I do my early sowings in module trays indoors to get a good start ... they need thinning out soon and I'll plant some of the thinnings out under a plastic tunnel cloche, and grow the rest on in little pots in the cold frame to plant out a bit later.
Then, depending on the evidence of slug activity I'll either continue as above or try some direct sowing for the rest of the season.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I always start mine in pots, regardless of the time of year. Too many slugs I sow some to keep inside [later Feb, when the heating is on to help germination] for having at this time of year, as a cut and come again crop.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Then, depending on the evidence of slug activity I'll either continue as above or try some direct sowing for the rest of the season.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I sow some to keep inside [later Feb, when the heating is on to help germination] for having at this time of year, as a cut and come again crop.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
We are slug central here too so will give the modules a try.