Growing vegetables Top tips for the tastiest homegrown veg.

Why grow your own?

Healthy benefits From helping the environment to saving some pennies, there are so many perks to growing your own veg. It’s also fun, fulfilling and the freshest way to contribute to your five-a-day. Shop the tools you need

How to create a vegetable garden

The perfect plot Utilise the space you have. Whether that’s a plot in your garden, a sun-filled windowsill or a fence to encourage climbing plants. It's easy to create your own harvest – all your seedlings need is good soil, a sunny spot and protection from windy weather.

Suitable soil A loose and crumbly soil, is the best bed for your veg to flourish. It'll absorb the water and nutrients your crops need, whilst being well aerated. Shop aerators Pots & protection Start small and keep seedlings in individual pots. Cover them for protection and keep them somewhere warm, like a sunny windowsill or greenhouse. As they grow, move them to bigger pots. Shop greenhouses Remember to water Little and often is ideal for the best results. Making sure there is space for the water to drain, especially if you’re growing in pots. Shop watering cans

Easy vegetables to grow

When choosing which vegetables to grow, focus on your favourites and the ones you know you’ll use. Looking to save time? Here are some easy edibles to get you started.

Lettuce Easy to grow in the ground or pots. Once ready, simply pick your leaves, wash and serve. Courgettes Perfect for pots. Water regularly and pick them as soon as they’re ready to make room for more. Beans Grow from pots and pick every few days, once mature. They’re cheaper and tastier than shop bought, and so easy to look after. Tomatoes Great to grow from pots, ground or greenhouses. Keep them somewhere warm to get the freshest flavours.

Vegetarian recipes

Tomato Tarte Tatin Enjoy the fruits (or veg) of your labour with these easy and tasty parcels, packed with your very own tomatoes. Head to Sainsbury's for the recipe Vegetarian Moroccan Tagine Cooking for guests? Serve up this scrumptious stew, full of all the flavours from your home-grown veggies. Head to Sainsbury's for the recipe

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