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Basil Sweet (Ocimum Bsilicum) - 750 seeds
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BASIL SWEET (OCIMUM BASILICUM) - 750 seeds
One of the most popular of herbs. Aromatic leaves chopped on tomatoes, and used to make pesto sauce. Ideal window sill herb.
Tender Annual Herb. Height 25-45cm.
Sow - March to June.
Where to Sow - Early sowings in pots or trays at 22-24 deg C. Cover lightly with compost. Sow in growing site direct in mid June.
What to do next - As soon as seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into small pots. Transplant to growing site in June or into permanent containers. Thin direct sowings to 15-20cm apart.
Maturity - July onwards.
Handy tip - Choose a sheltered site in full sun. Water in mornings. Nip out flower heads as they appear.
Bolthardy Beetroot - 250 seeds
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BOLTHARDY BEETROOT - 250 seeds
An early maincrop variety of outstanding quality. As the name implies, it is resistant to bolting from early sowings.
Maincrop Root Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - March to May.
Where to Sow - Sow thinly in shallow drills 2cm deep with 30cm between rows.
What to do next - Thin the seedlings gradually as they grow to an eventual spacing of 15cm. Do not transplant..
Maturity - June onwards.
Handy tip - Can be sown in early March in a cold frame or under cloches for an earlier crop. Not out of place in a flower garden with its pretty foliage.
White Sprouting Early Broccoli - 500 seeds
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WHITE SPROUTING EARLY BROCCOLI - 500 seeds
A really tasty vegetable for picking at a time when good vegetables are scarce. Hardy and heavy yielding over many weeks.
Spring Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - April and May.
Where to Sow - Sow the seeds thinly in a well prepared seed bed 2cm deep in rows 15cm apart.
What to do next - As the seedlings appear, thin to 7cm apart. When they are about 10 - 15cm tall, transplant to the growing site about 60cm apart, planting them 2cm deeper than in the seed bed. Water well.
Maturity - March to April.
Handy tip - Pick regularly when the spears are well formed but before they open. Take central spear first to encourage a lot of side shoots.
PUMPKIN - HUNDREDWEIGHT VARIETY - 10 seeds
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PUMPKIN - HUNDREDWEIGHT VARIETY - 10 seeds
Large orange yellow fruit that children love at Hallow'een but is superb as Pumpkin Pie. Trailing habit.
Summer Maincrop. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - April and 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 the first true leaves appear, prick off into individual 9cm pots. Gradually harden off before planting in the growing site 60cm apart in late May. Cold frame sowings can be gradually hardened off and transplanted when large enough. Water regularly.
Maturity - Small fruits from late August, large fruits by October.
Handy tip - As the plant has a trailing habit it needs a lot of space or take out the growing point after 3 or 4 fruits.
F1 Maximus Brussels Sprout - 50 seeds
£2.00
F1 MAXIMUS BRUSSELS SPROUT - 50 seeds
A high quality variety for early and mid-season harvest. The buttons have a distinctive smooth appearance and good flavour.
Late Maincrop Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - April to May.
Where to Sow - Sow the seeds thinly in trays or two seeds to a cell in modules under glass at 13 deg C. Later sowings can be made into a seed bed in shallow drills 2cm deep in short rows.
What to do next - As soon as the first pair of leaves appear, prick off into trays 5cm apart, or thin modules to one seedling per cell. Gradually harden off before planting out, when about 15cm tall. Plant in beds 60cm between plants. Outdoor sowings should be thinned before planting out.
Maturity - September to November.
Handy tip - Successive plantings can extend cropping period.
Red Rubine Brussels Sprout - 150 seeds
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RED RUBINE BRUSSELS SPROUT - 150 seeds
A red variety which has now become popular for its excellent flavour.
Early Maincrop Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - March to April.
Where to Sow - Sow seeds thinly into pots or trays under glass at 13 deg C, or sow in shallow drills in a seed bed outside.
What to do next - As soon as glasshouse seedlings show first pair of leaves, prick off into trays 5cm apart. Gradually harden off before planting in the growing site 60cm apart in May. Thin outdoor seedlings as soon as possible to 10cm apart and transplant to growing site when about 15cm tall.
Maturity - November to January.
Handy tip - Early sowing for November cropping. Later sowing date for January production.
Greyhound Cabbage - 350 seeds
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GREYHOUND CABBAGE - 350 seeds
An early compact pointed Cabbage with few outer leaves and nice solid hearts. Good flavour and texture.
Early Summer Crop. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - February to April.
Where to Sow - Early sowings in trays or modules under glass at 13 deg C. Later sowings direct into a seed bed in shallow drills 1.5cm deep.
