September sowing quickie
Just a very quick note this week as we are having our office refurbed and it's total chaos at VS HQ! We'll give you a virtual tour when we are back in.
Seeds to sow in September
There are quite a few things that be sown in September and will thrive in the cool damp autumn weather. Mainly leafy veg as they tend to need less heat and light energy.
Hardy annual flowers can be also be sown from September, we have quite a few new varieties (and some old favourites) which we are trying to get processed and germination-tested before October so you can get them sown this year.
Some veg sown now will produce food over the winter while others will come in to their own when the weather warms in spring and you'll get a fantastic early crop.
How much extra warmth, if any, you are able to provide your winter crops will determine at what point they are ready for harvest. A polytunnel or glass house is ideal but even a bit of horticultural fleece or a cloche can make a huge difference in protecting your plants from the worst of the elements.
For a list of seeds to sow in September click the button below.
| SEEDS TO SOW IN SEPTEMBER |
Happy sowing and growing
Fred and Ronja and the rest of the team
P.S. those of you waiting for broads beans will be happy to know that we have now packed up our Aquadulce broad beans for autumn sowing!
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