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the better, as far as I'm concerned.I've still not found time to sow any salad leaves this year. Luckily, there's plenty of self-sown wild leaves in the garden. The hairy bittercress I introduced last summer has made itself at home, politely growing

, but my thoughts are turning to the Mediterranean, and summer holidays. I like to imagine what I'll be growing and eating in the summer: masses of zingy tomatoes, sweet and crisp peppers, juicy cucumbers and buttery salad leaves. Oh, and warm ratatouille

staking . you can either have summer or spring varietes. Try some leeks and celery good luck and enjoy Grow different varieties of lettuce in large pots, also spinach, so you can pick young leaves for salads - sow seeds every couple of weeks throughout

it into the drill from a folded piece of paper.More advice on sowing seedsJoe Swift's video guide to growing basil seedsGrow salad leaves from seedGrow parsnips from seedGrow foxgloves from seed

netting in warmer months, for four to five days after planting to help them establish and reduce the risk of wilting.More advice on growing lettucesJoe Swift's video guide to growing salad leaves from seed.Tackling lettuce grey mould.Growing quick salads

Plant out lettuce There's no secret to growing salad crops - just keep planting a little and often and you'll guarantee yourself continuous fresh leaves to add crunch and flavour to your meals. Homegrown salads are tastier, too, than anything you

urge to grow and flower profusely.My idea back in the autumn was to plant it with a few salad leaves such as mustardand rocket that might overwinter and give us some early, spicy leaves to make a few winter salads, as well as some parsleyto keep us

sold in the shops. use tender young leaves in salads, and cook the full-sized leaves by steaming or in a stir-fry. Make several sowings each season for a constant supply in summer, autumn and winter. Seeds are cheap and it’s easy to grow.Tuscan black

with roast vegetables, especially tomatoes. Use purple shiso (or perilla) in stir-fries, add to salads or - in a similar way to vine leaves - stuff with pine nuts and chive flowers. Place the pot in partial shade - avoid full sun, as the leafy herbs

is tomatoes-grow well in all sorts of compost Is the greenhouse heated? I know you can grow winter salad leaves in a cold greenhouse You can also grow peppers, chillies, Cucumbers, Melons and figs in the greenhouse (I read the thread wrong lol) Hi geoff