Can Plants Survive Caterpillar Damage? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I tend not to go away much in July and August, and that is partly because I don’t like leaving my previous veg plants to fend for themselves. This year,…
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Make a low-maintenance autumn plot this year
if you’re keen to keep growing, but worries about not having enough time or inclination over the next few months, then here are a few tips and ideas for you….
Growing Cauliflower? What to expect in August/September
Cauliflower can be a funny one to grow for the first time, as it’s hard to feel that it is growing properly until the cauliflower head can be seen, and…
Tending to strawberry plants after fruiting
Once strawberry plants have finished fruiting, they will put out runners. These look like long stems with baby plants attached at intervals. Left to their own devices, the baby plants…
The Next 10 Weeks – A Planting Guide for Aug-Oct
For those that would like to keep growing, there are just a few weeks to get plants in the ground. You can either grow a few things to keep you…
Why hasn’t my sweetcorn grown properly?
This is one of the more common queries that we receive at this time of year… if your sweetcorn looks a little ‘bobbly’ with missing kernels when you peel back…
Freezing Veg
We thought we’d talk a bit about freezing veggies now that we’re into mid-August and beans are in full swing. It can be a great way to store some crops…
When will my cabbages form a heart?
Depending on when you planted your cabbages, the hearts may not have formed yet. After planting out, there will be about 4-6 weeks of the plant putting out new loose…
Tomatoes Ripening Slowly this Summer – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’m sure my tomatoes would normally be ripening by now. I planted them in mid-May, some in the greenhouse and some outdoors, and all the plants are bearing lovely green…
Late Summer Pests/Problems & Protecting Your Veggies
At the height of the summer (even if it feels like autumn) there is a steady stream of pests and diseases to contend with. This article looks at some that…
Harvesting Maincrop Potatoes
Maincrop potatoes can normally be harvested between late August and mid October. Our guide below explains how to recognise that they are ready for harvesting, as well as delving into…
Don’t Mess with Padrons – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’ve been growing padron peppers religiously since I first took on my veg patch seven years ago. My love for this variety grew when I lived in Spain, near San…