Win an Unwins seed sowing bundle worth £250

September – Pak choi, mustard, lamb’s lettuce. Just because its cold outside, doesn’t mean you can’t start seeds on your windowsill – or a heat mat – and this is why this prize is perfect for this time of year.

Wooden seed box with various seed packets and seedlings.
The Unwins seed sowing bundle is worth £250Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Red cabbage microgreens on bread with cream cheese.
Unwins red cabbage microgreens taste perfect with cottage cheese on toast

“The seed sowing bundle includes the Unwins Gardener’s Seed box, Seed sowing compost, VisiRoot seed trays, Heated propagation mat, Kent & Stowe Widger and dibber and plant labels. “Just sow the seeds evenly in seed compost, or even on moist kitchen paper in small containers, and keep them moist. December – Salad leaves, broad beans, onions, chilli plants.

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October – Garlic, onion, blueberries. 

To enter fill in the form below.”In just a few weeks, you can harvest your greens from the comfort of your kitchen windowsill. July – Turnips, winter radishes, carrots, french beans.Packed with nutrients, bursting with flavour, and incredibly fast and easy to grow, they’re the ultimate ingredient if you’re doing Veganuary – or not! An Unwins spokesman said: “They’re the young, tender shoots of vegetables and herbs, harvested just after germination when their nutrients are at their peak.”Harvest them when you’re ready to serve your dish.June – Kale, cabbage, chilli peppers, french beans, strawberries. April – Beetroot and courgette seeds, maincrop potatoes, melon seeds. Or write to Sun Unwins Competition, PO Box 3190, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GP. Y”ou can even create a makeshift mini greenhouse using the lid from a fruit punnet. “They require minimal effort, no garden space, and provide an instant sense of accomplishment. It contains a selection of edible selection of edible and floral seeds – including a packet of microgreens.

January is here – the perfect opportunity to embrace the new growing season. November – Broad beans, peas, shallots, bare root gooseberry. January – Herbs, spring garlic, broad beans, onions, raspberry canesMay – Leeks, pumpkins, butternut squash, sweetcorn, parsnips, blackberry canes. February – Chit first early potatoes, cucumber and tomato seeds, early peas, salad, bare root strawberry plants 

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March – Aubergine, broccoli, cauliflower seeds, chilli plants, apple and pear trees. Include your name, age, email or phone. UK residents 18+ only. Ends 23.59GMT 25.01.25. T&Cs apply.The Sun’s Gardening Editor, Veronica Lorraine has shared the fruits and vegetables you can sow and grow every month. August – Spinach, rocket, spring onions, chard. 

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