Plant Care

Potatoes

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Introduction Potatoes are hugely versatile and are a staple ingredient of many meals in one form or another – boiled, mashed, chipped or baked. Potatoes […]

Broccoli

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Introduction Broccoli has had a resurgence in popularity – for its high vitamin content and anti-cancer agents. It is a fast-growing and easy-to-grow crop, producing […]

Cauliflower

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Introduction In the shops, cauliflowers are almost always creamy white, but grow your own and you can enjoy attractive and tasty yellow, green or purple […]

Cabbage

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Introduction Cabbages come in different shapes, sizes and colours, and with a little planning it’s possible to pick them fresh nearly every day of the […]

Brussel Sprouts

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Introduction Brussels sprouts were first recorded as a spontaneous sport from a cabbage plant found in the Brussels region of Belgium around 1750. A stalwart […]

Runner Beans

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Introduction Quintessentially British, runner beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow and are a delicious garden staple. Most varieties grow very tall and […]

Onions

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Introduction Onions are such a versatile vegetable – they feature in so many recipes, and growing your own means you’ll always have them to hand. […]

Leeks

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Introduction Leeks are a flavoursome winter vegetable that can be steamed or boiled, braised in a cheese sauce and used in soups and stews. Leeks […]

Chickpea

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The chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum) is a legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. It is also known as gram, or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo […]

Lentils

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The lentil (Lens culinaris) is an edible pulse. It is a bushy annual plant of the legume family, known for its lens-shaped seeds. It is about […]