VegPlotter

· 1w ago

As your garden winds down in autumn, evaluate what worked and what didn't and add it to your notes in Vegplotter! Need extra sunshade? Tall crops like sweetcorn & Jerusalem artichokes offer great natural shelter. Rethink your space & redesign your layout for next year! 🌻 #GardenPlanning #Gardening

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· 1w ago

Master the art of earthing up! 🥔 From protecting potatoes against toxic light & frost-proofing early shoots to blanching leeks & keeping brassicas steady in winter storms—a little mounding makes a big difference. 🌱 Read the full guide: https://buff.ly/RwdwhPu🥕 #Gardening

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· 1w ago

Big news! Founder Richard has overhauled VegPlotter’s plant grow guides 🌱 Packed with new data on conditions, spacing, harvesting & companion planting- linked to your exact location for local sowing schedules! Read more: https://vegplotter.com/blog/major-update-vegPlotter-overhauls-plant-grow-guides

Major Update: VegPlotter Overhauls Plant Grow Guides for Smart, Location-Aware Gardening

Major Update: VegPlotter Overhauls Plant Grow Guides for Smart, Location-Aware Gardening

Whether you are a beginner or seasoned fruit and vegetable grower, have a small kitchen garden or run multiple full size allotment plots. VegPlotter

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· 2mo ago

Permaculture principle: Use Stacking Functions! Design elements to serve multiple purposes. A chicken coop? Eggs, fertilizer (chicken manure!), AND pest control (they eat bugs!). Maximize your space & resources! #permaculture #gardening #chickens #stackingfunctions #backyardgarden

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· 3mo ago

When your potato plants start flowering, it’s a key sign: the tubers are forming underground! 💧 Boost watering now to support healthy growth and plump potatoes. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged for the best harvest. 🥔 #gardeningtips #potatoes Grow guide here: https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/potato

VegPlotter | How to grow Potato

The potato (*Solanum tuberosum*) is one of the world's most important food crops and a staple in gardens and kitchens across the globe. A member of the nightshade family, it is a close relative of the tomato, aubergine, and chilli. ## Origins Originating in the Andes, where it was cultivated for thousands of years, the potato spread worldwide and became central to the diet of many cultures. Today it ranks among the top food crops globally, valued for its high yield, nutritional density, and ada

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· 2mo ago

Discover the fascinating world of pollinators and their vital role in our ecosystem on our blog. Learn how to attract these beneficial insects to your garden and create a thriving habitat for them. #pollinators #gardening #vegplotter #blog Find our guide here: vegplotter.com/blog/buzzing...

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· 2mo ago

Keep cats out of your raised beds using Coleus canina (Scaredy Cat Plant)! 🐱🌱 It naturally repels cats with a scent they hate, without harming them or your veggies. A safe, chemical-free way to protect your garden beds!

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· 2mo ago

Grow the best veg! 🌱 Our blog has tips on crafting your ideal vegetable garden. Read it now: vegplotter.com/blog/craftin... #gardening #vegetables #growyourown

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· 4mo ago

Save your skins! 🍌 When planting out tomatoes, bury two banana skins in the bottom of the hole. They provide a fantastic, slow-release source of potash, crucial for developing flowers & fruit. This organic trick works for any potash-loving plant, like roses or peppers! 🍅
#GardeningTips #Potash

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· 5mo ago

Beat the heat this summer! ☀️🥦

Discover 10 heat-tolerant vegetables that thrive when the temperatures rise. Keep your garden productive all season long with our latest guide:

#GardeningTips #GrowYourOwn #SummerGarden #VegetableGarden

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· 4mo ago

Meet the yardlong bean! 🌿 Also called snake or Chinese long beans, these impressive pods grow 18–30" long. With a sweet, earthy crunch, they’re perfect for stir-fries & curries. Plus, they're packed with vitamins A & C! Easy to grow on climbing vines. Learn more: https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/yardlong-beans

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· 3mo ago

Fennel is a hardy perennial with feathery leaves & yellow flowers. Its anise-flavoured leaves add depth to salads, meat, & fish, while the seeds enhance baking & teas. Harvest young leaves for fresh use & collect ripening seedheads for storage. Grow guide here: vegplotter.com/grow-guides/...

