Harden off autumn-sown cauliflowers being overwintered in frames, so they will be ready for planting out in March.
This Week's Jobs
Transplant seedlings once the first leaves have formed and
harden off before planting out at the end of spring, placing the seedlings around 30cm (12in) apart in rows 45cm (18in) apart.
Good enough to eat
If you are sowing indoors,
harden off seedlings before planting in a greenhouse border or polytunnel in late spring, or outside in a sunny, sheltered spot from midsummer.
Good enough to eat
Harden off autumn-sown cauliflowers being over wintered in frames, so they will be ready for planting out in March.
GARDEN CHORES; GARDENING
Take cuttings from summer-flowering clematis n Plant dormant dahlia tubers and young plants n
Harden off hanging baskets and windowboxes ready to put in position outdoors when all danger of frost has passed n Begin feeding plants in containers and continue throughout the summer Renovate lawns by applying moss killer and then rake out the dead moss and accumulated debris n Pinch out the tips of all side shoots growing from main rod framework of outdoor grapevines n Thin gooseberry fruits, using the crop for cooking
Gardening: what to do this week
When the first two leaves are welldeveloped, gradually
harden off before planting out - but don't do it too soon as they are frost-tender.
GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT
Start standing bedding plants outside on warm, fine days to help them
harden off.
This Week's Jobs
Begin to
harden off young plants and over wintered cuttings.
Gardening Chores
When three leaves have emerged, plant seedlings in soil that has been warmed under a cloche and then
harden off under a cloche.
GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT