Rooted in
Reclamation.

Craftsman Tip: Plant before Xmas to ensure it gets enough cold (Vernalization).

Craftsman Tip: Earth up in August/September to blanch stems.

Craftsman Tip: Stop watering once the necks go brown and double over.

Craftsman Tip: Harvest when leaves go yellow. Plant sets protected in Jan, outside in Apr, and autumn sets in Oct.

Craftsman Tip: Note dual harvesting window; summer then autumn/winter crop.

Craftsman Tip: Pick from the bottom of the stalk upwards. Stake in windy areas.

Craftsman Tip: Sow in late summer to avoid bolting.

Craftsman Tip: Overwinters for early spring greens.

Craftsman Tip: Fastest cabbage to mature.

Craftsman Tip: Extremely hardy, provides harvests throughout winter.

Craftsman Tip: Feed summer crops weekly in April.

Craftsman Tip: Toughest plant in the Irish garden. Tastes sweeter after a frost.

Craftsman Tip: Harvest when the bulb is the size of a tennis ball.

Craftsman Tip: Bolts easily in mid-summer heat. Great for early or late season crops.

Craftsman Tip: Pinch out tops to prevent blackfly. Autumn sowing gives earlier crops.

Craftsman Tip: Support climbing varieties with poles/netting.

Craftsman Tip: Pick regularly to encourage more pods.

Craftsman Tip: Needs lots of water during flowering to set pods.

Craftsman Tip: Eat the young leaves in salads too. Don't let them get too big or they go woody.

Craftsman Tip: Avoid thinning on sunny days to dodge the carrot fly. Moon root: Sow on a waning moon.

Craftsman Tip: Bulbs can stay in the ground until needed.

Craftsman Tip: Chit in egg cartons in a bright, cool room. Plant out on St. Patrick's Day if the soil isn't frozen.

Craftsman Tip: Needs more space than earlies. Watch for blight in warm, damp July weather.

Craftsman Tip: Taste improves after a hard frost. Slow to germinate.

Craftsman Tip: Thin to 25cm apart in June.

Craftsman Tip: Requires warm conditions and long growing season.

Craftsman Tip: Harvest when small for best flavor. Fast growing.

Craftsman Tip: Sow small amounts every 2 weeks for a continuous supply. Keep well watered.

Craftsman Tip: Succession sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Very fast growing.

Craftsman Tip: Needs heat and sun. Provide high-potash feed once fruit sets.

Craftsman Tip: Don't plant out until the 'Blackthorn Winter' frosts have passed. Needs lots of sun.

Craftsman Tip: Harvest when small for better flavor. Needs plenty of water.

Craftsman Tip: Similar to courgettes but left to grow much larger.

Craftsman Tip: Cure skins in the sun before storing. Prepare soil with compost in March.

Craftsman Tip: Harvest when stems are 15cm high. Be patient with new crowns.

Craftsman Tip: Earth up as it grows to blanch stems. Thirsty plant.

Craftsman Tip: Plant in blocks for better pollination. Pick when silks turn brown.