Rocket Blog: Category: Planting & Growing

We all know that it’s important to help bees and pollinators, but we’ve added the ‘and why’ to this post because it is especially important when it comes to growing…

We cannot stress enough that it is best not to plant out your veggies too early. When the conditions are too cold for new plants, they can really struggle, particularly…

If you want to grow healthier plants this season, then have a read of this article for some top tips. By getting these things right at the start of the…

If you’ve got a few days off over the Easter weekend and a bit of time to spend in the garden, then you may like some of these ideas…

We won’t be sending vegetable plants for a few more weeks, in late April and through May, but it’s good to get an idea of their needs ahead of their…

Some plugs will arrive with multiple plants growing per plug. Many can be planted without being thinned out, but others will do better if you remove a few plants or…

Here’s a selection of herbs to try growing if you enjoy drinking herbal tea. All you need to do is pick a few leaves and brew them in hot water……

We send most of our plug plants bare-rooted, but there are a couple that we send in biodegradable fibre pots to protect their roots – parsnips and carrots. For these…

Giving plants enough space makes a big difference to their overall growth, but it is easily overlooked in an attempt to squeeze more in Getting the spacing right can help…

In short, yes you can grow courgettes and winter squash in pots and containers, and here are a few tips: Choose big pots – these are thirsty plants and they…

If you fancy growing something a little different this year, then here are a few ideas to inspire you.

For those that would like to grow some herbs in window boxes or small plant pots on a windowsill, here’s a look at the most suitable plants for indoor growing…