Articles by shouball

Turnips

November 18, 2017 shouball 0

Introduction Turnips grow best in cool, moisture-retentive soils and should be kept well watered before the onset of dry weather to stop them running to […]

Tomatoes

November 18, 2017 shouball 0

Introduction Growing your own tomatoes is simple and just a couple of plants will reward you with plenty of delicious tomatoes in the summer. There […]

Sweetcorn

November 18, 2017 shouball 0

Introduction Sweetcorn is delicious eaten fresh and there are some new selections that are easier to grow in the UK. Mini sweetcorn is a good […]

Sweet potatoes

November 18, 2017 shouball 0

Introduction A sweet potato contains around one-and-a-half times the calories and vitamin C of the ordinary garden potato. It is widely grown throughout warmer climates […]

Swede

November 18, 2017 shouball 0

Introduction Swede, an abbreviation for Swedish turnip, is extremely hardy, and grows well in cool, moist climates – it’s the perfect winter vegetable. Swedes need […]

Spinach

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Introduction Spinach can be grown to produce a crop all year round, making it a useful vegetable to grow when other greens might be in […]

Soya beans

November 18, 2017 shouball 0

Introduction Originating in Southeast Asia, these beans are an excellent source of protein and can harvested and dried, or the hairy pods boiled or steamed […]

Rocket

November 18, 2017 shouball 0

Introduction Rocket is an easy-to-grow crop which adds a lovely peppery flavour to salads. The younger leaves are milder, more tender and palatable. Older leaves […]

Rhubarb

November 18, 2017 shouball 0

Introduction Rhubarb is an attractive hardy perennial with large leaves and pink, red or greenish leaf stalks that are used as a dessert, often in […]

Radishes

November 18, 2017 shouball 0

Introduction Radishes are easy to grow in any size of garden. They are fast-growing and are ready to harvest in about four weeks from sowing. […]