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Sweet Pepper 'Mini Bell' Chocolate – Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

The Sweet Pepper 'Mini Bell' Chocolate is a compact, ornamental, and edible variety producing small, bell-shaped fruits that mature from green to a rich, chocolate brown. Crisp, sweet, and juicy, these peppers are perfect for snacking, salads, roasting, or garnishing dishes. Ideal for containers, patios, or small garden spaces, they combine vibrant color with delicious flavor.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to April, 0.5 cm deep.

• Keep at 20–25°C until germination.

• Transplant seedlings outdoors or into containers after the last frost.

• Space plants 30–40 cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun.

• Provide support if needed and maintain consistent moisture.

Key Features

• Compact plant producing small, bell-shaped chocolate-brown peppers

• Crisp, sweet, and juicy flavor

• Ideal for containers, patios, and small gardens

• High ornamental value with edible fruits

• Perfect for fresh eating, roasting, and garnishing

Ideal For

• Snacking, salads, and cooking

• Decorative kitchen gardens and container cultivation

• Gardeners seeking colorful, compact, and productive pepper varieties

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to April

• Plant out: May to June

• Harvest: July to September

Quick Tip

• Pick peppers when fully colored for the sweetest flavor and best visual appeal.

Sweet Pepper ‘Citrina’ – Seeds

(Capsicum annuum) – Compact Yellow Sweet Pepper

The ‘Citrina’ sweet pepper is a charming, compact variety that produces an abundance of bright lemon-yellow fruits. The peppers are small, blocky, and full of crisp, sweet flavor, making them perfect for snacking, salads, stuffing, and grilling. Its compact habit makes it ideal for pots, containers, or small gardens, while still offering a generous harvest.

Key Features

• Plant type: Annual

• Growth habit: Compact, bushy

• Fruit: Small blocky peppers

• Color: Lemon-yellow

• Flavor: Mild and sweet

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Position: Full sun, sheltered

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Patio pots and balcony containers

• Kitchen gardens and raised beds

• Fresh eating, grilling, and stuffing

• Attractive ornamental & edible planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, 0.5 cm deep in seed trays or pots.

• Germination: 10–21 days at 20–25°C.

• Transplant: Into larger pots once seedlings are strong.

• Plant out: May–June after last frost, spacing 35–40 cm apart.

• Harvest: July–September.

Care Tips

• Prefers a warm, sunny, sheltered spot.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Feed with a high-potash fertilizer once fruits set.

• Harvest regularly to encourage continuous cropping.

Courgette 'Lungo Blanco' – Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)

Courgette 'Lungo Blanco' is a striking variety of zucchini that produces elegant, elongated fruits with a pale, creamy-white skin. Its tender flesh is mild and sweet, making it ideal for grilling, sautéing, roasting, or enjoying fresh in salads. This highly productive plant yields continuously through summer and is perfect for both home gardens and allotments.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors from March to April in pots, or outdoors after the last frost from May to June.

• Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep.

• Transplant or thin seedlings to 60 cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil.

• Provide full sun and regular watering for best yields.

• Harvest fruits young for the best flavor and tenderness.

Key Features

• Unique pale white, elongated zucchini fruits

• Sweet, mild flavor with tender flesh

• Continuous harvest throughout summer

• Easy to grow and high-yielding

• Excellent for grilling, roasting, stir-fries, or raw dishes

Ideal For

• Home gardens and allotments

• Mediterranean and summer cooking

• Gardeners seeking a unique zucchini variety

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March – June

• Spacing: 60 cm

• Harvest: June – September

Quick Tip

• Pick fruits regularly when 15–20 cm long to encourage further production and prevent plants from becoming exhausted.

Batavian Lettuce 'Canasta' – Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Enjoy crisp and tender leaves with Batavian Lettuce 'Canasta', a traditional variety known for its red-tinted, crinkled heads and excellent bolt resistance. This semi-heading lettuce produces large, crunchy leaves with a mild, sweet flavor, perfect for fresh salads or as a base for summer dishes. Hardy and versatile, 'Canasta' thrives even in warmer weather, making it a reliable choice for gardeners.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors from February to April or directly outdoors from March to July
. Sow thinly, 0.5 cm deep, in rows 25–30 cm apart
. Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart to allow full head development
. Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil
. Water consistently to prevent bitterness and promote tender leaves

Key Features

. Traditional Batavian lettuce with semi-heading form
. Large, crisp leaves with red-tinged edges
. Mild, sweet flavor perfect for fresh salads
. Excellent bolt resistance in warm conditions
. Easy to grow and high yielding

Ideal For

. Summer salads and fresh eating
. Home gardens and allotments
. Gardeners seeking heat-tolerant lettuce
. Companion planting in vegetable beds

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: February – July
. Harvest: May – September

Quick Tip

Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth, or allow full heads to form for a crunchy centerpiece lettuce.

Tomato 'Moneymaker' – Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

The classic Tomato 'Moneymaker' is one of the most popular and reliable heirloom tomato varieties. Renowned for its heavy yields of medium-sized, bright red fruits, it produces smooth, round tomatoes with excellent flavor. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, and everyday cooking, ‘Moneymaker’ is an indeterminate (cordon) variety, meaning it will continue to grow and produce fruit all summer with proper support.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April in seed trays or pots.

• Transplant: Once seedlings are strong, plant out into greenhouse, polytunnel, or a sunny, sheltered outdoor spot after last frost.

• Spacing: 45–60 cm apart with support canes or trellis.

