9/26/2023 0 Comments Are carrots cold weather plants'Clay soil needs breaking up and takes longer to warm up so suits later crops, whereas light soils are good for early vegetables but will need large quantities of manure and compost to avoid water draining away too rapidly. In cooler regions, and areas with heavy clay soil, outdoor sowing may be a little later, explains gardening expert Leigh Clapp. Sandy beds will benefit from the addition of organic matter to help the soil retain moisture. In milder regions and areas with light, sandy soil, March is the time when you can begin to sow some vegetable seeds outside. If transplanting outside, sow seeds undercover in March and plant out once the risk of frost has past in later May. Alternatively sow from January for cultivation in a heated greenhouse. Sow seeds into pots or seed trays and place in a heated propagator 65–70☏ (18–21☌) or on a sunny window sill covered with a plastic bag.Įggplant – growing eggplant – or aubergines – in a greenhouse sow seeds in individual pots in February and plant out in April. Peppers – sow under cover from February until March. Sow in seed trays or in individual pots if you want just a few plants. Tomatoes – sow tomatoes in a propagator in late February – this is the best time to sow if you are thinking of growing tomatoes in a greenhouse. You can also sow directly in February under cloches. Alternatively sow directly from March to May or in October to November for an early spring crop. When the shoots are 1/2-1 inch tall (1-2cm) then the potatoes are ready to plant.įava beans – grow fava beans, also known as broad beans, by sowing them indoors into individual pots or modular trays ready for planting out 4-6 weeks later. Lay seed potatoes in a tray – egg boxes are often used – with their eyes point up and leave in a light, cool, frost-free place. Chitting encourages potatoes to sprout prior to planting and is usually done 6 weeks before seed potatoes are planted into beds. Potatoes - For those keen on learning how to grow potatoes then January is the time when you can begin the process by chitting your Early potato varieties. While growing onions from sets (immature onion bulbs) is often the easiest method, knowing how to grow onions from seed may be useful as it is a more economical way of growing them if you are looking for a larger crop. Onions – if growing from seed then onions can be planted under cover in a greenhouse in January and February. However, there are some things that can be planted under cover to get your growing season off to a head start. Take time to look through seed catalogues and make a plan of your plot. With the ground still very cold, January is a quiet time for sowing and planting vegetables, so this is the perfect opportunity to plan for the year ahead. (Image credit: Future/Annaick Guitteny) January
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