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Whether you’ve just planted your latest crop and have a few sets left over, or you’re thinking of buying more than you need while a great offer lasts, you’ll be pleased to know that you don’t have ...

Knowing when to harvest your onions is key to getting the most out of your crop. In this article, we explore the factors that can affect how long onions take to grow, including growing time estimat...

Planning out your garden or allotment beds is a good way to take advantage of the natural benefits of planting certain varieties or types of plants near one another. This is known as companion plan...

Roast parsnips are a joy to eat - and they're gorgeous in stews. They are easy to grow, need little maintenance and can be left in the soil until ready to use.

Now becoming more popular in the kitchen, celeriac is normally grown for its celery tasting knobbly roots which are grated and added to salads. It can be used as a celery substitute and is easier t...

Get the very best, freshest lettuce by growing your own from the wide range of types and varieties that are available to gardeners these days. And by choosing a selection of varieties and having...

We have also included radicchio types here. Both are grown for their large lettuce-like heads ready for harvesting from the autumn for use in mixed leaf salads. Some chicory varieties are also grow...

Celery can need a little care, although the newer self-blanching varieties make life easier. The soil must be moisture retentive and never dry out. As a result it is often better to grow in a trenc...