6 November 2024 | SimplySeed
Aubergines, or eggplants as they are also known, are a unique addition to any home garden. They bring a rich flavour to your dishes and look gorgeous with their glossy purple skin.
But growing them from seed requires some patience and the right conditions, especially if you’re in a cooler climate....
28 October 2024 | SimplySeed
Are you thinking of growing onion sets in pots and containers? Onion sets are perfect for container gardening because they’re adaptable, easy to grow and have a higher success rate than seeds.
Our blog post covers it all from; containers, soil mix, planting, care. Perfect for small spaces so you can have fresh onions all year round.....
16 October 2024 | SimplySeed
Want to grow the best red onions from seed but don’t know where to start?
In this post we’ll cover top red onion varieties that are easy to grow from seed, along with.....
25 September 2024 | SimplySeed
Are you trying to decide between hardneck garlic and softneck garlic for your garden? Knowing what's the right variety for you and your garden will help you choose the best option. In this post we’ll go over the differences in growing conditions, flavour profiles and storage to help you decide which one is the preferred choice for you.
20 September 2024 | SimplySeed
Are you looking to increase your success rate when germinating your seeds indoors? Grow lights are an excellent way to accomplish this! Light is essential to plant growth and proper light ensures that each seedling will grow into a robust plant, so lets look at why using grow lights for seed germination is such a great idea.....
19 September 2024 | SimplySeed
Are you looking for the best softneck garlic bulbs to grow?
Find out which softneck garlic varieties will grow well in your garden and tastes good on your plate....
31 August 2024 | SimplySeed
Are you looking to grow spring onions for a season long supply?
We'll cut the fluff and offer clear, actionable advice to get your spring onions from seed to harvest.
28 August 2024 | SimplySeed
Harvesting winter squash at the right time will give you the maximum flavour and longevity.
The signs are a hard shell, dull colour and specific ground spot colours. These are the indicators that your squash is ripe and mature.
22 August 2024 | SimplySeed
Sowing sweet peas in autumn gives you stronger plants, earlier flowers and longer flowering than spring sown sweet peas.
21 August 2024 | SimplySeed
Microgreens are baby plants in their early stages. They are harvested after the first set of leaves have developed. There's a whole host of varieties to choose from.
To start growing microgreens you need seeds, soil, water and trays. These basics are necessary for healthy growth....