Grow Buddies Subscription – November

Welcome to your November growing guide!

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• Pea Telephone
• Microgreens Red Cabbage

Your November Growing Challenge:

Grow tiny, funky microgreen hair in eggshells!

Pea Telephone

Sowing info

If you don’t have a problem with mice or pigeons direct sow peas outdoors from March to June, once the soil as warmed. Alternatively, sow seeds in lengths of drainpipe filled with peat free compost. Once plants are around 20cm tall, they can be slid down the drainpipe into their final position with minimal disturbance. Due to their ability to withstand cold temperatures, peas can be overwintered in the drainpipe in the greenhouse before planting out in early spring.

Growing info

Plants will require support and so are perfect for growing over arches where it’s easier to harvest the top section of the plant. May require netting if pigeons are a problem for you. Regular harvesting will encourage the plant to continue producing loads of peas. Harvest before peas swell in pods.

Blog – How to Sow and Grow Peas

Microgreens Red Cabbage

Sowing info

Very easy to grow, simply sprinkle on the surface of moist compost, coir or even cotton wool in a shallow pot or tray without drainage holes. Place in a warm, light place such as a windowsill and keep moist but not waterlogged.

Growing info

Sprouts should appear in 6-10 days and be ready to harvest in less than 2 weeks. Harvest when shoots are 3-5 cm tall, cutting with scissors 1 cm above the root base. Sow every 10 days for a continuous supply.

Blog – How to Sow and Grow Microgreens