Rocket Blog

If you’re planting beetroots (or carrots for that matter) and you’re running out of space, you can easily squeeze them in using these 2 tricks! Grow rows of beets/carrots in…

The soil is surprisingly dry for May, as we’ve had very little rainfall this spring. With that in mind, we take a little look at when (and how often) to…

When you plant your tomatoes, it’s a good idea to plant them a little deeper than you normally would… the reason we do this is for a healthier, stronger plant….

Coriander, wild rocket, mizuna and some other leafy plants are quite prone to bolting in warm, dry conditions. Bolting basically means that rather than producing lots of lovely leaves, they…

The other day I harvested the first of my globe artichokes. I planted them last spring, and was quite pleased to see how healthy they are looking. The first one…

If you’re finding that your newly planted veg is looking a little weary, then don’t despair. We’ve had a funny old May, with a lot of cold winds, chilly nights…

There is nothing more joyous than eating your own homegrown sweetcorn. It is SO much sweeter and tastier than shop-bought corn. Having said that, it can be incredibly disappointing when…

Towards the mid/end of May, we receive a high number of enquiries from hopeful customers who are keen to grow but worried that they have left it too late to…

We’ve had a bit of a chilly spell here in Cornwall, with strong winds too (the squash plant pictured here was the victim of a late frost!). It’s not ideal…

Last week I planted out my pea and mangetout plants. They have a nice raised bed (no dig) with a good layer of fresh compost, and they’re climbing up some…

Each month we take a little look at a common garden pest. This month, we’re talking about Carrot Fly. Carrot Fly has an annoying habit of ruining the roots, so…

After planting your veg out in the spring, you will soon be able to see if your soil is nice and nutritious as the leaves of your plants will stay…