The everyday food item savings announced by the government in today’s budget will be a great help but won’t stop the cost of living going up in its entirety. But with Fothergill’s, you could make big savings by growing your own fresh vegetables from seed.

You can get going on your growing journey today and start saving with even a small space, as many crops can be grown in pots on a patio or balcony. If you start planning your veg growing now, you could enjoy your first crops in under 10 weeks (if sowing spinach in a cold frame or greenhouse) and in spring, if you sow peas or broad beans.

Our broad bean Bunyards Exhibition can be sown outside in October and November as well as from February to May to give you long, well-filled pods from June to August. A hardy pea like Meteor can be sown now and will give you sweet, delicious peas from as early as May. Even better, it’ll grow happily in containers or large pots as it is a dwarf variety.

Not only is growing your own great for physical and mental health, but you could also save yourself a surprising amount of money. As an example, a supermarket 60g bag of wild rocket costs around £1 (approximately £1.66 per 100g). Fothergill’s Wild Rocket Seeds cost £3.49 for approx. 750 seeds. In ideal conditions you could expect 50g of yield from each plant giving a rough total yield of over 35kg of rocket! That equates to a saving of over £500. By the same method, you could save over £60 on cucumbers by growing your own – one pack could give you up to 100 fruits. In trials, some of our French bean varieties produced over 130kg of pods – some serious saving over shop bought beans.

Even if you don’t grow everything yourself, isn’t it time to think about making savings starting a small vegetable garden? Fothergill’s can guide you through your journey. Every packet of Fothergill’s seeds has a guaranteed lifespan of at least 3 years if stored in cool, dark and dry conditions. In reality, they will last much longer but the germination rates may drop.

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*A productive growing space could help a household save more than £500 a year on fruit, vegetables and herbs. An Association for Public Service Excellence estimate, reported by MoneySavingExpert, puts the potential value of produce from a 250 m² allotment at up to £1,910 a year. The amount saved depends on what is grown, how much of the harvest replaces shop-bought food, and the cost of growing it.

A University of Sheffield study found that households growing their own can improve their diet and reduce waste. They can produce approx. half their annual supply of vegetables, 20% of their fruit supply and eat 70% more fruit and veg than the UK national average.

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About Fothergill’s

We’re here to make the growing from seed journey feel simple, achievable and rewarding for everyone, whether this is your first or fiftieth harvest our mission is to democratise gardening and help you enjoy every step.

We combine exciting varieties and tried and trusted favourites alongside innovative products plus clear, confidence building guidance. Every seed variety is trialled in our own lab and field, backed by 100% satisfaction guarantee. We make it easier to grow something you’re proud of, try something new, and create memories with the people you love. We’re here to encourage more people to discover the joy of growing from seed.

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