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Artichoke, GlobeVegetable


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Cut plump flower heads with short stems when the scalesare still soft, green and tight. Side shoots may produce asmaller second crop

Water in prolonged dry weather. Mulch to conservemoisture. Protect roots in colder areas with straw. Replaceplants every three years for the best harvests

Growing guide

Average time to harvest18 months

Equipment needed Mulch (eg compost), straw

Germination time7-14 days

Average plant size120cm tall, 90cm wide

Family group to grow withNone (long term crop)

Seed saving group5 - Specialist or not applicable

Key nutritional content

Folate

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Artichoke, Globe Suggested varieties: Green Globe, Purple Globe Romanesco

Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche

2.5cm = 1 inch 30 cm = 1 foot

Sow seed 1cm deep in pots and transplant, or plant rootedoffsets 5cm deep. Space plants 90cm apart. Choose fertilesoil in sunny sheltered site P L

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Artichoke, JerusalemVegetable


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Dig up tubers as needed, covering with straw in winter so thesoil can still be dug in freezing weather. Carefully remove alltubers by spring to stop re-growth

When 30cm tall, pull soil to cover 10cm of stem(earthing-up). Stake if needed. Remove flowers for a biggercrop. Cut stems to 15cm in autumn

Growing guide

Average time to harvestFrom 24 weeks

Equipment neededStakes, twine, straw (optional)

Germination timeTubers sprout in 10-20 days


Family group to grow with Asteraceae: chicory, salsify


Key nutritional content

Fibre

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Artichoke, Jerusalem Suggested varieties: Fuseau



Plant 5cm long tubers 15cm deep, pointing upwards. Spacetubers 30cm apart and 90cm between rows. Choose fertilesoil in sunny site P L

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AsparagusVegetable


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Harvest from second year. Cut 15-20cm high spears justbelow the soil surface for eight weeks; then let shoots grow.Plants produce for 15 years

Water until established. Remove weeds by hand as plantsare shallow rooted. Stake on windy sites. Cut stems to 2.5cmwhen leaves yellow in autumn

Growing guide

Average time to harvest24 months

Equipment neededStakes, twine



Family group to grow withNone (long term crop)


Key nutritional contentFolate, vitamin C

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Asparagus Suggested varieties: Ariane F1, Connovers Colossal, Pacific 2000 F1



Plant one year old crowns 30cm apart, spreading roots overa 10cm high ridge in a 20cm deep trench. Half fill with soil;backfill the rest as plants grow P L

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Asparagus PeaVegetable


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Regularly cut off pods when 2-3cm long. Longer pods arestringy. Pods are easier to pick in the evening as the leavesfold downwards

Avoid making young plants too wet; they are slow to developand prone to rotting. Water plants after flowering starts tomake pods more tender

Growing guide

Average time to harvest8-10 weeks

Equipment neededNone

Germination time21 days

Average plant size60cm tall, 15cm wide.

Family group to grow withLegumes: beans, peas

Seed saving group2 - Annual, can cross-pollinate

Key nutritional contentVitamin C, folate

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Asparagus Pea Suggested varieties: Tetragonolobus purpureus (botanical name)



Sow seed 1cm deep in pots and transplant, or sow in singleor double rows. Space plants 15x30cm apart. Choose fertilesoil in sunny site P L

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AubergineVegetable


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Cut aubergines with a 2cm long stalk when a good size, butbefore the surface shine has gone. Dull fruit are usually overripe and bitter

Keep soil moist. Feed with an organic high-potash feed.Remove growing tip when 30cm tall (for bushy habit) and allflowers once five fruits have set

Growing guide


Equipment neededStakes, twine, feed



Family group to grow withSolanaceae: potato, pepper


Key nutritional contentFibre, vitamin C

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Aubergine Suggested varieties: Black Beauty, Long Purple, Orlando F1



Sow seed 0.1cm deep in pots. Transplant into large pots ina greenhouse (preferable) or plant 45cm apart outdoors(choose sheltered sunny site) P L

