All vegetable seeds

Cucumber 'King of Salad' Seeds (Cucumis sativus)

Grow crisp, refreshing cucumbers with Cucumber 'King of Salad', a prolific variety known for its smooth, dark green fruits and excellent taste. Perfect for slicing into fresh salads, sandwiches, or enjoying straight from the vine, this variety delivers consistently high yields throughout the summer. Easy to grow outdoors or under cover, it’s a gardener’s favorite for its reliability and delicious results.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors from March to May or directly outdoors after frost has passed.

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position.

• Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep in pots or directly in the ground.

• Space plants 60 cm apart, with rows 90 cm apart.

• Keep soil evenly moist and feed regularly for the best yields.

Key Features

• High-yielding variety with smooth, dark green cucumbers

• Crisp, refreshing texture and mild flavor

• Great for salads, sandwiches, and fresh eating

• Suitable for outdoor or greenhouse growing

• Long harvest period through summer

Ideal For

• Fresh summer salads and light meals

• Home gardeners seeking reliable crops

• Outdoor beds, raised beds, or greenhouse growing

• Consistent harvests for the kitchen table

Sowing

• Best time: March to May indoors, May to June outdoors

• Depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 60 cm between plants, 90 cm between rows

• Position: Sunny, sheltered, fertile soil

• Harvest: July to September

Quick Tip

• Harvest cucumbers regularly to encourage continuous production and enjoy fruits at their crispest.

Yellow Pear Tomato – Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

The Yellow Pear Tomato is a charming heirloom variety, producing clusters of small, pear-shaped fruits in a bright golden yellow. With a mild, sweet flavor and firm texture, these tomatoes are perfect for snacking, salads, and garnishes. Highly productive and ornamental, this variety adds a splash of sunshine to your garden and harvest baskets.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to April, 0.5 cm deep in trays or pots.

• Maintain a temperature of 18–22°C until germination.

• Transplant seedlings into larger pots, then plant outdoors or in a greenhouse after frost.

• Support plants with stakes or cages for heavy clusters of fruit.

Key Features

• Heirloom variety with unique pear-shaped fruits

• Bright yellow, bite-sized tomatoes

• Mild, sweet flavor, perfect for fresh eating

• Heavy crops over a long season

• Ornamental and productive for gardens or containers

Ideal For

• Fresh snacking and salads

• Colorful vegetable gardens and patio pots

• Gardeners seeking an heirloom with visual appeal

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to April

• Plant out: May to June

• Harvest: July to September

Quick Tip

• Regular picking encourages more fruit production throughout the season.

Chives ‘Bohemia’ – Seeds (Allium schoenoprasum) – Hardy Perennial

Chives ‘Bohemia’ is a hardy perennial herb, perfect for overwintering and providing fresh growth year after year. Known for its fine, hollow green leaves and mild onion flavor, it’s a versatile kitchen herb ideal for salads, soups, sauces, and garnishes. In summer, attractive purple-pink flowers appear, loved by bees and pollinators, making this a decorative as well as useful garden plant.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April in pots or trays at 15–20°C.

• Sow outdoors: April – July in finely prepared soil.

• Thin or transplant seedlings to 20 cm apart.

• Prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil.

• Cut regularly to encourage fresh growth.

Key Features

• Hardy perennial herb with overwintering growth

• Fine, mild onion-flavored leaves

• Decorative purple flowers attract pollinators

• Easy to grow in pots, borders, or herb gardens

• Reliable year-round harvests

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, soups, sauces, and garnishes

• Herb gardens, borders, and containers

• Attracting bees and pollinators

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February – July

• Harvest: May – October, with regrowth in spring

Quick Tip

Divide clumps every few years to maintain healthy growth and extend the lifespan of your chive plants.

Bush Tomato 'Vilma' – Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

The Bush Tomato 'Vilma' is a compact, high-yielding variety producing small, round, flavorful tomatoes with a rich, sweet taste. Its bushy growth habit makes it ideal for container growing, small gardens, or raised beds, offering fresh, homegrown tomatoes even in limited spaces.

