Gain a complete understanding of how to grow 40 of Charles's favourite vegetables.

With my guidance, you’ll feel confident to grow a variety of vegetables from seed.

The course comprises 34 growing guides, each one covering every aspect of growing for the vegetable or vegetables within the guide.

You’ll learn about varieties, spacing and watering, and particular pests to be aware of. You’ll find out whether each vegetable is suitable to grow in the shade, whether to pot on, when to transplant, and what to follow with.

I’ll also talk you through how different seasons and the weather impact your crops. And because you’ll have lifelong access, you’ll be able to come back at any time and refresh your knowledge on any area covered.

Course information

34 guides
Captioned photos throughout
Exclusive videos
Quizzes to consolidate learning
Downloadable certificate on completion
Lifetime access

*Please note:

Each Growing Guide is available to purchase individually.

The two previous From Seed to Harvest courses (A-C and F-T) were merged into one complete course. If you’ve previously purchased A-C, we will enrol you on F-T for free. Please email Anna, anna@charlesdowding.co.uk.

Offers and discounts

Bundle of three full-length courses + free digital Sowing Calendar - £190 (full price £285)
60% off any online course for students in full-time education

Please contact Anna, anna@charlesdowding.co.uk, for discount requests/further info.

For information on all the online courses we offer, please see this page.

Gift vouchers are also available.

Course content

Introduction
34 guides

Aubergine/Eggplant/Brinjal
Beans, Broad/Fava
Beans – French & Runner
Beetroot
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Capiscums
Carrot
Cauliflower & Kohlrabi
Celery & Celeriac
Chard & Leaf Beet
Chicory/Radicchio
Chinese/Napa Cabbage & Oriental Leaves
Courgette/Zucchini, including Summer Squash
Cucumber – Cordon & Ridge
Endive
Florence Fennel
Garlic
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce
Melon
Onion & Salad Onion
Parsnip
Peas
Potatoes
Radish
Salads for Winter
Spinach
Squash for Winter
Swede/Rutabaga & Turnip
Sweetcorn
Tomatoes

Each guide follows the same outline structure:

Introduction to vegetable
Harvest period
Why grow them
Suitable for containers/shade?
Conditions for success
Varieties
Sow and propagate
Sowing conditions
Sowing time
Pot on?
Transplant, size, time of year
Spacing
Support
Water – how often, how much, extra mulch to retain water?
Container growing
Feed
Prune and train plants/thin fruit
Harvest time and method
Potential problems – which pests are likely, disease, and other likely difficulties
Clearing
Follow with

Vegetable Growing Guides

Beetroot Growing Guide

Beans – French and Runner Growing Guide

Beans – Broad/Fava Growing Guide

Aubergine / Eggplant / Brinjal Growing Guide

From Seed To Harvest - Online Course

Broccoli Growing Guide

Potatoes Growing Guide

Peas Growing Guide

Parsnip Growing Guide

Lettuce Growing Guide

Kale Growing Guide

Garlic Growing Guide