Episode 378. Tasks and seeds for January. - a podcast by Richard

Join me in this weeks podcast where I discuss the seeds we could be sowing in January and what tasks we could be tackling on our allotment and vegetable patches. I also share the latest from the plots.



Seeds to sow in JanuaryBelow I have included a list of seeds we can sow this month



Onions can be sown this month to bulk up in time for planting out in March.Leeks can be sown. I use polystyrene boxes for extra insulation.Broad beans can be sown outside in milder areas or in a greenhouse or cold frameMicrogreen are great to grow on a kitchen windowsill for some great salads or garnishEarly crops of lettuces, summer brassicas (cauliflower or cabbages for example) can be sown undercoverAlso undercover its worth sowing some carrots. A variety I have success with sowing at this time of year is Amsterdam forcingTowards the end of the month sow aubergines and chillies with some bottom heat. This plants benefit from a long growing season.Sow some tomatoes this month for the purpose of growing these in a greenhouse in March.Finally a wide collection of herbs can be sown, parsley, coriander, basil and tarragon to name a few.Tasks for January



We also have a lot of tasks to tackle this monthContinue harvesting crops such as parsnips and leeksCheck our food storesRemove any yellowing leaves on brassicasCover empty ground with membrane (or cardboard)Prune apple and pear trees as well as current and gooseberry bushes. You can hear the previous podcast on pruning here.Force rhubarbRemove snow from building roof topsMake growing plans for the year ahead. Make lists and order any seeds or potatoes that you might need.



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