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Bean, BroadVegetable


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Regularly cut pods when 8cm long for using whole.For shelling, wait for the seeds to start showing throughthe pod

Water plants when the pods are swelling (if dry weather).Remove weeds and stake if needed. Pinch out shoot tips todeter black fly

Growing guide

Average time to harvest12-16 weeks (spring sown)




Family group to grow withLegumes: French beans, peas


Key nutritional contentFibre, vitamin C, folate

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Bean, Broad Suggested varieties: Bunyards Exhibition, Express, The Sutton



Sow seed 2cm deep in pots or rows. Thin or transplant to20x30cm apart. Sow every three weeks for a continuous crop.Choose sunny site P L

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Bean, FrenchVegetable

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Cut pods when they cleanly snap in half. Pick every 2-3 days.For dried beans, leave pods to go brown and hang the plantupside-down to dry in a shed

Water plants when the pods are swelling (if dry weather).Support dwarf plants with twiggy sticks and climbing withwigwams from bamboo canes

Growing guide


Equipment neededCanes, twiggy sticks, twine


Average plant size60cm tall (dwarf); 2m (climbing)

Family group to grow withLegumes: broad beans, peas

Seed saving group1 - Annual, self-pollinating


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Bean, French Suggested varieties: Purple Queen, Speedy (dwarf); Helda, Neckar Queen (climbing)



Sow seed 2cm deep in pots or rows. Thin or transplant to20x30cm apart. Sow every three weeks for a continuous crop.Choose sheltered site P L

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Bean, RunnerVegetable

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Cut 15-20cm long pods every 2-3 days (longer pods are toughand stringy). Pick thoroughly as any ripe pods left on theplant will stop production

Water plants when pods are swelling (if dry weather).Mulch to conserve moisture. Make study frameworks tosupport growth (eg wigwams from bamboo canes)

Growing guide


Equipment neededCanes, mulch (eg compost)


Average plant size2.5m tall, 30cm wide

Family group to grow withLegumes: French beans, peas


Key nutritional contentVitamin C, folate

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Bean, Runner Suggested varieties: Butler, Enorma Elite, Painted Lady



Sow seed 3cm deep in pots or rows. Thin or transplant to15cm apart in double rows 30cm apart. Choose deep fertilesoil and sheltered site P L

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BeetrootVegetable

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Start lifting roots when still quite small, eating thesethinnings and leaving other plants to grow on. Twist off theleaves rather than cutting

Water every two weeks in dry weather for steady growth.Too much water promotes excess foliage; too little produceswoody roots and poor yield

Growing guide





Family group to grow withChenopodiaceae: leaf beet

Seed saving group4 - Biennial, needs isolation


Vegetable

Beetroot Suggested varieties: Boltardy, Moneta, Red Ace



Sow seed 0.5cm deep in rows 20-30cm apart. Thin seedlingsto 7-13cm apart. Use bolt resistant cultivars for earlysowings. Can be sown in pots and transplanted P L

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Broccoli, SproutingVegetable

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Cut or snap off heads (spears) when 10-20cm long, beforeflowers open. Start with the central spear to encouragebranching. Cut regularly for 6-8 weeks

Water in prolonged dry weather. Mulch to conservemoisture. Plants are top-heavy so stake and pull soil aroundstems (earth-up)

Growing guide





Family group to grow withBrassica: cabbage, turnip


Key nutritional contentFolate, vitamin C, calcium

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Broccoli, Sprouting Suggested varieties: Purple Sprouting Early, Rudolph



Sow seed 0.5cm deep in pots or seedbed. Transplant45x60cm apart in fertile soil when 10cm tall. Plant so thebottom leaves touch the soil, firming well P L

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Brussels SproutsVegetab e

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Cut or tug sharply to remove sprouts (buttons) when 3cmacross and tightly closed, working up the stem. Can tastebetter after frost. Use the top leaves as a cabbage

