Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops to grow on allotments, in greenhouses or even in patio pots. The extensive range of varieties available to gardeners in the UK means that there’s something t

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There are some vegetables that thrive in the cold, but unless you aspire to self-sufficiency Tom Coward recommends caution when sowing very early in the year. “It’s a mistake, although we always do it

Prepare a free-draining, sunny and weed-free bed to grow broad beans. Rake in blood, fish and bonemeal fertiliser to give the plants a boost. Plant the seedlings in a row, 15-20cm apart. Dig a hole an

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