February Gardening: What to sow!

Things growing in the garden right now:

I planted garlic bulbs and (autumn planting) red onion sets in October and they are looking promising for a June harvest!

I sowed some broad beans outdoors in November but they have been battered by the weather, a bit! Some have survived but I sowed a few more in the greenhouse last month and this month to be sure.

My kale is still going strong outdoors and I overwintered some rocket leaves in the greenhouse. I will plant out the rocket in March.

The first stalks of rhubarb are starting to look like they will be ready to pick at the end of the month, too!

Seeds I am sowing in February:

• Leeks

• Aubergine

• Bell peppers

• Salad leaves

• Broad beans

• Radish

• Peas

• Cabbage

• Cauliflower

• Brussels sprouts

These all need to be “under glass” - i.e. in a greenhouse or on a warm windowsill. Aubergine, tomato and peppers need to be indoors on a bright and warm windowsill, as they will struggle in a greenhouse.