Mulch to conserve moisture. Plants are top-heavy so stakeand pull soil around stems (earth-up). Remove yellowingleaves. Cover with netting to help protect from pests

Growing guide


Equipment neededStakes, twine, netting



Family group to grow withBrassica: swede, calabrese


Key nutritional contentFolate, vitamin C, fibre

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Brussels Sprouts Suggested varieties: Darkmar 21, Nautic F1, Rubine



Sow seed 0.5cm deep in pots or seedbed. Transplant seedlingswhen 10cm tall at 60cm apart in firm fertile soil; bottomleaves touching the soil P L

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Cut 2.5cm above soil level when the base feels firm. Stumpswill sprout edible leaves (cut-and-come-again). Flowershoots are also edible

Keep soil moist to stop bolting. Tie plants loosely with twinewhen hearts of compact leaves form (no need for self-hearting types). Advance late harvests with cloches

Growing guide


Equipment neededTwine



Family group to grow withBrassica: broccoli, kale


Key nutritional contentVitamin C, calcium, folate

Cabbage, Chinese Suggested varieties: Green Rocket F1, Nikko, Tatsoi



Sow seed 0.5cm deep in rows. Thin seedlings to 20-30cmapart. Plants prefer not to be transplanted. Use bolt resistantcultivars for early sowings. Choose fertile moist soil P L

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Cabbage, Spring

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Use thinnings for early leaves. Leave alternate plants to formhearts of compact leaves and cut when firm. Stumps willsprout leaves (cut crosses into stems 1cm deep)

Pull soil around stems (earth-up) in autumn and firm plantsloosened by wintry weather. Remove yellowing leaves. Usecloches to advance growth in spring

Growing guide




Average plant size20-30cm tall and wide

Family group to grow withBrassica: cauliflower, turnip


Key nutritional contentVitamin A, folate, vitamin C

Cabbage, Spring Suggested varieties: Advantage F1, Myatts Offenham, Pixie, Wintergreen



Sow seed 0.5cm deep in pots or seedbed. Thin or transplantto 10x30cm apart, planting firmly. Choose fertile soil andsunny site P L

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Cabbage, Summer and Autumn

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Cut hearts of compact leaves when firm, 2.5cm above soilsurface. Stumps will sprout smaller cabbages (even more ifyou cut crosses into stems 1cm deep)

Water in dry weather. Mulch to conserve moisture. Removeyellowing leaves. Feed with a general organic fertiliser insummer to boost growth

Growing guide

Average time to harvest20 weeks

Equipment needed Mulch (eg compost)



Family group to grow withBrassica: broccoli, cauliflower


Key nutritional contentVitamin C

Cabbage, Summer and Autumn Suggested varieties: Derby Day, Minicole F1



Regularly sow seed 0.5cm deep in pots or seedbed. Thinor transplant to 30cm apart (45cm for larger heads). Plantfirmly. Choose fertile moist soil P L

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Cabbage, Winter and Savoy

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Cut hardy varieties as needed after the heart of compactleaves is firm. Cut hearted white and red varieties beforefrost; store on slatted shelves in a dry shed

Use a general organic fertiliser at planting. Pull soil aroundstems (earth-up) in autumn and firm plants loosened bywintry weather. Remove yellowing leaves

Growing guide


Equipment neededFeed



Family group to grow withBrassica: broccoli, kohl rabi


Key nutritional contentVitamin C, vitamin A, folate

Cabbage, Winter and Savoy Suggested varieties: January King (winter); Vertus (Savoy)



Regularly sow seed 0.5cm deep in pots or seedbed.Transplant to 50cm apart (closer spacing for smaller heads).Plant firmly P L

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CalabreseVegetable


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Calabrese


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CarrotVegetable


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Carrot

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Carrot


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Start lifting roots when still quite small, eating thinningsand leaving others grow on. Twist off the leaves rather thancutting. Lift maincrop carrots for storage from September

