TIPS FOR GROWING

• A mixture of 70% garden soil and 30% peat, or a soil based potting compost is advised for seed sowing; compost must be moist before sowing. We do not recommend soaking or chipping our seed.
• Sow 2 seeds per 3” pot
• October is the best time to sow. Once the seedlings are through, they should be put in a cold-frame to over-winter. Leave frame open day and night and only cover in frosts.
• Use mouse-traps and slug pellets to prevent pest damage.
• Don’t allow pots to dry out.

• Prepare ground in the Autumn.
• Don’t over manure; a good handful of general purpose fertiliser per square yard is adequate.
• Plant out from early March.
• Tap out pot, drop 2 plants 12” apart
• Grow in double rows 18” apart, up a cane cordon fashion.
• Garden decoration plants can be supported with net wire in any frame.
• In dry weather, give a good soak once a week.
• Feed with high potash fertiliser once a week onto soil when buds appear.