Hot Beds

Name: Hot Beds
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ISBN: 9781399419635

How to grow early crops using an age-old technique: Second edition

Jack First

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
08 April 2026

Gardening: growing fruit & vegetables; Specialised gardening methods

A practical guide to cultivating out-of-season vegetables in small spaces, using the age-old technique of growing in hot beds.

The ancient method of hot-bed gardening, once favoured by both the Romans and the Victorians, uses the natural heat generated by decomposing organic matter to grow out-of-season vegetables in small spaces.

In this practical guide, hot-bed pioneer Jack First shows how to adapt and modernise this age-old method to suit today’s gardens. With just stable manure (or eco-friendly alternatives), a simple wooden frame and a modest space, you could be harvesting crisp salads in March and new potatoes in early April.

Featuring hundreds of photographs, this accessible book gives you everything you need to build and maintain your own hot bed. With clear step-by-step instructions, a detailed calendar year and helpful diagrams, it’s a must have for anyone looking to extend their growing season in a sustainable, budget-friendly way.

By: Jack First
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 188mm, Width: 134mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 320g
ISBN: 9781399419635
ISBN 10: 1399419633
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 08 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jack First is an experienced horticulturalist who has pioneered, developed and fully tested the methods covered in his book Hot Beds. His beds have been featured on BBC's Gardeners’ World, and he works with volunteers on a large plot in Keighley. Jack is the sole supplier to his local wholefood shop of out-of-season greens, new potatoes and salads.