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Plate uit Egypte: discover its flavour and how to grow it

Early, flattened beetroot for young use. Choose this beetroot for an early summer harvest. It gives a clearly different shape beside round or long beetroot and suits harvests for immediate meals.

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Platte Witte Mei: discover its flavour and how to grow it

Flattened, white-fleshed turnip harvested young and tender. Choose this white turnip for fresh summer or autumn meals. Its flat shape is easy to see above the soil and helps you follow harvest readiness.

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Pluto: growing basil

A small rounded bush for pots.

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Polka: flavour and growing

Autumn-fruiting cultivar; vigorous growth, flavoursome.

Illustrative species image of Growing squash: choose space, growth habit and harvest aim

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Growing squash: choose space, growth habit and harvest aim

A squash can spread across a bed, hang small fruits from a strong support, or stay compact near the patio. Start with what you want to cook and how much space you have. For winter storage, sound, ripe fruit matters most; a summer harvest serves a different purpose.

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Illustrative species image of Growing popcorn maize: from a green block to your own test pan

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Growing popcorn maize: from a green block to your own test pan

Popcorn maize is a fun project to follow from start to finish: tassels at the top, silks on the cob and eventually hard kernels to test-pop. Sow a block rather than a single ornamental plant, and set aside airy drying space for the cobs after harvesting.

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Illustrative species image of Growing Portuguese cabbage: broad leaves for gradual picking

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Growing Portuguese cabbage: broad leaves for gradual picking

Portuguese cabbage, often called Couve Tronchuda, grows as a loose leafy cabbage with strong ribs. A generously spaced row gives plenty of room for picking; one plant in a large pot can be a smaller introduction. Let the growing tip develop and see what your variety and position can cope with in autumn.

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