Sowing and Transplanting in February

Sowing and Transplanting in February

As school zone lights blink again, think of them as a reminder to sow your Autumn/ Winter garden. A small amount of time sowing seeds in the next two weeks can produce a diversity of nutrient dense, tasty vegetables throughout mid Autumn and Winter. In addition, if you have room in your cut flower garden and want to push your bouquet harvest into April and May, it is not too late!

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Variety Spotlight PIRACICABA - Sweet, succulent, heavy yielding, bunching broccoli bred for heat tolerance

Variety Spotlight PIRACICABA - Sweet, succulent, heavy yielding, bunching broccoli bred for heat tolerance

‘Piracicaba’ won our 2019 open pollinated broccoli trial with its succulent, juicy, sweet side shoots - great raw, steamed, sautéed and grilled - seemingly endless production and heat tolerance. Other growers agree- highlighting Piracicaba’s flavour, form and high yield.

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5 Steps to Successful Summer Lettuce

5 Steps to Successful Summer Lettuce

When summer is hot, the perfect accompaniment to any meal is a juicy succulent salad. Lettuce loves the coolness of Spring and Autumn so here in Southern Victoria, the long days and sometimes high temperatures of Summer can make head lettuce production a challenge.

Here are four steps to help you negotiate the trickiest months and keep you crunching on salads all through Summer!

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