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As a bit of a Geek it seems fair to say that green is just how our brains interpret the specific wavelength of light entering our eyes, and it is possible you do not see exactly what I do.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nonetheless, it is the colour we associate with most growing things, and we all know that it is good \u2018to eat up your greens\u2019 even if we don\u2019t all do it.   I would put it to you that it is even better to grow your own greens.   You know exactly how they have been grown and the food miles are minimal \u2013 another green bonus.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

I couldn\u2019t resist using the picture, I may never grow another cauliflower like it!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is possible to harvest \u2018greens\u2019 all year round.\u00a0\u00a0So, it is time to plan ahead, clear and mulch the areas you haven\u2019t got round to and get sowing and planting.\u00a0 Traditionally brassicas need rich ground and a fair bit of space.\u00a0 That is no problem in a large garden or on an allotment but if you have neither don\u2019t despair.\u00a0They will all grow usefully in containers or small beds.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing them closer together will produce smaller plants but the crop for the area is likely to be greater.\u00a0\u00a0Also, you can more easily control their environment and keep pests such as pigeons and cabbage white butterflies at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April is a good time to sow most things.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The winter-cropping greens such as cabbage, kale, sprouting broccoli, leeks and the dreaded sprouts can all be sown in modules or pots and planted out late May or June.\u00a0\u00a0 They are normally slow to mature but will give you winter veg when most other plants have given up.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Summer crops are not usually frost-hardy, so runner beans, French beans and peas should be sown now for planting out when the chance of frost has reduced.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Broad Beans and peas are hardy and can even overwinter to give an early crop.\u00a0 The results can be variable, but it is worth giving it a go.\u00a0\u00a0 To my mind the first broad beans are one of the great treats of spring.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, don\u2019t forget the salad plants which can be sown little and often right through the summer \u2013 I love lettuce \u2013 and fresh herbs need very little room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, in short, get on with sowing those greens!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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