Now is the time to plant seed potatoes, onions and shallots directly into the ground or in large containers. Other popular outdoor varieties that can be sown now include; carrots, beetroot, beans, peas, lettuce, radish and leeks etc.

For the greenhouse gardener, now is the time to sow tomato, cucumber, courgettes, peppers and chillies… alternatively you may purchase young fruit and veg plants in store from the end of April.

Remember to prick / space out young seedlings become overcrowded and also remember that crop continuity is important when growing vegetables. Sow little and often to avoid gluts and provide fresh produce at it's best right through the year.