How to grow: watermelon radish

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

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

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

Lucy Hutchings looks at what you can be doing in the vegetable garden now, to get ahead of the game in the spring

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

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