How to plant a bountiful crop

EASY-TO-GROW VEGETABLES Beetroot • Eggplant • Summer cabbage • Leeks • Celery • Lettuce • Carrots • Broccoli

TIPS FOR A BOUNTIFUL CROP

BEETROOT is easy to grow. Sow seeds in rows, every 3cm to 5cm, with rows about 30cm apart. Keep the soil moist.

CABBAGES thrive in well-draining, fertile soil.

Sow seeds in seed trays or beds, with successive planting every three to four weeks. CARROTS enjoy a loose soil but don’t add too much compost when working the soil. Loose, friable soil will ensure your carrots are straight and not misshapen.

Sow the seeds in furrows (1cm deep), with successive planting every three to four weeks. ONIONS take four months or longer from seed to harvest but they have a relatively good shelf life so you can plant a good-sized crop. Sow seeds in trays and transplant seedlings into the garden. Soil needs to drain well.