The best compost will provide all the nutrients and support needed for seeds and veg to grow and thrive, while the worst will leave you with meagre crops and feeble plants. But the only way to know if ...

The best compost will provide all the nutrients and support needed for seeds and veg to grow and thrive, while the worst will leave you with meagre crops and feeble plants. But the only way to know if ...

The radish test is a foolproof trick for knowing whether your homemade compost is ready for planting –or if it could harm the ...

Sowing into trays of seed compost in autumn and placing outside with some shelter such as in a coldframe will cover most germination options. Bring the trays inside in spring to a temperature of ...

good-quality seed compost before sealing it and putting it in the fridge. Whichever method you plump for, make sure to remove the bag/tray as soon as you spot signs of germination. If you’re ...

Drill drainage holes at regular intervals along the base. Fill to the top with seed compost and add an early pea variety, such as 'Feltham First', spacing the seeds at about 7.5cm (3in ...