Deciding what, where, and how to grow crops can be key to success and top harvests, which includes whether to direct sow or ...

Gardeners' World expert Frances Tophill has a simple tip for amateur gardeners who are plagued by pigeons and slugs in their ...

Gardeners' World's Frances Tophill has some handy hints for gardeners who are worried that their vegetable patch will be ...

If you're looking for ways to sow and grow better carrots in your garden, a plank of wood may be the secret. Expert Tiffany ...

Stand pots in a sunny spot and keep the compost moist. For a continuous supply of carrots, sow a few seeds every fortnight. May-August - Grow, grow, grow Once the seedlings are big enough to ...

The time needed for baby carrots to reach the perfect size depends on the variety, but in general it's between 6-8 weeks. Sow in May for crops that will stay in the ground into winter. Earlier crops ...

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Slowly the spring soil begins to warm and plant roots begin to grow again. This is the best time to add fertilizers.

The time needed for baby carrots to reach the perfect size depends on the variety, but in general it's between 6-8 weeks. Sow in May for crops that will stay in the ground into winter. Earlier crops ...

This is the time of year I sow my first crop of carrot seeds, about mid-March. When the soil dries out a bit between storms and the seeds are purchased, sowing begins. I like to time a sowing just ...