All vegetable seeds

Chilli Pepper ‘Cayenne’ – 130 Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Spice up your garden with Chilli Pepper ‘Cayenne’ (Capsicum annuum). This classic variety produces long, slender, bright red fruits with medium heat, perfect for fresh use, drying, or cooking. Easy to grow and highly productive, it adds flavor and color to your garden while attracting pollinators.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.

• Use well-drained, fertile soil in a warm, sunny location.

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep and keep the soil consistently moist.

• Maintain a temperature of 20–25°C for optimal germination (10–14 days).

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after all risk of frost has passed, spacing 30–40 cm apart.

• Provide support if necessary and water regularly.

• Harvest fruits when fully red and firm.

Key Features

• Long, slender, bright red fruits with medium heat

• Highly productive and easy to grow

• Ideal for fresh eating, drying, or cooking

• Attracts pollinators and adds color to the garden

• Perfect for homegrown spice and culinary use

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens and kitchen gardens

• Fresh harvest for cooking, drying, or preserving

• Patio containers and greenhouse growing

• Adding color and spice to meals

Sowing

• Best time: 8–10 weeks before last frost indoors

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart outdoors

• Prefers full sun, warm conditions, and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Pinch growing tips to encourage bushier plants and higher fruit yield.

Swiss Chard ‘Orange Glory’ – 180 Seeds

(Beta vulgaris)

Swiss Chard ‘Orange Glory’ is a striking, high-yielding variety with vibrant orange stems and glossy, deep-green leaves. Both ornamental and edible, it brings colour to the garden while offering tender, flavorful leaves perfect for cooking, steaming, or using fresh in salads. Highly productive, hardy, and easy to grow throughout the season.

Key Features

• Stem Colour: Bright orange

• Growth: Vigorous, long-lasting, cut-and-come-again

• Flavor: Mild, earthy, sweet

• Use: Salads, sautés, soups, stir-fries

• Harvest: 60–70 days

Ideal For

• Vegetable beds, raised beds, borders, and containers

• Colourful edible landscaping

• Continuous harvesting throughout summer and autumn

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March – July

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained

• Harvest: May – October

Care Tips

• Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth.

• Water consistently for tender leaves and vibrant stems.

🌿 Foeniculum vulgare Common Fennel – Aromatic Herb with Feathery Foliage and Edible Seeds

Common Fennel is a classic aromatic perennial herb grown for its feathery, blue-green foliage, yellow umbel flowers, and highly fragrant seeds. With a distinctive sweet aniseed flavour, it is valued in both culinary and medicinal use. The leaves, seeds and young stems are all edible, while the tall, elegant plants add structure to herb gardens, borders and wildlife-friendly plantings.

Key Features

● Aromatic herb with sweet aniseed flavour

● Feathery blue-green foliage and yellow flowers

● Edible leaves and seeds for cooking and teas

● Attractive to bees and beneficial insects

● Decorative and useful herb for gardens

How to Sow & Grow Common Fennel (UK)

Direct sowing recommended – dislikes transplanting

Direct outdoors: IV–VI (April–June)

Harvest: VI–IX (June–September) for leaves, later for seeds

Life cycle: Perennial (often grown as a short-lived perennial or annual)

Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 0.5–1 cm (¼–½ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Well-drained, light soil

Plant spacing: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)

Height: 120–180 cm (47–71 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Choose a permanent position, as fennel dislikes root disturbance.

● Avoid planting near dill or coriander to prevent cross-pollination.

● Cut leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth.

● Allow flowers to set seed for culinary or herbal use.

● Very low maintenance once established.

Special Features

● Classic culinary and medicinal herb

● Tall, elegant growth with ornamental value

● Excellent pollinator plant

Romaine Lettuce 'White Dunsel' – Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Romaine Lettuce 'White Dunsel' is a crisp, flavorful variety with pale green, elongated leaves forming a tight, upright head. Its crunchy texture and mild, sweet flavor make it perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps.

This variety is fast-growing, reliable, and suitable for spring, summer, and autumn harvests. Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or containers.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – July

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants, rows 30–35 cm apart

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

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

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for tender, crisp leaves

Key Features

• Crisp, pale green leaves with mild, sweet flavor

• Forms a tight, upright head

• Fast-growing and reliable variety

• Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and wraps

• Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and containers

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 6–8 weeks after sowing

• Pick outer leaves as needed or harvest entire head when mature.

Short Tip

Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh leaves.

Red Onion ‘Scarlet’ Seeds (Allium cepa)

Grow vibrant, richly flavored bulbs with Red Onion ‘Scarlet’ (Allium cepa). This reliable variety produces medium to large, deep red onions with crisp flesh and a sweet yet tangy taste. Perfect for fresh salads, roasting, pickling, and cooking, it’s a versatile kitchen essential and a favorite for home gardeners.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors in early spring or directly outdoors once soil warms.

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

• Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep and thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart.

• Keep soil evenly moist during germination (10–14 days).

• Harvest bulbs when tops fall over and cure in a dry, airy space.

