Home > Growing tips & recipes > Veg Addict Subscription – December 8 min read 14.10.2025 Veg Addict Subscription – December Hello Veg AddictWelcome to your guide for your December ‘veg addict’ seed subscription!Here’s what’s in your box:Onion Galacticus Microgreens Rocket Herb Confetti Coriander Cactus Prickly Pear Christmas TreeOnion GalacticusSowing infoCan be direct sown or multi sown into module trays before planting out. Sow seed 1 cm deep and keep the soil lightly moist and the temperature around 15 C until germination. Plant out after all risk of frost has passed.Growing infoThin seedlings to roughly 10 cm spacing, thinnings can be enjoyed in salads. Onions are ready to harvest when foliage flops over and starts to yellow and onions should then be hung somewhere dry, to cure the skin for 2 weeks before storage.Blog – How to Sow and Grow Onions Microgreens RocketSowing infoVery 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 infoSprouts 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 Grow MicrogreensHerb Confetti CorianderSowing infoSow indoors around 6 weeks before you plant out or directly outdoors after the last frost. Germination takes 7-14 days depending on temperature. These do not like being disturbed so be careful when you transplant not to disturb the roots.Growing infoHarden off before planting out seedlings raised under-cover. Plants should ideally be spaced 20-25cm apart. If growing for leaves, remove all flower sprouts as soon as they appear to prolong harvest. If growing for seed, allow it to flower. Can be grown year round indoors on a sunny windowsill.Blog – Nailing Herbs You Can Grow Indoors Cactus Prickly PearSowing infoWill perform best after a month in the fridge. Soak seed for 24h in warm water, then surface sow onto moist peat free compost, sand mix and lightly cover with sand. Keep moist in a warm place out of direct light and be patient, germination can take anywhere from 5 to 6 months!Growing infoAs seeds germinate, transplant seedlings into individual pots of sandy compost and move into a light position to grow on. Once established water sparingly. Spines can be removed by rubbing pads and fruit with a sturdy cloth which should then be shaken off outdoors and washed.Blog – How to Sow and Grow a CactusChristmas TreeSowing infoPlace seeds into the freezer for one month. Sow seeds very thinly on the surface of peat free compost, then just cover and maintain an optimum temperature of 15-20C. Germination should take place in 3-6 weeks.Growing infoTransplant seedlings when large enough to handle into small pots and grow on. Once passed the small seedlings stage, these are very hardy plants that can live outdoors year round. Pot on as necessary, leaving the tree in a container means it can be brought indoors for the festive season.Blog – Grow Your Own Christmas Tree Garden jobs for this DecemberKeep paths, patios, and greenhouse floors clear of leaves and moss. Check plant supports, ties, and stakes after winter winds. Clean, sharpen, and oil tools ready for spring. 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 – December Next How to Sow and Grow a Cactus from Seed
