches between each plant. (No canes required for supporting) (Harvest: 12 - 16 weeks)
- Sow Radicchio 'Palla Rossa Precoce' seeds into rows 10 inches apart. Thin the seedings 8 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Radicchio 'Cesare' seeds into rows 10 inches apart. Thin the seedings 8 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'French Breakfast 3' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'Scarlet Globe' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Mustard Spinach 'Komatsuna Torasan' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 2 inches between plants for baby leaf and 8 inches between plants for mature plants.
- Sow Swede 'Helenor' seeds in rows 18 inches apart. Thin out resulting seedlings to 10 inches apart. (Make 2 to 3 successional sowings for a crop throughout winter)
- Sow Turnip 'Golden Ball' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin out resulting seedling to 4 - 6 inches apart. (Sow at regular intervals)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Aquadulce Claudia' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows 24 inches apart allowing 9 - 12 inches between plants. (36 - 40 inches tall) (Ideal for freezing)
- (Indoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows 6 - 9 inches apart allowing 6 - 9 inches between plants. Leave 15 inches between other rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Broccoli 'Summer Purple - Sprouting' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator. Transplant into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle and grow on. Plant out in April - May leaving 20 inches between rows and 20 inches between plants in the row.
- Sow Cabbage 'Caserta F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator. Transplant into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle and grow on. Plant out in May. (Harvest July - December)
- Sow Cabbage 'Greyhound' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. Transplant into 6 cell trays and grow on prior to planting out in March. Plant out leaving 12 inches between plants each way. (Sow at 4 week intervals) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Hispi F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator. Transplant into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle and grow on. Plant out from March onwards leaving 12 inches between rows and 12 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest May - November)
- Sow Calabrese 'Marathon F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 degrees celsius. When large enough to handle, prick out into 6 cell trays and grow on. Plant out in March leaving 24 inches each way between plants. (Harvest June - November)
- Sow Cauliflower 'All the Year Round' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator. Prick out into 6 cell trays and plant out from April onwards leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Snowball A' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 10-15 degrees celsius. Prick out into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle. Plant out in April leaving 20 - 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 18 - 24 weeks) (Harvest June)
- Sow Celery 'Giant Red' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 10 - 15 degrees celsius. When large enough, transplant singly into 2 inch pots and grow on finally planting into trenches leaving 12 inches between plants.
- Sow Leek 'Provite' seeds into a tray of compost and place into a propagator. When large enough, thin to 2 inches between each seedling. After growing on plant out allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Leek 'Musselburgh' seeds into a seed tray and place in a propagator. Thin seedlings to 2 inches between each other and grow on. After growing on plant out, in May, allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Leek 'Elefant' seeds into a seed tray and place in a propagator. Thin seedlings to 2 inches between each other and grow on. After growing on plant out, in May, allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Lettuce 'Winter Density' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart, under cloches. Thin the resulting seedlings to 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest: March - July)
- Sow Melon 'Sweetheart F1' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at 18 to 21 degrees celsius. At the 4 - 5 leaf stage plant out into bigger pots or in grow bags, 18 inches apart. Train the main stems up vertical wires and remove growing points at the 7th leaf stage. (Harvest July - October)
- Sow Punica (Dwarf Pomegranate) seeds into a 5 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Transfer seedlings into individual 5 inch pots and plant out 34 inches apart in May - Early June after the danger of frost has passed.
- Sow Shallot 'Simiane' seeds into 24 cell trays and place in a heated propagator. Remove from the heated propagator when germination has occurred and grow on in the unheated greenhouse before planting out in April - May. Plant out in rows 12 inches apart, leaving 4 inches between each plant. (Harvest 20 weeks) (Harvest July - September)- Sow Shallot 'Zebrine' seeds into 24 cell trays and place in a heated propagator in 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Remove from the heated propagator when germination has occurred and grow on in the unheated greenhouse before planting out in May - June. Plant out in rows 12 inches apart, leaving 4 inches between each plant. (Harvest 24 - 26 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Spring Onion 'Laser' seeds into 24 cell trays and put into a heated propagator until after germination. Once germination has occurred place into a cooler area of the greenhouse to grow on. Plant out in April, in rows 12 inches apart and 6 inches between the plants in the row.
- Sow Strawberry 'Sarian F1 Hybrid' seeds on the surface, into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 12 inches apart each way.
- Sow Strawberry 'Baron Solemacher' seeds on the surface, into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 10 inches apart each way.
- (For indoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Roma VF' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in April to May spacing 18 inches apart between plants
- (For indoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Moneymaker' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in April to May spacing 18 inches apart between plants. Pinch out side shoots regularly and pinch out growing tip after 5 - 6 trusses have set.
- (For indoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Shirley F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out into larger pots, grow bags or greenhouse borders. Provide support, pinch out side shoots regularly and pinch out growing tip after six trusses have set.
- Sow Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' seeds into individual 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20 - 25 degrees celsius. Once filling the pot transplant into 5 inch pots and grow on before planting out 24 inches apart each way after the risk of frost has passed.
February
- Sow Basil 'Sweet' into a seed tray and cover with a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place this into a propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. Once large enough to handle plant out into 3 inch pots for 10 - 15 days before planting out after risk of frost, 12 inches between plants.
- Sow Basil 'Lemonade' into a seed tray and cover with a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place this into a propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. Once large enough to handle plant out into 3 inch pots for 10 - 15 days before planting out after risk of frost, 12 inches between plants
- Sow Basil 'Christmas' into a seed tray and cover with a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place this into a propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. Once large enough to handle plant out into 3 inch pots for 10 - 15 days before planting out after risk of frost, 12 inches between plants
- Sow Broad Bean 'Aquadulce Claudia' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows 24 inches apart allowing 9 - 12 inches between plants. (36 - 40 inches tall) (Ideal for freezing)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Robin Hood' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows spaced 12 inches apart and allowing 9 inches between the plants. (12 inches tall) (Suitable for freezing)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Bunyards Exhibition' seeds into a large cardboard box at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Grow on before planting out in rows 24 inches apart and 6 inches apart in a zig-zag pattern. (Suitable for Freezing)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Bunyards Exhibition' seeds into rows 24 inches apart and 6 inches apart in a zig-zag pattern. Protect with fleece or cloches. (Suitable for Freezing)
- (Indoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows 6 - 9 inches apart allowing 6 - 9 inches between plants. Leave 15 inches between other rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest 12 - 14 weeks)
- (Outdoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into rows 6 - 9 inches apart. Allow 15 rows between further rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest: 12 - 14 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Broccoli 'F1 Stromboli' seeds into 6 cell trays and place into a propagator at 10-16 degrees celsius. Plant these out 5 - 8 weeks later with 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 60 - 65 days after planting out)
- Sow Brussels Sprout 'Evesham Special' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator, these will then be pricked out into 6 cell trays when they have 4 true leaves. Grow on prior to planting out int April or May,when 4 inches tall. Plant out into rows 24 inches apart in rows and 24 inches apart in the rows. (Harvest September - December)
- Sow Brussels Sprout 'Napoleon F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator, these will then be pricked out into 6 cell trays when they have 4 true leaves. Grow on prior to planting out int April or May,when 4 inches tall. Plant out into rows 24 inches apart in rows and 24 inches apart in the rows. (Harvest December - February)
- (End February) - Sow Cabbage 'F1 Mozart' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18-21 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves, prick out into 6 cell trays and grow on prior to planting out 8 weeks later. Plant out leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest 14 weeks, July - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Caserta F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator. Transplant into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle and grow on. Plant out in May. (Harvest July - December)
- Sow Cabbage 'Greyhound' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. Transplant into 6 cell trays and grow on prior to planting out in March. Plant out leaving 12 inches between plants each way. (Sow at 4 week intervals) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Hispi F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator. Transplant into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle and grow on. Plant out from March onwards leaving 12 inches between rows and 12 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest May - November)
- Sow Cabbage 'Derby Day' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator, these will then be pricked out into 6 cell trays when they have 4 true leaves. Plant out in March, 15 inches apart each way. (Harvest about 60 days from transplanting) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Calabrese 'Marathon F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 degrees celsius. When large enough to handle, prick out into 6 cell trays and grow on. Plant out in March leaving 24 inches each way between plants. (Harvest June - November)
- Sow Carrot 'Purple Dragon' seeds into rows 12 inches apart, under cloches. For larger carrots thin out to 1 1/2 inches - 2 inches apart. (Harvest from 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Cauliflower 'All the Year Round' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator. Prick out into 6 cell trays and plant out from April onwards leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Gypsy F1 Hybrid' into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15-20 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves prick out into 6 cell trays and grow on prior to planting out. Plant out leaving 24 inches between rows and 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest late June - August)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Igloo' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 16 degrees celsius. Prick out when 4 true leaves into 6 cell trays and grow on. Plant outside leaving 9 inches between each plant, each way, from Late March onwards.
