Fruiting crops
Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini and their sun-loving cousins - the crops that turn flowers into food and carry the summer garden. Most want warmth, steady water and something to climb or lean on, and they will repay a greenhouse or a sheltered sunny corner more than anything else you grow.
Every crop here links to its full guide - sowing, growing, harvest and storage. 10 crops in this group.
Gear for tomatoes, peppers and squash
Tomato cages Support before the plants get heavy. Check price Grow bags Fruiting crops on a patio. Check price Plant ties Soft ties that will not cut in. Check price
Greenhouses and cold frames Stretch the season at both ends - Aosom's greenhouse range. Shop at Aosom Links go to Amazon or a partner store (such as Adagio Teas) and may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We link gear types, not sponsors' picks: you choose the exact product.