Plant up a Growing Bag

Growing bags are an ideal way to grow tomatoes, aubergines, chillies and cucumber on a sunny patio or balcony, as well as greenhouses.

Time needed - 30 minutes to prepare and plant the growing bag.

You will need:
- 1 peat-free growing bag.
- 3 vegetable plants.
- Watering can.
- Label and pen.

What to do:
- Loosen the compost in the bag by shaking and kneading it like a pillow.
- Shape the bag into a low hummock, making sure the compost is spread evenly.
- Pierce the base of the bag for drainage and cut out the pre-marked planting squares or, if you are planting rows of salads, cut out a long rectangle.
- Scoop out compost from each square leaving a hole big enough for the root ball of your plant. Put a plant in each hole and refill around it with compost. The top of each root ball should be just below the top of the bag.
- Water well and label.