Vegetables
Get expert advice on growing and caring for vegetables with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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How to grow chicory for tangy leafy greens to spice up cold season dishes
All you need to grow chicory from sowing to harvesting - including expert tips for forcing plants
By Drew Swainston Published
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8 vegetables to harvest in December for delicious and hearty winter meals
Winter crops can taste all the sweeter after a few frosts and are perfect for Christmas plates
By Drew Swainston Last updated
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I've grown vegetables for 12 years, and these are the best herbs, flowers, and fruit to use as lettuce companion plants – plus the ones to avoid
Get lettuce companion planting right and you'll get bigger, healthier crops from your kitchen garden
By Drew Swainston Published
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7 vegetables to plant in December – you don't even need a greenhouse to sow these crops over winter
It may be cold outdoors, but you can sow vegetable seeds inside. Discover our expert list of what to plant this month along with tips for successful sowing
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to winterize a vegetable garden and improve soil health for next year
5 expert steps to protect and prepare a vegetable garden for winter and beyond
By Drew Swainston Published
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When to harvest celeriac – enjoy sweeter roots by waiting until after the first frosts
Tips from a kitchen gardener on when and how to pick celeriac roots throughout the winter
By Drew Swainston Published
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Khloe Kardashian uses this multi-purpose chopper for perfect, chef-style vegetables – and it's currently under $15
The socialite's Amazon cart includes this exact intelligent vegetable chopper – it will change how you prepare food (and is a secret small kitchen essential)
By Hannah Ziegler Published
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7 plants to grow in a greenhouse in November – our selection of flowers, vegetables, and herbs
Whether growing vegetables from seed or bringing outside flora indoors, there is a great choice of plants to grow in a greenhouse in winter
By Drew Swainston Published
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7 vegetables to plant in November – extend your harvests with early sowings of cold hardy crops
Discover a great selection of vegetables to plant in November, including legumes, alliums, salads, and more
By Drew Swainston Published
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When to harvest daikon radish – the ideal time to lift the roots, and how to do it perfectly
Tips to pick delicious radish roots to add to a wide range of dishes
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to grow winter melons – tips from an expert gardener who harvested 50 fruits from one plant
You may not achieve such a bumper yield, but here's all you need to know to grow winter melons from seed to harvest
By Drew Swainston Published
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When and how to harvest broccoli rabe – top tips to get the timing right for abundant yields
Our guide to broccoli rabe harvesting will help you enjoy multiple pickings from each plant
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to store pumpkins – 5 important steps to ensure they keep for as long as possible
Discover how to store pumpkins for months
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to grow vegetables from cuttings – 10 delicious crops and expert tips to get free plants
If you love to propagate plants, why not experiment with vegetables that grow from cuttings?
By Drew Swainston Published
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8 crops to harvest in October – a selection of this month’s best vegetable garden offerings
We take a closer look at some of the best fruits and vegetables that are ripe for harvesting this month
By Drew Swainston Last updated
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How and when to fertilize leeks – plus expert tips for the best feeds to use
Discover the nutrients leeks need and recommended methods of feeding them for a bumper crop
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to cure pumpkins successfully to give them the longest life
If you cure pumpkins, they can store for months – here is where and how to do it
By Drew Swainston Published
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10 of the best vegetables to overwinter – for bountiful, homegrown harvests throughout the colder months
I grew and picked vegetables for chefs year-round, and these are some of the top crops that always performed well through winter
By Drew Swainston Published
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Vegetables to grow in a greenhouse in fall – 9 of the best crops to plant undercover
Once the summer crops come to an end, there are hardy vegetables to take their place to provide a harvest in late fall and winter
By Drew Swainston Last updated
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How to grow turnips from scraps – for a harvest of under-appreciated and peppery turnip greens
Get a tasty crop in just a few simple steps, or grow the top for even longer to get turnip seeds to sow
By Drew Swainston Published
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10 vegetables to plant in fall for delicious crops in the colder months and beyond
Many fall planting vegetables provide quick harvests in fall and winter, while others give earlier harvests come next year
By Drew Swainston Last updated
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How to grow broccoli rabe – for quick harvests of unique and delicious florets, stems, and leaves
It may be broccoli rabe, raab, or rapini - whatever you know it as, here is how to grow the superb crop successfully
By Drew Swainston Published
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Seeds to collect in October – 7 flowers and vegetables to harvest seeds from this month
Get ahead for next year by collecting seeds, and discover tips for how to harvest and store them
By Drew Swainston Published
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When to harvest bush beans – and how to pick them at their peak for texture and taste
Get crunchy and delicious beans, plus discover how to harvest bush beans so as not to damage the crop
By Drew Swainston Published
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7 vegetables to plant in October – and professional advice for growing them successfully
Discover how to get earlier harvests in spring by sowing vegetables this month
By Drew Swainston Published
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I worked as a professional in kitchen gardens across the UK – here are my tips for choosing the best organic mulch for a vegetable garden
Mulching your beds with organic material is key for healthy soil and happy crops and it can be done throughout the year
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to grow yardlong beans – and get a bumper harvest with our expert guide
Impress your family and friends with stunning, super-sized beans
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to grow turnips – sow and grow the crop throughout the year for an abundance of tasty roots
All you need to know to grow and harvest different types of turnips
By Drew Swainston Published
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When to harvest cabbages – what you need to know for picking different types throughout the year
Harvesting cabbage plants 12 months a year is possible - discover how to identify when seasonal varieties are ready
By Drew Swainston Published