Tag: growing vegetables
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Best Salad Crops for Continuous Harvest
Discover how to grow a variety of salad crops on your UK allotment for a steady supply of fresh leaves throughout the growing season. Learn which crops to choose, when to sow, and how to care for them for continuous harvests.
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Herb Corners: Growing Sage, Thyme, and Rosemary on the Plot
Create a fragrant and useful herb corner on your allotment with sage, thyme, and rosemary. Learn seasonal tips for planting, care, and harvesting these hardy Mediterranean herbs.
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Onions and Shallots: Planting Sets and Harvest Timing
Get your onions and shallots off to a great start this season with our practical guide on planting sets and timing your harvest. Perfect for UK allotment gardeners aiming for a bountiful crop.
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Tomatoes in the UK Climate: Greenhouse vs. Outdoor Varieties
Discover how to grow tomatoes successfully in the UK, comparing greenhouse and outdoor varieties. Learn practical tips, key tasks, common pitfalls, and eco-friendly growing advice for a fruitful summer harvest.
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Growing Brassicas: From Seed to Slug Protection
Learn how to grow healthy brassicas on your UK allotment, from sowing seeds to protecting your crops from slugs. This practical guide covers key tasks, timing, and common pitfalls to help you enjoy a rewarding harvest.
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Perfecting Carrots: Avoiding Forked Roots and Carrot Fly
Learn how to grow straight, healthy carrots free from forked roots and carrot fly damage with practical tips tailored for UK allotment gardeners.
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How to Grow Potatoes in a Small UK Allotment
Learn practical, step-by-step tips to grow a healthy potato crop in your small UK allotment plot. From choosing seed potatoes to harvesting, this guide covers seasonal timings, eco-friendly care, and common pitfalls to avoid.
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