John Harrison

I'm John Harrison and grow veg, fruit and herbs, keep poultry, write books and run the site Allotment Gardening

[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

June is one of the busiest and most rewarding months on the allotment! 🌱

From sowing quick crops and planting out tender veg to harvesting the first summer produce, now’s the time to keep the momentum going. 👇

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[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

Traditional allotment question:

How many seed potatoes did you buy…
…and how many did you actually have space for?

[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

French beans are one of the most satisfying crops to grow.

Quick, productive and somehow taste nothing like supermarket beans when picked fresh.

If you’ve never grown them before, this is your sign to try.

Growing advice:
https://t.co/rfNySNid3P

#allotment #growyourown

[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

The plots have suddenly gone from “waiting for spring” to needing 3 jobs doing at once.

Beans climbing, weeds racing and the grass growing faster than the vegetables.

What’s suddenly taken off on your plot this week?

My May jobs on the plot list here: https://t.co/rzljYIgMNQ

[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

A reminder for newer growers:

Don’t panic if your plot doesn’t look perfect in May.

Most real allotments currently contain:
✔ weeds
✔ half-finished jobs
✔ trays waiting to be planted
✔ one crop doing brilliantly
✔ another being eaten by slugs

That’s normal gardening!

[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

To honour VE Day 2025 on 8th May we’ve put together a special offer that includes our Dig for Victory: Growing Guides paperback book plus Storing the Harvest eBook, Rationed Christmas eBook and Replica Wartime Leaflets - only £7.99 including UK delivery.
https://t.co/QFMN4XTWk0

[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

We haven't ran a book offer on the whole range for a while. So, just for Easter weekend, you can get 15% off any of our titles - including all our paperback books and eBooks.

Just use code 15OFF

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When I first heard about mycorrhizal fungi being used to help with plant growth I was quite sceptical. We’ve all seen wonder additives and fertilisers that failed to live up to the promises. You can check out my full review here:

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Only a handful of copies of The Essential Allotment Guide left at £6.99 including UK Delivery and TWO free eBooks!

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[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

With onions you’re really pushing it now if they’re not planted so make it one of the first jobs of the month.
Read more in our online Onion Planting Guide:
https://t.co/CQAcvGw8ar

[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

Our new eBook Tomatoes – An Essential Guide to Growing Tomatoes will help you make the most of your tomato seeds and grow the best crop possible year-on-year.

Special release offer - only £2.25 until 06/04/25!

https://t.co/u44SjP2F6S

[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

By April spring should be well and truly underway, the soil warming up nicely and everything growing away. Don’t be complacent though, it’s been known for a cold snap with snow to strike even in the sunny south of England.

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FREEBIE! Our Allotment Garden Growing Though the Seasons – Winter Guide eBook is FREE until 15/11/24
Grab your copy now:
https://t.co/AZzM3022s2

[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

This year I've grown Bulgarian Giant Leeks and they're amazing. They're easy, early, high-yielding and taste great. These will certainly be making the cut to grow again next year!
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[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

I must admit that ‘potato soup’ doesn’t sound particularly exciting but trust me, it’s well worth making. This simple recipe doesn’t take long and the soup is delicious.
https://t.co/8YaAoTfVHG

[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

Runner Beans are a worthwhile crop, one of the most productive and pretty crops for small spaces. Now is the perfect time to dig your runner bean trench.

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[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

Have you staked your Brussels Sprouts? As the weather gets more wild and the winds get up make sure you do so that you have plenty of tasty sprouts for your Christmas dinner.
Learn more about growing Brussels Sprouts:
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[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

November is the month when the hard frosts and heavy rain usually arrive so it’s important to grab whatever time you can on the plot in case you don’t get another chance.
Read more in our November Guide on the Plot:
https://t.co/Bsdc3Egy9u

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The Pot of Gold sweetcorn has been disappointing, looks like I’ll end up with 12 to 14 plants from the pack of 20 seeds https://t.co/5JNaZBpyIg

[John Harrison @allotmentjohn]

Started Gigantes and Borlotti beans in rootrainers to go into the polytunnel. Both need a warmer climate for longer than they’re likely to get outside here https://t.co/tM61SMLEee