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Lettuces can be grown in a wide number of areas in the garden, in containers, the vegetable patch or raised beds. Today there are lettuces of many sizes, colours, flavours, textures, exhibiting various growth requirements. Preparation Dig some manure or organic compost into the soil a few weeks before sowing/transplanting your lettuce seedlings. This will…
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Growing Cucumbers: A Simple Guide Cucumbers are straightforward to grow, and as climbing vines, they naturally reach upward as they develop. Belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes melons and squashes, cucumbers thrive in warm, well-drained soil. Cucumbers can be enjoyed fresh or pickled. Fresh-eating varieties are known as slicing cucumbers, while those intended…
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In this guide to growing Celery, we will look at the key points that will help you yield a good crop of Celery. Preparation Dig some organic compost or manure into the soil a few weeks before planting out the celery seedlings. This will help soil moisture retention and provide nutrients for your Celery plants. Sowing Celery germination rates are…
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Cauliflowers are grown for their central white heads (curds) and can be grown all year round as long as the correct variety for the time of year is chosen. Cauliflowers take up quite a bit of space, so don’t grow them if your vegetable patch needs high yield per square foot. Although a member of…
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Brussel Sprouts are a slow growing vegetable that are frost resistant and provide a good crop over the winter months. Each sprout resembles a small cabbage. Preparation Brussel Sprouts are part of the Brassica group of crops and to help avoid disease and pests they should not be planted in soil which has had other…
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Beetroot is in the top 10 most popular vegetables for growing in our gardens. Growing Beetroot is popular because it is relatively easy to grow and Beetroot can be eaten fresh, stored and pickled making it a crop that can be enjoyed all year round. Preparation Dig over the soil in autumn before sowing, but…
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In order to sustain the productivity of the vegetable garden over a number of years we must practice the process of crop rotation. Crop rotation means growing a set of different crops in a certain area of the vegetable garden each year. Crop rotation normally follows a three year cyle where the vegetable plot is…
Vegetable gardening offers a rewarding experience, allowing you to witness your food’s journey from seed to plate. There’s something deeply satisfying about stepping into your garden and harvesting fresh, flavorful produce. This hands-on connection with nature feels especially valuable in today’s fast-paced world. In recent years, vegetable gardening has surged in popularity. Factors like rising…