Episode 657: Sowing Winter Cabbage, Tackling Allotment Overwhelm & Our April Book Review

Richard, host of The Veg Grower Podcast, dives into a busy yet rewarding week on his allotment in Little Hampton, UK, where he tackles the critical task of sowing winter cabbage—despite being a week behind schedule. He reveals his method: using root trainers with quality compost, keeping seedlings cool and bright in the shed, and planting them out after early potatoes are harvested. The episode highlights a major challenge: slugs and snails decimating squash and sweet corn, countered by nightly picking, clay pot traps, and chicken-fed pest control. Richard also shares his strategy for managing overwhelm—writing weekly task lists with clear priorities, focusing first on watering and planting, then tidying, and finally fun projects like cutting down overgrown comfrey for compost and mulch. He praises the RHS book *Can I Grow Potatoes in Pots?* by Sally Nex as a practical, accessible guide packed with sustainable advice for container gardening and beyond. The episode closes with a recipe for broad bean smash and a heartfelt call to action for listeners to rate, review, and join the Supporters Club.