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…really well. They need well dug, compost rich soil, and good drainage (essential). Plant in raised beds or on mounds 15cms high. This will avoid tubers rotting in wet weather. Before inserting the cutt…

…nlight. Sun causes potatoes to become green and toxic. Another method of growing potatoes is in old tyres, garbage bins or cylinders made from chicken wire and stakes. The same principles apply: just k…

…from strong winds and potential competition from trees should be chosen for the permanent placing of the plants. Asparagus adapts well to most soils with good drainage, but for permanent plantings, th…

…sted, chipped, diced and sliced! Commonly used to make flour, which has the added bonus of being gluten free. Great as a thickener which doesn’t make the sauce go cloudy, thus excellent for fruit sauce…

…of your silverbeet. Well-rotted compost (containing manures) is an excellent soil additive and should be added to the soil a month before planting. Mulch well with a straw based mulch. Being leafy veg…

…soil beforehand using plenty of compost, well-rotted manure and add some dolomite lime for magnesium and calcium. Plant in a sunny spot with good air circulation, as they are prone to fungal problems,…

…ty of well-rotted cow manure and compost, with dolomite lime added. If growing from seedlings plant them deeply, up to the first leaves, to establish a stable plant. Plant in an open sunny position and…

…, just trim (as much as half can come off) them with secateurs, or even scissors, before planting. Water in well. Harvesting: Harvest your onions as they develop if you need smaller, or spring onions….