Shungiku
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Shungiku (chop suey greens)

Have you tried this interesting, flavoursome and nutritious plant, asks Penny Woodward.

A basket of asparagus
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Tough, rewarding asparagus

Penny Woodward says to look out for asparagus crowns to plant soon.

Young chervil plants
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Subtle, charming chervil

A basket of chervil seeds was found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, says Penny Woodward.

Pea shoots
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Pea shoots and leaves

Autumn is prime pea-growing time, not just for pods but for shoots as well. Justin Russell has the lowdown.

Spring onions
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Spring to it

Virtually pest free and great companion plants, spring onions are a tasty addition to your patch says Penny Woodward.

Oyster mushrooms
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Foraging and growing your own fungi

Fungus expert and photographer Alison Pouliot explores these tasty morsels.

A bunch of celery
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Do the celery crunch

Freshly cut, clean, crunchy celery is the perfect plant for autumn, says Penny Woodward.

Green sprouting broccoli
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Bountiful broccoli

Broccoli isn't just a one-head wonder, you can encourage multiple harvests of delicious side shoots. Justin Russell shows you how. 

Microgreens
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Marvellous microgreens

Nutritious microgreens, explains Penny Woodward, are quick to grow and delicious to eat.

Green broad beans
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Broad bean harvesting

Broad beans are delicious, good for the soil and easy to grow. Penny Woodward says now is harvest time. 

Tomatoes varieties for slicing, stuffing, sauces and more
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Tomatoes for all occasions

The stakes are high in the tomato-growing world. Paul West reveals the best varieties for salads, slicing, saucing, stuffing and more.  

Flower buds of artichoke
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Globe artichoke time

They're delicious, unrivalled, flavoursome food, writes Penny Woodward.