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Our 5 Favourite Veg Seeds to Sow in February!
Hey Little Green Growers family! We have been getting a lot of questions about what to grow in February... We can't grow much this time...
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Jan 31, 20222 min read
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February is here, are you ready?
It's February already! There is a lot of excitement in the air with everything opening up. Valentine's is just around the corner...but...
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Jan 31, 20223 min read
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When do we ship pre-ordered plants?
Hello Little Green Growers family, we love hearing any questions you have and we always try our best to get back to you with the desired...
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Jan 29, 20222 min read
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5 Jobs for The Garden in December!
So it's December and you might be thinking the only gardening you have to do is to look after is the Christmas tree - not true! There's...

Little Green Growers
Dec 9, 20212 min read
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How to Grow Microgreens!
What are microgreens? Microgreens are baby plants or little seedlings. They are about 5-10cm tall when harvested. They are different from...

Little Green Growers
Dec 8, 20212 min read
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3 Jobs for July in the Vegetable Garden!
1) Keep on top of the weeds Your garden is entering the final burst of summer plant growth over the next month or two. For bigger more...

Little Green Growers
Jul 2, 20211 min read
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When to harvest Beetroot!
Beetroot normally take 7-8 weeks to be ready to harvest after planting out. It's better to harvest too early than too late as they can...

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Jul 2, 20211 min read
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5 Seeds to Sow in July in Ireland!
What to sow in Ireland in July

Little Green Growers
Jun 30, 20212 min read
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Why aren't my onion sets forming bulbs?
There can be a few reasons for this happening and it can be tricky to pin down why! Space: Onion sets need space to develop into bulbs....

Little Green Growers
Jun 25, 20212 min read
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What to Sow in May & June in Ireland!
We usually hear 'it's too late to grow anything' in May in Ireland! But there are so many vegetable seeds that you can still sow, and...

Little Green Growers
May 24, 20212 min read
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How to Grow Jerusalem Artichokes - the sunflower spud!
Jerusalem Artichokes mark the start to the spring sowing season - they are very hardy so you can plant out as early as February! It grows...

Little Green Growers
Feb 16, 20211 min read
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How to Store Seed Potatoes
If you aren't planning to chit, you'll need place that is - cool (around 10C) - frost-free (as frost will damage them) - pest-free (so...

Little Green Growers
Jan 8, 20211 min read
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How many seed potatoes do I need to order to feed my family?
First you'll need to work out how many kg of potatoes you eat typically per week. Now multiple by 52 to see how many kg of potatoes...

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Jan 8, 20212 min read
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How to Grow Potatoes!
Potatoes are such a magical crop and easy to grow - you pop the seed potato in the ground, make sure the roots are never exposed to...

Little Green Growers
Jan 5, 20212 min read
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To Chit or not to Chit?
What is chitting? Chitting potatoes involves placing seed potatoes in a light frost-free place during winter so they can grow green...

Little Green Growers
Jan 5, 20212 min read
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7 Tips to Get Your Garden Ready for Spring!
It's the start of a new gardening year and we are so excited! It might be cold and frosty outside, but there's still a lot going on in...

Little Green Growers
Jan 5, 20213 min read
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What do the different onion set sizes mean?
So people are asking us what’s the difference between our organic onion sets? Hopefully this picture helps explain! 10/22mm refers to...

Little Green Growers
Oct 15, 20201 min read
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How to Grow Onions from Sets
What are onion sets? Onion sets are onion seeds that have been pre-grown to a mini bulb size and stored in special conditions. Why use...

Little Green Growers
Oct 13, 20202 min read
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What to Sow in September in Ireland!
The days are getting shorter and we can feel winter on the way! But don't give up - you can keep growing tasty nutritious food year round...

Little Green Growers
Sep 9, 20202 min read
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How to Grow Onions & Garlic in Containers
It's pretty easy! Make sure you have pots or containers of a good size and at least 15 cm deep. Onions Mix potting soil and fertiliser...

Little Green Growers
Sep 1, 20201 min read
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