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- Sweet Pepper Atris F1£7.50Out of stockOut of stockWe highly recommend this Sweet Pepper Atris, it produces and abundance of delicious fleshy fruits maturing from green to rich, glossy red early in... Learn More
- Onion Hyskin F1£4.50Out of stockOut of stockOnions Hyskin F1 is an medium early variety suitable for very long term storage. Recommended for salads and for cooking. Sowing seeds undercover... Learn More
- Winter Carrot Bergen F1£4.95Out of stockOut of stockSow from early spring onwards and you will be rewarded with a heavy crop of high quality, large roots with excellent colour and delicious taste... Learn More
- Carrot Paris Market£2.95Out of stockOut of stockCarrot Paris Market, with its excellent colour and sweet taste is an early little round carrot that comes from a nineteenth-century French... Learn More
- Lettuce Hilde II£2.25Out of stockOut of stockLettuce Hilde II is a tasty early variety, which can be grown outdoors all summer long or under glass for a winter and spring crop. Produces large... Learn More
- Garlic Chives£2.50Out of stockOut of stockAlso known as Chinese chives, garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) can be used and stored in the same manner as chives. It has a delicate garlic... Learn More
- Dwarf Beans Delinel£4.25Out of stockOut of stockDelinel is known for its heaving yielding and full flavour of fench or dwarf Beans. Also suitable for freezing! Has good resistance to Bean Mosaic... Learn More
- French Bean Gondola£3.95Out of stockOut of stockFrench Bean Gondola is a so-called Butter Bean, produces long bright yellow butter soft, very tasteful beans. Learn More
- Dry Beans (Dutch Brown)£3.75Out of stockOut of stockDutch brown dry beans make a delicious tasting winter meal, great for bean soup and Mexican dishes. The brown bean is very tasty! Gives a high... Learn More
- Three Times White Broad beans£5.95Out of stockOut of stockThree Times White Broad beans are delicious, early harvesting with a high yield. Great for beginner gardeners and those that like low maintenance... Learn More
- Haricot Shell Beans 100 Gr£3.95Out of stockOut of stockFresh shell beans are very easy to grow and shell, you pepared them like lima beans. This variety produces large, striking red-streaked pods and is... Learn More
- Broad Beans Hangdown 100 Gr£5.50Out of stockOut of stockBroad Beans Hangdown is a medium late variety that produces long-podded, green-seeded beans with an excellent flavour. Each pod contains 5-6 fresh... Learn More
- French Climbing Beans 100 Gr£4.75Out of stockOut of stockFrench Climbing Beans have exceptional flavour, very easy to grow and are suitable for small gardens. They give a high yields continuously over a... Learn More
- Spinach Securo 100 Gr£3.95Out of stockOut of stockSpinach Securo prodcues small round leaves which are round and grows closer to the ground. The young tender spinach leaves can be eaten raw in... Learn More
- Spinach Prickley Seeded 100 Gr£3.95Out of stockOut of stockSpinach prickley seeded produces tasty glossy dark green leaves which are more pointed and arrow-shaped than the common type. The young tender... Learn More
- Peas American Wonder 100 Gr£3.25Out of stockOut of stockPeas ‘American Wonder’ is a deliciously sweet tasting early, variety that requires no support. Peas are a rich source of protein,... Learn More
- Peas Kelvedon Wonder 100 Gr£3.25Out of stockOut of stockPeas Kelvedon Wonder is an early dwarf fast growing pea variety full of flavour. Its growing habit makes its an excellent crop for grwoing in... Learn More
- Peas Meteor 100gr£3.25Out of stockOut of stockPeas Meteor is an excellent early variety with a dwarf habit. Ideal for growing in containers and even as an autumn sown crop. It produces plenty... Learn More
- Peas Mechlin 100 Gr£3.50Out of stockOut of stockMechlin is a fast growing variety with a delicious delicate flavour. Full of vitamins and minerals. Can be used raw in salads, baked or cooked. ... Learn More
- Sugar Snap Peas De Grace 100 Gr£3.25Out of stockOut of stockSugar snap peas De Grace are round with a crispy texture and full of flavour. Can be eaten fresh off the vine or used in cooking, steaming, and in... Learn More
- Sugar Snap Peas Record 100 Gr£4.25Out of stockOut of stockSugar snap peas Record are round, crispy and sweet. Can be eaten fresh off the vine or used in cooking, steaming, and in salads. Sugar peas are a... Learn More
- Sugar Snap Peas Delikett 100 Gr£5.25Out of stockOut of stockSugar snap peas Delikett is a bush pea that are round with a crispy texture and full of flavour. Can be eaten fresh off the vine or used in... Learn More
- Calabrese Marathon F1£4.50Out of stockOut of stockCalabrese produces medium size, dense heads of bluish-green 'beads'. They will grow almost anywhere and are slow to run to seed and have good... Learn More