What to do next - Prick off glasshouse seedlings when 6-8cm tall into trays 5cm apart. Thin module sowings to single plants. Harden off before planting out in the growing site from late April 30cm apart. Thin outdoor sowings to 4-6cm apart as soon as possible, planting in growing site when 15cm tall to same spacings.
Maturity - June to August.
Handy tip - Well suited to successional sowing. A last sowing in late July should give a crop for cutting in October.
F1 HISPI Cabbage - 80 seeds
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F1 HISPI CABBAGE - 80 seeds
A medium size with pointed heads of medium green, very quick growing and suitable for successional sowing.
Early Summer Cabbage. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - February to June.
Where to Sow - Sow seeds thinly in pots or trays under glass at 13 deg C, or later sowings in a seed bed outside or under cloches in shallow rows 2cm deep and 15cm apart.
What to do next - When glasshouse seedings are about 8cm tall, prick off into trays 5cm apart, harden off as soon as possible for planting in the growing site 45cm apart from April. Thin outdoor sowings to 10cm apart and transplant when about 15cm tall.
Maturity - June onwards.
Handy tip - Never plant cabbages in ground containing fresh manure, as this encourages a mass of leaf growth with no heart.
Holland Late Winter Cabbage - 350 seeds
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HOLLAND LATE WINTER CABBAGE - 350 seeds
A real Winter standby. Can be used freshly cut in the Winter or cut and stored for several weeks before use
Winter Cabbage. Outdoor plot.
When to sow: April and May.
Where to sow: Sow thinly outside in a seed bed 2cm deep in rows 15cm apart.
What to do next: Thin seedlings as they appear to 5cm apart. When the seedlings are 15cm tall, transplant to growing site 45cm between rows.
Maturity: October to January.
Handy Tip: To store in Winter pull the whole plant and suspend by the stalk in a cool airy place and they will last for several weeks.
January King Cabbage - 350 seeds
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JANUARY KING CABBAGE - 350 seeds
A very hardy variety with distinctive purple tinge to the leaves, and really solid heart that hold for long periods in the cold weather.
Winter Crop. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - April to June.
Where to Sow - Sow thinly in a well prepared seed bed in shallow drills 1 cm 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 2 cm deeper than they were in the seed bed.
Maturity - December to March.
Handy tip - Feed the plants as they near maturity with a foliar feed. Tread the bases to ensure a firm base in the winds of Autumn and Winter.
Pea - Mange Tout (Dwarf Sugar) - 200 seeds
£1.50
PEA - MANGE TOUT (Dwarf Sugar) - 200 seeds
Small medium green pods which are used whole in stir fry or as a traditional vegetable. Excellent flavour.
Edible Podded. 75cm.
Sow - April and 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 - July onwards.
Handy tip - The pods are at their best when picked young 3-4cm long and cooked for just a few minutes. Dwarf variety is easy to handle.
Green Sprouting Calabrese - 350 seeds
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GREEN SPROUTING CALABRESE - 350 seeds
Fine crop of central green heads, followed by a succession of small green spears after the main head is cut.
Late Summer or Early Autumn Vegetable. Outdoor plot.
When to sow: April and May.
Where to sow: Sow thinly outside in a well prepared seed bed 2cm deep in rows 15cm apart.
What to do next: Thin seedlings as they appear to 7cm apart. When the seedlings are 10cm tall, transplant to growing site 45cm apart, planting them 2cm deeper than the seed bed.
Maturity: Early August onwards.
Handy Tip: Calabrese quickly goes from a green spear to a flower head. If you have too many to use, cut and freeze for Winter use.
AUTUMN KING 2 CARROT - 700 seeds
A firm favourite for many years. Large stump rooted carrots with good colour and can be left in the ground most Winters.
Maincrop Root Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - April to June.
Where to Sow - Sow thinly direct into the growing site 2cm deep in rows 30cm apart, if possible sow carefully so that thinning is not necessary.
What to do next - If you have to thin the seedlings, do so in the evening. Water before thinning and remove all debris. Do not transplant. Aim for roots 4-6cm apart. Young carrots can be pulled alternately to 'thin as you eat'.
Maturity - August onwards.
Handy tip - Never grow carrots on ground that has recently had manure spread as the roots will fork in search of the goodness.
Autumn King 2 Carrot - 700 seeds
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Early Nantes Carrot - 750 seeds
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EARLY NANTES CARROT - 750 seeds
An early maincrop variety with beautiful colour and little care. Can be sown successionally for use as small whole roots.
Maincrop Root Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - February to July.
