Home > Growing tips & recipes > Veg Addict – July 8 min read 29.07.2025 Veg Addict – July Hello Veg Addict Welcome to your guide for your July ‘get growing’ seed subscription! Here’s what’s in your box: Chicory Mirabelle Kale Precoce Di Toscana Leaf Broccoli Bastard Autumn Radish Red Beauty Swiss Chard Sunset Chicory Mirabelle Sowing info Sow seed 1cm deep and keep moist. Does not need extra heat to germinate. Grow on in individual module trays until planting out after last frost. Growing info Chicory is relatively low maintenance once established but will need consistent watering through the hottest months. These plants are perennial and if roots are left in the ground when harvested, will regrow. Extremely frost tolerant, in fact cold weather intensifies the leaf colour. Kale Precoce Di Toscana Sowing info Sow seed at a depth of 1cm, does not need extra heat to germinate. Kale plants can be transplanted to their final positions approximately 5 weeks from sowing Growing info When transplanting kale, plant it deeper in the ground to ensure a sturdy stem. Plant kale at a distance of 60cm apart and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water the plants thoroughly after planting. Kale is exceptionally hardy and requires little aftercare. Blog – How to Sow and Grow Kale Leaf Broccoli Bastard Sowing info Sow seed at a depth of 1cm, does not need extra heat to germinate. Plants can be transplanted to their final positions approximately 5 weeks from sowing. Growing info When transplanting, plant it deeper in the ground to ensure a sturdy stem. Plant at a distance of 60cm apart and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water the plants thoroughly afterplanting. Exceptionally hardy and requires little aftercare. Autumn Radish Red Beauty Sowing info Best sown direct from mid summer onwards in a sunny position. Germination will usually take 5 to 7 days. Sow at a depth of 1 cm in shallow drills and keep moist. Protect young seedlings from birds. Growing info As roots swell, harvest the largest roots to allow more room for others to grow larger. Succession sowing every 2-4 weeks will ensure a continual supply. Will not perform well in Spring/Summer as prone to bolting. Blog – How to Sow and Grow Radishes Swiss Chard Sunset Sowing info Sow in module trays 1cm deep. Grow on in the greenhouse until plants reach a height of around 5cm after the last frost. Growing info Ready to harvest in 50 days. Harvest regularly by selecting a few stems from each plant to promote fresh growth and to extend the cropping season. More mature plants become frost hardy and will generally survive winter meaning you’ll have a harvest into the next year. Blog – How to Sow and Grow Chard Garden jobs for this July Keep watering and mulching – July heat means plants need consistent moisture; mulch to retain water and suppress weeds. Harvest regularly – Pick courgettes, beans, and salad leaves often to encourage more production. Sow for succession – Plant beetroot, carrots, and salads now for a late summer or early autumn crop. Meet the author Nelly Nelly works in the She Grows Veg marketing department and is an incredible cook! She's learning how to grow veg fast in her very own container garden. Her favourites so far are the Dwarf Sunflower called 'Sunspot' and our Dwarf Pea called 'Tom Thumb'. Previous What Veg Seeds To Sow In August Next Grow Buddies Subscription – September
