Planting depth is important, because the seed has to be able to push its
shoot out into the light before it runs out of energy. But the seed also
has to be deep enough for it to remain damp, and for the roots to be
able to grow into soil & reach nutrients and water.
As a rule of thumb, the seed should be covered by a depth of soil equal
to the thickness of the seed.
Before measuring the depth, the seed bed should be level and firmed
down. This may be done with a light roller, or tapping it down with a rake.
Vegetable planting depth
Vegetable Planting depth cm
Bean – broad 5
Bean – broad 5
Bean – french 5
bean – runner 5
Beetroot 3
Broccoli 1
Brussel sprout 1
Carrot 1
Courgette 3
Leek 1
Lettuce 1
Onion – maincrop Tip showing
onion – salad/spring 1
Parsnip 1
Potato 10
Radish 1
Spinach – summer 3
Turnip – summer 1
Turnip – winter 1
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