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nursery. I ran out of labels quite early on, so convinced myself the 'surprise' element of my new seedlings would be both exciting and educational. Of course, it turned out to be a very frustrating experience: not only were cordon tomatoes planted

then 'St. Julien A' is the best option since increased vigour means fewer problems with disease later on. Paul's own personal recommendations are 'Marjorie's Seedling' and 'Czar'. "Both can be used first for cooking then dessert as they become sweeter", he

, and use as a large open-air ‘seed tray’. Sow short rows of brassicas, kohl rabi and leeks, thin the seedlings out and transplant them to their final growing positions later.Make a seedbedEssential tools, like a hoe, hand fork and trowel, string line (for

.Pot on seedlings individually into small pots or do it the 'cheat's' way: remove the pot and pull the rootball apart, and place it in a larger part-filled pot and add compost between the seedlings.Fork soil to remove all debris and large stones and break up any

of carrot flies.May the hairy bittercress develop a social conscience and stop reproducing itself in such a profligate manner.May your seedlings never dampen off.May your compost miraculously turn while you are not looking.May the rain only fall during

as growing plants. Last year I planted some seedling rhubarb plants from an organic veg plant supplier, but seedlings were only available of the popular 'Victoria'.We expect a lot from our rhubarb, so it's important to dig plenty of rich organic compost

large enough to hold everything.When seedlings had rooted well into their modules I planted them out in rows in May, and they grew really well through summer. They did need regular watering throughout the dry summer we had in the East Midlands

fitted over the top. This provides good quality light to the seedlings on dull days, extending the length of the growing day, and also gives me some light in the greenhouse to work by in the evening.I don't have a permanent electricity supply in my

with another thin layer of compost.Keep pots covered in a propagator at approximately 21-24°C (average room temperature). Water regularly to prevent the compost drying out but don't let the pots become waterlogged.Seedlings should appear within two to three

greenhouse.Water plants effectively.Make a cloche to protect seedlings.Choose fruit varietiesView plants by sun exposure