February
Early Peas and Broad Beans
Parsley unless it is cold or wet
Carrot, Onion & Lettuces under glass;
Beetroot, Spinach and Carrots but protect from frost with cloches
March
Lettuces, Radishes, Spring Onions, Beetroots, Carrots and Turnips outside;
Summer Cabbages, Leeks and Brussels Sprouts in a seed bed;
Early Potatoes and Onion Sets as long as the soil is not excessively wet
Tomatoes inside in trays
April
Cucumbers, Marrows, Pumpkins and Squashes under glass
Winter Cabbages and Late Summer Cauliflowers in a seed bed;
Plant out Onions grown from seed under glass into the soil
Main Crop Potatoes
Sweetcorn, runner and French beans inside
Tomato seedlings in the greenhouse or cold frame
MORE INSPIRATION
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VISIT The Green Shopping Catalogue Tel: 0845 450 4150 www.green-shopping.co.uk
Permaculture Magazine Tel: 01730 823311 www.permaculture.co.uk
Chase Organics Ltd Tel: 01932 253 666 www.chaseorganics.co.uk
BUY Organic Seeds from The Real Seed Company Tel: 01239 821 107 www.realseeds.co.uk Unusual and heritage seeds
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