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· 3mo ago

🌱 Blog post! Discover the magic of Square Foot Gardening & maximize your harvest. Read more here: https://vegplotter.com/blog/the-magic-of-square-foot-gardening #SquareFootGardening #GardeningTips #VegPlotter

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· 4mo ago

Soothe stress and indigestion with calming camomile tea. 🍵 For the freshest brew, grow your own! It's easy—just sow seeds in a sunny, well-drained spot in spring. Enjoy deep sleep and a happy stomach, straight from the garden. 🌼
#camomile #growyourown #gardeninguk #herbalremedies

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· 4mo ago

Love a quick and tasty harvest? 🥬 Try growing Pak Choi! This speedy veg, also known as Bok Choy/Pak Choi, is ready in as little as 30 days.

Grow guide here: https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/pak-choi

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· 4mo ago

Want to grow juicy, sweet persimmons right in your backyard? 🌳 Whether you love Fuyu or Hachiya, our ultimate guide covers everything from planting to harvest! Avoid common mistakes & maximize your yield this season.

👇 Find our grow guide here:
https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/persimmon

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· 2mo ago

Turn empty plastic water bottles into free, eco-friendly mini cloches! 🍼🌱 Cut off the bottom & place over young seedlings to shield them from frost, wind, & pests. Keep the cap on for cold nights, off for ventilation. #Upcycling #GardeningTips

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· 2mo ago

Beat food inflation in 2026! 🥕📈 From vertical potato sacks to DIY "liquid gold" fertilizer, discover 10 genius hacks to grow a high-yield vegetable garden on a budget. Take matters into your own hands here: vegplotter.com/blog/the-202... #GrowYourOwn #GardeningTips #Sustainability #VegPlotter

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· 2mo ago

Ginger, a pungent rhizome, boasts incredible health benefits! It soothes nausea, reduces inflammation, & boosts immunity. Use fresh ginger in stir-fries, teas, or baking for a zesty kick! Find our growing guide here : vegplotter.com/grow-guides/...

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· 2mo ago

Maximise your vertical space by making espaliers. Guide 3 or more horizontal branches along a support, creating a flat, structured shape. Ideal for compact gardens, espaliers are perfect for apples & pears, making the most of every centimetre while adding both beauty and productivity to your space.

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· 2mo ago

Give your tomatoes a mid-season boost in July by applying a balanced fertilizer or compost. Focus on a formula with high phosphorus & potassium to support fruit development. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers to prevent excessive foliage growth. #Tomatoes #Fertilizer #JulyGardening

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· 2mo ago

Bees are great at spotting bright flowers especially yellow because their vision is adapted to UV light, which makes yellow hues stand out vividly. This helps them find nectar-rich blooms efficiently, boosting pollination & keeping our ecosystems thriving. 🌼🐝 #Bees #Pollination

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· 2mo ago

Blackcurrants! These small, tart berries are perfect for summer recipes. 🍇✨ Black Currant Jam - Perfect for spreading on toast. ✨ Black Currant Syrup - A sweet addition to cocktails or pancakes. ✨ Black Currant Sorbet - A refreshing, tangy dessert. Grow guide here: https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/blackcurrant

VegPlotter | How to grow Blackcurrant

Blackcurrants are hardy, deciduous shrubs valued for their clusters of small, glossy, deep purple-black berries and their rich, tangy flavour. The plants grow as compact bushes with lobed, aromatic green leaves and produce pale pink or greenish flowers in spring, which develop into hanging strings of fruit known as “strigs.” Thriving in cool to temperate climates, blackcurrants prefer moist, fertile, well-drained soil and sunny to lightly shaded positions. The berries are exceptionally high in

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· 2mo ago

Sweet peas at their best! 🌸 Their vibrant colors and delicate petals are adding a beautiful touch to the garden. Loving this burst of natural beauty. Who else is enjoying these lovely blooms? #GardenJoy #SweetPeas #NatureLovers Grow guide here : https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/sweet-pea

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· 2mo ago

Forgetting runner beans? 😬 Don't! Pick 'em young & tender, around 6-8 inches, before they get stringy. Bigger isn't always better! #GardeningTips #RunnerBeans Grow guide here : https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/runner-bean

VegPlotter | How to grow Runner Bean

## Runner Bean *(Phaseolus coccineus)* Runner beans are the overachievers of the vegetable garden — vigorous, productive, and genuinely beautiful. Unlike their more modest cousins, these climbing plants are as much a feast for the eyes as they are for the plate, blending ornamental appeal with exceptional yields. ### Appearance and Growth Runner beans are vigorous climbers, typically reaching 2–3 metres (7–10 feet) in a single season. They require sturdy support such as bamboo tepees, A-frame

