JOBS FOR THE MONTH

10 MINUTE JOBS

FEED ONIONS

Give onions a feed with a fertiliser rich in nitrogen to keep them actively growing through July, which is when the bulbs really start to swell out. In dry weather keep the plants watered to prevent any checks in growth, which can cause them to bolt.

PICK YOUNG COURGETTES

Check courgettes in the garden which should be growing well now and producing plenty of fruits. To keep them fruiting all summer long, pick the courgettes while they are small and tender. If allowed to grow large into marrows, the plant will stop producing new flowers and fruit.

CHECK LEEKS

Check young leek plants to make sure that they are establishing and starting to make new growth. If you planted in deep holes made with a dibber, it’s worth occasionally filling the holes with water to ensure the roots have plenty of moisture around them.

WATCH OUT FOR BLIGHT

Keep an eye out