Where to Sow - Sow very thinly in drills 1.5cm deep with 25cm between rows.
What to do next - Carrot fly is attracted by thinning, so try to avoid thinning at all. If plants are overcrowded, pull alternate roots when small and use whole.
Maturity - June onwards.
James' Scarlet Intermediate Carrot - 750 seeds
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JAMES' SCARLET INTERMEDIATE CARROT - 750 seeds
A good exhibition variety. Long, tapered roots that rarely split. Deep orange colour and strong tops for easy lifting.
Maincrop Root Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - March to June.
Where to Sow - Sow very thinly in drills 1.5cm deep with 25cm between rows.
What to do next - Carrot fly is attracted by thinning, so try to avoid thinning at all. If plants are overcrowded, pull alternate roots when small and use whole.
Maturity - June onwards.
Handy tip - To get the best out of these long roots, you need a good deep soil with no large stones. Keep well watered in Summer.
Igloo Cauliflower - 50 seeds
£1.69
IGLOO CAULIFLOWER - 50 seeds
Specially bread for close planting to produce mini-Cauliflowers.
Summer Heading. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - February to April.
Where to Sow - Sow outdoors in seedbed in rows 1cm deep. For early crops, sow in pots or trays under glass at 16 deg C.
What to do next - Thin out the seedlings as they grow to 2.5cm apart and plant out in permanent site in late May or June 20cm apart. Glasshouse sowings should be pricked out into trays spacing 5cm apart, gradually harden off and plant outside as soon as conditions allow.
Maturity - Late August to November.
Handy tip - For best results plant in firm ground, dug the previous year, and plant 20cm apart.
All Green Bush Courgette - 15 seeds
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ALL GREEN BUSH COURGETTE - 15 seeds
Heavey yields of dark green succulent fruit with tender skins for cooking whole as young small courgettes.
Maincrop Bush Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - April to early June.
Where to Sow - Early sowings in pots or trays 2cm apart under glass at 16 deg C. May sowings in cold frames or under cloches. Early June sowings direct into the growing site 2cm deep, 2-3 seeds in each position, 60cm apart.
What to do next - Glasshouse and under cover sowings should be gradually hardened off once they have developed the first pair of rough leaves and transplanted to growing site in late May, 60cm apart. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to one seedling as soon as possible.
Maturity - July onwards.
Handy tip - Regular picking produces a crop over many months. Do not leave fruit to become large, as this slows down the production.
Telegraph Improved Cucumber - 10 seeds
£1.30
TELEGRAPH IMPROVED CUCUMBER - 10 seeds
An old reliable variety, dark green smooth skin and crisp flesh. Male flowers should be removed whenever they appear.
Salad Vegetable. Glasshouse.
Sow - February - April.
Where to Sow - Sow the seeds individually in 9cm pots under glass at 18 deg C. Push the seed edgewise into the compost 1cm deep.
What to do next - As soon as seedlings have produced 3 true leaves, transplant into 15cm pots. When the plants are about 10cm tall, plant out in the growing site, maintaining 21 deg C.
Maturity - Fruit should be ready about 12 weeks after sowing.
Handy tip - Water regularly and often water the ground to increase humidity but give good ventilation to avoid disease.
Tendergreen Dwarf French Bean - 125 seeds
£1.49
TENDERGREEN DWARF FRENCH BEAN - 125 seeds
Rightly one of the most popular varieties. Good flavour, early, very prolific, good freezing quality. Completely stringless.
Maincrop Pencil Podded. 40cm.
Sow - Mid-March to June.
Where to Sow - Early sowings in glasshouse or cold frame in individual pots. Direct sowings in growing site, 2 seeds 5cm deep every 20cm in rows 60cm apart.
What to do next - Glasshouse seedlings should be gradually hardened off before planting outside in late May to the spacings above. Direct sowings should be thinned to single seedlings as soon as large enough to handle. Water regularly.
Maturity - Mid June onwards.
Handy tip - If you notice a purple speckling on the pods you do not have a disease problem, it is totally natural and disappears on cooking.
Golden Beet - 150 seeds
£1.49
GOLDEN BEET - 150 seeds
A golden variety of this popular vegetable. Fine texture and distinct flavour. Does not bleed when cut or cooked.
Maincrop Root Vegetable. Outdoor Plot.
Sow - March and June.
Where to Sow - Sow thinly in shallow drills 2cm deep with 30cm between rows.
What to do next - Do not transplant. Thin the seedlings gradually as they grow to an eventual spacing of 15cm.
Maturity - June onwards.
Handy tip - Best harvested when 5-10cm in diameter. Leaves can be used in place of spinach.
