Harvesting and Storing

Published: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 11:35 am

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Make the most of your fruit and vegetable crops by learning how to harvest and store them correctly, plus save money on ornamental plants by saving seed to sow the following season. Browse our easy-to-follow guides for advice on what to harvest and when, how to store different types of crop, from bulbs to apples, tips on cleaning and preparing saved seed, and dealing with fruit and vegetable gluts.

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How to save water in the garden

Find out how to save water in the garden so that you can cope with drought or a hosepipe ban - and save money if you have a water meter.
Guide to saving different types of seed

Get to grips with saving different types of seed, in this handy guide.
Six crops to avoid storing

We reveal which crops aren't worth the space to store.
10 tips for a great fruit harvest

Discover how to care for your fruit trees, bushes and canes to enjoy the best possible harvests.
How to preserve your harvests

Find out how to preserve your harvests in a range of different ways, including freezing, drying, pickling and more.
Nine crops to harvest in March

Advice on which crops to harvest in March, including leeks, rhubarb and kale, plus tips on harvesting, from the experts at BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
Five crops to harvest in June

We reveal some of the best fruit and veg to fill your trugs with, in June.
Crops to harvest in December

Check out five delicious winter crops to harvest in December.
Six crops to harvest in August

Fresh really is best. Take a look at some of our favourite crops to harvest in August.
Five crops to harvest in November

Discover five of our favourite veg crops to harvest in November.
Five crops to harvest in July

In this feature, we pick five of the best crops to harvest in July, including juicy fruits and tasty veg.
Six crops to harvest in April

Learn which crops you can harvest in April, including rhubarb and asparagus, in our expert guide.
Harvest strawberries all summer

We reveal our tips on getting a strawberries to crop all summer long.
Five crops to harvest in February

Keep your kitchen well stocked in winter with these crops to harvest in February.
Five crops to harvest in May

Find out which crops you can harvest in May, including tasty garlic and rhubarb.
Crops to harvest in September

September, the month for bumper harvests - here are some crops to harvest this month.
Five crops to harvest in October

Take a look at five tasty crops to harvest in October.
How to save your own veg seed

Cut costs by collecting and saving your own veg seed - we explain how, in this practical guide.
Five seeds to save in August

We pick five seeds to collect and save in August, for autumn or spring sowing.
videoHow to pick flowers for cutting

Watch this quick video with Monty Don for his tips on picking flowers for cutting.
How to grow pears

All you need to know about growing your own crop of delicious pears, in our Grow Guide.
How to grow raspberries

All you need to know about growing your own delicious crop of raspberries, in our Grow Guide.
How to grow gooseberries

All you need to know about growing delicious gooseberries, in our detailed Grow Guide.
How to grow potatoes

Find out all you need to know about growing potatoes, in our practical Grow Guide.

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