Stefan Drew, Author at Bite Sized Gardening

How To Grow Coriander

On October 22, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Knowing How To Grow Coriander Is A Kitchen Essential For Masalas, Batters, Doughs, Marinades & Drinks In Asian & European Kitchens. Learn More Here. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) aka cilantro, Chinese parsley, dhania, is an edible herb grown for its leaves and seed.… More 2 responses

How To Ripen Tomatoes

On October 12, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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How To Ripen Tomatoes. Ripening Tomatoes, Especially Late Season Tomatoes, Can Be A Problem. Here Are My Commercial Tomato Grower Secrets. I grew tomatoes in the 80s and 90s on a commercial scale. 10,000 plants a year. That means ripening and harvesting tons a day.… More Leave a comment

Vegetable Garden Tasks In October

On October 7, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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When Deciding On Vegetable Garden Tasks In October We Have To Remember That Summer Has gone And Winter Beckons. Our Tasks Will Depend On Our Location & Weather. Here Are My October Vegetable Tasks. Vegetable Garden Tasks In October: Dividing Chives I’m in the east of Devon, and very far south.… More Leave a comment

How Many Vegetables Can A Garden Produce?

On October 4, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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How Many Vegetables Can A Garden Produce? What Is The Expected Vegetable Garden Yield? Knowing The Answer Means We Know What & When To Sow & Plant. Here’s My Answer. Crop yields can be unpredictable but having an answer to How Many Vegetables Can A Garden Produce will act as a guide to how many to grow and what yield to expect.… More 1 response

How Fungi & Plants Benefit One Another

On September 30, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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I’ve previously Written About How How Fungi & Plants Benefit One Another, But Not Explained The Full Details. In this Post I Provide More Information. The soil fungi of most interest here are called mycorrhizal fungi. Mycorrhiza refers to the way the fungus grows in association with the roots of plants.… More Leave a comment

Biofertiliser & Mycorrhizal Fungi Additives For Gardening & Agriculture

On September 29, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Biofertiliser: A Substance, Often Containing Living Micro-organisms, Claimed To Increase Plant Growth If Added To Plants, Seeds, Soil, Roots Etc. They Are Claimed to Colonise The Rhizosphere & Increase Plant Nutrients & Benefit Plants. But Do They? There is a UK biofertiliser certification scheme so it would be easy to assume these products work.… More Leave a comment

Gardening Techniques: Plaggen Soil Production.

On September 22, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Plaggen Soil Production, aka Plaggensol, Es, or Plaggenesche is a Ancient Way to Produce Rich Deep Soils That Grow Great Crops. Here’s How It’s Done. Plaggen Soil, What Is It And Will It Improve My Garden? Plaggen Isn’t New But Not Many People Now Know How It Improves Soil.… More Leave a comment

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November 23, 2025.

Great practical and usable advice. Friendly and accessible writing style. The site is a goldmine of information on all subjects growing related.

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November 22, 2025.

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November 22, 2025.

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November 22, 2025.

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May 12, 2025.

Really practical and easy to follow advice with proper scientific basis, my veg growing has improved significantly since I found Stefan. Not a gimmick in sight - fabulous.

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December 2, 2024.

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November 29, 2024.

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November 29, 2024.

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