Kitchen Garden

LET'S HEAR IT FOR... CALLALOO!

Callaloo is a sadly neglected crop for many gardeners, and there’s no real reason why as far as I can see. Maybe it’s because the main seed catalogue offerings (with some notable exceptions) tend to be disappointing, and growers give it a miss after an initial failure, putting their lack of success down to their ignorance of correct culture or an unsuitable site rather than an inferior varietal selection by the company

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Kitchen Garden

Kitchen Garden7 min read
A Space Apart
How long have you been growing your own and how long have you had your allotment? I've been an avid gardener now for well over 10 years, learning as I go while also trying to teach my two children, Imogen (10) and Oscar (5). Before we got the keys to
Kitchen Garden3 min read
Top Jobs For May
Plant out companion flowers in the veg beds to encourage beneficial insects. Nasturtiums, gem marigolds, calendula and borage help to boost harvests and are edible too. Thin direct sown veg, including parsnips and carrots. Firstly, thin to half spaci
Kitchen Garden6 min read
Meet The Apple Doctor
Where did your love of horticulture come from? I come from a family of people who worked outdoors. My father's side worked on the land, in woodlands and farming, but I suppose I fell into gardening as a career when I left school. I was sent off for v

Related