What to sow in February
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Sow indoors
Pinch out the growing tips once the first pods form to discourage blackfly....
Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous harvest. Pick regularly to keep them producin...
Drop seedlings into deep holes and just water in — no need to fill the hole. The...
Different varieties for each season — spring, summer, autumn, and winter types. ...
Fold outer leaves over the curd to keep it white. Cauliflower leaves are delicio...
Grow through summer, harvest from autumn through winter. Flavour improves after ...
Slow to germinate (3-4 weeks). Soak seeds overnight in warm water to speed thing...
Sow seeds on the surface — they need light to germinate. Start early in a propag...
Pinch out side shoots on cordon types. Feed weekly once fruits form. Don't overw...
Start early — they're slow. Pinch out the first flower to encourage bushier grow...
Need heat to germinate — use a propagator or warm windowsill. The more sun, the ...
Start very early. Limit to 5-6 fruits per plant for decent-sized aubergines....