Getting started
You need to decide whether you are going to grow from seed or from plug plants. Plug plants and larger potted ones are widely available from garden centres and via mail order, but you can also sow your own seeds with great results. It’s very easy to do and not too late to start, but a bit more effort than buying young plants, of course! There are two ways of doing it: either in seed trays for transplanting out later or straight into containers or troughs outside. Remember, for crops like salad leaves, lettuce and beans, you will need to keep sowing at regular intervals to ensure a steady crop throughout summer.