Home > Growing tips & recipes > Seed Addict Subscription – July 8 min read 26.06.2025 Seed Addict Subscription – July Hello Seed AddictWelcome to your guide for your July ‘get growing’ seed subscription!Here’s what’s in your box:Chicory Mirabelle Kale Precoce Di Toscana Leaf Broccoli Bastard Broad bean Autumn Light Swiss Chard SunsetChicory MirabelleSowing infoSow seed 1cm deep and keep moist. Does not need extra heat to germinate. Grow on in individual module trays until planting out after last frost.Growing infoChicory is relatively low maintenance once established but will need consistent watering through the hottest months. These plants are perennial and if roots are left in the ground when harvested, will regrow. Extremely frost tolerant, in fact cold weather intensifies the leaf colour. Kale Precoce Di ToscanaSowing infoSow seed at a depth of 1cm, does not need extra heat to germinate. Kale plants can be transplanted to their final positions approximately 5 weeks from sowing.Growing infoWhen transplanting kale, plant it deeper in the ground to ensure a sturdy stem. Plant kale at a distance of 60cm apart and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water the plants thoroughly after planting. Kale is exceptionally hardy and requires little aftercare.Blog – How to Sow and Grow Kale Leaf Broccoli BastardSowing infoSow seed at a depth of 1cm, does not need extra heat to germinate. Plants can be transplanted to their final positions approximately 5 weeks from sowing.Growing infoWhen transplanting, plant it deeper in the ground to ensure a sturdy stem. Plant at a distance of 60cm apart and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water the plants thoroughly afterplanting. Exceptionally hardy and requires little aftercare. Broad Bean Autumn LightSowing infoDirect sow broad bean seed in place from February to April if you have no problem with mice and pigeons for a spring crop. Sow broad beans at a depth of 5cm, giving each plant at least 20cm space apart. Germination usually takes around 10 days.Growing infoWhen growing broad beans, support the plants by placing a cane or stick at each corner of a double row and tying in with string, especially in windy gardens.Blog – How to Sow and Grow Beans Swiss Chard SunsetSowing infoSow in module trays 1cm deep. Grow on in the greenhouse until plants reach a height of around 5cm after the last frost.Growing infoReady to harvest in 50 days. Harvest regularly by selecting a few stems from each plant to promote fresh growth and to extend the cropping season. More mature plants become frost hardy and will generally survive winter meaning you’ll have a harvest into the next year.Blog – How to Sow and Grow Chard Garden jobs for this JulyKeep watering and mulching – July heat means plants need consistent moisture; mulch to retain water and suppress weeds. Harvest regularly – Pick courgettes, beans, and salad leaves often to encourage more production. Sow for succession – Plant beetroot, carrots, and salads now for a late summer or early autumn crop. Meet the author Kate Kate co-owns She Grows Veg and is very much the business brains of the operation. Kate is a passionate grower and garden designer as well as a confirmed foodie. Cooking is her favourite thing and she relishes the chance to feed her 3 hungry boys home cooked and nutritious meals. Previous Get Growing Subscription – July Next Get Growing Subscription – August