Remove weeds by hand. Water fortnightly in dry weather forsteady growth. If left dry for too long, sudden watering orrain can cause the roots to split open

Growing guide

Average time to harvest10 weeks (early); 16 (maincrop)

Equipment neededHorticultural fleece



Family group to grow with Apiaceae: parsnip, celery


Key nutritional contentVitamin A

Carrot Suggested varieties: Nantes 2, Napoli F1 (early); Flakkee, Resistafly F1 (maincrop)



Regularly sow seed 1cm deep in rows 10-15cm apart. Thinseedlings to 7cm. Remove thinnings so not to attract carrotroot fly. Choose deep sandy soil for long roots P L

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CauliflowerVegetable


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Cauliflower

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Begin cutting when flower heads are fairly small. Heads areover-mature when florets start to separate or the headturns yellow

Keep soil moist (otherwise small flower heads form). Mulchto conserve moisture. Bend leaves over developing heads toprotect from sun-scorch and frost

Growing guide

Average time to harvest16-20wks (sum); 40-50 (winter)




Family group to grow withBrassica: cabbage, kohl rabi



Cauliflower Suggested varieties: Belot F1, Neckarperle (summer/autumn); Galleon, Medaillon F1 (winter)



Sow seed 0.5cm deep in pots or seedbed. Transplant whenseedlings have five leaves; 45cm apart (summer/autumn);60cm (winter). Choose firm fertile soil P L

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CeleryVegetable


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Celery

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Celery Suggested varieties: Daybreak Green Utah (self blanching); Solid White (trench)


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Dig up as required; finish harvesting self-blanching varietiesbefore frosts, trenched plants from October. Harvest beforeleaves yellow

Water in dry weather. For best flavour, blanch trenchvarieties when 30cm tall (tie newspaper columns aroundstems, leaving leaf tips showing; pull soil around)

Growing guide

Average time to harvest25wks (self-blanching); 40(trench)

Equipment neededNewspaper (optional)



Family group to grow with Apiaceae: carrot, parsnip



Celery Suggested varieties: Daybreak, Green Utah (self-blanching); Solid White (trench)



Sow seed 0.1cm deep in pots. Harden off and transplant15-30cm apart. Plant trench varieties at the base of a 10cmdeep trench; backfilling left-over soil to blanch (below) P L

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Chicory Suggested varieties: Palla Rossa Sugar Loaf (hearting); Dura Witloof (for forcing)


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Cut hearts of compact leaves when firm (red and sugar loafhearting); cut forced shoots of Witloof chicory in winter. Canpick seedling leaves all year

Water in dry weather. Dig up Witloof chicory in autumnto produce forced pale coloured shoots (cut off the leaves,plant roots in wide pots; put in a cool dark place)

Growing guide


Equipment neededWide pots (eg 20cm)



Family group to grow with Asteraceae: lettuce, salsify



Chicory Suggested varieties: Palla Rossa, Sugar Loaf (hearting); Dura Witloof (for forcing)



Sow seed 1cm deep in pots or rows 15-30cm apart. Thin ortransplant seedlings to 15-20cm apart. Choose fertile soil andsunny site P L

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Courgette and MarrowVegetable


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Cucumber, GreenhouseVegetable


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GarlicVegetable


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Garlic Suggested varieties: Printanor, Thermidrome


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Dig up plants when the first six leaves have turned yellow.Handle carefully to avoid bruising. Dry in the sun or anairy shed

Autumn planting produces higher yields as plants need oneor two months at 0-10oC. Remove weeds carefully. Waterfortnightly in dry weather

Growing guide


Equipment needed Airy shed

Germination timeCloves sprout in two weeks

Average plant size30cm tall, 5-10cm wide

Family group to grow with Alliaceae: leek, onion


Key nutritional contentFibre, vitamin C, protein, iron, zinc Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


Plant individual bulb segments (cloves) 10cm apart in rows20cm apart. Plant upright, 2.5cm deep in heavy clay soil; upto 10cm deep in sandy soil P L

