Direct sowing vs transplanting – our grow-your-own expert advises which is best, and shares 5 veggies you should always sow directly

A gardener's hand sowing seeds directly into the soil from a seed packet.

Growing vegetables means making some important decisions. Deciding what, where, and how to grow crops can be key to success and top harvests, which includes whether to direct sow or transplant vegetables.

If you are new to planting vegetables, weighing up direct sowing vs transplanting crops can be confusing. However, I want to help you understand what’s best for your plants. So this guide looks at the difference and reveals which vegetables always need to be sown directly.