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How to grow turnips and swedes

Turnips and swedes are versatile roots that can be mashed, roasted, added to stews, or even made into gnocchi. The vibrant green leaves of turnips are also …

March 21, 2025General, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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6 Best veg seeds to sow with kids

Growing fruit and vegetables from seed is a wonderful activity to do with children. Easy-to-grow seeds like cress provide quick, confidence-boosting results, …

March 17, 2025General, Vegetable Growing Read more
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From the plot: interview with @northern_horticulturist

As part of our ‘From the Plot’ series on Instagram, we’ve been talking to the generous gardeners who regularly share their tips, tricks, successes and …

February 18, 2025From the Plot, Gardening Advice, General, Suttons Seeds Blog Read more
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How to grow aubergines from seed

Aubergines are part of the same family as tomatoes, peppers and chillies and need plenty of warmth to thrive. Best grown in a bright greenhouse or …

January 23, 2025General, Vegetable Growing, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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From the plot: interview with @parkers_patch

To celebrate homegrown fruit & veg, our ‘From the Plot’ Instagram series highlights special growers who share their knowledge with others. We spoke to …

January 21, 2025From the Plot, Gardening Advice, General, Suttons Seeds Blog Read more
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From the plot: interview with @fiveminutegardener

To celebrate homegrown fruit & veg, our ‘From the Plot’ Instagram series highlights special growers who share their knowledge with others. We spoke to …

December 17, 2024From the Plot, Gardening Advice, General, Suttons Seeds Blog Read more
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From the Plot: interview with @robgardensandgrows

To celebrate homegrown fruit & veg, our ‘From the Plot’ Instagram series highlights special growers who share their knowledge with others. We spoke to …

November 19, 2024From the Plot, Gardening Advice, General, Suttons Seeds Blog Read more
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How to make your own compost

Making your own compost is a great way to save money, enrich your soil and give your plants and flowers a welcome boost. Simply mix kitchen scraps with leaves, …

November 8, 2024General Read more
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How to grow leeks

Leeks are easy to grow from seed, and provide a versatile crop that can be braised, roasted, grilled, steamed, sautéed, stir-fried or added to soups and …

October 28, 2024General, Suttons Seeds Blog, Vegetable Growing, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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From the plot: interview with @snewland

To celebrate the joy of growing your own, our new ‘From the Plot’ series takes a look at some of the special growers who share their practical knowledge …

October 24, 2024From the Plot, Gardening Advice, General, Suttons Seeds Blog Read more
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🥕From the Plot 🥕 To celebrate homegrown fru 🥕From the Plot 🥕

To celebrate homegrown fruit & veg, Suttons has been talking to special growers who share their knowledge with others. Here are the highlights from our chat with @northern_horticulturist (link to full interview in bio).

👉 Meet Richard Bowman…

“I’ve always gardened. My grandad pushed me down to the veg patch in the wheelbarrow before I could walk, and so I’ve got him to thank for passing on his passion for plants. Now I’m a trained horticulturist, but gardening is so much more than my hobby and my job. It brings me joy and fulfilment like nothing else.

I love a cottage garden and, as I’ve recently moved into a lovely 18th century cottage, my favourite style is now my default setting! I’ve also just acquired an allotment so there’s lots of work to be done this year. I’m planning to grow on a totally organic basis.” 

Favourite thing to grow: 🌱Peas

“Peas have got to be my favourite crop to grow. Sadly, they never make it to the table – as soon as they’re ready, I can’t resist picking them to eat fresh from the pod.” 

Top Tip: 🥕Embrace your mistakes 

“My top tip for anyone who’s just getting into gardening is not to be put off by mistakes. Mistakes are there to learn from. Gardening is all about trial and error, and even the most experienced horticulturists sometimes get it wrong.” 

Proud moment: 🏆Best in Show Award 

“Last year (2024) I won two awards including the ‘People’s Choice’ and ‘Best in Show’ at Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show. My show garden was dedicated to the gardeners who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars and was inspired by a tin of newspaper obituaries found in my late Uncle’s potting shed. That’s got to be my gardening highlight so far, but I’m always delighted with every seedling that pops up. 

I have another show garden in the works, supported by Suttons - just waiting on confirmation from the RHS for my design. I'm also writing a few articles for horticultural magazines and journals, so watch this space…”

If you’d like to take part in our series, make sure you tag @suttons.co.uk & use the hashtag #suttonsfromtheplot.
Meet your new garden staple: Cabbage ‘Stelvio’ Meet your new garden staple: Cabbage ‘Stelvio’ 🥬

Looking for a reliable, versatile veggie? Cabbage ‘Stelvio’ is perfect for autumn and winter harvests! 

Here’s why we love it:

💚 Sweet, crisp leaves that are ideal for cooking or salads.
💚 Hardy and productive, even in cooler months.
💚 Perfect for those who enjoy growing their own fresh veg!

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WIN a tomato seed growing bundle for you and one f WIN a tomato seed growing bundle for you and one for a friend in Suttons February #giveaway - perfect for our Tomato Grow-Along 🍅 

Worth £100 each, both tomato seed growing bundles will include: 
- 1 x Super 7 Electric Propagator 
- 1 x Incredipeatfree compost 
- 6 x packets of Suttons tomato seeds
- 1 x Suttons 1806 Red Seed Tin

👉 To enter: 
🍅 Make sure you’re FOLLOWING @suttons.co.uk and @robsallotment 
🍅 LIKE this post ❤️
🍅 TAG the friend you’d like to grow tomatoes with

Want to know more about the tomato seeds you could win? Here are Rob Smith’s recommended varieties:

- ‘Rapunzel’ - Long cascading trusses of glossy red tomatoes
- ‘Honeycomb’ - Jumbo-sized, sweet & juicy, orange-coloured fruits
- ‘Rosella’ - Dark-red tomatoes with a rich & smoky flavour 
- ‘Crimson Crush’ - Large, delicious, blight-busting variety
- ‘Sweet Aperitif’ - High-yielding, bright-red, sweet & tangy fruits
- ‘Black Moon’ - Exceptionally tasty bi-coloured red & purple toms

❤️ SPOILER ALERT - Order your favourite tomato seeds in plenty of time to join our tomato grow-along with @robsallotment in March…❤️

Competition details: 
🗓 Start Date: 12th February 2025 
⏳ End Date: 26th February 2025 (12:00 GMT) 
📍 Open to mainland UK residents only

Thanks for entering, & good luck! 🍀
Want to let your friends know? Share this post to your stories! 💚

T&Cs: No purchase necessary. The promoter of this giveaway is Suttons, Woodview Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7NG. The competition closes on 26th February 2025 (12:00 GMT). One winner will be contacted via direct message by @suttons.co.uk, and must respond within 14 days. The prize will be delivered by post. Mainland UK entries only. This giveaway is not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram, or any other Meta properties. Full T&Cs in bio.

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