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Golden Self Blanching Celery - 300 seeds
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GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING CELERY - 300 seeds
Smaller than the old traditional types but does not require earthing up. Solid hearts, crisp stalks with few strings.
Autumn and Winter Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - March and April.
Where to Sow - Sow the fine seed thinly in pots or trays under glass 18 deg C. Leave seed on top of compost, do not cover.
What to do next - As soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into trays 5cm apart. When seedlings are 6-7cm tall, gradually harden off before planting 20cm apart.
Maturity - August to November.
Handy tip - Celery requires very regular watering throughout the Summer. Weak foliar feeding is beneficial.
Leisure Coriander - 100 seeds
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LEISURE CORIANDER - 100 seeds
A special selection bred for leaf production and much slower in running to seed.
Salad and Cooking Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - April to June.
Where to Sow - Sow shallow drills or broadcast in open ground.
Cover with soil and water well.
What to do next - Thin out the seedlings as they grow to a final spacing of 25cm.
Maturity - June to September.
Handy tip - Make both an early and late sowing to ensure continuity of leaf supply throughout the Summer. Plants can be left to bolt and seed harvested for cooking.
All The Year Round Lettuce - 1000 seeds
£1.00
ALL THE YEAR ROUND LETTUCE - 1000 seeds
A superb variety for Spring, Summer and Autumn sowing in succession. Medium size, pale green heads of good flavour.
Butterhead Salad Crop. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - February to August.
Where to Sow - Early sowings under glas at 13 deg C, either in trays or in modules. Later sowings direct outside in shallow drills 2cm deep, 30cm between rows.
What to do next - Early sowings should be thinned as they grow to 5cm apart. Modules thinned to single seedlings to a cell and harden off quickly before planting out 30cm apart each way. Outdoor sowings thinned to 30cm apart.
Maturity - 8 - 10 weeks after sowing.
Handy tip - Stands up to hot weather well and is hardy enought to sow in August in a cold frame. Keep well watered.
Little Gem Lettuce - 750 seeds
£1.00
LITTLE GEM LETTUCE - 750 seeds
One of the oldest and tastiest varieties still in use and still one of the most popular. A semi-cos type with glossy green leaves and a crisp blanched heart.
Salad Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - March to July.
Where to Sow - Sow the seed thinly in shallow rows 2cm deep and 30cm between the rows.
What to do next - Thin the seedlings as they appear to 15cm apart. The thinned seedlings can be transplanted into a separate bed 15cm apart. As the plants grow pull and use alternate plants.
Maturity - First heads should be ready 8 - 10 weeks after sowing.
Handy tip - Even in very limited space this variety can be used. Grow bags, large pots or window boxes give good regular crops.
Durham Early Cabbage - 350 seeds
£1.00
DURHAM EARLY CABBAGE - 350 seeds
Dark green solid hearts, conical shape, medium size, good quality and flavour. Reliable and early.
Spring Crop. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - July and August.
Where to Sow - Sow the seed thinly in a well prepared seed bed in shallow drills 2cm deep. Keep well watered.
What to do next - Thin the seedlings as they appear to 5cm apart. When the seedlings are about 10-15cm tall, transplant to the growing site 35-40cm apart. Set the young plants 2cm deeper than they were in the seed bed.
Maturity - April and May.
Handy tip - Dual purpose variety. To grow 'spring greens' plant out to 15cm apart and take alternate plants in March as 'spring greens' leaving the others to mature fully.
Salad Bowl Lettuce - 850 seeds
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SALAD BOWL LETTUCE - 850 seeds
A 'cut and come again' type of lettuce with mid green leaves, nice flavour and slow to bolt.
Loose Leaf Salad Crop. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - March to July.
Where to Sow - Early sowings under glass at 13 deg, either in trays or modules. Later sowings direct in growing site 2cm deep with 30cm between rows.
What to do next - Early sowings should be thinned as they grow, modules thinned to single seedling to a cell, and hardened off quickly before planting out 30cm apart each way. Thin outdoor sowings to 30cm apart.
Maturity - Ready for cutting 8-10 weeks after sowing.
Handy tip - Even 'cut and come again' types won't last all Summer, so sow new supplies at fortnightly intervals.
Long Green Bush Marrow - 15 seeds
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LONG GREEN BUSH MARROW - 15 seeds
The true traditional marrow. Selected stock chosen for its dark green fruit with light green stripe. Bush habit.
Summer Heading. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - April to May.
Where to Sow - Sow 2 or 3 seeds into a 9cm pot under glass at 20 deg C. Late May sowings can be made direct into soil 5cm apart in a cold frame.
What to do next - As soon as first true leaves appear, prick off into individual 9cm pots. Gradually harden off before planting in the main growing site 60cm apart in late May. Cold frame sowings can be gradually hardened off and transplanted when large enough. Water regularly.
Maturity - July to September.
Handy tip - Marrows and Courgettes prefer a deep humus rich soil for both goodness and its water retention qualities.
