As we edge towards the end of Summer, you might be wondering what crops are best to grow in your gardens. Well, good news - we've put together a list of the best edibles to grow in late Summer...
1. 'Arctic King' Lettuce
Specially bred for Autumn sowing, this lettuce is well-known for its exceptional resistance to the cold. With light green outer leaves and a tight lime green centre head, Arctic King is tender, crisp and juicy. Sow the seeds in late Summer for crop in late winter, early spring. This crop is also a good source of vitamin A & C.
2. Spring Onions
Seeds can be grown from September to October, either directly in to the soil or in a pot - wherever you'd like them to grow. They will grow in any good, fertile soil provided it is well drained, and they are, of course, totally delicious sprinkled on top of your favaourite winter salads.
3. Radishes
Radishes are super easy to grow - and taste scrumptious when they're harvested - adding a fiery burst of flavour to salads. Keep the soil moist to ensure rapid growth, keep the roots fleshy and tasty and prevent splitting.
4. Cauliflower
Plant out summer/autumn cauliflowers early in the month for an autumn harvest. Although they are not the easiest of brassicas to grow, they are probably the most satisfying.
5. Carrots
Growing carrots successfully can be a challenge, but they offer sweet rewards for a job well done. The perfect time to start planting your carrots is late July to early August, which gives the seeds the best chance of producing carrots in the Autumn.
6. Spinach
Spinach is one of the most satisfying cool-weather crops to grow, producing large yields of vitamin-rich, dark green leaves that are excellent for salads and for cooking. If you're planting your spinach in the late summer, look for a site with full sun to light shade. If the soil is cool enough, early August is perfect for an Autumn harvest, but you must make sure the soil drains well.
7. Coriander
Coriander has recently become a very popular herb to grow at home, with its fragrant green leaves which are often used in salads and Indian cooking. When grown outdoors, coriander prefers a cool position and light shade, with very well-drained soil. It is best grown straight in to the soil, and thrives in pots - perfect for smaller gardens or windowsills.
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