Growing for Show

Selected Articles

Cultivating Garlic and Elephant Garlic part 2

Cultivating Garlic and Elephant Garlic Part 2 covers how to ensure a good crop of garlic and some tips for growing garlic for show, how to get away with late planting garlic and more

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Scorzonera or black salsify

Salsify and scorzonera are almost invariably linked together in books and seed catalogues although they are actually quite distinct. Find out more about this easy to grow vegetable

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Strawberries by Martin Welsh

Starting with the history of the strawberry through varieties, how best to cultivate strawberries and protect them from pests, this article covers strawberries in depth

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From local shows held in the village hall to internationally reknowned exhibitions such as the Chelsea Flower Show, the NVS is involved in raising the standard for vegetables.

 

Growing long carrots for show- a second view

Another member of the National Vegetable Society explains how he grows his long carrots for showing.

Growing long carrots for show- a second view


Growing long carrots for show

How one member of the National Vegetable Society grows his long carrots for showing.

Growing long carrots for show


Growing Cucumbers for Exhibition

Growing cucumbers is an absorbing pastime, you get hooked on it, and although this article is primarily about growing for show the same points will help anyone to produce excellent fruits for the table.

Growing Cucumbers for Exhibition


Growing peas for exhibition

Growing the best pea for show or table, many of the same rules apply. Find out the secrets of growing great peas

Growing peas for exhibition


Produce your own carrot seed

While most growers are happy to purchase commercially available carrot seed many exhibitors, or others with a particular interest in carrots, might want to produce their own selected stock.

Produce your own carrot seed


Growing Vegetables for the Chelsea Flower Show by Medwyn Williams

Medwyn Williams, Chairman of the NVS reflects on how he came to grow vegetables for the Chelsea Flower Show where he won 10 consecutive Gold Medals

Growing Vegetables for the Chelsea Flower Show by Medwyn Williams


 

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