Fruit and veg shortages are promised for the next few weeks but many people are warning that the root causes go deeper than wet weather in Spain. If, then, we should expect disruption to our food supply chain for some time to come, it is not too late to get planning and planting your own crops, even if those tomatoes will not materialise for at least three or four months.
It depends on, yes, you guessed it, the weather. Unlike our a-seasonal supermarket shelves, you will not be able to grow yourself a year-round supply of summer salad staples. By the middle of October, low light levels and temperatures mean most UK-grown tomato plants are dwindling. The same goes for cucumbers and peppers, all of which need good light and warmth to grow well.
