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Grow your own advice guides

We grow every plant, fruit and veg variety we recommend and try out different growing techniques so you can rely on our advice

28 articles

Growing vegetables

Find out how to find an allotment and what to look for in the perfect plot

How to grow garlic

Easy to grow, garlic can be planted in the ground or in pots. Discover our best garlic varieties and tips for how to grow them.

5 October 2021

How to grow lettuce

Find out how easy it is to grow crunchy and crispy lettuce for salads. Discover our best lettuce varieties and tips for how to grow them.

16 September 2021

How to grow sweet peppers

Sweet peppers are a very popular veg for salads and stir fries. They do best in a greenhouse or polytunnel in the uk, but there are varieties that can be grown in a sunny spot outside

16 August 2021

How to grow raspberries

Raspberries are a delicious soft fruit that can successfully crop in all parts of the UK. Discover our best raspberry varieties and tips for how to grow them.

16 August 2021

How to grow squash

Find out how to grow squash for delicious fruits for roasting, soups and much more. Discover our best squash varieties and tips for how to grow them.

16 August 2021

How to grow French beans

Chose between climbing French beans or dwarf ones for delicious summer crops. Discover our best french bean varieties and tips for how to grow them.

16 August 2021

How to grow peas

Sweet, crunchy and delicious raw or cooked, peas are a wonderful summer treat. Discover our best pea varieties and tips for how to grow them.

16 August 2021

How to grow melons

A cool, sweet melon on a summer’s day is utterly delicious. Discover our best melon varieties and tips for how to grow them.

16 August 2021

How to grow strawberries

Home-grown strawberries taste better than anything you can buy from the supermarket. Discover our best strawberries varieties and tips for how to grow them.

16 August 2021

How to grow leeks

This versatile winter vegetable is a stalwart of the veg garden. Discover our best leek varieties and tips for how to grow them.

16 August 2021

How to grow sweetcorn

Find out how to grow delicious sweetcorn in your garden or allotment. Discover our best sweetcorn varieties and tips for how to grow them.

16 August 2021

How to grow cucumbers

Summer wouldn’t be the same without cucumbers and they’re so easy to grow. Discover our best cucumber varieties and tips for how to grow them.

16 August 2021

How to grow aubergines

Aubergines will do well in a greenhouse or sunny spot outdoors. Discover our best aubergine varieties and tips for how to grow them.

16 August 2021

How to grow herbs

Fresh herbs are much tastier than dried ones, but which varieties can be grown indoors on your windowsill and how do you grow your favourite herbs outdoors?

16 August 2021

How to grow asparagus

Asparagus is expensive in the shops so it's well worth the space it occupies in the garden. Discover our best asparagus varieties and tips for how to grow them.

16 August 2021

How to grow spring onions

Find out how to grow spring onions for salads and stir fries. Discover our best spring onion varieties and tips for how to grow them.

14 July 2021

How to grow parsnips

A fantastic winter veg, roast dinners wouldn't be the same without parsnips. Discover our Best Buy varieties and learn how to grow them.

14 July 2021

How to grow carrots

Easy to grow both in the ground and in pots, home-grown carrots are packed with flavour. Find our Best Buy varieties and growing tips.

14 July 2021

How to grow beetroot

Once the sole preserve of pickle jars, beetroot are now seen as a modern superfood. Discover our Best Buy varieties and learn how to grow them.

14 July 2021

How to grow courgettes

Easy to grow courgettes produce masses of fruit with little effort. Discover our best courgette varieties and tips for how to grow them.

14 July 2021

How to grow onions

Onions are a kitchen staple that are easy to grow, read on to find out the best tips from our gardening experts. Discover our best onion varieties and tips for how to grow them.

14 July 2021

How to grow chillies

Chilli peppers are great for adding heat to cooking and are easy to grow, even on a windowsill. Discover our best chilli varieties and tips for how to grow them.

14 July 2021

How to build raised garden beds

Growing veg in raised beds allows you to raise delicious home-grown crops in a limited space

13 July 2021

How to grow runner beans

Find out how to grow delicious-tasting beans, including how to avoid summer gluts. Discover our best runner bean varieties and tips for how to grow them.

8 July 2021

How to grow tomatoes

Try growing your own tomatoes for unbeatable flavour this summer. Discover our best tomato varieties and tips for how to grow them.

5 July 2021

Best Buy runner beans

The best runner-bean varieties from the Which? Gardening trials which produce the tastiest beans

24 June 2021

How to grow potatoes

You don't even need a garden to grow potatoes as they can grow in a large pot on a patio or balcony. Discover our best potato varieties and tips for how to grow them.

11 June 2021