SOW your seeds now for a better crop in summer, according to experts.
The New Year brings with it an opportunity to get ahead with your gardening.
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Here is a guide to sowing seeds indoors so you can start growing your vegetables now.
Gardeners’ World has said chillies, aubergines and basil are the best vegetables to grow now for results in late spring and summer.
Chillies
Lots of chillies can be bought at supermarkets, but when gardeners grow their own, the choice is huge.
Chillies are easy to grow from a sunny patio or balcony. It’s recommended you grow them in a container.
It’s best to use a greenhouse or grow them on a south-facing patio or windowsill.
Chillies take a while to grow, so it’s best to start in January.
Using peat-free compost and a propagator under a growing light will give the best results.
When the leaves start to appear, put them into individual pots.
Once the plants have started flowering, you should feed the seeds with a high potash fertilizer.
Aubgergines
If you plant your aubergine…