- Curly Kale half-tall£2.25Out of stockOut of stockCurly Kale – half tall is a hardy very early variety with dwarf habit. Its quick growing and very prolific. Its dark green leaves are very... Learn More
- Curly Kale - Westland autumn£2.25Out of stockOut of stockCurly Kale - Westland autumn is a hardy variety and extremely easy to grow. Its rich in iron vitamins and best used in culinary dishes.... Learn More
- Cabbage Red Langedijk Winter£2.25Out of stockOut of stockLangedijker Cabbage is a low maintenance plant and is very easy to grow - great for beginner! Learn More
- Cauliflower Vito For Autumn Use£4.50Out of stockOut of stockCauliflower Vito is a particularly tasty variety. For the aromatic flavor cauliflower needs a location in full sun and a moist and nutrient-rich... Learn More
- Kohlrabi Lanro£3.75Out of stockOut of stockThese turnips are hardy and fast-growing. Lanro variety has an attractive, green colour outer layer Learn More
- Kohlrabi Blaro£3.75Out of stockOut of stockKohlrabi are hardy and fast-growing and can be eaten raw as well as cooked! Learn More
- White Cabbage Express£2.25Out of stockOut of stockCabbage Express is a pointed-head variety packed with minerals and vitamins. The young leaves are so tasty and full of flavour Learn More
- Brussels Sprouts Topline F1£4.95Out of stockOut of stockAn excellent variety producing sprouts with a delicious flavour. Learn More
- Endive Batavian No. 5£2.25Out of stockOut of stockEndive "Batavian No. 5 " is a traditional Dutch variety which falls under the curly variety and is suitable for growing in greenhouses, as well as... Learn More
- Endive Yellow Curled£2.50Out of stockOut of stockEndive its a member of the chicory family, and is rich in vitamins, high in fibre and a good source of beta-carotene and potassium. ... Learn More
- Endive Volhart Winter/avantgarde Winter£2.25Out of stockOut of stockEndive "Volhart Winter/Avantgarde Winter" is a curly variety suitable for growing in greenhouses, as well as in the open ground. Learn More
- Beetroot Cylindra£2.50Out of stockOut of stockAs its name suggests is a cylindrical beetroot with dark purple-red flesh that holds its sweet flavour all season long ... Learn More
- Beetroot Detroit£2.25Out of stockOut of stockBeetroot Detroit is a favourite among growers everywhere. It’s a high yielding... Learn More
- Black Winter Radish Long£2.50Out of stockOut of stockWinter radishes may require a longer growing period but are far superior to spring varieties. They store better, and their flavoured white... Learn More
- Radish Saxa 2£2.25Out of stockOut of stockRadish Saxa 2 is one of the fastest maturing (in just 3 weeks), radish varieties. This early- season variety, produces perfectly round-shaped... Learn More
- Garden Turnip Milan£2.25Out of stockOut of stockTurnips can be harvested mature or young, used in cooking or raw and even the young tops can be used like spring greens... Learn More
- Early Flat White Garden Turnip£2.25Out of stockOut of stockTurnips are a fast growing and surprisingly versatile crop. This is a very early variety with a great sweet flavour. Can be eaten raw or cooked.... Learn More
- Lettuce Paris White£2.75Out of stockOut of stockA fantastic Romaine lettuce Paris White that produces crispy, sweet full flavoured leaves. This variety is a favourite for caesar salads. Lettuce... Learn More
- Lettuce Summer Diamant£2.95Out of stockOut of stockLettuce Summer Diamant is a top variety, known for its very good tolerance to bolting. Very fast growing and excellent for using in salads. For a... Learn More
- Summer Carrot Nantes£2.25Out of stockOut of stockCarrot ‘Nantes’is an exceptionally sweet tasting summer carrot. It produces cylindrical, long carrots with a rich deep orange colour early............... Learn More
- Winter Carrot Berlikum£2.50Out of stockOut of stockCarrot ‘Berlikumer’ is a long, slim winter carrot, which is suitable for fresh use and storage. It’s one of the best late varieties............ Learn More
- Winter Carrot Autumn King£2.25Out of stockOut of stockCarrot ‘Flakkee’ or 'Autumn king' has an excellent flavour, its the highest yielding carrot on the market. Can be grown as a maincrop or............... Learn More
- Courgette Black Beauty£2.50Out of stockOut of stockCourgette Black Beauty also known as Zucchini are very easy to grow, it quickly produces delicious dark fruits, almost black in colour. Zucchini is... Learn More
- Turnip Greens£2.25Out of stockOut of stockTurnip Greens produce light green leaves with crunchy stems. They generally has a spicy taste and are rich in vitamins and minerals. Turnip greens... Learn More
- Leek Hiverbleu£2.95Out of stockOut of stockLeek Hiverbleu are vigorous, easy to grow and low maintanence. A perfect vegetable for a beginner grower. The long white thick stems mature quickly... Learn More
All Vegetables & Herbs
You don't need a garden or greenhouse to grow your own herbs.