- Sow Cauliflower 'Snowball A' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 10-15 degrees celsius. Prick out into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle. Plant out in April leaving 20 - 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 18 - 24 weeks) (Harvest June)
- Sow Celery 'Giant Red' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 10 - 15 degrees celsius. When large enough, transplant singly into 2 inch pots and grow on finally planting into trenches leaving 12 inches between plants.
- Sow Golden Berry 'Pineapple' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on steadily at 15 degrees celsius. Plant out when 8 inches high, in late May or June, allowing one to a 12 inch pot.
- Sow Cape Gooseberry 'Goldie' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 18 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on steadily at 15 degrees celsius. Plant out when 8 inches high, in late May or June allowing one to a 12 inch pot.
- Sow Leek 'Musselburgh' seeds into a seed tray and place in a propagator. Thin seedlings to 2 inches between each other and grow on. After growing on plant out, in May, allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Leek 'Elefant' seeds into a seed tray and place in a propagator. Thin seedlings to 2 inches between each other and grow on. After growing on plant out, in May, allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Lettuce 'Winter Density' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart, under cloches. Thin the resulting seedlings to 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest: March - July)
- Sow Melon 'Sweetheart F1' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at 18 to 21 degrees celsius. At the 4 - 5 leaf stage plant out into bigger pots or in grow bags, 18 inches apart. Train the main stems up vertical wires and remove growing points at the 7th leaf stage. (Harvest July - October)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'North Holland Blood Red' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Pea 'Douce Provence' seeds into rows 8 inches apart and thin out the seedlings to leave 2 inches between each plant. Protect with fleece or cloches. (No canes required for supporting)
- Sow Pea 'Meteor' seeds into 6 inch flat drills in rows 24 inches apart and sowing 10 seeds per 12 inches in a zig-zag manner. Protect with fleece or cloches (18 inches tall) (Harvest from May onwards)
- Sow Sweet Pepper 'California Wonder' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Sweet Pepper 'King of the North' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Pepper 'Cayenne' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Punica (Dwarf Pomegranate) seeds into a 5 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Transfer seedlings into individual 5 inch pots and plant out 34 inches apart in May - Early June after the danger of frost has passed.
- Sow Radish 'French Breakfast 3' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'Scarlet Globe' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Shallot 'Obelisk' seeds into 24 cell trays and place into a heated propagator. Remove from the heated propagator and continue growing on in the unheated propagator. Plant out in April to early May, in rows 15 inches apart and 3 inches plants in the row.
- Sow Shallot 'Simiane' seeds into 24 cell trays and place in a heated propagator. Remove from the heated propagator when germination has occurred and grow on in the unheated greenhouse before planting out in April - May. Plant out in rows 12 inches apart, leaving 4 inches between each plant. (Harvest 20 weeks) (Harvest July - September)
- Sow Shallot 'Zebrine' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 4 inches apart. (Harvest 24 - 26 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Spring Onion 'Laser' seeds into 24 cell trays and put into a heated propagator until after germination. Once germination has occurred place into a cooler area of the greenhouse to grow on. Plant out in April, in rows 12 inches apart and 6 inches between the plants in the row.
- Sow Strawberry 'Sarian F1 Hybrid' seeds on the surface, into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 12 inches apart each way.
- Sow Strawberry 'Baron Solemacher' seeds on the surface, into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 10 inches apart each way.
- Sow Tomato 'Country Taste F1 Hybrid' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Transplant the resulting seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and plant out after all risk of frost has passed leaving 18 inches between the plants.
- (For indoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Roma VF' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in April to May spacing 18 inches apart between plants
- (For indoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Moneymaker' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in April to May spacing 18 inches apart between plants. Pinch out side shoots regularly and pinch out growing tip after 5 - 6 trusses have set.
- (For indoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Shirley F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out into larger pots, grow bags or greenhouse borders. Provide support, pinch out side shoots regularly and pinch out growing tip after six trusses have set.
- Sow Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' seeds into individual 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20 - 25 degrees celsius. Once filling the pot transplant into 5 inch pots and grow on before planting out 24 inches apart each way after the risk of frost has passed.
- Sow Asparagus Pea seeds into individual 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. When risk of frost has passed plant out in rows 12 inches apart and 12 inches between plants.
