In most parts of the UK, sow outdoor cucumbers directly in late May or early June, when the soil is warm and nights are reliably mild. Cucumber seed needs warmth to germinate and can rot if it spends too long…
For outdoor tomatoes in the UK, start seed indoors from late March to early April, then plant out only after frost risk has passed. Plants intended for a greenhouse can usually be started earlier, from late February to mid-March, if…
Sow green manure as soon as a suitable bed becomes free and conditions allow reliable germination. Late summer generally offers more warmth and growing time than late autumn. Mustard and phacelia can establish fairly quickly, but even fast-growing plants need…
Garlic is best planted in the UK during October and November. Planting in autumn gives the cloves time to establish roots and exposes them to the cold period needed for reliable bulb development. In mild areas, planting can continue into…