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· 4mo ago

Ready to boost your harvest? 🥕 Our Grow Guides on www.vegplotter.com have all the info you need for a bumper crop! Get detailed planting and harvesting schedules tailored specifically to your geographic location. From seed to supper, we've got you covered. #GrowYourOwn #Gardening #AllotmentLife

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· 3mo ago

Grow your own chives! 🌱 Easy to grow, perfect for adding mild oniony flavor to eggs, potatoes, & salads. Good companion for carrots, tomatoes, lettuce & strawberries. Snip what you need – they regrow fast! Harvest from the outside to encourage continuous growth. #Chives #GardeningTips #Herbs

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· 3mo ago

Ready to crush your gardening goals? 🌱 Check out these Top 5 Tips for Planning a Successful Vegetable Garden! From crop rotation to layout design, get the ultimate roadmap to a bountiful harvest. 🥕🥬 Read more: https://vegplotter.com/blog/planning-for-success-top-5-tips #GardenPlanning #GrowYourOwn

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· 3mo ago

Sunshade companions: Sow turnips beside tall crops like peas, runner beans, sweetcorn, or tomatoes. Their shade keeps turnips cool & tender—no woody roots! Another tip: keep soil moist with mulch to help retain water & suppress weeds. Grow guide here : https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/turnip

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· 5mo ago

Growing spring onions? So easy! 🌱 Succession sow every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvests. Plant them between carrots or lettuce – their strong scent deters pests for those neighbours! Enjoy fresh zing all summer. #Gardening #GrowYourOwn #SpringOnions

Grow guide here: https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/spring-onion

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· 4mo ago

Our latest giveaway is officially LIVE! 🌿 Want to win an Advanced Lifetime Subscription to our Garden Planner + a premium Niwaki Hori Hori knife?

Get all the details and enter right here: https://vegplotter.com/blog/win-a-lifetime-garden-planner-and-niwaki-hori-hori-knife 🍅🥕

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· 4mo ago

Got a cucumber glut? Don't let them go to waste! 🥒 Slice 'em up & pop in a jar with vinegar, sugar, salt, and dill for easy refrigerator pickles.
Amazing fact: Cleopatra reportedly believed her diet of pickles was a secret to her beauty! ✨

Grow guide here: https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/cucumber

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· 4mo ago

Don't let your chive blossoms go to waste! 🌸 I'm making a stunning pink-hued chive blossom vinegar. Just steep the flowers in white wine vinegar for a week or two. It creates a beautiful, savory infusion that's perfect for salad dressings.

Grow guide here: https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/chives

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· 4mo ago

Need mulch fast? 🌱 No compost heap? No problem!
Fill a black plastic bag with garden & kitchen waste, seal it, & leave it in a sunny spot for 6 weeks. The contents will rot down into a rich mulch to spread on your soil. Cover in cardboard and or straw & the worms will do the rest!
Don't dig it in!

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· 4mo ago

Problems with the carrots last year?
🥕 Forked roots = stony or unrotted soil.
🥕 Split roots = uneven watering after a dry spell.
🥕 Woody heart = lack of water.
For a perfect harvest, ensure loose soil and water consistently! #GYO #GardeningTips

Grow guide here:https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/carrot

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· 4mo ago

Our latest giveaway is officially LIVE! 🌿 Want to win an Advanced Lifetime Subscription to our Garden Planner + a premium Niwaki Hori Hori knife?

Get all the details and enter right here: https://vegplotter.com/blog/win-a-lifetime-garden-planner-and-niwaki-hori-hori-knife 🍅🥕

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· 4mo ago

Transform your tiny space into a veggie paradise! 🌿 Discover our top 3 secrets for thriving container gardens this June. Get big harvests from small pots – perfect for patios & balconies! 🌱 Read our latest blog here: https://vegplotter.com/blog/3-secrets-to-container-gardening-success #ContainerGardening #SmallSpaceGardening

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· 4mo ago

Hey, VegPlotters! We want to know: are there any plants you'd like us to add to our growing guides that aren’t already there? 🤔

If so, drop us a message or send an email to info@vegplotter.com. We’ll add the most popular ones as fast as we can!

