Home > Growing tips & recipes > Veg Addict Seed Subscription – July 2026 7 min read 05.06.2026 Veg Addict Seed Subscription – July 2026 Hello Veg AddictWelcome to your July growing guide!Here’s what’s in your box:Turnip Milan Purple Top Kale Cottagers Cabbage Holland Late Winter Chicory Rose of Venice Summer Lettuce White BostonTurnip Milan Purple TopSowing infoCan be multisown in module trays or direct where they are to grow. Germination will usually take 7 – 10 days. When sowing direct plant seed at a depth of 2.5cm in shallow drills. Protect young seedlings from birds.Growing infoKeep well watered through dry periods. Harvest the largest root from each clump, leaving room for the next one to swell and replace it. In summer flea beetles can cause leaf damage, though they are short lived and plants should be fine.Kale CottagersSowing 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 sowingGrowing 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 Cabbage Holland Late WinterSowing infoSow in module trays throughout spring summer at a depth of 13mm to ensure a continuous crop. Germination 12-20 days.Growing infoTransplant when large enough to handle, allowing 45cm between plants each way. If the weather is dry, water in well when transplanting. Firm planting will ensure solid hearts.Blog – How to Sow and Grow Cabbage Chicory Rose of VeniceSowing 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. Summer Lettuce White BostonSowing infoSurface sow onto moist compost and just cover. Lettuce will not germinate in hot weather, so do not supplement heat and avoid sowing in the hottest days of summer. Plant out after the last frost.Growing infoHeat tolerant and slow to bolt. When you harvest lettuce, you can just remove the lower, outer leaves to significantly extend your harvest period as the plant will continue to grow. Regular succession sowing will ensure a continuous crop. Blog – How to Sow and Grow Lettuce Garden jobs to do this JulyKeep on top of watering, especially anything in pots that dries out faster than you’d think. Pinch out tomato sideshoots so the plants put their energy into fruit, not leaves. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to keep things blooming right through summer. Meet the author Nelly Nelly works in the She Grows Veg marketing department and is an incredible cook! She's learning how to grow veg fast in her very own container garden. Her favourites so far are the Dwarf Sunflower called 'Sunspot' and our Dwarf Pea called 'Tom Thumb'. Previous Get Growing Subscription – July 2026 Next Leatherjackets in the garden: what they are and how to get rid of them naturally
