Growing for Show

Selected Articles

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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The Curse of Clubroot by Professor Geoff Dixon

An article about Perlka and Clubroot, which is one of the most difficult diseases to control and the fear of brassica growers.

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Organic Gardening Part 1 by Vanessa Jones

Good organic practice depends principally on an understanding of the components that contribute to soil fertility; the development of a productive soil and then the maintenance of a productive soil by practicing crop rotation and fostering natural methods of pest and disease control by pursuing organic practices such as companion planting and encouraging beneficial wildlife.

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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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