Crops coming up through soil

How to grow vegetables and herbs

There’s nothing better than cooking up a portion of vegetables and herbs you’ve grown yourself. And it’s really easy to nurture your favourites organically. With just a bit of planning and planting, you can harvest tasty organic veg and herbs all year round.
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Vegetables and herbs this month

When planning what to sow and where, remember plants grow best when the soil conditions are right. Root crops and legumes (peas and beans) should thrive without any additional feeding.

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Your organic garden in April

There's lots to sow, grow and enjoy this month. Savour the sunny days but keep one eye on the forecast for late spring frosts.

Ladybird on a Nasturtium leaf

The Principles of Organic Gardening

Organic gardening works within natural systems and cycles. Find out how to practice the five principles.

Frequently asked questions

Fact sheets - vegetables and herbs

Our member fact sheets contain in-depth information and guidance on a range of organic gardening topics. Log in or join us to access them.

  • Vegetables and herbs

    Potatoes: photo guide to growing in a barrel

    This Garden Organic member fact sheet gives detailed information about growing potatoes in a barrel.

  • Vegetables and herbs

    Vegetables - resistant varieties

    This Garden Organic fact sheet gives detailed information on Vegetables - resistant varieties.

  • Vegetables and herbs

    Polytunnels

    This Garden Organic member fact sheet gives detailed information about polytunnels.

  • Vegetables and herbs

    Vegetable crop rotation

    This Garden Organic fact sheet gives detailed information on Vegetable crop rotation.