'Vilma' is easy to grow and requires minimal support, making it perfect for beginner gardeners or urban growers. The plants provide abundant fruit throughout the season, perfect for salads, snacking, roasting, or sauces.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost, spacing 35–40 cm apart

• Position: Full sun

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

• Care: Keep soil evenly moist; prune lightly to encourage airflow and fruit production

Key Features

• Compact, bushy plants ideal for containers and small gardens

• Small, round, sweet tomatoes with excellent flavor

• High-yielding and easy to grow

• Perfect for salads, snacking, roasting, and sauces

• Minimal support required

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 60–75 days after sowing

• Pick when fully colored and firm for best flavor and sweetness.

Short Tip

Regular harvesting of ripe fruits encourages continuous production and prevents overripe tomatoes from slowing growth.

Cucamelon 'Mouse Melon' – Seeds (Melothria scabra)

The quirky and delicious Cucamelon, also known as the Mouse Melon or Mexican Sour Gherkin, produces miniature watermelon-lookalike fruits with a refreshing cucumber-like taste and a hint of citrus. These grape-sized fruits are perfect for snacking, adding to salads, or pickling. Easy to grow and highly productive, they are a fun and unique addition to any kitchen garden.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors from April to May in pots at 20–24°C.

• Sow 1 cm deep in moist compost.

• Transplant seedlings into larger pots or outdoors after the last frost.

• Train plants to climb trellises or supports for the best yield.

• Harvest fruits when grape-sized and firm.

Key Features

• Produces tiny fruits resembling watermelons

• Refreshing cucumber flavor with a citrus twist

• High-yielding and easy to grow

• Decorative and fun addition to gardens

• Perfect for snacking, salads, and pickling

Ideal For

• Healthy snacking straight from the vine

• Adding crunch and flavor to salads

• Homemade pickles and preserves

• Gardeners looking for unusual and exciting crops

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: April to May (indoors)

• Plant out: Late May to June

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Harvest: July to October

Quick Tip

• Grow Cucamelons on a trellis or in hanging baskets to make harvesting easier and keep fruits clean.

Sweet Corn 'Golden Bantam' – Seeds

(Zea mays) – Classic Heirloom Variety

Sweet Corn 'Golden Bantam' is one of the most famous and reliable heirloom corn varieties, loved for its richly flavored golden-yellow kernels. Compact and highly productive, this variety produces medium-sized cobs packed with tender, sweet corn. Known for its adaptability and dependable harvests, it has been a gardener’s favorite for over a century.

Key Features

• Type: Sweet corn (annual)

• Height: 150–180 cm tall

• Cobs: 12–18 cm long, golden-yellow kernels

• Flavor: Classic sweet and creamy corn taste

• Harvest: Mid-season (75–90 days after sowing)

• Heritage: Famous heirloom, first introduced in the early 1900s

Ideal For

• Home gardens and allotments

• Fresh eating, grilling, and steaming

• Freezing and preserving

• Classic heirloom vegetable collections

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: April–May, in pots or modules.

• Sow outdoors: May–June, after frost has passed.

• Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants; 60 cm between rows.

• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil.

• Sunlight: Full sun, sheltered location.

• Pollination: Plant in blocks of at least 3–4 rows for best cob formation.

Care Tips

• Water well, especially during dry periods and when tassels appear.

• Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture.

• Harvest when silks turn brown and kernels exude milky juice when pressed.

Sweet Bell Pepper 'California Wonder' Red – Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Sweet Bell Pepper 'California Wonder' Red is a classic, high-yielding variety producing large, blocky, bright red fruits with a sweet, crisp flavor. Perfect for fresh eating, salads, roasting, or stuffing, it is a versatile addition to any vegetable garden.

This vigorous and productive plant thrives in warm, sunny conditions and is ideal for home gardens, greenhouses, and containers.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Transplant outdoors: May – June, after last frost

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants, rows 60–80 cm apart

• Position: Full sun, sheltered and warm

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

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist

Key Features

• Large, blocky, bright red fruits with sweet, crisp flavor

• High-yielding and vigorous growth

• Ideal for fresh eating, salads, roasting, and stuffing

• Suitable for home gardens, greenhouses, and containers

• Classic, reliable bell pepper variety

Harvest

• Harvesting period: July – September

• