propagation

What to Grow in the Polytunnel in Winter

What to Grow in the Polytunnel in Winter

01.11.2023

We had a number of questions recently on polytunnel growing: particularly whether polytunnels are worth the investment and whether it is true that they ena … Read more

01.11.2023

Starting seeds early in the season

Starting seeds early in the season

26.01.2022

As we are probably all itching to begin the growing season, I thought it might be helpful to talk about starting seeds off early and how to give the best chan … Read more

By Andrew
26.01.2022

Vegetable Seed Sowing Notes

Vegetable Seed Sowing Notes

20.01.2021

Although it is still too early to sow anything I thought I would run through some seed sowing notes this week for any new growers who are unsure when or how t … Read more

By admin
20.01.2021

February in the Quickcrop Vegetable Garden

February in the Quickcrop Vegetable Garden

05.02.2020

Last weekend I was back in the polytunnel and sowed a few trays of seeds which I wanted to start on the heat bench (onions and leeks). It is still very early day … Read more

By admin
05.02.2020

Sowing Seeds in Early Spring

Sowing Seeds in Early Spring

30.03.2018

As you may know my preference for most plants is to sow indoors in modular trays as you have a much greater chance of success. Freshly germinated seeds sown o … Read more

By admin
30.03.2018

Tips on propagating vegetable seedlings

Tips on propagating vegetable seedlings

24.01.2018

Tips on propagating vegetable seedlings We are nearly at that time again when we sow some tiny seeds in compost and see them magically transform into large … Read more

By admin
24.01.2018

Plant Propagation From Cuttings

Plant Propagation From Cuttings

10.01.2018

Plant propagation is creating new plants from existing plants, this can be done using seeds, bulbs, taking cuttings from existing plants, and dividing roots. Tak … Read more

By admin
10.01.2018

How to Germinate Seeds Successfully

How to Germinate Seeds Successfully

31.03.2017

A plant seed is created to grow and will perform that task admirably once given the opportunity. For successful germination seeds need a suitable growing medium, … Read more

By admin
31.03.2017