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JANUARY CHECKLIST

Notes• Don’t allow evergreen hedges and topiaries

to grow out of shape. Keep them trimmed.

• Problems with scale and aphids? Spray against

ants as they are attracted by the sweet honeydew.

• Nip out the growing tips of chrysanthemums

and poinsettias.

• Thin out deciduous climbers like wisterias,

Boston ivy and ornamental vines.

• Rotate plants from indoors and shady patios,

as well as hanging baskets, towards the light

regularly to ensure even leaf growth.

• Pull out veggies that are past their prime or are diseased.

• Weed and tidy up overgrown beds.

• Fertilise summer-fruiting vegetables with a

potassium-rich fertiliser.

• Control infestations of whitefly, thrips, aphids and

other pests with an organic insecticide spray with

Ludwig’s Insect Spray.

• Spray 3 times in 10 days, followed by once a week

for 28 days.

• Water 2 – 3 times a week. Monitor the soil moisture.

HERB OF THE MONTH: Plant type: Annual

Soil: Plant in Medium to wet soil

Location: Full sun

Days to maturity: 30

Handy tips: Only harvest the young

leaves – pick only a few. The older

leaves are stronger in flavour.

Benefits: Rocket is rich in vitamin C

which tastes good when served with

a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar and

Parmesan shavings.

Brinjals Capsicumssweet peppers

CapsicumsChillies

Tomatoes

WHAT TO PLANT IN JANUARY 2019

WHAT TO DO IN YOUR VEGGIE GARDEN:

WHAT TO DO IN YOUR GARDEN:

5 minutes to spare: Mulch container-grown veggies

just as you would in the garden. It keeps moisture from

evaporating, and prevents the soil from compacting,

when watering by hand.

10 minutes to spare: Spritz chilli-pepper plants with a

fine spray to increase humidity, as this sets more fruit.

This also applies to tomatoes and beans.

Good to Know: Even though the sowing guide says it’s

time to start sowing winter veggies in seed trays, delay

by a month if it’s very hot. This applies to root veggies

that germinate in cooler ground, as well as lettuce.

Rocket / Arugula(Eruca sativa)

GARDENING TIPS