Kickstart your Vegetable Garden in February

🌱 Kickstart your Vegetable Garden in February

Although temperatures are still high it’s time to make a start on growing some veggies to ensure plenty of fresh home-grown crops of edibles and salads to enjoy through Winter.
Vegetables grown at this time of year are classed as ‘cool season’, preferring the slightly cooler temperatures toward the end of summer.

☀️ Choose the Right Spot

All you need is a sunny, sheltered spot with at least 4hrs sunlight per day. Watering will become less of an issue as temperatures gradually cool although some watering is still necessary.

🌿 Prepare Your Soil Properly

It’s important before planting seedlings or sowing any seeds to prepare the soil well by removing any weeds, then lightly forking over the soil while adding some home-made compost and fertiliser. Spread another layer of compost over the prepared vegetable bed to help retain moisture.

🌾 Sow Smart, Not All at Once

Only sow a few seeds at a time to avoid a glut of veggies. Instead, by successional sowing you will have a regular crop with no waste. Always check planting instructions on seed packets for size, height and space needed to grow. Only chooses the edibles you and the family enjoy eating!