How to grow sweet potatoes
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by Lee Senior
2d ago
Originating from Central and South America, sweet potatoes are large, starchy, sweet-tasting tubers packed with goodness. High in fibre, vitamins and minerals yet low in calories, the sweet potato is an unsung superfood that will happily thrive in the UK climate.  Here, experienced allotment grower Lee Senior generously shares practical tips to help you grow these attractive, nutrient-rich vegetables at home. Browse our full range of sweet potatoes if you’re tempted to have a go. What is a sweet potato?  Unlike regular potatoes that belong to the nightshade family, sweet potato plant ..read more
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Guide to companion planting
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by Lee Senior
2w ago
Plants are like people, they prefer good company, and companion planting is simply about growing the right plants beside one another so that each benefits from its neighbour. We asked experienced allotment grower, Lee Senior, for his top tips on what to grow with your vegetable plants to keep pests at bay. Here’s his expert advice. This article was reviewed by the Suttons horticultural team and updated on 2 April 2024. How does companion planting work? Companion planting works in several ways: Masking: Pests like carrot fly rely on smell to find their host plant. Some companion plants help to ..read more
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How to grow grapevines
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by Annelise Brilli
3w ago
The boom in English sparkling wines is proof that it’s perfectly possible to successfully grow grapes in the UK. Whether growing them outdoors, in the greenhouse or even in patio containers, there are plenty of varieties adapted to suit our colder climate. Not only do grape vines produce delicious fruit, but they also make attractive climbing plants for walls, arbours and trellis – their large, palmate leaves lend shade to sunny pergolas and provide attractive autumn colour.  Viticulture can be a complex subject, but lots of sun and regular pruning is the key to success. Here, our horticu ..read more
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Win Suttons Mini Grape Collection worth £50
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by Andrew
1M ago
To enter, simply click on the buttons below and follow the instructions. Increase your chances of winning by completing all of the entry methods. Suttons Grape Giveaway – March 2024 Thank you for entering and good luck!  One lucky winner will receive Suttons’ brand new Grape ‘Pixie’ Collection consisting of three potted mini grape plants – perfect for preserves, cordials and juices! Prize includes: Grape Pixie ‘Pinot Noir’ Grape Pixie ‘Cabernet Franc’ Grape Pixie ‘Riesling’ Keep an eye out for an email from blog@suttons.co.uk just after the closing date. In the meantime, find out how to ..read more
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Best expert advice on how to grow soft fruit
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by Andrew
1M ago
Let’s talk about berries and how to grow them. We’ve collected a wealth of helpful tips courtesy of bloggers, YouTubers and Instagrammers who are happy to share their knowledge of soft fruit plants. Their excellent advice will help you grow bumper crops of the most delicious soft fruit you’ve ever tasted, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and gooseberries. This article was reviewed by the Suttons horticultural team and updated on 21 February 2024. Contents:  Best general advice on growing soft fruit Best advice on growing blackberries Best advice on growing b ..read more
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Best flower seeds to direct sow
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by Suttons Horticultural Team
1M ago
Raising flowers from seed is a low-cost way to fill your garden with beautiful blooms, and many flower seeds can simply be sprinkled straight onto the ground where you want them to grow.  Armed with some top tips from our team, and a selection of 10 easy flower seeds to direct sow, your patio pots and garden borders will be bursting with blooms before you know it. When is the best time to direct sow flower seeds? The best time to sow flower seed outdoors is spring, when the days are lengthening and warming up. You can usually start direct sowing your hardy annual flower seeds from late Ma ..read more
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The difference between F1 hybrid and open-pollinated seeds
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by Rob Smith
1M ago
Author: Rob Smith Seeds are crucial to every gardener’s successful growing journey – whether that’s fruit, vegetables or flowers. There are two main categories of seeds: F1 hybrid and open-pollinated (OP). In this article, horticultural expert Rob Smith explains the main differences, along with advice on which type is best suited to your purposes. Browse our full range of vegetable seeds and enjoy our handpicked collection of flower seeds for F1 and OP varieties. What are F1 hybrid seeds? This F1 variety of tomatoes produces high yields of flavoursome fruits Image: Tomato Seeds – ‘F1 Sweet Mil ..read more
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Branded Garden Products Group Achieves Planet Mark Certification
Suttons Gardening Grow How
by Suttons
2M ago
Branded Garden Products (BGP) is excited to announce that it has become a Planet Mark Certified organisation – a reward for its commitment and efforts towards combatting climate change. By reporting its carbon footprint for the period 1st September 2022–31st August 2023 and engaging its stakeholders, BGP is committed to significantly reducing its carbon emissions annually as part of the global movement towards a net-zero future. Through Planet Mark Business Certification, BGP is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by 2.5% annually, targeting a 5% reduction. On average, certified busines ..read more
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Best expert advice on how to grow potatoes
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by Suttons Horticultural Team
2M ago
To help you grow your own potatoes, we’ve assembled some of the best expert tips while busting some of the myths that make potato growing sound complicated. Potatoes are one of the easiest, most economical and most bountiful crops that any gardener can grow, whether you have a tiny balcony or the luxury of a large allotment. Here’s your ultimate guide – from choosing the best seed potatoes through to harvesting and storing your spuds. This article was reviewed by the Suttons horticultural team and updated on 21 December 2023. Contents Best advice on chitting potatoes Best advice on how to pla ..read more
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How to grow courgettes
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by Annelise Brilli
2M ago
Expensive to buy but a cinch to grow, courgettes are one of the most rewarding crops. Whether sowing courgette seed or buying courgette plants, there’s a wide range of sizes and habits suited to every growing space – from compact varieties for patio containers to trailing types for large plots. With an array of funky colours and shapes to choose from, they also make a fun growing project for children.  This fast-growing vegetable easily produces impressive harvests and offers an abundance of tasty recipes for the whole family. Here’s everything you need to know about growing your own cour ..read more
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