Growing rosemary in pots and containers
For those who would like to grow rosemary in pots, we have a key piece of advice which is to make sure the drainage is really good so that the…
Rocket Blog: Category: Planting & Growing
Are your plants getting enough water?
For those who are slightly newer to gardening, it can be difficult to know whether you are giving plants enough water or not. In general, we find that most new…
5 tips for giving plants a good start
After you’ve planted your veggies, it only takes a few weeks for them to get well established and a little more self-reliant. Up until that point, you can really help…
Watering & feeding veg plants over the summer
Your plants will have different watering and nutritional needs as we move through the summe. Have a read of this guide for some helpful tips that will give your veg…
Growing through biodegradable mulch film
This can be a good way of keeping weeds down and maintaining moisture levels in the soil. We take a quick look at some of the pros and cons, and…
Dwarf Beans for Smaller Plots
Dwarf beans are such a good choice for those with smaller plots – perhaps you’re growing just a few veggies in pots by the back door, or only have space…
The Next Few Weeks… (Planting Time)
Although it is still a little chilly, we are rapidly heading into May and peak planting time for the growing season ahead. There’s no need to rush or panic if…
Earthing Up Potatoes
If you’re new to growing your own veg then you may not know about the concept of earthing up. This short post will give you the low down. How to…
Plant tomatoes deep
If you’ve ordered upright tomatoes (all our varieties except Tiny Tim are upright varieties) then it is a good idea to plant them deep. This’ll help them to build a…
Protecting New Seedlings from Cold/Wind
We have started shipping some of the hardier veg plants now, but obviously, we can’t guarantee the weather being warm and sunny, so here’s some advice for keeping them protected…
Protect Peas from Cold Winds
Pea plants are reasonably tough, and they’re growing fast in our polytunnels now so we are going to be shipping some of the earlier batches in the next couple of…
The start of the Hungry Gap?
For those of you who have been growing winter crops, you may find that you’re more or less done with harvesting as broccoli plants go over, winter salads start to…