Key Features

• Produces medium to large, deep red bulbs

• Sweet yet tangy flavor with crisp texture

• Versatile: great for salads, pickling, roasting, and cooking

• Reliable and productive garden variety

• Stores well after curing

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and garnishes

• Pickling, roasting, and cooking

• Home gardens, allotments, and raised beds

• Gardeners seeking colorful, flavorful onions

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring indoors or outdoors after frost

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil

Quick Tip

• For sweeter onions, keep soil consistently moist during growth and avoid letting it dry out.

Savoy Cabbage 'Rocket' – Seeds

(Brassica oleracea) – Crisp, Crinkled Leaves & Fast Growth

Savoy Cabbage 'Rocket' is a vigorous, early-maturing variety prized for its tender, crinkled dark-green leaves and compact, dense heads. It delivers a mild, sweet flavor and is ideal for fresh salads, cooking, and steaming. Perfect for home gardens and small-scale cultivation.

Key Features

• Type: Biennial, grown as annual

• Heads: Medium-sized, dense, crinkled dark-green leaves

• Flavor: Mild, sweet, tender

• Harvest: Early to mid-season

• Use: Salads, cooking, steaming, stir-fries, freezing

Ideal For

• Home gardens and allotments

• Early harvest for fresh culinary use

• Succession planting for continuous supply

• Gourmet cooking and healthy meals

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April for transplanting.

• Sow outdoors: March–May for summer harvest.

• Spacing: 45–50 cm between plants, 60–70 cm between rows.

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with added compost.

• Sunlight: Full sun for best growth.

• Harvest: When heads are firm and well-formed.

Care Tips

• Keep soil consistently moist to prevent splitting.

• Protect seedlings from cabbage root fly and caterpillars.

• Fertilize moderately for dense heads.

Broccoletto 'Quarantino' – Seeds

(Brassica rapa) – Traditional Italian Spring Green

Broccoletto 'Quarantino' is a classic Italian leafy vegetable, prized for its tender, flavorful shoots and leaves. Belonging to the Brassica rapa family, this variety is fast-growing and ready to harvest in just 40 days – hence the name Quarantino (“forty days”). It is widely used in traditional Italian cuisine, either lightly steamed, sautéed with olive oil and garlic, or added to soups and pasta dishes.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy leafy green (annual/biannual)

• Growth: Vigorous, compact, fast-maturing (around 40 days)

• Flavor: Tender, slightly peppery and nutty taste

• Harvest: Young leaves and shoots for continuous picking

• Use: Italian cuisine, stir-fries, soups, pasta, and side dishes

Ideal For

• Traditional Italian cooking

• Cut-and-come-again harvests

• Quick, reliable leafy green supply

• Kitchen gardens and allotments

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–September, in rows or broadcast.

• Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants.

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.

• Harvest: From 40 days after sowing, cut young shoots regularly to encourage new growth.

Care Tips

• Keep soil moist for tender leaves.

• Harvest frequently to prolong production.

• Best enjoyed fresh – tender shoots have peak flavor.

Dwarf Bean 'Merveille de Piemonte' – Seeds

(Phaseolus vulgaris) – Classic French Bush Bean

The 'Merveille de Piemonte' dwarf bean is a traditional French variety valued for its tender, stringless pods with a delicate flavor. Compact and easy to grow, this bush-type bean does not require staking and produces generously over a long harvest period. Perfect for home gardens, allotments, or pots.

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf bush bean (annual legume)

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Pods: Straight, green, stringless, 12–15 cm long

• Harvest: 55–65 days from sowing

• Special: High-yielding, tender and flavorful

Ideal For

• Fresh harvesting and steaming

• Freezing or preserving

• Compact gardens and raised beds

• Classic French kitchen gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: May–July, when soil is warm (min. 15°C)

• Spacing: 40 cm between rows, 5–7 cm between seeds

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moderately moist

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Regular, especially during flowering and pod formation

Care Tips

• Avoid sowing in cold, wet soil – beans thrive in warmth.

• Succession sow every 2 weeks for extended harvest.

• Mulching helps conserve soil moisture.

Lettuce 'Red Salad Bowl' Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Brighten your salads with Lettuce 'Red Salad Bowl' (Lactuca sativa), a stunning loose-leaf variety producing deeply cut, oak-leaf shaped leaves in rich red-bronze tones. Tender, flavorful, and non-hearting, it offers a continuous supply of leaves when harvested regularly. Perfect for cut-and-come-again growing, this lettuce adds both color and taste to the summer garden.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds outdoors from spring to late summer.

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

• Sow thinly at 0.5 cm depth in rows 25–30 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm spacing for best growth.

• Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage new growth.

Key Features

• Loose-leaf lettuce with oak-shaped red leaves

• Tender texture and mild, pleasant flavor

• Cut-and-come-again for continuous harvests

• Heat-tolerant and slow to bolt compared to other lettuces

• Attractive color for salads and garnishes

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and sandwiches

• Continuous harvesting through summer

• Containers, raised beds, and garden borders

• Gardeners seeking a colorful, easy-to-grow lettuce

Sowing

• Best time: Spring to late summer

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 20 cm apart

• Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow little and often for a steady supply of fresh, colorful leaves all season.