The season of serious sowing is here. Words: Jane Wrigglesworth Sow peas, parsnips, carrots and radishes directly into soil. Peas will germinate in soil temperatures as low as 4°C, although a consistent temperature above 7°C is ideal. Parsnips germinate at around 8°C, carrots and radishes around 7°C. The higher the temperature, the quicker they’ll germinate. … Continue reading Spring gardening tips for September: Sow peas and carrots, plant tomato seeds, dig out weeds, avoid codling moths