Alan Titchmarsh's gardening tips

Veg for beginners

Q: If somebody hasn't ever grown their own veg before, which vegetables would you advise them to start with?

A: The most important thing is to only grow things that you love eating! If  you like them, radish are very quick. Lettuces are really easy - just don't sow long rows of lettuce; sow three foot rows at time with two week intervals so you have some dotted around, rather than having them all grouped together. Simply grow the veg you like and then work out what you've space for.