Potato Days And Seed Swaps 2012
Potato Days are great events for kitchen gardeners and allotmenteers to attend. There are a large number of different potato varieties available including heritage varieties and most potato days offer individual seed potatoes for sale which is ideal if you are growing in containers or space is limited.
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Growing Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a delicate crop, so choose a warm spot in front of a south facing wall or fence to plant your tomatoes for the best results. During the winter, dig up your plot thoroughly (being careful not to bring clay or granite to the surface) and incorporate a good compost into your soil.
Growing Sweet Corn
The flavour of fresh, home grown sweet corn is amazing. Once the cobs are picked from the plants the sugar within them begins to turn to starch, that is why fresh sweet corn cooked and eaten within an hour of picking tastes so much better than shop bought corn.
