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With every great growing season beginning before the first signs of spring, now is the perfect time to start thinking about when to sow your seeds for colourful, tasty harvests later in the year. Alth

Aubergines: Grow in a heated greenhouse using a propagator. The temperature should be at 18-21°C Broad beans: This tasty and popular veg can be sown now if you choose a hardy variety such as ‘Super Aq

Parsnips roots will have reached full size by now, so you can begin harvesting them whenever needed. To get them out in one piece, loosen the soil around the roots with a garden fork beforehand, and i

While light levels are low, you might be holding off sowing herb seeds until the warmer months are here. But if you’re feeling impatient, why not grow a few microgreens like basil, coriander and parsl

Wild rocket is hardier and more strongly flavoured than standard cultivated rocket, and once established it tends to be perennial, giving you repeated harvests with very little fuss – the perfect crop

If you are looking for another salad leaf to add to your repertoire this year, mustard is a fantastic choice. Growing these leaves from seed is simple, fast, and rewarding, making them an excellent cr