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KaleVegetable


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Kale Suggested varieties: Nero di Toscana, Pentland Brig, Red Winter


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Cut young leaves regularly when about 10cm long; olderleaves are bitter when cooked. Snap-off fleshly side-shootsfrom February

Water in dry weather. Mulch to conserve moisture. Stakeplants and pull soil around stems (earth-up) for support.Cover with netting to help protect from pests

Growing guide


Equipment neededStakes, twine, netting



Family group to grow withBrassica: broccoli, rocket


Key nutritional contentVitamin C, folate Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


Sow seed 0.5cm deep in pots or seedbed. Transplant 45cmapart when 10cm tall. Plant so the bottom leaves touch thesoil, firming well P L

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Kohl RabiVegetable


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Kohl Rabi Suggested varieties: Azur Star, Noriko, Olivia F1


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Dig up swollen base stems when still small (golf ball to tennisball size). Check often as plants mature quickly. Leaves arealso edible

Water in dry weather for steady growth. Too little waterproduces woody flesh. Boost growth with a general organicfertiliser if needed

Growing guide





Family group to grow withBrassica: cabbage, radish


Key nutritional contentVitamin C, folate Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


Regularly sow seed 1cm deep in pots or rows. Thin ortransplant seedlings to 15-30cm apart. Choose fertile soil andsunny site P L

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Leaf BeetVegetable


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Leaf Beet Suggested varieties: Rainbow Chard, Swiss Chard, Perpetual Spinach


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Cut off outer leaves when big enough to use. Can also useyounger seedling leaves when 10cm high (cutting to 2.5cm;plants will regrow several times)

Water in dry weather for steady growth. Mulch to conservemoisture. Boost growth with a general organic fertiliserif needed

Growing guide





Family group to grow withChenopodiaceae: spinach


Key nutritional contentVitamins A and C, folate, iron Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


Regularly sow seed 1cm deep in pots or rows. Thin ortransplant seedlings to 15-30cm apart. Choose fertile soil andsunny site P L

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LeekVegetable


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Leek Suggested varieties: Atlanta, Pandora, Siegfried, Swiss Giant Zermatt


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Start lifting plants when still quite small to prolong theharvest period. Lift remaining plants as required duringwinter. Loosen with a fork before lifting

Water to settle plants; dont fill planting holes with soil.Carefully remove weeds. Pull soil around stems when plantsare larger to further exclude light (blanch)

Growing guide


Equipment neededDibber



Family group to grow with Alliaceae: garlic, shallot


Key nutritional contentFolate, vitamin C Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


Sow seed 1cm deep in a seedbed. Transplant seedlings when20cm tall at 15-30cm apart, trimming leaf-tips and roots.Drop into 15cm deep holes made with a dibber P L

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LettuceVegetable


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Lettuce Suggested varieties: Belize, Bughatti, Fristina (loose-leaf); Bedford, Tintin, Sylvesta (hearting)


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Pick individual leaves of loose-leaf lettuce as needed. Cuthearting varieties when central leaves are fairly firm.Regularly cut seedling leaves

Water in dry weather (stops tough and bitter leaves). Waterin the morning to discourage disease. Protect from slugs.Ventilate greenhouses and cloches

Growing guide

Average time to harvest6-8wks (loose-leaf); 8-14 (hearting)

Equipment neededSlug protection


Average plant size20cm tall and wide

Family group to grow with Asteraceae: chicory, salsify


Key nutritional contentVitamin A, folate, vitamin C Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


Regularly sow seed 0.5cm deep in pots or rows. Thin ortransplant seedlings to 15-30cm apart. Use cloches andgreenhouses to extend growing season P L

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MushroomVegetable


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Mushroom Suggested varieties: Hericium, Shiitake, Tree Oyster (bought kits)


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Do not cut mushroom stalks. Instead twist upwards toremove with minimum soil disturbance. Fruiting cancontinue for several weeks

