cabbage 'January King'
cabbage
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well drained, moisture-retentive and firm
The very hardiest of winter cabbages, this Savoy type withstands frost, ice and snow without a setback and is a must-have for the winter vegetable plot. Forming heavy, well-packed heads of deeply-ruched blue-green leaves tinged deep purple in colder spells, this is a good-looking and sturdy cabbage with a rich, earthy flavour that's hard to beat. This heritage variety was originally introduced in France, but it is considered to be a traditional British cabbage - Growing Instructions:Sow into a well-prepared seedbed in spring, in shallow drills 1.5cm deep. Thin seedlings to 5cm apart and when they reach about 10-15cm tall, transplant to where they are to grow, spacing about 45cm apart and firming in well. Protect from slugs and net against pigeons. Firm young cabbage plants in well when transplanting to help them form big, beefy hearts and protect against wind damage.
- Sow: April-June
- Harvest: December-March
- Approximate quantity: 450 seeds.
brussels sprout 'Evesham Special'
brussels sprout
Fat, firm and delicious sprouts
Kailaan
Chinese broccoli ( Kai Ian)
Tasty in stir-fries
broccoli 'Purple Sprouting'
broccoli - late purple broccoli
A tough, late variety
cauliflower 'Romanesco'
cauliflower
Like a mix between a broccoli and a cauliflower
Giant easy polytunnel cloche
Giant easy polytunnel cloche
Giant Poly Tunnels are ideal for winter and early spring vegetables
Kitchen garden cloche
Kitchen garden cloche
A sturdy, high quality, long lasting and stylish growing cover.
Raised bed
Raised bed
Made of recycled plastic these beds are perfect for raising a wide range of veg
Giant easy net tunnel
Giant easy net tunnel
Ideal for summer crops and pest protection
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When do I plant potatoes and other veg?
When is the best time to plants potatoes? Also can you advise me what veg I could grow now until March with poly tunnels?Asked on 10/4/2006 by Bets Ingram1 answer
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You can start chitting your early and maincrop seed potatoes in February, but the best time to plant is in early to mid spring. As for growing vegetables in your polytunnels, you have lots of options. Spinach, kale, and some varieties of lettuce will live through the winter in a polytunnel. Certain kinds of onion work well from an autumn sowing, and you'll get a much earlier crop than if you'd waited until spring. Other possibilities are cabbage, Pak Choy, Chinese cabbage, and most root crops. Leeks, beets, carrots, turnips, parsnips and radishes, can be sown for winter harvestAnswered on 10/5/2006 by Crocus
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