• Pinch out side shoots to encourage strong vertical growth and abundant fruiting.

Key Features

• Classic heirloom tomato variety

• Heavy cropper with reliable yields

• Medium-sized, smooth, red fruits

• Excellent flavor – great for salads & cooking

• Indeterminate (cordon) – needs staking or training

Ideal For

• Greenhouse or outdoor growing

• Fresh eating, cooking, and preserving

• Gardeners who want a reliable, time-tested tomato

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February – April

• Harvest: July – October

Quick Tip

For the best flavor, allow tomatoes to ripen fully on the vine before picking. Regular feeding with a tomato fertilizer will boost yields.

Italian Climbing Black Bean 'Super Marconi Grano Nero' – Seeds

(Phaseolus vulgaris) – Heirloom Italian Pole Bean

The ‘Super Marconi Grano Nero’ climbing bean is a traditional Italian variety known for its long, flat pods and striking black beans inside. Highly productive, vigorous, and climbing up to 2–3 meters, it requires staking or trellising. Its pods are tender and delicious when young, while the mature black beans can be dried and stored for hearty soups, stews, and traditional Italian dishes.

Key Features

• Type: Climbing pole bean (annual legume)

• Height: 200–300 cm with support

• Pods: Long, flat, tender, up to 20–25 cm

• Seeds: Black beans inside when mature

• Harvest: 65–75 days from sowing

• Special: Dual-purpose – eat fresh pods or dry beans

Ideal For

• Fresh harvesting as flat green beans

• Drying and storing beans for winter dishes

• Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

• Vertical gardening with trellises or poles

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: May–July, once soil warms (min. 15°C)

• Spacing: 50 cm between rows, 10–15 cm between plants

• Support: Needs poles, netting, or trellis

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Consistent, especially during pod setting

Care Tips

• Harvest young pods regularly to encourage continuous production.

• Allow some pods to fully mature for drying black beans.

• Rotate crops yearly to maintain healthy soil.

Sweet Pepper 'California Wonder' Yellow – Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

The California Wonder Yellow is a classic sweet pepper variety, prized for its large, blocky bell-shaped fruits that ripen from green to a vibrant golden yellow. The peppers are thick-walled, crisp, and juicy with a sweet, mild flavour, making them perfect for fresh salads, stuffing, roasting, or grilling.

A reliable, heavy-cropping variety that performs well both outdoors in warm, sunny spots and under glass in cooler climates.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April at 20–25°C

• Transplant outdoors/greenhouse: After last frost, when plants are strong

• Plant spacing: 40–50 cm apart

• Position: Full sun, sheltered location or greenhouse

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moisture-retentive

• Care: Water consistently and feed with a high-potash fertiliser when fruits set

Key Features

• Large, blocky, sweet yellow bell peppers

• Thick-walled, juicy, and versatile in cooking

• High-yielding, reliable variety

• Suitable for outdoor beds, pots, or greenhouse growing

• Harvested green or fully ripe for sweeter flavour

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February – April

• Harvest: July – October

Pea ‘Onward’ Seeds (Pisum sativum)

Enjoy a reliable and early harvest with Pea ‘Onward’ (Pisum sativum). This hardy climbing variety produces long, tender pods filled with sweet, flavorful peas, perfect for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing. Easy to grow and highly productive, it’s ideal for vegetable gardens, allotments, and homegrown culinary use.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring as soon as the soil can be worked.

• Use well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade.

• Sow seeds 3–5 cm deep and 5–7 cm apart in rows 50–60 cm apart.

• Provide stakes, netting, or a trellis for climbing growth.

• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

• Harvest pods when fully formed but still tender for best flavor.

Key Features

• Early-maturing climbing variety with long, tender pods

• Hardy and highly productive

• Ideal for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing

• Easy to grow in temperate climates

• Perfect for vegetable gardens and allotments

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens and allotments

• Fresh harvest for cooking and freezing

• Climbing support with trellises or stakes

• Companion planting with nitrogen-fixing crops

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring outdoors

• Depth: 3–5 cm

• Spacing: 5–7 cm apart, rows 50–60 cm apart

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow successive batches every 2–3 weeks to enjoy a continuous early-season harvest.

Pumpkin 'Muscade de Provence' – Seeds (Cucurbita moschata)

The Pumpkin 'Muscade de Provence' is a traditional French winter squash renowned for its rich, nutty flavor and smooth, orange flesh. Producing medium to large, round to slightly flattened fruits, this variety is perfect for soups, roasting, baking, and preserves. Its excellent storage qualities make it ideal for autumn harvests and long-term use.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from April or directly outdoors from May once the soil is warm.

• Plant 2–3 seeds per hole, 2–3 cm deep, thinning to the strongest seedling.

• Space plants 90–120 cm apart in sunny, fertile, well-drained soil.

• Water consistently and mulch to retain moisture.

• Harvest fruits when the skin is hard and deep orange.

Key Features

• Rich, nutty-flavored orange flesh

• Medium to large, round to slightly flattened fruits

• Excellent storage qualities for winter use

• Ideal for soups, roasting, baking, and preserves

• Vigorous, high-yielding plants

Ideal For

• Autumn harvests and long-term storage

• Culinary use: soups, roasting, and baking

• Home gardens, allotments, and specialty pumpkin collections

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: April to May

• Spacing: 90–120 cm between plants

• Harvest: September to October

Quick Tip

• Leave pumpkins on the vine until the skin hardens and the stem starts to brown for optimal storage.