Published On Jan 16, 2024
Varieties I recommend are based on long experience since 1983. I look for vegetables that grow as the producers claim. Some don't and I share some difficulties I have experienced.
What I look for is 1 a good size of harvest, 2 cropping over a long period where relevant, and 3 fine flavour.
Even though much flavour is from the soil as well.
I give advice on:
1 buying seed, some general pointers
2 saving seed where appropriate, different methods for every vegetable. See video links below.
Filmed Edward Dowding and edited by him. Oceanic climate.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Saving seed
01:29 Buying seed - my favourite suppliers
02:31 A look at some seeds
02:57 More on homesaved seed vs. bought seed
04:31 Beetroot
05:38 Broccoli
07:01 Brussels sprouts
08:28 Cabbage
09:57 Carrots
11:14 Loofah
11:46 Melons
12:12 Cucumber
12:57 Kale
13:45 Lettuce
14:57 Onion
17:18 Radish
17:37 Peas
18:44 Potatoes
20:28 Tomatoes
Check out my videos on Seed Saving:
Saving seed • Seed Saving
How to save your own seeds • How to save your own seeds with tips ...
Onions from seed, for seed • Onions from seed| Then ten onions pla...
Plus this guide to sowing seeds:
• Introductory guide to sowing seeds
See also my Skills for Growing course and book, for more on seeds and propagation:
https://www.charlesdowding.co.uk/cour...
https://www.charlesdowding.co.uk/prod...
And my 'propagation' knowledge pack:
https://www.charlesdowding.co.uk/prod...
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