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• Broad (fava) beans: drills 7.5 cm (3 in) deep; sow seeds 23 cm (9 in) apart.

• French beans: drills 5 cm (2 in) deep; sow seeds 7.5–10 cm (3–4 in) apart.

• Runner beans: drills 5 cm (2 in) deep; sow seeds 15 cm (6 in) apart.

• Beetroot: drills 2.5 cm (1 in) deep; sow seeds in clusters of three, 10–15 cm (4–6 in) apart. Later, thin to one strong seedling at each position.

• Brussels sprouts and cabbages: drills 12–18 mm (½–¾ in) deep in a seed bed, for later planting in growing positions.

• Carrots: drills 12–18 mm (½–¾ in) deep; sow thinly and later thin.

• Lettuce: drills 12 mm (½ in) deep; sow thinly and later thin the seedlings.

• Parsnips: drills 12–18 mm (½–¾ in) deep; sow clusters of three seeds about 15 cm (6 in) apart and later thin to one strong seedling at each position.

• Radishes: drills 12 mm (½ in) deep; thin seedlings to about 2.5 cm (1 in) apart.

• Spinach: drills 12–18 mm (½–¾ in) deep; later, thin seedlings.

• Spring onions (scallions): drills 12 mm (½ in) deep; thinning is not necessary.

• Turnips: drills 12–18 mm (½–¾ in) deep; thin seedlings.