Allotment Diary : My 7 Favourite Youtube Gardening Channels.

Yes, you can grow giant vegetables such as giant carrots and onions specifically for competitions, as mentioned by the gardener who discusses Andy's meticulous garden and his success in growing enormous vegetables without necessarily entering them in shows. Terry King also delved into growing giant vegetables and entered the Giant Veg National Championships, performing quite well despite being relatively new to the craft.

Rob Bob's aquaponics system is interesting because he grows plants fertilized by the nutrients found in fish poop, which is a byproduct of growing fish for eating. This sustainable method allows him to grow a variety of exotic vegetables that would be challenging to cultivate elsewhere, in particular in colder climates.

Dave's Allotment offers a variety of content, including traditional gardening practices, experimenting with grow lights, maintaining a vine, and occasionally quirky videos. He might also entertain viewers with his guitar, playing songs. His channel has a mix of educational gardening content and entertainment.

John Solsby focuses on exhibition leek and onion growing, a niche within the vegetable gardening community. His channel is dedicated to visiting allotments of top growers in the country and showcasing the immense size of their crops and the dedication required to achieve such results.

Nigel from Muddy Boots Allotment stands out due to his meticulous growing methods, with everything done to perfection and without a weed in sight. He provides useful tips and plot tours, and viewers can learn a lot about organized gardening techniques.

Tony from Simplify Gardening shares a wide range of gardening advice through videos focusing on individual vegetables and fruits, composting techniques, and plot tours to demonstrate the success of his garden. His channel is a comprehensive resource for in-depth gardening tips and tutorials.

Terry King is known for both his meticulous traditional gardening and for branching out into growing giant vegetables for competition. He has been successful in this new venture, achieving high placements at the Giant Veg National Championships, and his channel also features his regular gardening pursuits.