Follow instructions with kits. Generally keep warm(minimum 12C) and moist for mycelium to spread beforefruiting starts weeks or months later

Growing guide

Average time to harvest6 weeks to several months

Equipment needed Mushroom spawn

Germination timeOnce mycelium has spread


Family group to grow withNot part of crop rotation


Key nutritional content Adds flavour and textureSow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


Buy spawned material that contains mushroom mycelium(similar to roots). Try compost, dowel sticks or impregnatedhardwood logs P L

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OkraVegetable


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Okra Suggested varieties: Burgundy Red, Clemsons SpinelessT


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Regularly cut pods for a continuous supply. Pick pods whenyoung (2-10cm long); older pods become stringy. Handlegently as pods are easily bruised

Water in dry weather. Mulch to conserve moisture. Staketaller plants. Remove growing tips of fast growing shoots toencourage bushiness

Growing guide


Equipment neededStakes, twine, mulch (eg compost)



Family group to grow with Miscellaneous


Key nutritional contentFolate, vit. C, fibre, calcium, vit. A Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


Soak seed in warm water for two hours. Sow 1cm deep inpots. Transplant into larger pot in a greenhouse (preferable)or outdoors in a sheltered site P L

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Onion, BulbVegetable


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Onion, SaladVegetable


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Onion, Salad Suggested varieties: Crimson Forest, De Rebouillon, White LisbonT


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Gently lift bulbs when 1-2cm across and the leaves are stillgreen. Loosen with a hand fork if needed. Sowing regularlywill give a succession of harvests

Weeds easily damage plants so carefully remove by hand.Water plants in dry weather for steady growth. Break off anyflower stems that appear

Growing guide





Family group to grow with Alliaceae: garlic, shallot


Key nutritional contentFolate, vitamin C, iron, vit. A Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


Regularly sow seed 0.5cm deep in rows 10cm apart. Thinseedlings if needed to 2.5-5cm. Remove thinnings so not toattract onion root fly P L

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PeaVegetable


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Pea Suggested varieties: Sugar Pea Norli (mangetout); Ambassador, Cavalier, Waverex (shelling)T


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Cut mangetout when pods are still flat; shelling types whenpeas are felt through the pod (eg round pea, wrinkled, andpetit pois). Pick regularly for more pods

Protect seedlings from birds. Water established plants fromwhen flowering starts. Mulch to conserve moisture. Supportplants with wire mesh, netting or twiggy sticks

Growing guide


Equipment neededTwiggy sticks, mulch (eg compost)



Family group to grow withLegumes: beans, peas


Key nutritional contentVitamin C, fibre, folate Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


Regularly sow seed 3cm deep in pots and transplant, or sowin two lines in 10cm wide rows (seeds 5cm apart). Spacerows of plants 60-90cm apart P L

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Pepper Suggested varieties: Bell Boy F1, Bendigo F1, Golden California Wonder d d lT


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Start picking when green, swollen and glossy. Leave pepperslonger to develop mature colour and sweeter taste. Pickregularly for more fruit

Stake plants and feed regularly with an organic high-potashfeed. Keep soil moist, but not too wet. Hand pollinate flowerswith a small paint brush to encourage fruit set

Growing guide


Equipment neededStakes, twine, feed


Average plant size50cm, 20cm wide

Family group to grow withSolanaceae: aubergine, tomato


Key nutritional contentVitamin A, vitamin C Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


Sow seed 0.2cm deep in pots. Re-pot several timesbefore transplanting into large final pots in a greenhouse(preferable) or outdoors in a sheltered site P L

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PotatoVegetable


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Pumpkin and SquashesVegetable


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Growing guide

VegetablePumpkin and Squashes Suggested varieties: Atlantic Giant, Uchiki Kuri

Sow seed in pots 1 5cm deep on their side Harden off T


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Cut with 10cm stalk when fruit have coloured and soundhollow when tapped, but before frosts. Let skin harden in thesun for 10 days if storing. Flowers are edible

