Vegetable A - B

Vegetable C - G

Vegetable H - L

Vegetable M - R

Vegetable S - Z

Name

Plant

Harvest

Pest

Details

Herb - Basil

April, May

Earwigs, slugs

Easy to grow from seed when the ground warms up.

Indoors, needs sun. Pinch out shoots to help grow bushy.

Outdoors. Prefers semi shade or sun. Do not fertilise as this may affect flavour.   

Herb - Coriander

Late spring onwards

Seeds and leaves can be used

Best grown from seed in ground or large pots as does not like being transplanted. Only take about 3 weeks to grow ready for use. Sow every three weeks for a continuous supply throughout the summer.

Needs plenty or light but not too much water.

Herb - Dill

March - April in green house

Whenever leaves look ready throughout the summer

Best grown from seed in ground or large pots as does not like being transplanted. Like sun but does not like wind,] or too much water.

Herb - Oregano

Inside: March

Outside:

April

July onwards before flowers.

Pick sprigs as needed - can be dried for later use

Cabbage white butterfly

Likes sunny well drained position but keep watered until established. Sow 2cm deep 15cm apart and thin out as grow.

Herb - Parsley

March in pots

July

Green or carrot fly

Like rich soil, sometimes difficult to germinate. Prefers full sun.

When 7cms high plant out into soil prepared with organic matter. Feed occasionally.

Can be container grown.

Herb - Rosemary

April

When required

Best buy as seedlings.

Prefers light sandy soil, lives a long time. Keep lightly watered until established

Prune in the autumn. Can grow tall with long roots.

Herb - Sage

Best used fresh but can be frozen

Best buy as seedling. Likes lots of sun grown in organic matter.

Prune in autumn.

Herb - Thyme

From seed: March

Best in

June - July

Best buy plant as can take a long time for plant to grow ready for harvesting.

Needs lots of light in a well drained soil.

Looks after itself

Leek

April

August onwards throughout the winter

Sow seed thinly about 5mm deep in rows 30cms apart and water lightly. Prefer old manured soil not fresh or taste will be bitter. Thin out to 5cms apart.

When 8cms high plant out into wet soil. Make sure well watered and apply a liquid feed.