Here we take a look at how to grow Brussels sprouts. Experienced allotment grower, Lee Senior, shares expert advice on growing Brussels sprouts from seeds. The post How to grow Brussels sprouts appeared first on Suttons Gardening Grow How ..read more

Leeks are easy to grow from seed, and provide a versatile crop that can be braised, roasted, grilled, steamed, sautéed, stir-fried or added to soups and stews. Here are Lee Senior's top tips for growing success. The post How to grow leeks appeared first on Suttons Gardening Grow How ..read more

Kale is a versatile, nutrient-packed vegetable that’s often called a superfood. We asked experienced allotment grower Lee Senior for his advice on growing kale. Here are his top tips. The post How to grow kale appeared first on Suttons Gardening Grow How ..read more

Some people believe that cauliflowers are tricky to grow but, provided you plant them in the right spot and keep them well-watered, you should get a healthy crop. Homegrown cauliflowers come in a variety of gorgeous colours and delicate, nutty flavours, and sowing cauliflower seeds allows you to try unusual varieties that aren’t available in […] The post How to grow cauliflower appeared first on Suttons Gardening Grow How ..read more

Beetroot is easy to grow from seed, doesn’t take up lots of space and matures quickly, making it a great catch-crop or gap-filler. You can even grow beetroot in large containers or window boxes. We asked experienced allotment grower Lee Senior for his advice on growing beetroot at home. Here are his top tips. The post How to grow beetroot appeared first on Suttons Gardening Grow How ..read more

Sweet peppers are relatively easy to grow from seed and you don’t necessarily need a greenhouse to produce a successful crop. In fact you can grow them in a container on a sunny patio or in a warm conservatory. We asked experienced allotment grower Lee Senior for his advice on growing sweet peppers at home. Here are his top tips. Browse our full range of sweet pepper seeds for inspiration. How to choose the best sweet pepper variety to grow  Whether you have a small veg patch, a couple of patio containers, or an allotment like me, there are lots of sweet pepper varieties from which to cho ..read more

Saving money by growing your own food is a great way to stretch your budget and, if you can, it’s always worth producing a little extra to give to friends and neighbours. The idea of bartering, swapsies and shares has long been a fundamental part of allotment-style growing. Whether it’s a few surplus vegetable plants left on a friend’s doorstep, or some freshly-picked fruit and veg for an elderly neighbour to enjoy, gardening writer Kim Stoddart has come up with four easy ideas for caring and sharing… 1. Sow extra trays of easy, fast-cropping plants Fast-growing and delicious, these salad leav ..read more

Broccoli is one of the most nutritious and versatile vegetables you can grow, and there’s a wealth of independent online advice to help you succeed. Here, we’ve brought together our favourite video tutorials, expert articles and Instagram posts to help you harvest delicious homegrown broccoli almost all year round.  Whether you prefer to sow your own broccoli seeds or order broccoli plants, these expert tips will help you produce a plentiful crop that’s so much tastier than anything you can buy in the supermarket. This article was reviewed by the Suttons horticultural team and updated on ..read more

Sowing and growing carrot seeds is a quick and easy way to produce a healthy crop of delicious roots. The most important part of the process is preparing the soil. We asked experienced allotment grower Lee Senior for his top tips on how to grow long straight carrots while deterring the dreaded pest – carrot fly. Here’s his tried-and-tested advice.  Browse our full range of carrot seeds for inspiration. Choosing the best carrot variety to grow I enjoy growing early and out of season crops where possible. My go-to choice for early sowings is Carrot ‘Amsterdam Forcing 3’. As the name implies ..read more

There’s nothing better than a crop of tender and tasty home grown broad beans! Easy to grow from seed, high yielding, and early to crop, there’s no wonder that this popular vegetable is such a hit with home growers. You can even grow some varieties in a patio container. We asked experienced allotmenteer Lee Senior for his best broad bean advice. Here are his top tips.  Browse our full range of broad bean seeds for inspiration. Choosing the best broad bean variety to grow By far the hardiest and reliable broad bean I’ve ever grown is ‘Aquadulce Claudia’. This variety also has a fantastic ..read more