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Planting in United Kingdom - cool/temperate regions

Planting in January - Gardenate

Potato Plant seed potatoes. In large pots in a heated glasshouse. Minimum 10-12C (50-55F)

Planning for February

Broad Beans (also Fava bean) Sow seed
Cabbage Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Carrot Sow seed
Garlic Plant cloves
Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) Plant tubers
Peas Sow seed
Radish Sow seed
Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) Sow seed

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  • 28 Nov - Miss Fortune
    Hi everyone, wondering if it is too late to sow tomatoes?
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    I live in maroochydore near the sea. Where and when is the best time to plant. Gloria Munzone
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  • 26 Nov - Vanessa Haines
    I planted asparagus seeds when my asparagus had seeds. They are now 8 inches tall, in a seeding tray outside, starting to yellow. Wondering if I dare plant them in a raised bed with full sun. The ...
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  • 24 Nov - Jeff J
    Can I plant garlic as late as the end of November or is that too late to allow it to overwinter?
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  • 24 Nov - Debra Kammueller
    Can I plant dried horseradish roots in Nov now or in Spring?
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    Rosella is a shrub that is prolific in tropical gardens in Australia. The red flowers are usually used in making jam but I think you could make a nice cordial out of it. But you need a lot of flow...
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  • 24 Nov - Maree
    Can you sprout sweet potato seedlings from shop bought sweet potatoes?
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