Chilli
Chillies are popular as they are an easy crop to grow given the right conditions. Chillies don’t need a lot of special...
Growing guides
Looking for a specific growing guide for your fruit & veg? On this page you can find all our guides — so whatever the season, and whatever you're growing, you'll find the tips and advice you need.
Courgette
Courgettes, also known as zucchini, are a summer staple in the vegetable garden. They are relatively easy to grow and...
Garlic
Growing garlic ( Allium sativum) at home is now very popular. It's an easy vegetable to grow - just plant a garlic clove...
How to grow potatoes in New Zealand
The humble potato, rich in iron and potassium, is a staple on the dinner tables around New Zealand. Roasted, boiled...
Pea
Nothing beats homegrown garden peas for their tenderness and taste. Pick them when small, steam within an hour of...
Runner Beans
Runner beans, or more correctly scarlet runner beans, (phaseolus coccineus) are among the easiest and most rewarding...
Salad Greens
Grow your own leafy vegetables for garden fresh salads every day, nothing tastes better! By growing a range of different...
Tomato
Nothing beats the taste of your own homegrown tomatoes, freshly picked and warmed by the summer sun. Slice them into a...
