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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

Growing tomatoes with ring-culture pots involves surrounding the crop with a bottomless ring and adding layers of compost at 10-14 day intervals. This encourages the tomato to root from the stem so it can take up more water and nutrients than

.Don’t sow early seeds direct into very wet or cold soil. Cover the area with black polythene sheeting, or a cloche to help warm it and keep off excessive rain.Water regularly as peas need a moist soil if they are to produce a heavy crop. In a drier garden