Create Soul Food from the Garden

Not only is spinach a fantastic source of iron, vitamins and other minerals, but it also goes great in meals such as stir fry, cannelloni and stew.

Before planting spinach mix in Scotts Osmocote^® Compost & Soil Improver to give your seedlings the nourishment they need to survive. Don’t forget to water spinach plants regularly regularly. Depending on the type of spinach variety you’re growing, it should be ready to pick and enjoy in 6-8 weeks.

Grown all year round, carrots can withstand a large variety of temperatures. These nutritious veggies, however, go particularly well in those winter broths and soups.

To ensure that you get the best out of your crop, make sure that your soil doesn’t dry out by watering regularly. It’s especially important to keep the soil moist for the first two weeks of germination. To grow healthier, stronger and more disease-resistant carrots, plant them in a specialised vegetable potting mix, like Scotts Osmocote^® Vegetable Mix.

This well-loved vegetable is the perfect healthy addition to those warm potato bakes, mac and cheese or casserole dishes.

Broccoli grows best in a sunny spot, so make sure you position them in a protected spot with lots of rays and water them regularly. Also, to ensure a greater harvest that you can later enjoy, feed your broccoli with Scotts Osmocote^® Controlled Release Fertiliser: Tomato, Vegetable & Herb.

Regardless of the cuisine, garlic will add just that perfect, little bit of extra flavour. Especially, in many New Zealand kitchens, garlic is a staple and great addition to home-cooked roasts or marinades.

A great tip for growing garlic is to not water the soil until after the cloves have germinated, which will occur approximately two weeks after planting. Following this, ensure that you water the soil often enough so that it remains moist but not wet.

Thyme is a versatile and beloved herb used in a wide range of cuisine. It can be used fresh or dried and works well in lots of your winter warmer faves, such as soups, pastas, roasted veggies, pizza and lamb.

Growing thyme is easy, simply choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil to plant your thyme. When planted, water well and enrich the soil with Scotts Osmocote^® Controlled Release Fertiliser: Tomato, Vegetable & Herb. Remember to harvest your herbs regularly for continuous added growth.