#430 What can we do in January in the veg garden. - a podcast by Richard

Join Richard in this weeks podcast with new theme tune and a slight tweak on the format. This week Richard is sharing what can we do in January in the veg garden. Richard also shares the latest from the plots.



Seeds to sow in JanuaryCertain varieties of the following can be sown outside this month



Broad beansPeasGarlicShallotsOnion setsThe following can be sown In an unheated greenhouse or under cover



LettuceSpinachSpring onionsOnionsTurnipsSunner cabbagesSummer CauliflowerCeleryCeleriacRhubarbParsleyCorianderThe following can be sown indoors or in a heated propagator



ChilliesAubergineBasilTomatoes but be warned this might get to big to early!!!!What can we do in January in the veg garden



Tasks to tackle outside this month arePrune apple and pear trees, gooseberry and current bushesClear old crops and weeds from beds, mulching with compost and manure as required.Plant bare rooted fruit trees and bushesCover rhubarb with an old bin to force rhubarbFeed brassicas with a high nitrogen feed making sure they are well netted



If its raining then head into the greenhouse or shed and tackleTidy up greenhouse and shed, cleaning windows to allow better light in.Check over any overwintering plants for pests and diseaseMove some potted strawberries inside for an early crop



And for those dark eveningsFinalise your plans for this yearCheck through seed collectionsOrder any seeds and seed potatoes required for this coming year.



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