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Vegebag by Vegepod UK has been named Chelsea Flower Show's Garden Product of the Year 2020.

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced the winner as it launches its first ever virtual RHS Chelsea Flower Show, sponsored by M&G (18th-23rd May).

Chosen from a shortlist of 11 finalists, Vegebag is a garden growing tool allowing gardeners of all abilities to produce fantastic crops in small spaces all year round, which is all the more relevant now as the nation learns to grow their own produce under lockdown.

Available in two sizes, Vegebag features Vegepod's signature mesh to offer full protection, amazing growth rates and high yields. It is also collapsible for easy access and storage when not in use.

Vegebag's enviro-mesh protective barrier keeps pests and animals at bay while still allowing the crops to get the air and water they need. Made from a tough polyester base, its compact size also makes it ideal for city gardening, balconies and patios, as well as larger spaces.

The Product of the Year was judged virtually by a team of experts including Dragons' Den investor Deborah Meaden. Chair Judge, Chris Harrop, said of this year's awards: 'Reflecting the challenging times we are all living in and what seems to have become the "new normal" the RHS Chelsea Garden Product of the Year judges met virtually to discuss an excellent shortlist of new products for 2020.

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Vegepod

'The current lockdown has unleashed a wave of passion across the country for all things gardening and particularly for growing fruit and vegetables, and after detailed debate and inspired by the mood of the nation, the judges are delighted to announce that the Vegebag by Vegepod is this year's winner.'

Garden Product of the Year – People's Choice

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Potting Table by Wilstone

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The People's Choice Award winner was the Potting Table by Wilstone. Made from galvanised steel and recycled teak for practical durability, this lightweight potting table has carry handles, two drawers, a shelf and an extendable worktop revealing a compost store. It's a useful product in gardens large or small.

The Garden Product of the Year competition, which launched in 2011, aims to recognise and celebrate the best new garden products. Other awards for this year's Virtual Chelsea Flower Show 2020 include the RHS Plant of the Decade and Garden of the Decade.

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7 fast-growing vegetables you can harvest in no time

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Cress

One of the fastest-growing vegetables you can grow is cress. To grow your own, sprinkle cress seeds over the surface of a pot or sow in the ground quite close together (for example in a tight-knit row). Place on a kitchen windowsill or outside for the best results.

Sowing to harvest: 5-7 days

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Lettuce

Lettuce takes around 21 days to grow, so you'll have a fresh green bunch of leaves in no time at all. Chris Bonnett from Gardening Express explains: 'For the quickest results, sow the seeds very thinly spaced around 15-25cm apart. Cover the seeds over gently and pat the surface of the soil down. Water along the rows then keep the soil moist and weed-free as the seedlings grow.'

Sowing to harvest: 21 days

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Spinach

To grow your own spinach at home, sow into rows about 30cm apart and set the seeds 2.5cm apart.

Top tip: ensure you grow spinach in light shade during the heat of summer to avoid the leaves turning bitter.

Sowing to harvest: 30 days

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Carrots

One of the UK's favourite vegetables, growing your own carrots will save you plenty of money in the long-run. While these generally take slightly longer to grow than others, you can still expect sweet, crunchy crops in just six weeks.

Chris says: 'Sow into pots of potting soil, spreading the seed thinly over the surface, then cover with a thin sieved layer of compost'.

Sowing to harvest: 50 days

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Peas

Peas are a dinnertime staple and take almost no gardening experience to plant at home. They are a cool seasonal crop that flourish best in temperatures of around 13–18C. To grow your own, sow peas in two parallel lines in soil. Make sure your space them around 10cm apart. Then, cover with soil and water well.

Chris suggests: 'Remember to provide supports for your pea plants to cling to, and cover trenches with chicken wire or netting after sowing, as birds love to steal pea seed.'

Sowing to harvest: 60-70 days

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