What can be sown directly outdoors in January

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Sow chillies & co. from January onwards

Chillies, aubergines, physalis and okra bring a touch of the tropics into your garden – yet our Central European climate presents them with a major challenge. These plants come from warm regions where temperatures are generally above 20°C all year round. Here the frost-free season doesn’t start until mid-May and our summers are often too short to give these exotic edibles the long growing seasons they need. Starting early is the key to offering them the best possible growing conditions and achieving bumper crops. January or February is the perfect time to start

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Getting chillies off to a flying start

Peppers and chillies are fascinating tropical plants that come in all kinds of colours and shapes, ranging from mild to super-hot and enriching our gardens and (especially) our food. Growing them in Central Europe calls for a certain amount of patience, though – plus good timing. Follow these detailed growing tips to lay the foundations for strong plants and a bumper harvest. Pepper and chilli seeds should be sown between mid-January and mid-February. This early sowing gives the plants enough time to develop...