🍂 Splitting rhubarb crowns every 5 years revitalises the plant for bigger crops. Did you know rhubarb root was used in China for millennia as a powerful laxative & to treat digestive ills?
Grow guide here: https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/rhubarb
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Cauliflowers are heavy feeders & demand rich, fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of compost or aged manure mixed in.
Grow guide here : https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/cauliflower
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Don't let your garden sit idle this winter! ❄️ It's the perfect time for digital planning.
Our blog post shows 5 ways to transform your garden using VegPlotter, from siting a new greenhouse to planning a pond or reorganizing beds.
Plan now, thrive in spring! 🌱
https://vegplotter.com/blog/transform-your-veggie-garden-this-winter
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Meet kohlrabi, the "cabbage-turnip" from Germany. This unique brassica, a swollen stem not a root, was first recorded in northern Europe in 1554. Consistent watering is KEY! Keep the soil evenly moist to prevent the stem from getting tough & woody. #gardening
Grow guide here: https://buff.ly/tVhmq82
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Keep your apple harvest crisp all winter long! 🍎 Proper storage is key: store them in cool (30–35°F / 0–2°C), slightly humid conditions like a garage or cellar. Wrap individual fruit to prevent rot spreading. Full guide: https://buff.ly/giDBmVo #GardeningTips #GrowYourOwn
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Love a spicy kick? Grow mustard greens! 🌶️ They're incredibly fast-growing in cool weather. Pick baby leaves for a peppery salad or let them mature for stir-fries & braising. Pick the outer leaves often, and the plant will keep producing new ones from the centre. 🥬
Grow guide here: https://buff.ly/BqZNtiV
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Want your beetroot harvest to last for months? Lift late varieties in October before the frost hits. 🍂 Choose a dry day & let them dry on the ground.
To prevent them from 'bleeding' their vibrant colour & nutrients, always TWIST the leaves off. Do NOT cut them!Grow guide here: https://buff.ly/RCGxj1B
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Want to boost your fruit yield? 🍋🍅 Try hand-pollination!
Use a small artist's brush to gently transfer pollen between flowers. The best time is the middle of the day when the pollen is ripe and easily movable. This can lead to a much bigger harvest!
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🌱 Ready to harvest your squash? 🎃 Check for a hard, tough skin and a vibrant color. When the stem is dry and the squash sounds hollow when tapped, it’s prime picking time! Get them before the first frost for the best flavor. #GardeningTips #SquashSeason