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first harvest. And by picking them just before you're about to eat you know they're can't be any fresher or full of goodness.Many are cut-and-come-again varieties, so by just picking the baby outer leaves as they develop the centre will be left

with a thin layer of soil. Sow from March to August for regular pickings.Water well to help germination – lots of moisture is needed by this fast-growing crop, which should appear in 2-3 days.Thin out emerging seedlings to leave plants about 2-4cm apart

and chicken wire mesh. The mesh keeps young plants close to the supports, making it easier for them to climb, and keeps the pigeons away.Sugar snap peas become stringy and tough if left too long, so pick as soon as they start to plump up and make a satisfying

, you could sow in a small pot or tray.Sow one to three seeds per module, checking the seed packet for sowing depth. Moisten your fingers, to help pick up individual seeds.Cover the seeds with vermiculite or seed compost, label the tray, then water well

qualities we enjoy.I have noticed punnets of soft fruit, like raspberries and strawberries, are labelled with their variety as well as the country of origin. When you’re looking for one in particular, you can then take your pick, but the choice is usually

into your garden at night with a torch and pick up as many slugs as possible. I used to pay my children to go out with collecting buckets to do this. Their record was 496 (that was an expensive evening).Try and keep the garden relatively tidy: slugs love