Traditional Vegetable Patches

Growing your crops in traditional vegetable patches is ideal for those with lots of space in their garden or with an allotment to fill. Often the soil will need a little attention before you begin sowing your seeds and planting out in order to achieve the best results.

If this area has previously been used to grow other plants, lawn or has simply been neglected it will be low in the essential nutrients plants need to flourish. It is also likely the soil structure will not be ideal for young roots. By digging in a little organic matter you can turn an unfertile piece of land into a beautiful vegetable patch.

organic Farmyard Manure enriches tired soils and builds up soil fertility. It is a natural source of organic matter and ideal for using on organic fruit and vegetable gardens. It supports higher yields of crops and healthy, abundant flowers. organic Farmyard Manure contains plenty of rich organic matter that holds moisture and nutrients within the soil releasing it to the plants when required.

If you have created a new bed by removing part of your lawn add top soil. This is a specially selected, sterilised and graded garden top soil that is ideal for use when creating new beds. Another option is Soil Conditioner, ideal for sandy or heavy soil this adds organic matter and adds water and nutrient retention.