Peppers – sow under cover from February until March. Sow in seed trays or in individual pots if you want just a few plants. Tomatoes – sow tomatoes in a propagator in late February – this is the best time to sow if you are thinking of growing tomatoes in a greenhouse. You can also sow directly in February under cloches. Alternatively sow directly from March to May or in October to November for an early spring crop. ![]() When the shoots are 1/2-1 inch tall (1-2cm) then the potatoes are ready to plant.įava beans – grow fava beans, also known as broad beans, by sowing them indoors into individual pots or modular trays ready for planting out 4-6 weeks later. Lay seed potatoes in a tray – egg boxes are often used – with their eyes point up and leave in a light, cool, frost-free place. Chitting encourages potatoes to sprout prior to planting and is usually done 6 weeks before seed potatoes are planted into beds. Potatoes - For those keen on learning how to grow potatoes then January is the time when you can begin the process by chitting your Early potato varieties. While growing onions from sets (immature onion bulbs) is often the easiest method, knowing how to grow onions from seed may be useful as it is a more economical way of growing them if you are looking for a larger crop. Onions – if growing from seed then onions can be planted under cover in a greenhouse in January and February. However, there are some things that can be planted under cover to get your growing season off to a head start. Take time to look through seed catalogues and make a plan of your plot. ![]() With the ground still very cold, January is a quiet time for sowing and planting vegetables, so this is the perfect opportunity to plan for the year ahead. (Image credit: Future/Annaick Guitteny) January
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