- Sow Beetroot 'Boltardy' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Egyptische Platronde' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Aquadulce Claudia' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows 24 inches apart allowing 9 - 12 inches between plants. (36 - 40 inches tall) (Ideal for freezing)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Robin Hood' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows spaced 12 inches apart and allowing 9 inches between the plants. (12 inches tall) (Suitable for freezing)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Bunyards Exhibition' seeds into a large cardboard box at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Grow on before planting out in rows 24 inches apart and 6 inches apart in a zig-zag pattern. (Suitable for Freezing)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Bunyards Exhibition' seeds into rows 24 inches apart and 6 inches apart in a zig-zag pattern. Protect with fleece or cloches. (Suitable for Freezing)
- (Outdoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into rows 6 - 9 inches apart. Allow 15 rows between further rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest: 12 - 14 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Broccoli 'F1 Stromboli' seeds into 6 cell trays and place into a propagator at 10-16 degrees celsius. Plant these out 5 - 8 weeks later with 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 60 - 65 days after planting out)
- Sow Brussels Sprout 'Evesham Special' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator, these will then be pricked out into 6 cell trays when they have 4 true leaves. Grow on prior to planting out int April or May,when 4 inches tall. Plant out into rows 24 inches apart in rows and 24 inches apart in the rows. (Harvest September - December)
- Sow Brussels Sprout 'Napoleon F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator, these will then be pricked out into 6 cell trays when they have 4 true leaves. Grow on prior to planting out int April or May,when 4 inches tall. Plant out into rows 24 inches apart in rows and 24 inches apart in the rows. (Harvest December - February)
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Sarmash' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a propagator at 10-15 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and grow on before planting out in Mid- April, setting them out 14 inches between plants each way, when the danger of frost has passed. (Harvest 14-16 weeks)
- Sow Cabbage 'Red Drumhead' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and plant out end of June - July, 18 inches between the plants each way. (Harvest 20 - 22 weeks later)
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Mozart' seeds into a seedbed. Plant out leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest 14 weeks, July - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Caserta F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator. Transplant into 6 cell trays when large enough to handle and grow on. Plant out in May. (Harvest July - December)
- Sow Cabbage 'Greyhound' seeds into a seedbed, leaving 9 inches between drills. Transplant when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing, leaving 12 inches between plants each way. (Sow at 4 week intervals) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Hispi F1' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 12 inches between rows and 12 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest May - November)
- Sow Cabbage 'Golden Acre' (Primo II) seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 12 inches between rows and 16 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest June - October)
(Mid March) - Sow Cabbage 'Derby Day seeds into a seedbed. Transplant about 5 weeks from sowing, leaving 15 inches between plants each way. (Harvest about 60 days from transplanting) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Calabrese 'Marathon F1' seeds into a seedbed and transplant when large enough to handle allowing 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest June - November)
- Sow Carrot 'Purple Dragon' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. For larger carrots thin out to 1 1/2 inches - 2 inches apart. (Harvest from 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Carrot 'Nantes 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'Paris Market 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'St. Valery' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- - Sow Carrot 'Caracus' seeds into rows 9-12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 4 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Cauliflower 'All the Year Round' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Gypsy F1 Hybrid' into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15-20 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves prick out into 6 cell trays and grow on prior to planting out. Plant out leaving 24 inches between rows and 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest late June - August)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Igloo' seeds into a seedbed. Thin out seedlings when large enough, leaving 1 inch between them. Plant outside in late May or June, leaving 9 inches between each plant, each way.
- Sow Courgette 'Zucchini' seeds into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. When risk of frost has passed, plant out leaving 24 inches between plants.
- Sow Courgette 'Partenon F1' seeds into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. When risk of frost has passed, plant out leaving 24 inches between plants.
- Sow Courgette 'Black Forest F1 Hybrid' seeds in 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20-25 degrees. When risk of frost has passed, plant out leaving 24 inches between plants.
- Sow Golden Berry 'Pineapple' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on steadily at 15 degrees celsius. Plant out when 8 inches high, in late May or June, allowing one to a 12 inch pot.
- Sow Cape Gooseberry 'Goldie' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 18 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on steadily at 15 degrees celsius. Plant out when 8 inches high, in late May or June allowing one to a 12 inch pot.
- Sow Kale 'Red Russian' into a seedbed. Transplant when seedlings are about 4 inches tall in rows 18 inches apart leaving 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest September - March)
- Sow Cape Gooseberry 'Goldie' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 18 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on steadily at 15 degrees celsius. Plant out when 8 inches high, in late May or June allowing one to a 12 inch pot.
- Sow Kale 'Red Russian' into a seedbed. Transplant when seedlings are about 4 inches tall in rows 18 inches apart leaving 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest September - March)
- Sow Kale 'Nero di Toscana' into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator. When seedlings are large enough to handle prick out into a 6 cell tray and grow on prior to planting out in May or June in rows 12 inches apart leaving 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest June - February)
- Sow Leek 'Provite' seeds into a seed bed. After growing on plant out allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.- Sow Leek 'Musselburgh' seeds into a seed bed. After growing on plant out allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Leek 'Elefant' seeds into a seed bed. After growing on plant out allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Lettuce 'Little Gem' seeds into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 6 inches between each plant. (Regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply) (Harvest May - October)
- Sow Lettuce 'Frisbee de Beauregard' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 8 inches between each plant. (Regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply) (Harvest May - October)
- Sow Mixed Lettuce Leaves seeds into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mazur' into rows, 10-12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 10 inches apart.
- Sow Lettuce 'Salad Bowl Red & Green Mixed' into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mixed Contrasts' into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Winter Density' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart, under cloches. Thin the resulting seedlings to 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest: March - July)
- Sow Melon 'Sweetheart F1' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at 18 to 21 degrees celsius. At the 4 - 5 leaf stage plant out into bigger pots or in grow bags, 18 inches apart. Train the main stems up vertical wires and remove growing points at the 7th leaf stage. (Harvest July - October)
- (Bulb Onions) Sow Onion 'North Holland Bloodred Bedmate' seeds into 3 inch pots, 3 - 4 seeds per pot and place into a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Grow on eventually planting outside in April - May.
- (Salad Onions) Sow Onion 'North Holland Bloodred Bedmate' seeds into drills, 12 inches apart.
- Sow Onion 'Supasweet (Dulcinea) F1 Hybrid' seeds into drills, 18 inches apart. Thin the resulting seedlings, when large enough to handle, to 3 inches apart for smaller bulbs and 4 inches apart for larger bulbs. (Harvest: August) (Not for long storage)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'North Holland Blood Red' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion 'De Paris (Silverskin)' seeds into rows 9 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion 'Hi Keeper F1 Hybrid' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 4 inches apart. (Harvest August - September)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'White Lisbon Winter Hardy' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Pea 'Hurst Green Shaft' seeds into rows 36 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (28 inches - 30 inches tall) (14 weeks from sowing to cropping) (Harvest from June)
- Sow Pea 'Mangetout Golden Sweet' seeds into rows 48 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. Start poclomg pods as soon as the peas inside start to form. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (7 foot tall) (Harvest from June)
- Sow Pea 'Douce Provence' seeds into rows 8 inches apart and thin out the seedlings to leave 2 inches between each plant. Protect with fleece or cloches. (No canes required for supporting)
- Sow Pea 'Meteor' seeds into 6 inch flat drills in rows 24 inches apart and sowing 10 seeds per 12 inches in a zig-zag manner. Protect with fleece or cloches (18 inches tall) (Harvest from May onwards)
- Sow Sweet Pepper 'California Wonder' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Sweet Pepper 'King of the North' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Sweet Pepper 'Gypsy F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 17 - 24 degrees celsius. Transplant each seedling into individual 3 inch pots and finally into 8 inch pots. Plant out allowing 24 - 36 inches between each plant.
- Sow Pepper 'Cayenne' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Pepper 'Sweet Tasty Mix F1 Hybrid' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 20 - 25 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 24 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Punica (Dwarf Pomegranate) seeds into a 5 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Transfer seedlings into individual 5 inch pots and plant out 34 inches apart in May - Early June after the danger of frost has passed.
- Sow Radish 'French Breakfast 3' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'Scarlet Globe' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Shallot 'Ambition F1' seeds into rows, 10 inches apart.