Grow guides here: https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides

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· 4mo ago

Short on garden space? Grow potatoes in a barrel! 🥔
Use a deep container (~1.2m/4ft) with drainage holes. Layer stones for drainage, add well-rotted compost with fertiliser. Top with a deep layer of potting compost & you're ready to plant your spuds!

Grow guide here: https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/potato

VegPlotter | How to grow Potato

The potato (*Solanum tuberosum*) is one of the world's most important food crops and a staple in gardens and kitchens across the globe. A member of the nightshade family, it is a close relative of the tomato, aubergine, and chilli. ## Origins Originating in the Andes, where it was cultivated for thousands of years, the potato spread worldwide and became central to the diet of many cultures. Today it ranks among the top food crops globally, valued for its high yield, nutritional density, and ada

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· 4mo ago

Excess runner beans last year?
1️⃣ Blanch & Freeze: Slice, blanch for 2 mins, then freeze. Perfect for winter stews & curries.
2️⃣ Make Chutney: Goes great with cheese!
3️⃣ Pickle them: Create a tangy, spicy pickle to enjoy for months.
Grow guide here: https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/runner-bean

VegPlotter | How to grow Runner Bean

## Runner Bean *(Phaseolus coccineus)* Runner beans are the overachievers of the vegetable garden — vigorous, productive, and genuinely beautiful. Unlike their more modest cousins, these climbing plants are as much a feast for the eyes as they are for the plate, blending ornamental appeal with exceptional yields. ### Appearance and Growth Runner beans are vigorous climbers, typically reaching 2–3 metres (7–10 feet) in a single season. They require sturdy support such as bamboo tepees, A-frame

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· 4mo ago

Crisp cucumbers! Top tip: grow them on a trellis to save space and get straighter fruit. Ancient Romans used special greenhouses to enjoy them year-round. For a quirky treat, try pan-frying thick slices with dill and butter for a savory side dish!

Grow guide here: https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/cucumber

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· 2mo ago

Looking for fun ways to get kids interested in gardening? 🌿 Our latest blog post shares 5 lessons perfect for young, budding gardeners, from growing their own snacks to learning about the ecosystem. Check it out! https://vegplotter.com/blog/5-fun-garden-lessons-for-kids

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· 4mo ago

Want healthier plants and a bigger harvest? 🌱 Finding good planting companions couldn’t be easier with VegPlotter! Our tool helps you pair the perfect veggie partners to naturally deter pests and boost growth. Plan your best garden yet.
Give it a try for free!
#gardening #companionplanting #gyo

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· 2w ago

Prepping for fruit trees? September is the ideal time to map layout & enrich soil 6–8 weeks before bare-root planting season. Discover spacing guidelines, top soil prep tips, and layout planning in @vegplotter@mastodon.world! 🍎🌳 https://vegplotter.com/blog/september-groundwork-how-to-prepare-your-plot-for-fruit-trees-and-bushes

September Groundwork: How to Prepare Your Plot for Fruit Trees and Bushes

September Groundwork: How to Prepare Your Plot for Fruit Trees and Bushes

Whether you are a beginner or seasoned fruit and vegetable grower, have a small kitchen garden or run multiple full size allotment plots. VegPlotter

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· 4mo ago

Happy International Day Of The Potato! 🥔 Celebrated yearly on May 30th, this day honors one of the world's most versatile crops. Potatoes were first cultivated in the Andes over 8,000 years ago, brought to Europe by Spanish explorers in the 16th century & now they're a global staple! 🌍 #History

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· 4mo ago

Want to grow juicy, sweet persimmons right in your backyard? 🌳 Whether you love Fuyu or Hachiya, our ultimate guide covers everything from planting to harvest! Avoid common mistakes & maximize your yield this season.

👇 Find our grow guide here:
https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides/persimmon

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· 2mo ago

Want to start a school garden? 🏫🌱 From getting funding and choosing easy crops to keeping students engaged year-round, our step-by-step guide makes outdoor learning simple and fun for teachers and communities. Start planning your school garden project today: https://vegplotter.com/blog/start-a-school-garden 🥦🥕

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· 1mo ago

🌱 Plan your perfect garden with the VegPlotter Android app! 🥕📱 Easily design, organize, and manage your vegetable garden right from your phone. 🌻 Download now for FREE on Google Play and start growing smarter today! 🌞🍅 #GardeningMadeEasy #VegPlotter

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