Bedfordshire Champion Onion - 250 seeds
£1.00
BEDFORDSHIRE CHAMPION ONION - 250 seeds
Heavy cropper with large globular bulbs of pleasant flavour. A good variety for Winter storage.
Maincrop and Storage. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - February to April.
Where to Sow - Early sowings in trays under glass at 14 deg C, only lightly covering with compost. Later sowings in the growing site 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart.
What to do next - Glasshouse seedlings should be pricked off into trays when about 15cm tall 5 cm apart. Harden off and plant in growing site 15cm apart in early April. Outdoor sowings should be thinned in two stages until spacings of 15cm between plants is achieved.
Maturity - September onwards.
Handy tip - Pull the thinnings carefully and remove from the site to avoid attracting onion fly. Thinnings can be used as salad onions.
Extra Triple Curled Parsley - 300 seeds
£1.00
EXTRA TRIPLE CURLED PARSLEY - 300 seeds
Lovely dark green very curled variety of one of the most popular 'herbs' grown in the garden.
Garnish Vegetable. Pot or Outdoor Plot.
Sow - February to July.
Where to Sow - Early sowings in pots or trays under glass at 13 deg C, later sowings direct in growing site 1cm deep.
What to do next - Glasshouse sowings should be thinned to 5-6cm apart before gradually hardening off and planting out in April 25cm apart. Outdoor sowings should be gradually thinned to an eventual spacing of 25cm. The thinnings can be potted for Winter use.
Maturity - June onwards.
Handy tip - A few plants in pots can be brought in for Winter use. Seed can be slow to germinate so be patient.
Early Onward Pea - 300 seeds
£1.30
EARLY ONWARD PEA - 300 seeds
Dark green blunt ended pods, well filled with peas of fine flavour about 10 days earlier than Onward.
First Early. 60 - 65cm.
Sow - March to May.
Where to Sow - Flat bottom drill 5cm deep and 10cm wide.
What to do next - Space the seeds 5cm apart throughout the drill, allow 60cm between drills, cover with soil.
Maturity - June to August.
Handy tip - If you prefer to choose varieties of different maturity rather than successional sowing, this fits between Kelvedon Wonder and Onward.
All the Year Round Cauliflower - 175 seeds
£1.00
ALL THE YEAR ROUND CAULIFLOWER - 175 seeds
The mark of a good gardener is the quality of this vegetable. Large curds, dark green leaves, crops all Summer and Autumn..
Summer and Autumn Heading. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - January to May or September and October.
Where to Sow - Early sowings under glass in trays or modules at 16 deg C. Later sowings in a seed bed. Autumn sowings in a cold frame.
What to do next - Glasshouse seedlings should be pricked off into trays 5cm apart as soon as large enough to handle. Thin modules to one seedling per cell. Thin outdoor sowings to 10cm apart. Harden off before planting out late April 45cm apart, when they should have 5 or 6 leaves.
Maturity - June to October.
Handy tip - Cauliflowers dislike any check in growth. Lack of water causes premature formation of small heads. Water regularly.
Enorma Runner Bean- 45 seeds
£1.69
ENORMA RUNNER BEAN - 45 seeds
One of the best there is, long, straight slender pods of bright green. Excellent flavour and a favourite for exhibitions.
Maincrop Climber Scarlet Flower. 2-3m.
Sow - April to June.
Where to Sow - Early sowings in individual pots in glasshouse or coldframe. From early May sow 2 seeds 5cm deep and 20cm apart with 60cm between rows outside.
What to do next - Glasshouse seedlings should be gradually hardened off before planting outside in late May to the spacings above with a support cane at each planting station. Reduce outside sowings to single plants. Circular plantings can be made with canes joined at the centre to form a wigwam.
Maturity - July onwards.
Handy tip - Always cop the beans regularly, even if not required, keep picking or the pods left will reduce the new growth and shorten the season.
Streamline Runner Bean- 45 seeds
£1.49
STREAMLINE RUNNER BEAN - 45 seeds
One of the most popular varieties for many years. Long straight pods, smooth skinned, an exhibition favourite.
Maincrop Climber Scarlet Flower. 2-3m.
Sow - April to June.
Where to Sow - Early sowings in individual pots in glasshouse or coldframe. From early May sow 2 seeds 5cm deep and 20cm apart with 60cm between rows outside.
What to do next - Glasshouse seedlings should be gradually hardened off before planting outside in late May to the spacings above with a support cane at each planting station. Reduce outside sowings to single plants. Circular plantings can be made with canes joined at the centre to form a wigwam.
Maturity - July onwards.
Handy tip - Always ensure that the site is not affected by wind. The plants will burn and die if constantly subject to strong winds.
Angela Swede - 400 seeds
£1.29
ANGELA SWEDE - 400 seeds
A fine variety of Purple Top Swede giving medium size roots of excellent flavoured yellow flesh.
Maincrop Root Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - March to June.
