Kathy Slack, who quit the rat-race and devoted herself to her kitchen garden, says there's five crops that give easy results ...

chilli and bean seeds, all of which require warmth to germinate and cannot be planted outside until after the last frosts in May." She adds that the job would be a lot easier if she had a ...

The SHU give an indication of the hotness of a variety of chilli, but this can vary between fruits ... Keep the compost just moist; the seeds won't germinate if it dries out.

It’s not peppers, chilli, cucumbers or aubergines ... Make sure you keep the compost damp, if it dries out the seeds won’t germinate. In seven to 14 days the seedlings will force their way to the top ...

Spring is the ideal time to sow chilli seeds if you’re growing them indoors ... and tie it with an elastic band – this raises the humidity and helps the plant germinate. As the chillies continue to ...

Based in Japan and operating in at least 170 countries, Sakata Seed has been at the forefront of this growth, showcasing chilli varieties at their demonstration farm at Kalro-Kandara. Among the ...

We decided to ease the worries of our readers by choosing the top vendors with great seed variety, generous discounts, and germination guarantees. Seed Supreme came up tops, followed closely by ...

While this method is more challenging than buying mature plants, four experts have advice to set home gardeners up for ...