Knowing what to plant and when means you can plan for growing veg in pots as well as in long rows if you have the space. For strength and cost-efficiency, design a bed that uses these measurements or involves minimal cuts.

I'm going to put aside the month of May to getting this done as I'll be working on my own so it'll be slow and steady. The best place is at the kitchen table armed with a pencil, calendar and our guide on when to grow vegetables. The secret to a successful smallholding is ‘feeding’ the earthworms with a healthy layer of organic matter every year. I am going to try and stick to your guide, planting the first 6 weeks or so in the poly tunnel, then starting again outside in mid Feb, six weeks behind, if that makes sense.

Our limited edition 12-month calendar is not only a great way to spruce up your wall, but also includes 12 sheets of seed paper eachembedded with the seeds of a different certified organic heirloom variety. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings.

The makers tell me that the calendar was first launched in 2018 and it was the first on the market with plantable seed paper. Follow along with this 12-month vegetable sowing planner to learn how to get the most from your garden all year. Note: This calendar contains seasonal tasks relevant to the UK and information derived from my exeprince growing in USDA zone 9. Prepare the soil by digging it over and removing any weeds, then create a shallow trench about 8 inches deep. Nitrogen-rich materials are usually lush, green or wet, like grass clippings, green leaves or vegetable peelings.

Finally, make sure you regularly check your veg plot for signs of pests or diseases and take action quickly if you spot any problems. To munch on a piquant salad leaf or juicy tomato that was, minutes before, basking in the sunshine is without compare, both in terms of taste and sustainable living. The Synodic Cycle is the simplest form of moon planting as it divides the Luna cycle into four phases. Our seed calendar is also perfect for urban gardeners, as the plantable seed paper can be sown on balconies or windowsills.

However, it is always best to prep your soil with fertiliser beforehand to guarantee a good harvest. Regulations-wise, domestic polytunnels don’t tend to need planning permission, but if you want to use one that is more than 3m high, sits within 2m of a boundary, covers more than half of the garden or sits in front of the house, check first with your planning department. From a student idea of designing sustainable and plantable calendars, a company with a team of 15 garden enthusiasts has since flourished. If you want to plant your peas as early as January, your seeds must be sown indoors to ensure they are warm enough. I should have taken a photograph to show you the two pieces but I confess my excitement to put it together meant I just got straight on with construction.Being higher off the ground, they’re a doddle to weed, and garden pests such as pigeons and rabbits tend to leave them alone. June is a great time to plant out your veg crops and start harvesting some of the early spring vegetables. So Radishes 1 is the first small seed plant for radishes, Radishes 2 another small seed plant a couple of week later, etc.

With a new year right around the corner, now is the perfect time for UK gardeners to start planning their veg-growing activities for the upcoming months. The temperatures are still relatively low, so make sure you protect any crops with horticultural fleece or cloches. An overview of all the year, to help you plan which vegetables are best to sow at different and carefully selected times.

Plant the seeds about an inch deep and two inches apart, and water them regularly once the plants are established, thin them to four inches apart to give the roots room to grow. For efficient solutions for watering your vegetable patch, explore our full range of garden irrigation systems.