- Sow Shallot 'Obelisk' seeds into rows 15 inches apart and thin seedlings 3 inches apart.
- Sow Shallot 'Simiane' seeds into rows 12 inches apart and thin seedlings to 4 inches apart. (Harvest 20 weeks) (Harvest July - September)
- Sow Shallot 'Zebrine' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 4 inches apart. (Harvest 24 - 26 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Spring Onion 'Laser' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. Remove all surplus seedlings to leave 6 inches between the plants in the row.
- Sow Mustard Spinach 'Komatsuna Torasan' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 2 inches between plants for baby leaf and 8 inches between plants for mature plants.
- Sow Strawberry 'Sarian F1 Hybrid' seeds on the surface, into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 12 inches apart each way.
- Sow Strawberry 'Baron Solemacher' seeds on the surface, into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 10 inches apart each way.
- Sow Tomato 'Country Taste F1 Hybrid' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Transplant the resulting seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and plant out after all risk of frost has passed leaving 18 inches between the plants.
- (For outdoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Roma VF' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in April to May spacing 18 inches apart between plants.
- (For outdoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Moneymaker' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in April to May spacing 18 inches apart between plants. Pinch out side shoots regularly and pinch out growing tip after 5 - 6 trusses have set.
- Sow Tomato 'F1 Big League' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. When large enough to handle transfer seedlings to individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in May or June into a sunny sheltered position or in the unheated greenhouse, 24 inches apart.
- Sow Tomato 'Heartbreaker Vita F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. When large enough to handle transfer seedlings into 10 inch pots and grow on before planting out after the danger of frost has passed allowing 12 inches between plants.
- (For indoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Shirley F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out into larger pots, grow bags or greenhouse borders. Provide support, pinch out side shoots regularly and pinch out growing tip after six trusses have set.
- Sow Tomato 'Romello' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings, when large enough to handle, into individual 3 inch pots and grow on before planting out when 4 inches high. Plant out 24 inches apart each way.
- Sow Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' seeds into individual 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20 - 25 degrees celsius. Once filling the pot transplant into 5 inch pots and grow on before planting out 24 inches apart each way after the risk of frost has passed.
- Sow Asparagus Pea seeds into individual 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. When risk of frost has passed plant out in rows 12 inches apart and 12 inches between plants.
- Sow Beetroot 'Boltardy' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Chioggia' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Egyptische Platronde' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Beetroot 'Renova' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Robin Hood' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows spaced 12 inches apart and allowing 9 inches between the plants. (12 inches tall) (Suitable for freezing)
(Indoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'Bunyards Exhibition' seeds into a large cardboard box at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Grow on before planting out in rows 24 inches apart and 6 inches apart in a zig-zag pattern.
(Outdoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'Bunyards Exhibition' seeds into rows 24 inches apart and 6 inches apart in a zig-zag pattern. (Suitable for Freezing)
- (Outdoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into rows 6 - 9 inches apart. Allow 15 rows between further rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest: 12 - 14 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Broccoli 'F1 Stromboli' seeds into 6 cell trays and place into a propagator at 10-16 degrees celsius. Plant these out 5 - 8 weeks later with 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 60 - 65 days after planting out)
- Sow Brussels Sprout 'Evesham Special' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator, these will then be pricked out into 6 cell trays when they have 4 true leaves. Grow on prior to planting out int April or May,when 4 inches tall. Plant out into rows 24 inches apart in rows and 24 inches apart in the rows. (Harvest September - December)
- Sow Brussels Sprout 'Napoleon F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator, these will then be pricked out into 6 cell trays when they have 4 true leaves. Grow on prior to planting out int April or May,when 4 inches tall. Plant out into rows 24 inches apart in rows and 24 inches apart in the rows. (Harvest December - February)
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Sarmash' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a propagator at 10-15 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and grow on before planting out in when large enough to handle, setting them out 14 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 14-16 weeks)
- Sow Cabbage 'Red Drumhead' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and plant out end of June - July, 18 inches between the plants each way. (Harvest 20 - 22 weeks later)
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Mozart' seeds into a seedbed. Plant out leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest 14 weeks, July - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Mozart' seeds into a seedbed. Plant out leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest 14 weeks, July - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Traviata F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in the unheated greenhouse. When large enough to handle plant into 6 cell trays prior to planting out. Plant out from June onwards leaving 18 inches between rows and between plants in rows. (Harvest September - February)
- Sow Cabbage 'Caserta F1' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall. Plant out in May - June. (Harvest July - December)
- Sow Cabbage 'January King 3' seeds into a seedbed in drills 9 inches apart. Transplant about 5 weeks from sowing, 18 inches apart each way. (Harvest November - March)
- Sow Cabbage 'Minicole F1 Hybrid' seeds into a seedbed in drills 9 inches apart. Transplant when large enough to handle spacing 12 - 15 inches apart each way. (Harvest August - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Greyhound' seeds into a seedbed, leaving 9 inches between drills. Transplant when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing, leaving 12 inches between plants each way. (Sow at 4 week intervals) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Hispi F1' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 12 inches between rows and 12 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest May - November)
- Sow Cabbage 'Golden Acre' (Primo II) seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 12 inches between rows and 16 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Derby Day seeds into a seedbed. Transplant about 5 weeks from sowing, leaving 15 inches between plants each way. (Harvest about 60 days from transplanting) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Calabrese 'Marathon F1' seeds into a seedbed and transplant when large enough to handle allowing 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest June - November)
- Sow Calabrese 'Belstar F1 Hybrid' seeds into a seedbed and transplant when large enough to handle allowing 15 inches between plants each way. (Harvest June - October) (Plant in succession for continual harvest)
- Sow Carrot 'Purple Dragon' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. For larger carrots thin out to 1 1/2 inches - 2 inches apart. (Harvest from 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Carrot 'Nantes 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'Paris Market 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'St. Valery' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Aalsmeer' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall into rows 24 inches apart and leaving 24 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest March - April)
- Sow Cauliflower 'All the Year Round' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Gypsy F1 Hybrid' into a seedbed. Transplant when large enough to handle, leaving 24 inches between rows and 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest late June - August)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Igloo' seeds into a seedbed. Thin out seedlings when large enough, leaving 1 inch between them. Plant outside in late May or June, leaving 9 inches between each plant, each way.
- Sow Chard 'Rhubarb Chard' seeds into rows, 16 inches apart. Thin seedlings 6 inches apart. (Harvest June - November)
- Sow Courgette 'Zucchini' seeds into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator. When risk of frost has passed, plant out leaving 2 foot between plants.
- Sow Courgette 'Partenon F1' seeds into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. When risk of frost has passed, plant out leaving 2 foot between plants.
- Sow Cape Gooseberry 'Goldie' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 18 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on steadily at 15 degrees celsius. Plant out when 8 inches high, in late May or June allowing one to a 12 inch pot.
- (From Mid-April) Sow Climbing Bean 'Goldfield' into individual 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Plant out when all risk of frost has passed allowing 18 inches between rows and spacing the plants 8 inches in the row.
- Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Amethyst' seeds into rows 18 inches apart, spacing the seeds 8 inches apart.
- Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Safari' seeds into 3 inch pots and grow on in a unheated greenhouse. Plant out, once danger of frost has passed, into rows 24 inches apart and allowing 8 inches between the plants in the rows. (Harvest 9 - 12 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Kale 'Red Russian' into a seedbed. Transplant when seedlings are about 4 inches tall in rows 18 inches apart leaving 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest September - March)
- (From Mid-April) Sow Climbing Bean 'Goldfield' into individual 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Plant out when all risk of frost has passed allowing 18 inches between rows and spacing the plants 8 inches in the row.
- Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Amethyst' seeds into rows 18 inches apart, spacing the seeds 8 inches apart.
- Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Safari' seeds into 3 inch pots and grow on in a unheated greenhouse. Plant out, once danger of frost has passed, into rows 24 inches apart and allowing 8 inches between the plants in the rows. (Harvest 9 - 12 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Kale 'Red Russian' into a seedbed. Transplant when seedlings are about 4 inches tall in rows 18 inches apart leaving 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest September - March)
- Sow Kale 'Nero di Toscana' into a seedbed. Transplant when seedlings are about 4 inches tall in rows 12 inches apart leaving 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest June - February)
- Sow Leek 'Provite' seeds into a seed bed. After growing on plant out allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Leek 'Musselburgh' seeds into a seed bed. After growing on plant out allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Leek 'Elefant' seeds into a seed bed. After growing on plant out allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Lettuce 'Little Gem' seeds into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 6 inches between each plant. (Regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply) (Harvest May - October)
- Sow Mixed Lettuce Leaves seeds into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mazur' into rows, 10-12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 10 inches apart.
- Sow Lettuce 'Salad Bowl Red & Green Mixed' into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mixed Contrasts' into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Winter Density' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart, under cloches. Thin the resulting seedlings to 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest: March - July)
- Sow Melon 'Sweetheart F1' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at 18 to 21 degrees celsius. At the 4 - 5 leaf stage plant out into bigger pots or in grow bags, 18 inches apart each way. Train the main stems up vertical wires and remove growing points at the 7th leaf stage. (Harvest July - October)
- Sow Melon 'Orange Sherbert F1 Hybrid' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at a minimum of 20 degrees celsius. Plant out through black plastic and over with fleece until established. Allow 30 inches between the plants and pinch out the growing point after 4 true leaves. Train 4 laterals to 6 leaf stage and then pinch out. (Harvest from early August onwards)
- Sow Melon 'Charentais' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at 22 - 28 degrees celsius. At the 4 - 5 leaf stage plant out into bigger pots or in grow bags, 24 inches apart each way.
- (Salad Onions) Sow Onion 'North Holland Bloodred Bedmate' seeds into drills, 12 inches apart.
- Sow Onion 'Supasweet (Dulcinea) F1 Hybrid' seeds into drills, 18 inches apart. Thin the resulting seedlings, when large enough to handle, to 3 inches apart for smaller bulbs and 4 inches apart for larger bulbs. (Harvest: August) (Not for long storage)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'North Holland Blood Red' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion 'De Paris (Silverskin)' seeds into rows 9 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion 'Hi Keeper F1 Hybrid' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 4 inches apart. (Harvest August - September)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'White Lisbon Winter Hardy' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Pea 'Hurst Green Shaft' seeds into rows 36 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (28 inches - 30 inches tall) (14 weeks from sowing to cropping) (Harvest from June)
- Sow Pea 'Mangetout Golden Sweet' seeds into rows 48 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. Start poclomg pods as soon as the peas inside start to form. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (7 foot tall) (Harvest from June)
- Sow Pea 'Douce Provence' seeds into rows 8 inches apart and thin out the seedlings to leave 2 inches between each plant. (No canes required for supporting) (Harvest: 12 - 16 weeks)
- Sow Pea 'Meteor' seeds into 6 inch flat drills in rows 24 inches apart and sowing 10 seeds per 12 inches in a zig-zag manner. (18 inches tall) (Harvest from May onwards)
- Sow Runner Bean 'Best of All' seeds into 3 inch pots and place in a unheated greenhouse. Grow on before planting outside once all risk of frost has passed, in rows 18 inches apart leaving 6 - 9 inches between plants.
- Sow Sweet Pepper 'California Wonder' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Sweet Pepper 'King of the North' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Pepper 'Cayenne' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Radish 'French Breakfast 3' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'Scarlet Globe' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Shallot 'Ambition F1' seeds into rows, 10 inches apart.
- Sow Shallot 'Obelisk' seeds into rows 15 inches apart and thin seedlings 3 inches apart.
- Sow Mustard Spinach 'Komatsuna Torasan' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 2 inches between plants for baby leaf and 8 inches between plants for mature plants.
- (Mid April onwards) Sow Butternut Squash 'Waltham' seeds into 3 inch pots and germinate at 20 degrees celsius. Plant out when frosts are over leaving 48 inches between plants each way.
- Sow Strawberry 'Sarian F1 Hybrid' seeds on the surface, into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 12 inches apart each way.
- Sow Sweetcorn 'Swift' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at 20 - 30 degrees celsius. Apply a thin layer of compost of vermiculite on top of the seed. Plant out after all risk of frost, 18 inches apart each way, in blocks which helps to aid pollination.
- Sow Tomato 'Country Taste F1 Hybrid' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Transplant the resulting seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and plant out after all risk of frost has passed leaving 18 inches between the plants.
- (For outdoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Roma VF' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in April to May spacing 18 inches apart between plants.
- (For outdoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Moneymaker' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in April to May spacing 18 inches apart between plants. Pinch out side shoots regularly and pinch out growing tip after 5 - 6 trusses have set.
- Sow Tomato 'F1 Big League' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. When large enough to handle transfer seedlings to individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in May or June into a sunny sheltered position or in the unheated greenhouse, 24 inches apart.
- Sow Tomato 'Heartbreaker Vita F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. When large enough to handle transfer seedlings into 10 inch pots and grow on before planting out after the danger of frost has passed allowing 12 inches between plants.
May- Sow Leek 'Provite' seeds into a seed bed. After growing on plant out allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Leek 'Musselburgh' seeds into a seed bed. After growing on plant out allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Leek 'Elefant' seeds into a seed bed. After growing on plant out allowing 12 inches between the rows and 6 inches between each plant in the row.
- Sow Lettuce 'Little Gem' seeds into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 6 inches between each plant. (Regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply) (Harvest May - October)
- Sow Mixed Lettuce Leaves seeds into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mazur' into rows, 10-12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 10 inches apart.
- Sow Lettuce 'Salad Bowl Red & Green Mixed' into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mixed Contrasts' into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Winter Density' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart, under cloches. Thin the resulting seedlings to 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest: March - July)
- Sow Melon 'Sweetheart F1' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at 18 to 21 degrees celsius. At the 4 - 5 leaf stage plant out into bigger pots or in grow bags, 18 inches apart each way. Train the main stems up vertical wires and remove growing points at the 7th leaf stage. (Harvest July - October)
- Sow Melon 'Orange Sherbert F1 Hybrid' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at a minimum of 20 degrees celsius. Plant out through black plastic and over with fleece until established. Allow 30 inches between the plants and pinch out the growing point after 4 true leaves. Train 4 laterals to 6 leaf stage and then pinch out. (Harvest from early August onwards)
- Sow Melon 'Charentais' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at 22 - 28 degrees celsius. At the 4 - 5 leaf stage plant out into bigger pots or in grow bags, 24 inches apart each way.
