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September is when our focus shifts to harvest time and there’s plenty to enjoy
Basil: Position in a bright spot on the windowsill or a heated greenhouse. It’s best to use free-draining compost. Broad beans: This tasty veg can be sown early this month if you choose a hardy variet
Broad beans: If conditions are mild, you can sow seeds outside for an early harvest Cauliflowers: Sow seeds 2cm deep in a seed bed, allowing 60cm between rows for larger cultivars Microgreens: Perfect
Wrap non-frostproof pots in bubble wrap or other forms of gardening insulation to prevent them from cracking and to stop rootballs freezing. If you can, move these containers out of frost pockets and
Ss the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, it’s time to shift focus in the fruit and vegetable garden from harvesting to preparation and protection. Cold weather can be harsh on plants,
KITCHEN GARDENER
Toby explains why and how he’s still harvesting tomatoes, runner beans and herbs into November