Preparation
Organic matter or fertiliser should be incorporated at least one month beforehand. The soil, raised bed or planter should have already been cultivated and be weed free with a fine, crumbly texture ready for seed sowing.
Equipment needed
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Rake or hand cultivator
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Trowel and bamboo cane
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Measuring stick
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Seeds (check they are suitable to sow at that time of year)
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Watering can with a rose
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Enviromesh or horticultural fleece (if sowing under protection)
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Label and pencil
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Dibber