March

Sowing Seeds - Tips

"Spring is just around the corner. Are you ready?"

Sowing seeds and watching the plants develop is immensely satisfying and here at Cook's you will find everything you need to create a fantastic show of colour to enjoy later in the year.

Levington seed / cutting compost is the perfect medium to get your seeds off to a healthy start.

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Levington Seed & Cutting Compost

Thanks to Cooks buying power we are able to offer great deals on compost for our latest offers please call in.

Please do not be shy in asking for a hand loading your vehicle with our great offers our friendly staff they are always delighted to help.

Huge range of packet seeds

With the full range of seeds from Johnsons and Mr Fothergill's you will be spoilt for choice.

March is the time to plant
summer flowering bulbs...

Begonias

Begonias add a touch of summer colour.

* Colours include white, pink, rose, red, yellow, apricot, salmon, peach, orange
* Double flowered
* Height reached 20cm
* Spread of 15 to 20cm
* The plants can be grown or planted directly into your tubs or garden
* The plants will bloom from May through to first frost

Gladioli

Plant Gladioli from March until the end of June at a depth of 10cm. avoiding frost. Flowering time July to September.

Dahlias

Dahlias - big and bold.

Flower from the end of July to the first frosts.

Dahlias provide large orbs of colour when so many flowers are past their best.

It likes a good loam, but will grow almost anywhere. It relishes sunshine, but can still do well in partial shade.

Zantedeschia Aethiopica

Zantedeschia aethiopica for a touch of sophistication.

This hardy Perennial:-
Flowers: Late Spring to mid-Summer
Height: 36 inches
Position: Full Sun
Hardiness Rating: Good
Ideal For: Border, Containers, Patio, Tubs

Likes moist borders or large containers. These robust plants produce glossy foliage shooting like arrows from the base, then from late spring to mid-summer, the beautiful, pure white Arum Lily blooms become a sparkling attraction. Hardy with dry mulch winter protection.

Tips from the professionals

Cheshunt Compound helps prevent damping off diseases in seedlings of ornamental and edible plants.

Description:	A soluble fungicide, helps prevent damping-off disease in seedlings
Benefits:	Can be used on all seedlings Great value; makes 50 litres Suitable for organic gardening
Active ingredient:	Copper sulphate and ammonium carbonate

"Damping off" is a general term used to describe underground, soil line, or crown rots of seedlings due to unknown causes. The term actually covers several soil borne diseases of plants and seed borne fungi. - If you use cheshunt compound as directed this will help ensure your seeds thrive and become beautiful plants.

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March

Sowing Seeds - Tips

"Spring is just around the corner. Are you ready?"

Save money on
Levington Seed & Cutting Compost

Huge range of packet seeds