Mulch to conserve moisture. Pinch out growing tips oftrailing stems when 60cm long. Protect from slugs. Placelarger fruit on a tile to stop rotting


Equipment needed Mulch (eg compost), tiles



Family group to grow withCucurbits: courgettes, marrows


Key nutritional contentVitamin A, vitamin C Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


Sow seed in pots, 1.5cm deep on their side. Harden offand transplant 60-90cm apart. Choose fertile soil in sunnysheltered site P L

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RocketVegetable


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Growing guide

VegetableRocket Suggested varieties: Rucola, Wild Rocket

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Cut leaves when plants are 5-10cm tall. Cut regularly toencourage new growth of young tender leaves (plants regrowmany times)

Keep soil moist for continuous growth. Protect from slugs.Grow early and late crops under cloches, horticultural fleeceor in a greenhouse


Equipment neededHorticultural fleece



Family group to grow withBrassica: calabrese, cauliflower


Key nutritional contentCalcium, vitamin C, folate Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


Regularly sow seed 0.5cm deep in pots or rows. Thin ortransplant to 15cm apart. Avoid summer sowings as plantstend to flower early (bolt). Choose partially shaded site P L

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Growing guide

VegetableSalad, Autumn and Winter Suggested varieties: Chicory, Claytonia, Corn Salad, Land Cress, Lettuce

Sow seed 0.5cm deep in pots or rows. Thin seedlings or T Easy!


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Use thinnings or cut seedlings to 2.5cm when plants are10cm tall (plants regrow many times). Cut outer leaves ofsemi-mature plants or whole salad heads

Keep soil moist, but not too wet to prevent rotting. Plantsare more reliable if protected by a cloche, greenhouse orhorticultural fleece (ventilate well)


Equipment needed

Horticultural fleece



Family group to grow withVarious


Key nutritional contentVitamin C, ironSow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


p p gtransplant, giving more space to produce bigger plants (eg5cm for seedling crops; 15cm for mature plants) P L

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Salad, OrientalVegetable


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Growing guide

VegetableSalad, Oriental Suggested varieties: Komatsuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Mustard Spinach, Pak Choi Regularly sow seed 0.5cm deep in pots or rows. Thin T Easy!


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Keep soil moist for continuous growth. Remove weedscarefully. Protect from slugs. Grow early and late crops undercloches or horticultural fleece


Equipment needed






Key nutritional contentVitamin C Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


seedlings or transplant; giving more space to producebigger plants P L

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Easy!


Salad, Spring and Summer Vegetable


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Growing guide

VegetableSalad, Spring and Summer Suggested varieties: Endive, Lettuce, RocketRegularly sow seed 0.5cm deep in pots or rows. Thin T Easy!


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Keep soil moist for continuous growth; plants in dry soilproduce tough or bitter leaves and may flower early (bolt).Remove weeds carefully. Protect from slugs


Equipment needed

None







seedlings or transplant, giving more space to produce biggerplants. Can plant between slower growing plants P L

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Salsify and Scorzonera Vegetable


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Growing guide

VegetableSalsify and Scorzonera Suggested varieties: Mammoth; Russian GiantSow seed 1cm deep, three seeds every 15cm. Thin to leave T Easy!


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Dig up as needed from autumn. Can leave in the soil overwinter until spring. Dig up carefully as roots are easily broken.Young spring shoots are also edible

Water in dry weather for steady growth. Carefully removeweeds by hand, avoiding damage to roots or they maydivide (fork)


Equipment needed

None



Family group to grow with Asteraceae: lettuce, chicory


Key nutritional contentFibre, folateSow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


the strongest plant. Rows 20-30cm apart. Choose deep soilfor longer roots P L

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Seakale Vegetable


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Seed Sprouts Vegetable


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Shallot Vegetable


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Growing guide

VegetableShallot Suggested varieties: Longor, Red Sun, Vigarmor Plant sets 15-20cm apart just beneath soil surface. The tipsho ld be sho ing Deter birds from p lling p sets ithA

