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With the last frost drawing ever closer, now is really a great time to have your plants in pots ready for summer. One of the fruits I’m most frequently asked about when people want to start gardening is the tomato; versatile enough to suit dishes throughout the world and adaptable enough to grow anywhere. I’m going with cherry tomatoes this year because I absolutely adore them with sweet pepper in raw salads, but everything in this post is true for all forms.

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Stuffed, fried or eaten raw like an apple, bell peppers are a wonderful addition to any kitchen and their versatility ensures they won’t go to waste. With their gorgeous glossy exteriors and sweet distinctive smell even if you don’t want to eat them, they still have great ornamental value. Because of a recessive genetic trait, sweet peppers don’t produce capsicum. So you can take those gloves off, they’re completely devoid of heat.

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