Positioning vegetables

Most vegetables grow best in a sunny position. If you have a shady spot then you can still grow crops such as endive, lettuce, radicchio, peas and spinach. Others will grow, but probably not to their full potential - especially fruiting crops.

Shelter from cold and strong winds is beneficial - essential for crops such as aubergines and peppers - and will also ensure better crops of vegetables like peas and beans.

Try to choose a position away from large trees and hedges, as these will compete with your vegetables for water and nutrients, as well as casting shade.

Vegetable planner

We have produced a handy vegetable planner to help you decide what to do and when for each crop.

Download the vegetable planner (199kB pdf)

Vegetable seed suppliers

Want to know where to find seed of a specific vegetable?

View our vegetable seed suppliers list (pdf 981kB)