Amateur Gardening

LUCY CHAMBERLAI­N’S FRUIT AND VEG

Windowsill veg, sowing broad beans, making a cold frame

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Tap water in winter can be an incredibly chilly 2°C (36°F). Let it stand for at least an hour indoors before using it to water your plants.

Excess heat (above 22°C/72°F) will compound the effect of any insufficie­nt multidirec­tional light, so turn your thermostat down!

Direct sunlight in January isn’t strong, but by March it will be hot enough to fry seedlings in windowsill propagator­s, so add shade netting.

Don’t repeatedly use water from softening units, as it contains sodium.

Alternate with rainwater, cold boiled water and water from dehumidifi­ers. seedlings result. Placing a length of white card or smooth aluminium foil behind your windowsill plants will reflect it, tricking them into thinking the light is coming from indoors, too.

 ??  ?? I’m firing up a windowsill propagator ready to sow chilli peppers
I’m firing up a windowsill propagator ready to sow chilli peppers

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