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Leafy Green Growing Guides

Leafy greens are fast, flexible crops that keep your plot productive for much of the year. Spinach, chard and similar greens offer repeat harvests, grow well in cooler weather, and fit neatly into tight spaces. This category brings together guides focused on consistent watering, soil health and cut-and-come-again growing to help you get the best from your leaves.

Growing Guides

How to Grow Basil

How to Grow Basil

Jan 26, 2026

Learn how to grow basil in the UK, including when to sow, where it grows best, how to harvest properly, and how to keep plants productive all summer.

How to Grow Parsley

How to Grow Parsley

Jan 26, 2026

Learn how to grow Parsley with our comprehensive guide, giving you all you need to know to get started

How to Grow Lettuce

How to Grow Lettuce

Jan 12, 2026

Learn how to grow lettuce successfully on your allotment. Simple sowing, care and harvesting tips for reliable crops throughout the season.

How to Grow Chard

How to Grow Chard

Nov 12, 2025

Chard (also known as Swiss chard or leaf beet) is one of the most versatile and colourful crops you can grow on an allotment.

How to Grow Spinach

How to Grow Spinach

Nov 12, 2025

Spinach is a quick, easy, and highly nutritious crop that thrives on most UK allotments. Perfect for spring and autumn sowing, it produces tender leaves for salads or cooking.

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