Grow your own advice guides

We grow every plant, fruit and veg variety we recommend and try out different growing techniques so you can rely on our advice

22 articles

How to grow runner beans and best varieties

Growing runner beans is easy. Discover our best runner bean varieties and tips for how to get great crops

13 January 2026

Top 5 easiest vegetables to grow for beginners

Simple, low-maintenance veg to choose if you want to start growing your own

2 March 2026

How to grow sweetcorn and best varieties

Growing sweetcorn in your garden or allotment is easy to do in the UK. Discover our trialled-and-tasted sweetcorn varieties and tips for how to grow them

6 October 2025

How to grow tomatoes and the best varieties

Discover our best tomato varieties and tips for how to grow tomatoes in the greenhouse and outdoors

4 March 2026

How to grow onions and best varieties

Growing onions is easy to do, both from seeds and onion sets. Discover our best onion varieties and tips for how to grow them

3 March 2026

How to build raised garden beds

We've rigorously tested raised garden bed kits from Harrod Horticultural, Forest Garden and more to help you grow veg in a limited space

2 March 2026

How to grow herbs

Fresh herbs are much tastier than dried ones, but which varieties can be grown indoors on your windowsill and how do you grow your favourite herbs outdoors?

25 February 2026

How to grow leeks and best varieties

This versatile winter vegetable is a stalwart of the veg garden. Discover our best leek varieties and tips for how to grow them

10 February 2026

How to grow garlic and best varieties

Discover our best garlic varieties, plus tips for how and when to plant garlic in the ground and in pots

6 February 2026

How to grow sprouting broccoli and best varieties

We've grown and tasted varieties of sprouting broccoli so you can be sure you're growing the best ones

6 February 2026

How to grow sweet peppers and best varieties

Sweet peppers, also known as bell peppers and capsicum, do best in a greenhouse in the UK, but you could try a sunny spot outside

6 February 2026

How to grow potatoes and best varieties

The best potato varieties are tasty and high yielding. The rigorous Which? trials reveal the best ones, plus tips for how to grow them

6 February 2026

How to grow courgettes and the best varieties

Growing courgettes takes little effort to produce masses of fruit. Discover our best courgette varieties and tips for how to grow them

14 January 2026

How to grow chillies and the best varieties

Chilli peppers are great for adding heat to cooking and are easy to grow, even on a windowsill. Try our best varieties for great crops

13 January 2026

The best mushroom growing kits

Mushroom growing kits make it easy to grow gourmet fungi at home. Find out which ones performed best in the Which? trials

23 December 2025

How to grow cucumbers and best varieties

Growing cucumbers is easy indoors and outside, even in pots. We trialled and tasted cucumber varieties to recommend the best ones to you

11 December 2025

How to grow carrots and best varieties

Easy to grow both in the ground and in pots, home-grown carrots are packed with flavour. Find our Best Buy varieties and growing tips

5 December 2025

How to grow strawberries and best varieties

Home-grown strawberries taste better than anything from the supermarket. Discover our best varieties and how to grow them

5 December 2025

How to grow lettuce and best varieties

Growing lettuce for salads is easy in the ground and in pots. Discover our best lettuce varieties and tips for how to grow them

13 November 2025

How to grow raspberries and the best varieties

Raspberries are a delicious soft fruit that can successfully crop in all parts of the UK. Discover our best raspberry varieties and tips on how to grow them.

2 October 2025