Property News · February 13, 2016

Alys Fowler: the trick to growing tricky vegetables


You get more plants for your money when growing from seed. But if space is at a premium, it may be worth investing in quality plug plantsThere have been years when, by now, I’ve had a windowsill full of seedlings. And a spreadsheet, a checklist and a plan to tackle celeriac/celery/red peppers/aubergines/anything else that’s tricky and requires dedication. There have been other years when I’ve let my mother dictate the pace: “Oh, I’d wait two weeks and grow with the season.” Then there have been years when my life has set a precedent.This is one of those years. I want a life as much as a vegetable patch (there, I’ve said it) so while I will try to succeed at growing my own, instead of celery I may aim for beetroot. I know I can succeed at beetroot. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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