Allium porrum HEIGHT: 40cm. DISTANCE APART: 20cm WHEN TO HARVEST: Leeks can be harvested once their stems are at least 2cm thick which could take about 12 weeks or they can be left in to get a little thicker. HOW MUCH WATER: Water every day unless it rains. WHERE TO PLANT: Full sun CAN I…
Petroselinum crispum HEIGHT x WIDTH: 40cm x 40cm. DISTANCE APART: 40cm WHEN TO HARVEST: Italian parsley loves to be harvested so start using it as soon as it is large enough. Harvest the leaves by using your fingers to gently pull off the outer stems first as the new ones grow from the middle. HOW…
Cucumis sativus SPACE REQUIRED: At least 100cm x 100cm. DISTANCE APART: 100cm WHEN TO HARVEST: Cucumbers are ready to harvest when they are around 15cm long. To do this, use secateurs to cut the stem, leaving some of it attached. HOW MUCH WATER: Water every day unless it rains. WHERE TO PLANT: Full sun CAN I GROW…
Coriandrum sativum HEIGHT x WIDTH: 30cm x 30cm. DISTANCE APART: 30cm WHEN TO HARVEST: Start harvesting within a few weeks of planting and when you need the leaves for your cooking. Take the outside leaves first because the new leaves grow from the middle. HOW MUCH WATER: Water every day. WHERE TO PLANT: Full sun CAN…
Brassica oleracea botrytis HEIGHT x WIDTH: 50cm x 50cm. DISTANCE APART: 50cm WHEN TO HARVEST: The cauliflower needs to be harvested while it is still white and the curds (tiny flowers) are nice and tight; the head will be around 20cm across. HOW MUCH WATER: Water every day unless it rains. WHERE TO PLANT: Full sun CAN…
Daucus carota HEIGHT x WIDTH: The leaves on top grow 20cm high and 15cm wide but the carrots will be between 10 and 20cm long when you harvest them. DISTANCE APART: 15cm WHEN TO HARVEST: Check one carrot in 5 or 6 weeks to see if it’s the size that you want. If it is,…
Capsicum annuum HEIGHT X WIDTH: 70cm x 50cm. DISTANCE APART: 50cm WHEN TO HARVEST: Capsicums can be harvested when they are still green or if you prefer they can be left on the bush to fully ripen to red which is when they are at their most sweet. HOW MUCH WATER: Water every day unless it rains. WHERE…
Brassica oleracea capitata HEIGHT x WIDTH: 40cm x 40cm. DISTANCE APART: 40cm WHEN TO HARVEST: ‘Space Saver’ cabbage is usually ready to be harvested about 60 days after planting and can be cut at any size but the head should feel firm. To harvest the cabbage, use a long knife to cut the stem under the head. HOW…
Brassica oleracea italica HEIGHT x WIDTH: 40cm x 40cm. DISTANCE APART: 40cm WHEN TO HARVEST: Once the head is between 10 and 12cm wide and the flower buds are deep green and tightly packed, use a knife to cut the stem about 10cm below it at an angle. HOW MUCH WATER: Water every day unless…
Beta vulgaris HEIGHT: 30cm DISTANCE APART: 20cm WHEN TO HARVEST: As the beetroot grows, its crown will start to push its way above the soil so it is really easy to see what size it is. Pull it out when it is between 6 and 8cm across. HOW MUCH WATER: Water every day unless it…