Our kits are ideal for growing herbs on your windowsill, they can be taken directly from the pot to the saucepan for maximum freshness and flavour.
Our seed packets complete with detailed growing instructions
Herb seeds - a mixed container of herbs growing outside by your kitchen door is very handy but if you don't have the space don't worry most herbs can also be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill and can be taken directly from the pot to the saucepan for maximum freshness and flavour.
We supply seeds for growing many of the most popular and useful varieties such as Basil seeds, Coriander seeds, Parsley seeds, Sage seeds, Thyme seeds and Rosemary seeds.
We stock mini greenhouses with herb seeds and compost for you to start of your seedlings; our mini greenhouse kits make great gifts.
Sowing your vegetable seeds
Crops such as lettuce and carrots are usually grown in shallow trenches. Firstly fork and level your Soil. Spread a stretched garden line over the Soil. Stand on the line and remove the Soil away with your garden hoe. Make your trench a half inch deep and sow your seeds a half an inch apart. Slowly pour water over them and pull back the Soil. Be sure not to damage what you have just sown. Do not forget to mark the spot, so you know where your vegetables lie. Be sure never to let them dry out. They need water to germinate.
Keep your vegetables growing
Stagger your planting by planting a few Vegetable seeds weekly and you will be rewarded with a Fresh cycle of vegetables every week. In very hot weather, protect the Seedlings with net cloches to stop them from wilting and to provide some Shade. If Seedlings apPear to be close together they will need thinning out but not with lettuce or Carrot as they can stimulate Carrot fly. Plant chives beside Carrot plants to discourage Carrot flies.
Growing your own herbs
Growing herbs in containers allows you to free up garden space while controlling the invasive herbs such as dill, parsley and mint. Place the containers just outside your back door in arms reach. They also make great Hanging basket plants. Ensure your container has drainage holes and your Soil is well drained. plants growing in containers dry out faster than in the ground so water daily in dry weather.
During the growing season, pinch the plants back to keep them bushy, compact and Healthy. Remove any dead or diseased leaves. herbs can be easily moved indoors for the winter. You need to move them gradually into the different light and temperatures. Place them in the sunniest position in your house and continue to care for them, water only when the Soil is dry and check the plants frequently for common pest such as aphids and spider mites.
Conserving your herbs for the winter
Only cut Healthy branches from your herb plants in late summer. herbs such as Rosemary and Thyme are better dried but herbs that retain moisture such as Basil and parsley are best frozen as they can form mould. Freeze the leaves flat and individually. When frozen solid, place in airtight containers and return to the freezer. For drying the herbs, you can place them on baking tray and cook at a moderate temperature for a few minutes until crisp.
Another method is to bundle 4 - 6 branches together and tie as a bunch. Cut several holes in a paper bag and label the bag. Place the herb bundle upside down into the bag and hang the bag upside down in a warm room. They will be ready in two weeks. And last is using your car as a greenhouse. Spread out your herbs on a tray and leave on the back seat. In a sunny location with all the windows up your herbs will be ready in 1-2 days & the car will smell gorgeous. Your herbs will retain more flavour if you store the leaves whole and crush them when you are ready to use them. Always store your herbs in airtight containers and label them with names and dates.