- (Salad Onions) Sow Onion 'North Holland Bloodred Bedmate' seeds into drills, 12 inches apart.
- Sow Onion 'Supasweet (Dulcinea) F1 Hybrid' seeds into drills, 18 inches apart. Thin the resulting seedlings, when large enough to handle, to 3 inches apart for smaller bulbs and 4 inches apart for larger bulbs. (Harvest: August) (Not for long storage)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'North Holland Blood Red' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion 'De Paris (Silverskin)' seeds into rows 9 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion 'Hi Keeper F1 Hybrid' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 4 inches apart. (Harvest August - September)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'White Lisbon Winter Hardy' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Pea 'Hurst Green Shaft' seeds into rows 36 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (28 inches - 30 inches tall) (14 weeks from sowing to cropping) (Harvest from June)
- Sow Pea 'Mangetout Golden Sweet' seeds into rows 48 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. Start poclomg pods as soon as the peas inside start to form. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (7 foot tall) (Harvest from June)
- Sow Pea 'Douce Provence' seeds into rows 8 inches apart and thin out the seedlings to leave 2 inches between each plant. (No canes required for supporting) (Harvest: 12 - 16 weeks)
- Sow Pea 'Meteor' seeds into 6 inch flat drills in rows 24 inches apart and sowing 10 seeds per 12 inches in a zig-zag manner. (18 inches tall) (Harvest from May onwards)
- Sow Runner Bean 'Best of All' seeds into 3 inch pots and place in a unheated greenhouse. Grow on before planting outside once all risk of frost has passed, in rows 18 inches apart leaving 6 - 9 inches between plants.
- Sow Sweet Pepper 'California Wonder' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Sweet Pepper 'King of the North' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Pepper 'Cayenne' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 16 inches apart when frosts are over.
- Sow Radish 'French Breakfast 3' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'Scarlet Globe' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Shallot 'Ambition F1' seeds into rows, 10 inches apart.
- Sow Shallot 'Obelisk' seeds into rows 15 inches apart and thin seedlings 3 inches apart.
- Sow Mustard Spinach 'Komatsuna Torasan' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 2 inches between plants for baby leaf and 8 inches between plants for mature plants.
- (Mid April onwards) Sow Butternut Squash 'Waltham' seeds into 3 inch pots and germinate at 20 degrees celsius. Plant out when frosts are over leaving 48 inches between plants each way.
- Sow Strawberry 'Sarian F1 Hybrid' seeds on the surface, into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 12 inches apart each way.
- Sow Sweetcorn 'Swift' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at 20 - 30 degrees celsius. Apply a thin layer of compost of vermiculite on top of the seed. Plant out after all risk of frost, 18 inches apart each way, in blocks which helps to aid pollination.
- Sow Tomato 'Country Taste F1 Hybrid' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Transplant the resulting seedlings into individual 3 inch pots and plant out after all risk of frost has passed leaving 18 inches between the plants.
- (For outdoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Roma VF' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in April to May spacing 18 inches apart between plants.
- (For outdoor crops) Sow Tomato 'Moneymaker' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a propagator at 15 - 20 degrees celsius. Transplant into individual 3 inch pots when 4 - 6 inches tall and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in April to May spacing 18 inches apart between plants. Pinch out side shoots regularly and pinch out growing tip after 5 - 6 trusses have set.
- Sow Tomato 'F1 Big League' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. When large enough to handle transfer seedlings to individual 3 inch pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out in May or June into a sunny sheltered position or in the unheated greenhouse, 24 inches apart.
- Sow Tomato 'Heartbreaker Vita F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. When large enough to handle transfer seedlings into 10 inch pots and grow on before planting out after the danger of frost has passed allowing 12 inches between plants.
- Sow Beetroot 'Boltardy' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Chioggia' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Egyptische Platronde' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Beetroot 'Renova' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Robin Hood' seeds into a large cardboard box and grow on before planting out in double rows spaced 12 inches apart and allowing 9 inches between the plants. (12 inches tall) (Suitable for freezing)
- Sow Broad Bean 'Bunyards Exhibition' seeds into rows 24 inches apart and 6 inches apart in a zig-zag pattern. (Suitable for Freezing)
- (Outdoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into rows 6 - 9 inches apart. Allow 15 rows between further rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest: 12 - 14 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Broccoli 'F1 Stromboli' seeds into 6 cell trays and place into the greenhouse at 10-16 degrees celsius. Plant these out 5 - 8 weeks later with 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 60 - 65 days after planting out)
- (Mid May) - Sow Broccoli 'Red Fire F1 Hybrid' seeds into a seed bed. Transplant seedlings about 5 weeks from sowing into rows 30 inches apart leaving 24 inches between plants in the row. Harvest from late March to Late May.
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Sarmash' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in the greenhouse at 10-15 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and grow on before planting out in when large enough to handle, setting them out 14 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 14-16 weeks)
- Sow Cabbage 'Red Drumhead' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place into a heated propagator. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and plant out end of June - July, 18 inches between the plants each way. (Harvest 20 - 22 weeks later)
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Mozart' seeds into a seedbed. Plant out leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest 14 weeks, July - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Traviata F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in the unheated greenhouse. When large enough to handle plant into 6 cell trays prior to planting out. Plant out from June onwards leaving 18 inches between rows and between plants in rows. (Harvest September - February)
- Sow Cabbage 'Caserta F1' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall. Plant out in June. (Harvest July - December)
- Sow Cabbage 'January King 3' seeds into a seedbed, in drills 9 inches apart. Transplant about 5 weeks from sowing, 18 inches apart each way. (Harvest November - March)
- Sow Cabbage 'Minicole F1 Hybrid' seeds into a seedbed in drills 9 inches apart. Transplant when large enough to handle spacing 12 - 15 inches apart each way. (Harvest August - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Greyhound' seeds into a seedbed, leaving 9 inches between drills. Transplant when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing, leaving 12 inches between plants each way. (Sow at 4 week intervals) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Hispi F1' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 12 inches between rows and 12 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest May - November)- Sow Cabbage 'Golden Acre' (Primo II) seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 12 inches between rows and 16 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Derby Day seeds into a seedbed. Transplant about 5 weeks from sowing, leaving 15 inches between plants each way. (Harvest about 60 days from transplanting) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Calabrese 'Marathon F1' seeds into a seedbed and transplant when large enough to handle allowing 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest June - November)
- Sow Calabrese 'Belstar F1 Hybrid' seeds into a seedbed and transplant when large enough to handle allowing 15 inches between plants each way. (Harvest June - October) (Plant in succession for continual harvest)
- (Indoors) Sow Climbing Bean 'Goldfield' seeds into individual 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. Plant out when all risk of frost has passed allowing 18 inches between rows and spacing the plants 8 inches in the row.
