In this weeks podcast the first podcast of 2025, Richard shares a seed he has to sow every year as the seed of the month. The seed is Rhubarb. Although it is too early to sow most seeds Richard shares other seeds that can be sown this month. We of course another delicious recipe from Chef Scott. So lets get into it.

Rhubarb Our Seed Of The Month

Each month Richard shares a seed of the month in collaboration with Premier Seed Direct Richards number 1 seed supplier.

This months seed is Rhubarb which is slightly unusual to grow from seed but Richard finds it incredibly easy to grow from seed. Added to that growing from seed gives more choice and saves money when compared to buying a plan.

Some of the most popular varieties of Rhubarb include champagne and victoria

Other Seeds To Sow In January

January can be a very tricky month to sow seeds says Richard. The days are short and cold but many gardeners find themselves itching to sow seeds. Because of this Richard has suggested a few seeds to sow this month

Broad beans

Onions

Leeks

Chard

Winter Spinach

Lettuce

Parsley

Radish

Carrots

Celery

Chicory

Kale

Rocket

Basil

Rhubarb

Chilli peppers

Corriander

Globe Artichokes

Sweet peppers

Please note that some of these seeds can be directly sown outside the majority will need protection or supplemental heat and lighting to grow strong.

Chef Scott Recipe Of The Week

This week Chef Scott is back with another delicious mouth-watering recipe. This weeks recipe is an Cajun style mac and cheese, using some ingredients you may have in the freezer.

Give this recipe a go and share how you enjoyed this dish.

Technology And Seed Sowing

In the final segment of this podcast Richard shares how technology can help us sow seeds to produce food earlier and more reliably. Heated propagators provide heat to warm up seeds and speed up germination. Grow lights help supply plenty of light to grow strong plants from young seedlings.

Hydroponics are becoming a more common site amongst vegetables gardener's too and Richards 5 pod from West Kent Hydroponics is being used to grow more summer crops such as tomatoes and chillies this January.

Ai is also a new technology and Richard shares a seed sowing plan made for the entire year using ai to create the plan. Richard intends to follow this plan in 2025 to see if it works.