January in the Vegie Patch, Feed Citrus + Start A Vegie Garden

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Timing is everything! Plant crops out at the temperature they love, and away they zoom! Thing is – your timings are unique to your particular micro climate. Use mine as a stepping stone (not a bible!), until you work it out.

Lean on local gardeners – they are your best resource, as is just doing it! Try stuff out and watch what happens – happy plants show you that you nailed it. Focus on meeting the needs of the plant, that’s at the heart of it. In particular the temperatures they thrive in.

Keep planting a little something each week, to keep the food rolling in. If it’s hot for another few months, plant out more tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and courgettes. If its cooler – get going with carrots, leeks and broccoli for autumn. If you’re somewhere in between – hedge your bets with a bit of both!

Wishing you lots of delicious vegies for the table, and a happy, happy New Year.

Yours in the earth,
❤️ Kath