AUTUMN is the time when you prepare your garden for a bountiful spring. Think about which winter vegetables you’d like and the herbs that will complement the delicious dishes you’ll be able to make with your home-grown garden produce.
In autumn, it’s also time to plan which flower bulbs and shrubs you can plant to get that splash of colour in the spring. It is time to plant vegetable seedlings and any seed vegetables that you want to harvest from your garden in a few months.
Many green leafy vegetables grow best when planted in cooler weather.
In March, you can start by planting carrots, leek, rocket, and bok choy.
Early autumn is the best time for brassica vegetables like broccoli, kale and cauliflower.
In mid-autumn, you can plant beetroot, brussel sprouts, spinach and radish.
As autumn ends in May, it’s time to plant peas, sweet peas, garlic and Jerusalem artichoke.
Brassica vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower prefer plenty of nitrogen. Using rich compost or manure helps these seedlings grow into strong and healthy plants.
Another top gardeners’ tip is to use eggshell in the garden to deter pests like snails, caterpillars, and slugs from attacking the seedlings.
