Cauliflower
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Classy Curds? Yes you can
Cauliflower has a reputation for being a tricky plant to grow but with careful preparation and a little TLC, says Rob Smith, you can be assured of a good crop.
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How to sow
Some vegetables are sown direct and then thinned out as they grow and are harvested where they were originally sown.
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Grow your own veg fast
In these uncertain times lots of people are having the urge to start growing their own veg. Why not have a go at microgreen growing tasty nutritious veg in a matter of days. Microgreens are veg harvested while still only…
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Improve your mood, sow some food
It is difficult right now if you are confined to your home so why not start growing your own food. It’s a great stress-buster In these uncertain times a lot of people are having a strong desire to grow their…
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From the forum: Are black flies anything to worry about?
The Kitchen Garden Forum is a fun, thriving community of people like you. Each week we highlight a thread for further discussion. Forum user Colin2016 asks: Planted cabbage, broccoli cauliflower & kale in raised bed covered in white ground cover…
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Companion Planting
Top tips for growing complementary seasonal produce from The Greenhouse People There’s nothing better than growing your own organic fruit and veg. National Allotments Week (14 – 20th August) seems like the perfect time to look at the ways we…
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POTATO & CHANA DAL CURRY
I almost always add a few potatoes to my curries. I like the extra bite they add, and they’re also satisfyingly filling. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 35 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes • 1½ tsp Madras powder • 1½…
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SICILIAN CAULIFLOWER SALAD
Salads aren’t just for summer, you can get very creative experimenting with your winter veg too. This warm fragrant salad of cauliflower takes its inspiration from Sicily, and is lovely served for lunch or as a side dish. SERVES 4…
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Thai Green Curry with Cauliflower
This aromatic vegetarian Thai green curry features this season’s best cauliflower. Full of flavour and simple enough for weeknight dinners. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 2 tbsp coconut oil • 200g/8oz tofu, cubed •…
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Winter veg chutney
Root crops don’t lend themselves to many preserving possibilities – so when I spotted both swede and carrot amongst the ingredients of the market-leading ‘pickle’ brand, I attempted to reverse-engineer the recipe. But when I tasted my first batch, it…
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Migrant moths threaten Brassica crops.
Population surges of diamondback moths happen periodically, but the last time such high numbers were recorded was in 1996. Scientists are warning that brassica crops could be devastated by record numbers of moths arriving from mainland Europe. Tens of millions…
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Cauliflower & Lemony Spaghetti With Anchovies
A light and aromatic pasta dish which is full of texture and easy to prepare. SERVES 4 • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 1 head cauliflower • 3 tbsp olive oil • 8-10 anchovy fillets • 3 cloves garlic…