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Once leaves start to yellow (around July), dig up clusters ofbulbs; dry in the sun. Remove dirt when dry and separateindividual bulbs ready for storage

Weeds easily damage plants so carefully remove by hand.Water plants in dry weather for steady growth. Break off anyflower stems that appear


Equipment needed

Stakes, CDs, netting

Germination timeSets sprout in 11-14 days


Family group to grow with Alliaceae: garlic, onion




should be showing. Deter birds from pulling up sets withnetting or CDs tied to stakes P L

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Spinach, Annual Vegetable


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Growing guide

VegetableSpinach, Annual Suggested varieties: Matador (summer); Giant Winter (winter)Regularly sow seed 1cm deep in pots or rows. Thin ortransplant to 15 30cm apart Avoid summer sowings as plantsLA

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Cut individual leaves as needed. Can cut seedlings andmature plants to 2.5cm above the soil surface (plants regrowmany times)

Keep soil moist for continuous growth. Remove weedscarefully. Protect from slugs. Grow early and late crops undercloches or horticultural fleece

Average time to harvest2 weeks (seedling); 10 (mature)

Equipment needed




Family group to grow withChenopodiaceae: leaf beet


Key nutritional contentCalcium, vitamin A, folate, vit. C Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


transplant to 15-30cm apart. Avoid summer sowings as plantstend to flower early (bolt) P L

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Swede Vegetable


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Growing guide

VegetableSwede Suggested varieties: Helenor, Marian, Willhemsburger Regularly sow seed 1cm deep in rows 30-40cm apart. Thinseedlings in several stages to 20cm Choose fertile moist soilLA

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Dig up as required when roots are 10-15cm in diameter.Harvest remainder by December as roots become woody ifleft; can store inside over winter in trays in a cool place

Remove weeds by hand. Water in dry weather to preventroots becoming woody. Roots may also split if left dry fortoo long and then watered


Equipment needed

None



Family group to grow withBrassica: cauliflower, turnip




seedlings in several stages to 20cm. Choose fertile moist soilin sunny site P L

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Sweetcorn Vegetable


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Sweet potato Vegetable


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Growing guide

VegetableSweet potato Suggested varieties: Beauregard Improved, Sweet Potato T65Plant rooted cuttings (bought slips) 30cm apart, buryinghalf of the stem in 20cm high mounds in fertile soil in aLA

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Carefully dig up tubers when leaves are turning yellow. Dry(cure) in the sun for 4-7 days before storing at 10-15oC.Green leaves may be eaten like spinach

Mulch to conserve moisture. Water well and feed. Ventilategreenhouse and spray floor with water to keep air humid.Pinch out growing tip of trailing stems from 60cm


Equipment needed

Mulch (eg compost)

Germination timeShoots grow in 10-20 days

Average plant size60-200cm long stems

Family group to grow with Miscellaneous


Key nutritional contentVitamin A and vitamin C Sow indoors Sow outdoors Plant out/transplant Harvest Use cloche


ggreenhouse. Can also plant tubers or sow seed P L

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Tomato, Indoor Vegetable


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Tomato, Outdoor Vegetable


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Turnip Vegetable


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Growing guide

Average time to harvest

VegetableTurnip Suggested varieties: Purple Top Milan (early), Golden Ball (maincrop)Regularly sow seed 1cm deep in rows 15-20cm apart. Thin

spring sown seedlings to 10cm; 15cm for summer sowni i i Ch f il i ilP L A

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Pull up as needed; early sown from golfball size and maincrop

when larger but before becoming woody. Can also cut 15cmtall young leaves (plants regrow many times)

Remove weeds by hand. Water well in dry weather for

tenderness and to avoid early flowering (bolting). Roots mayalso split if left dry for too long and then watered

Average time to harvest6 weeks (early); 12 (maincrop)

Equipment needed

None



Family group to grow withBrassica: cabbage, kohl rabi




maincrop varieties. Choose fertile moist soil P

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