GREEN FINGERS

Sewing seeds for flowers, vegetables, herbs and more

By Sophie Collins & Melissa Mabbitt

How to Grow Plants from Seeds does away, once and for all, with the idea that there’s something difficult about growing direct from seed. There’s no need to rely on the professionals to raise seedlings for you: seeds are not only cheap to buy and environmentally friendly but, if you follow a few basic rules, they’re also fantastically rewarding, not least because a single packet will usually leave you with plenty of spares to swap with fellow enthusiasts.

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener, if you want to nurture an impressive cutting garden or aim to have a bounteous harvest of fruit and vegetables, this book provides everything you need to know, presented in a straightforward and accessible way. You’ll discover the basic rules for different seeds, their sowing preferences – indoor, under cover or direct-to-plot? Surface-sow or cover up? Water or spray? How long they take to germinate, and how to prick out, pot on and raise your infant plants to become sturdy, productive adults.

How to Grow Plants from Seeds published by published by Mitchell Beazley, in association with the Royal Horticultural Society, from 26^th August 2021