Free Vegetable Seeds for 2024: Let’s Get Started!
Introduction
From January to June, we’re giving away free packs of seeds to our subscribers to grow alongside our two expert gardeners. In this article, meet Rachel Bull, our vegetable grower, and learn about her plans for the year.
Meet Rachel Bull, Our Vegetable Grower
Rachel has been growing fruits and vegetables for 15 years, and she’s excited to share her tips and experiences with you. She’ll guide you through the process of growing vegetables from seed, from starting seedlings to harvesting your own delicious produce.
Growing Together
Rachel will share monthly tips on how to grow the seeds you receive, as well as advice for caring for the seedlings you’ve already started. She’ll also share her progress and admit to any setbacks she encounters along the way. Hopefully, together we’ll harvest bountiful crops of basil, parsley, tomatoes, carrots, beetroot, and rocket.
Where to Grow
Rachel grows vegetables in a variety of spaces, including an allotment, containers, and a greenhouse. She’ll show you how to grow vegetables successfully in any space, whether you have a large backyard or just a sunny windowsill.
My Top Tips
- Prepare your soil: The key to happy vegetables is healthy soil. Rachel will guide you through the process of preparing your soil for seed sowing.
- Protect your seedlings: One of the biggest challenges of growing vegetables from seed is protecting them from pests and diseases. Rachel will share her tips for keeping your seedlings safe.
Growing Your Free Rocket Seeds
Rocket is a great vegetable to start with if you’re new to gardening. It’s easy to grow and can be used in a variety of dishes. Rachel will show you how to start rocket seeds on a windowsill and transplant them to containers or an allotment later in the season.
Get Prepared
- Click here to sign up for your free seeds.
- Check out our tips on how to prepare your greenhouse for spring.
- Learn about the best heated propagators for starting seeds.
- Get inspired to build your own polytunnel.
- Read up on sowing seeds early for a head start.
Find Out What Our Growers Are Up To
- Follow Rachel Bull on her blog, The Good Life Ain’t Easy.
- Follow Cel Robertson on her blog, Forever Green Flower Company.
