Toby explains why and how he’s still harvesting tomatoes, runner beans and herbs into November

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

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Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

REAL readers' gardens! Putting the garden to bed ...

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