Where to Sow - Sow the seeds thinly in rows 2cm deep and 45cm apart.
What to do next - As the seedlings grow, gradually thin them until they are 30cm apart. Swede plants do not like transplanting.
Maturity - August to October.
Handy tip - Always ensure there is plenty of water during hot weather. Roots can be left in the ground and harvested as required.
Alicante Tomato - 50 seeds
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ALICANTE TOMATO - 50 seeds
Best described as an improved Moneymaker. Heavy yields of medium sized fruit, free of greenback and much sweeter flavour.
Salad Vegetable. Glasshouse or Outdoor Plot.
Sow - January to March.
Where to Sow - Space the seeds 2cm apart in trays or two to a cell in modules under glass at 18 deg C. Cover lightly with compost and with glass to retain humidity.
What to do next - Remove glass as soon as seedlings appear. Prick off tray seedlings as soon as the leaves have formed into 9cm pots. Thin module seedlings to one per cell. Harden off plants for outdoor planting. When first truss of flowers appears, transplant to growing site. Stake for support, remove side shoots as they appear.
Maturity - June onwards.
Handy tip - When the plants reach the top of the glasshouse or have seven trusses, remove the growing tip two leaves above the top truss.
Gardeners Delight Tomato - 35 seeds
£1.09
GARDENERS DELIGHT TOMATO - 35 seeds
Small in fruit size but big in flavour and yield. Bite size fruits in long trusses. Rightly a popular variety.
Salad Vegetable. Glasshouse or Outdoor Plot.
Sow - January to March.
Where to Sow - Space the seeds 2cm apart in trays or two to a cell in modules under glass at 18 deg C. Cover lightly with compost and with glass to retain humidity.
What to do next - Remove glass as soon as seedlings appear. Prick off tray seedlings as soon as the leaves have formed into 9cm pots. Thin module seedlings to one per cell. Harden off plants for outdoor planting. When first truss of flowers appears, transplant to growing site. Stake for support, remove side shoots as they appear.
Maturity - July onwards.
Handy tip - When plants are about 1.5m tall, remove yellowing leaves from lower part of the plants. Shade from direct sun and water regularly.
Moneymaker Tomato - 50 seeds
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MONEYMAKER TOMATO - 50 seeds
Heavy yields of medium size fruits produces on large trusses. A reliable and ever popular variety.
Salad Vegetable. Glasshouse/Polytunnel or Outdoor Plot.
Sow - January to March.
Where to Sow - Space the seeds 2cm apart in trays or individually into module cells under glass at 18 deg C. Cover lightly with compost and with glass to retain humidity.
What to do next - Remove glass as soon as seedlings appear. Prick off tray seedlings as soon as the leaves have formed into 9cm pots. When first truss of flowers appears, transplant to growing site. Stake for support, remove side shoots as they appear.
Maturity - July onwards.
Handy tip - Water regularly to avoid split fruit and blossom end rot. Feed with good quality Tomato feed after first truss is set.
Milan Purple Top Turnip - 900 seeds
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MILAN PURPLE TOP TURNIP - 900 seeds
Fast growing flat shaped roots of purple and white flesh suitable for sowing early under cloches.
Root Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - March to June.
Where to Sow - Sow direct in the growing site 2cm deep in rows 35-40cm apart. March sowings can be made under cloches.
What to do next - Do not transplant. As soon as the first rough leaves appear thin to 8cm apart and gradually thin to 15cm apart. It is possible to leave until the size of a golf ball and pull alternate plants to maximise the crop.
Maturity - Late June to September.
Handy tip - Not a storing variety and best when pulled young, so short rows sown regularly is the best method.
Dwarf Green Curled Borecole - 350 seeds
£1.00
DWARF GREEN CURLED BORECOLE - 350 seeds
A really tasty vegetable available when most needed. Dark green curly leaves will withstand very cold winters.
Winter Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - May to July.
Where to Sow - Sow the seeds thinly in a well prepared seed bed 1.5cm deep in rows 15cm apart.
What to do next - As the seedlings appear, thin to 7cm apart. When they are about 15cm tall, transplant to the growing site about 60cm apart, planting so the lowest leaves are just above the soil.
Maturity - November onwards.
Handy tip - Harvest young shoots from the crown of the plant when 10-15cm long using a sharp knife.
Webb's Wonderful Lettuce - 1000 seeds
£1.00
WEBB'S WONDERFUL LETTUCE - 1000 seeds
One of the most popular of all varieties. Dark green crisp leaves with a solid light green heart, excellent flavour.
Crisp Leaved Salad Crop. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - March to July.
Where to Sow - Sow thinly in drills 2cm deep with 30cm between rows.
What to do next - Thin out the seedlings as they grow to an eventual spacing of 35cm. Thinnings can be used in salads.
Maturity - 8 - 10 weeks after sowing.
Handy tip - If space is limited, small blocks of broadcast seed can be sown and cropped by picking leaves as required.