- (Outdoors) Sow Climbing Bean 'Goldfield' seeds into rows 18 inches apart. Put 2 to 3 seeds per 8 inches, no need to thin them out. (Harvest from July)- Sow Carrot 'Purple Dragon' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. For larger carrots thin out to 1 1/2 inches - 2 inches apart. (Harvest from 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Carrot 'Nantes 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'Paris Market 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'St. Valery' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Aalsmeer' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall into rows 24 inches apart and leaving 24 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest March - April)
- Sow Cauliflower 'All the Year Round' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Pavilion F1 Hybrid' seeds into drills in a seedbed, 9 inches apart. Thin the seedlings when large enough to handle and transplant about 5 weeks from sowing leaving 24 inches each way between plants. (Harvest September - October)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Igloo' seeds into a seedbed. Thin out seedlings when large enough, leaving 1 inch between them. Plant outside in late May or June, leaving 9 inches between each plant, each way.- Sow Cauliflower 'Romanesco' seeds into a seedbed. When large enough to handle plant out, leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest 16 - 20 weeks) (Harvest September - November)
- Sow Chard 'Rhubarb Chard' seeds into rows, 16 inches apart. Thin seedlings 6 inches apart. (Harvest June - November)
- Sow Courgette 'Zucchini' seeds into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator. When risk of frost has passed, plant out leaving 2 foot between plants.
- Sow Courgette 'Partenon F1' seeds into 3 inch pots and place in a heated propagator at 20-25 degrees celsius. When risk of frost has passed, plant out leaving 2 foot between plants.
- Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Amethyst' seeds into rows 18 inches apart, spacing the seeds 8 inches apart.
(Indoors) - Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Safari' seeds into 3 inch pots and grow on in a unheated greenhouse. Plant out, once danger of frost has passed, into rows 24 inches apart and allowing 8 inches between the plants in the rows. (Harvest 9 - 12 weeks from sowing)
(Outdoors) - Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Safari' seeds into rows 24 inches apart and sowing the seeds 8 inches apart.
- Sow Kale 'Red Russian' into a seedbed. Transplant when seedlings are about 4 inches tall in rows 18 inches apart leaving 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest September - March) - Sow Kale 'Nero di Toscana' into a seedbed. Transplant when seedlings are about 4 inches tall in rows 12 inches apart leaving 18 inches between plants in the row. (Harvest June - February) - Sow Lettuce 'Little Gem' seeds into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 6 inches between each plant. (Regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply) (Harvest May - October)
- Sow Mixed Lettuce Leaves seeds into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mazur' into rows, 10-12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 10 inches apart.
- Sow Lettuce 'Salad Bowl Red & Green Mixed' into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mixed Contrasts' into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- (Salad Onions) Sow Onion 'North Holland Bloodred Bedmate' seeds into drills, 12 inches apart.
- Sow Onion 'De Paris (Silverskin)' seeds into rows 9 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'White Lisbon Winter Hardy' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Pak Choi 'Red Choi F1' seeds into rows, 16 inches apart. For baby leaves do not thin, for more mature plants thin to 10 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Pea 'Hurst Green Shaft' seeds into rows 36 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (28 inches - 30 inches tall) (14 weeks from sowing to cropping) (Harvest from June)
- Sow Pea 'Mangetout Golden Sweet' seeds into rows 48 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. Start poclomg pods as soon as the peas inside start to form. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (7 foot tall) (Harvest from June)
- Sow Pea 'Douce Provence' seeds into rows 8 inches apart and thin out the seedlings to leave 2 inches between each plant. (No canes required for supporting) (Harvest: 12 - 16 weeks)
- Sow Pea 'Meteor' seeds into 6 inch flat drills in rows 24 inches apart and sowing 10 seeds per 12 inches in a zig-zag manner. (18 inches tall) (Harvest from July onwards)
- Sow Radicchio 'Palla Rossa Precoce' seeds into rows 10 inches apart. Thin the seedings 8 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Radicchio 'Cesare' seeds into rows 10 inches apart. Thin the seedings 8 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'French Breakfast 3' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'Scarlet Globe' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Runner Bean 'Best of All' seeds into 3 inch pots and place in a unheated greenhouse. Grow on before planting outside once all risk of frost has passed, in rows 18 inches apart leaving 6 - 9 inches between plants.
- Sow Mustard Spinach 'Komatsuna Torasan' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 2 inches between plants for baby leaf and 8 inches between plants for mature plants.
- Sow Swede 'Helenor' seeds in rows 18 inches apart. Thin out resulting seedlings to 10 inches apart. (Make 2 to 3 successional sowings for a crop throughout winter)
- Sow Sweetcorn 'Swift' seeds into 3 inch pots and place into a heated propagator at 20 - 30 degrees celsius. Apply a thin layer of compost of vermiculite on top of the seed. Plant out after all risk of frost, 18 inches apart each way, in blocks which helps to aid pollination.
- Sow Tomato 'Heartbreaker Vita F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in a heated propagator at 18 - 21 degrees celsius. When large enough to handle transfer seedlings into 10 inch pots and grow on before planting out after the danger of frost has passed allowing 12 inches between plants.
June
- Sow Beetroot 'Boltardy' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Chioggia' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Egyptische Platronde' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply) (Harvest 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Beetroot 'Renova' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into rows 9 inches apart, allowing 6 - 9 inches between the seeds. Allow 15 inches between further rows.
- (Outdoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into rows 6 - 9 inches apart. Allow 15 rows between further rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest: 12 - 14 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Broccoli 'F1 Stromboli' seeds into 6 cell trays and place into a propagator at 10-16 degrees celsius. Plant these out 5 - 8 weeks later with 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 60 - 65 days after planting out)
- (2nd week June) - Sow Broccoli 'Red Fire F1 Hybrid' seeds into a seed bed. Transplant seedlings about 5 weeks from sowing into rows 30 inches apart leaving 24 inches between plants in the row. Harvest from late March to Late May.
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Sarmash' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in the greenhouse at 10-15 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and grow on before planting out in when large enough to handle, setting them out 14 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 14-16 weeks)
- Sow Cabbage 'Traviata F1' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in the unheated greenhouse. When large enough to handle plant into 6 cell trays prior to planting out. Plant out from June onwards leaving 18 inches between rows and between plants in rows. (Harvest September - February)
- Sow Cabbage 'Minicole F1 Hybrid' seeds into a seedbed in drills 9 inches apart. Transplant when large enough to handle spacing 12 - 15 inches apart each way. (Harvest August - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Greyhound' seeds into a seedbed, leaving 9 inches between drills. Transplant when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing, leaving 12 inches between plants each way. (Sow at 4 week intervals) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Hispi F1' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 12 inches between rows and 12 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest May - November)
- Sow Calabrese 'Marathon F1' seeds into a seedbed and transplant when large enough to handle allowing 24 inches between plants each way. (Harvest June - November)
- Sow Calabrese 'Belstar F1 Hybrid' seeds into a seedbed and transplant when large enough to handle allowing 15 inches between plants each way. (Harvest June - October) (Plant in succession for continual harvest)
- Sow Carrot 'Purple Dragon' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. For larger carrots thin out to 1 1/2 inches - 2 inches apart. (Harvest from 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Carrot 'Nantes 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'Paris Market 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'St. Valery' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Cauliflower 'All the Year Round' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cauliflower 'Pavilion F1 Hybrid' seeds into drills in a seedbed, 9 inches apart. Thin the seedlings when large enough to handle and transplant about 5 weeks from sowing leaving 24 inches each way between plants. (Harvest September - October)- Sow Chard 'Rhubarb Chard' seeds into rows, 16 inches apart. Thin seedlings 6 inches apart. (Harvest June - November)
- (Outdoors) Sow Climbing Bean 'Goldfield' seeds into rows 18 inches apart. Put 2 to 3 seeds per 8 inches, no need to thin them out. (Harvest from August)
- Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Amethyst' seeds into rows 18 inches apart, spacing the seeds 8 inches apart.
- Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Safari' seeds into rows 24 inches apart and sowing the seeds 8 inches apart.
- Sow Lettuce 'Little Gem' seeds into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 6 inches between each plant. (Regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply) (Harvest May - October)
- Sow Mixed Lettuce Leaves seeds into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mazur' into rows, 10-12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 10 inches apart.
- Sow Lettuce 'Salad Bowl Red & Green Mixed' into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mixed Contrasts' into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- (Salad Onions) Sow Onion 'North Holland Bloodred Bedmate' seeds into drills, 12 inches apart.
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'North Holland Blood Red' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion 'De Paris (Silverskin)' seeds into rows 9 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'White Lisbon Winter Hardy' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Pak Choi 'Red Choi F1' seeds into rows, 16 inches apart. For baby leaves do not thin, for more mature plants thin to 10 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Pea 'Hurst Green Shaft' seeds into rows 36 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (28 inches - 30 inches tall) (14 weeks from sowing to cropping) (Harvest from June)
- Sow Pea 'Mangetout Golden Sweet' seeds into rows 48 inches apart spacing the seeds about 1 - 2 inches apart in the row. Start poclomg pods as soon as the peas inside start to form. (Sow every 10 days for successional cropping) (7 foot tall) (Harvest from August)
- Sow Pea 'Douce Provence' seeds into rows 8 inches apart and thin out the seedlings to leave 2 inches between each plant. (No canes required for supporting) (Harvest: 12 - 16 weeks)
- Sow Radicchio 'Palla Rossa Precoce' seeds into rows 10 inches apart. Thin the seedings 8 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Radicchio 'Cesare' seeds into rows 10 inches apart. Thin the seedings 8 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'French Breakfast 3' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'Scarlet Globe' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Mustard Spinach 'Komatsuna Torasan' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 2 inches between plants for baby leaf and 8 inches between plants for mature plants.
- Sow Runner Bean 'Best of All' seeds into 3 inch pots and place in a unheated greenhouse. Grow on before planting outside once all risk of frost has passed, in rows 18 inches apart leaving 6 - 9 inches between plants.
- Sow Swede 'Helenor' seeds in rows 18 inches apart. Thin out resulting seedlings to 10 inches apart. (Make 2 to 3 successional sowings for a crop throughout winter)
- Sow Turnip 'Golden Ball' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin out resulting seedling to 4 - 6 inches apart. (Sow at regular intervals)
July
- Sow Beetroot 'Boltardy' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Beetroot 'Chioggia' seeds into rows, 12 inches apart eventually setting them out to be 4 inches apart in the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- (Outdoors) - Sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' seeds into rows 6 - 9 inches apart. Allow 15 rows between further rows. (15 - 18 inches tall) (Harvest: 12 - 14 weeks from sowing)
- Sow Cabbage 'F1 Sarmash' seeds into a 3 inch pot and place in the greenhouse at 10-15 degrees celsius. When 4 true leaves plant out into 6 cell trays and grow on before planting out in when large enough to handle, setting them out 14 inches between plants each way. (Harvest 14-16 weeks)
- Sow Cabbage 'Greyhound' seeds into a seedbed, leaving 9 inches between drills. Transplant when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing, leaving 12 inches between plants each way. (Sow at 4 week intervals) (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Cabbage 'Hispi F1' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 12 inches between rows and 12 inches between plants in the rows. (Harvest May - November)
- Sow Carrot 'Purple Dragon' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. For larger carrots thin out to 1 1/2 inches - 2 inches apart. (Harvest from 12 - 14 weeks)
- Sow Carrot 'Nantes 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Carrot 'Paris Market 5' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin by removing young carrots evenly across the row. (Sow every 3 weeks for regular supply)
- Sow Cauliflower 'All the Year Round' seeds into a seedbed. Transplant when 4 inches tall leaving 24 inches between plants. (Harvest June - October)
- Sow Chard 'Rhubarb Chard' seeds into rows, 16 inches apart. Thin seedlings 6 inches apart. (Harvest June - November)
- (Outdoors) Sow Climbing Bean 'Goldfield' seeds into rows 18 inches apart. Put 2 to 3 seeds per 8 inches, no need to thin them out. (Harvest from August)
- Sow Dwarf French Bean 'Amethyst' seeds into rows 18 inches apart, spacing the seeds 8 inches apart.
- Sow Lettuce 'Little Gem' seeds into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin resulting seedlings to 6 inches between each plant. (Regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply) (Harvest May - October)
- Sow Mixed Lettuce Leaves seeds into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mazur' into rows, 10-12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 10 inches apart.
- Sow Lettuce 'Salad Bowl Red & Green Mixed' into rows, 10 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Lettuce 'Mixed Contrasts' into rows, 6 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'North Holland Blood Red' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion 'De Paris (Silverskin)' seeds into rows 9 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Onion (Spring) 'White Lisbon Winter Hardy' seeds into rows 6 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Pak Choi 'Red Choi F1' seeds into rows, 16 inches apart. For baby leaves do not thin, for more mature plants thin to 10 inches apart. (Make regular sowings every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Pea 'Douce Provence' seeds into rows 8 inches apart and thin out the seedlings to leave 2 inches between each plant. (No canes required for supporting) (Harvest: 12 - 16 weeks)
- Sow Radicchio 'Palla Rossa Precoce' seeds into rows 10 inches apart. Thin the seedings 8 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Radicchio 'Cesare' seeds into rows 10 inches apart. Thin the seedings 8 inches apart. (Sow every 2 - 3 weeks for a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'French Breakfast 3' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Radish 'Scarlet Globe' seeds into rows, 9 inches apart. Thin out only if plants are overcrowded. (Make regular sowings every two to three weeks to ensure a continuous supply)
- Sow Mustard Spinach 'Komatsuna Torasan' seeds in rows 12 inches apart. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 2 inches between plants for baby leaf and 8 inches between plants for mature plants.
- Sow Swede 'Helenor' seeds in rows 18 inches apart. Thin out resulting seedlings to 10 inches apart. (Make 2 to 3 successional sowings for a crop throughout winter)
- Sow Turnip 'Golden Ball' seeds into rows 12 inches apart. Thin out resulting seedling to 4 - 6 inches apart. (Sow at regular intervals)
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