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It may be cold outside, but many of us will start making the first tentative sowings inside or under cloches this month. OK it’s still a little early, but who can resist tearing open those packets of peppers, aubergines or tomatoes?

In this issue, top gardener and KG regular Ben Vanheems brings you his four-page seedling survival guide packed with great tips to help you get the best from your sowings and to put things right when they don’t go according to plan.

Professional fruit grower David Patch describes his favourite eating apples, all of which can be planted now, and I bring you my guide to growing delicious sprouts (yes, I said delicious) and also offer some top tips on getting the best from your free tomato and sweet pepper seeds.

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