This month’s crops to sow, plant & harvest

Beetroot: It is the last month for sowing this crop, so don’t miss out! Place seed clusters at a depth of 2.5cm in the soil. Cabbages: Sow spring cabbage seeds in a sunny spot on the vegetable patch t

Broad beans: Certain varieties can still be sown this month, but it’s best to keep cloches handy in case frosts return in autumn. Carrots: It might seem too late, but you can sow fast-maturing varieti

Spring might be the traditional time for starting crops, with seed trays bursting into life on windowsills, in greenhouses and coldframes, no surface without pots and green shoots. However, if you are

Kohlrabi, endive and Florence fennel are just some of the delights to grow now

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

It’s crucial to water, water, water this month! Irrigate in the evening or morning, and consider an automated system if you’re tethered to the tap. Quick-maturing crops (e.g. salad leaves and summer r