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Growing veg over winter advice

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Jollyjoy · 22/08/2025 11:40

I’m wondering if anyone has any top tips on making this successful. In Scotland so a few more weeks of warmth left, probably. I don’t have a greenhouse (yet). I just bought a mini poly tunnel with fleece cover which should fit in a bed that I’m about to lift potatoes from.

I’ve bought leek, winter cabbage and broccoli seedlings. I’m thinking pot them on and get them a bit stronger before in the ground? Or better to get them in to give them more time to establish before it gets cold? I also have some kale seeds that I wonder if I should grow in trays first or just try them in the ground. Also have some Xmas seed potatoes - I’m thinking pots best for these?

I also have some purple sprouting broccoli in the ground that’s been in since May/June but it’s looking quite feeble and munched. Shall I just leave it and hope for the best, or should I cover it with fleece or ground with straw when frosts are approaching?

So many questions - thanks in advance - would love to hear others’ winter veg patch experiences…

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Jollyjoy · 22/08/2025 13:06

Oops made two threads by accident…

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