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Name
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Time to sow
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When ready
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Remarks
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| Artichoke, Globe
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Plant March and April, 2-3ft apart | June to October | These do not bear well the first year; the flower head bracts can be eaten. |
| Artichoke, Jerusalem | Plant February to March in rows 3 feet apart | November to March | |
| Asparagus
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Plant April, 15 inches apart
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Three years after sowing
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Care must be given during the first few years, then it will bear prolifically for many seasons |
| Bean, Broad | Sow November to April 2-3ft between double rows | June and July
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Need well-manured soil |
| Bean, Dwarf French
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Sow May in rows 18in-2ft apart
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June and July
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Very early and late crops must be sown under glass.
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| Bean, Runner
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May and June, rows 6-8ft apart
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July to Oct
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Early crops should be sown in boxes and planted out in June
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| Beetroot
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Sow April to July, rows 4-5ft apart
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Late autumn to October
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Beet will grow on any soil; animal manure must be kept from the roots.
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| Broccoli, Autumn Broccoli, Winter Broccoli, Spring Broccoli, Summer
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Sow March to May. Plant May to July, 12-15in apart
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September to June
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All plants should be transplanted as soon as possible.
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| Brussels Sprouts
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Sow March and April in rows 2-3ft apart. Plant May and June.
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September to April | Should be picked after frosts. Do not cut tops until stalks have completely ripened.
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| Cabbage (spring sown)
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Plant early August
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September to February
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Requires a well-manured soil in good position. Should be hoed occasionally
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| Cabbage (autumn sown)
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March to May rows 18-24 inches apart
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May to July
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Requires a well-manured soil in good position. Should be hoed occasionally
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| Carrot
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Sow March to early August
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June onwards. In October lift and store in ashes.
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Requires a well-cultivated soil.
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| Cauliflower (spring sown / autumn sown)
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Plant April to July, or September to February with 24-30 inches between rows | All year
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| Celery
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April, sow in rows four feet apart
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August to October
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Preferably grown in well watered trenches
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| Chicory
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Sow March, plant May 12in between rows
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October to February
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Blanch leaves by lifting plants and standing in a cool place in fine damp soil.
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| Courgettes | Sow indoors April - May | July - October | Plant out late May/June |
| Cucumber (outdoor)
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Sow May, fourfeet between rows
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August to September
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Requires plenty of manure and moisture.
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| Endive
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Sow April, 12-15 inches between rows
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June to October
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Blanch by covering plants with flower-pots, three weeks before use.
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| Leek
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Sow February and March Plant out May or June, 18 inches between rows
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Can be left in ground until required for use in winter
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Large specimens required plenty of manure. Blanch by covering with collars of brown paper
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| Lettuce
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Sow March, with successional sowing throughout the summer
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June onwards
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Moisture promotes rapid growth which is necessary. Soil should be prepared some time before planting
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| Onion (Spring)
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Sow under glass in Feb. Plant out in May, 9-12in between rows
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September - finished off in dry open shed
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Can be hung up and kept a winter in a dry place
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| Onion (Winter)
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Sow in August, set out in February
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June to October
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Useful for supplementing spring-sown stock
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| Parsley
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Sow March to July, 12 inches between rows
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All year round
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| Parsnip
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Sow February and March, 18 inches between rows
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November to March
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| Pea (early)
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Sow February and March
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June
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| Pea (second early)
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Sow March and April
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June and July
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| Pea (maincrop)
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Sow April to June
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July to September
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Deeply dug and well manured. A mulch will help to retain moisture in latest sown crops.
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| Potato (early)
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Plant March, 18 inches between rows
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June
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Potatoes should be sprouted before being planted.
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| Potato (maincrop)
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Plant April, 18-36 inches between rows
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July, August and on
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Soot is beneficial to the crop.
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| Pumpkin | Sow indoors April | September - October | |
| Radish
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Sow March to September
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All year round
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| Radish (winter)
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Sow June to August
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All year round
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| Rhubarb
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Plant spring and autumn, 3-4ft between rows
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April - July
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| Seakale
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Plant March and April, 30 inches between rows
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In November lift and store in moist sand
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| Shallot
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February and March, 9-12 inches between rows
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Lift in July when top withers and store until required
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Will grow in any soil
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| Spinach (summer)
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Sow February to August
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May to January
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| Spinach (winter)
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July to September 12-15 inches between rows
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May to January
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| Spinach (perpetual)
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April to July, 12 inches between rows
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May to January
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| Squash | Sow indoors April | September to October | |
| Swede
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Sow April to July 15 inches between rows
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October to March
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| Tomato (indoor)
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Sow January to March under glass
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May to October
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| Tomato (outdoor)
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Plant out in May, 18-24in between rows
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August to October
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| Turnip
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Sow March to August, 12-15 inches between rows
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July to November
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For "tops" sow in September and leave unthinned
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| Vegetable Marrow
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Sow March , 4-5 feet between rows | July to November
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Allow plenty of moisture for manure |
