Like Rosemary, its sister herb in the Mint (Labitae) family, Sage contains a variety of volatile oils, flavonoids (including Apigenin, Diosmetin, and Luteolin), and Phenolic Acids, including the Phenolic Acid named after Rosemary, Rosmarinic acid
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Mint
Mint contains a number of vitamins and minerals. It is rich in Vitamins A and C and smaller amounts of Vitamin B2. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant and may help to decrease the risk of certain cancers such as colon and rectal cancer. Mint also contains a wide range of essential minerals such as Manganese, Copper, Iron, Potassium and Calcium
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Chilli Peppers
When plants are about 20cm (8in) tall, or before if they start to lean, stake with a pea stick
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Peppers
You can grow peppers in containers, growbags or in open ground as long as it is a hot, sunny spot (at the base of a wall for instance)
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Sprouts
Cauliflowers do best in very fertile soil. Dig in well-rotted manure or organic matter before planting. Firm the soil by treading before planting
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Broccoli
Broccoli’s a real favourite because of it’s great flavour, texture and health-giving properties. We stock Purple and White sprouting Broccoli. Much cheaper than the supermarket!
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Cauliflower
Cauliflowers do best in very fertile soil. Dig in well-rotted manure or organic matter before planting. Firm the soil by treading before planting
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Cabbages
Water well the day before moving. Firm in well after transplanting and ‘puddle’ in the plants with plenty of water (this means filling the hole with water several times before adding soil). When planting, set the lowest leaves at ground level
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