Potato breeders have been labouring away in the background for decades to develop potato varieties that are great tasting, have good agronomic qualities and are highly blight resistant.
Onions are biennials but when gardening we shorten this lifecycle by growing from sets (bulbs). These bulbs are in their second year of growth so naturally will try to produce seed. To prevent this from happening many sets are heat treated.
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.
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...
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.
Potato breeders have been labouring away in the background for decades to develop potato varieties that are great tasting, have good agronomic qualities and are highly blight resistant.
Onions are biennials but when gardening we shorten this lifecycle by growing from sets (bulbs). These bulbs are in their second year of growth so naturally will try to produce seed. To prevent this from happening many sets are heat treated.
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...
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.