Fruit Hill Farm

To celebrate 30 years of helping people grow organic, we are looking back at how it all began and what has changed over the years.

The ability to start plants off indoors means you can get started in late Winter/early Spring much earlier than if sowing outside. However seedlings need to have adequate light and heat to grow into strong healthy plants, that's why using supplemental lighting and heat mats can be a good idea if your indoor environment cannot provide this.

Wheatgrass is the young plant of winter wheat seeds, the leaves are cut after 10-14 days and juiced. Packed full of vitamins, minerals and enzymes, wheatgrass juice is a great addition to the diet of those looking to create a healthy lifestyle.

Looking for some ideas on what to grow this year? Check out our list if the most popular seeds from 2022..

Earlies or new potatoes are quick off the mark and are ready 80 - 100 days after planting.

If you want fresh leaves for salads and sandwiches all year round then look no further than your own kitchen. Microgreens are easy to grow and will provide you with fresh nourishing greens even in the depths of winter.

Prepare your garden for Winter Winter is nearly upon us, the weather is getting cooler and the days are getting shorter. While it might be tempting to stay tucked up inside with a warm cup of tea, there's actually still plenty that can be done in the garden. Now is the time for tidying up, protecting plants and planning ahead...

Overwintering Garlic and Onions It's time to start planting overwintering garlic and onions. They can be planted from late September and will give you a harvest the following summer. Overwintering Garlic Garlic comes from the mountainous regions of Central Asia and has adapted to extreme changes in temperature including very cold nights. As a result, garlic performs best when subjected...

How to Make Sauerkraut Homemade sauerkraut is easy to make and tastes delicious. Sauerkraut is made by a process called Lacto-fermentation, the lactic acid preserves the cabbabge and prevents harmful bacteria from growing. Preparing the Cabbage Make sure your pot and all utensils are clean before you start. Give the cabbage head a good rinse and remove any insects or...

Winter green manures are sown in late summer and early autumn after the harvest of crops. The winter weather can lead to a great loss of nutrients and structure in the soil if left unprotected.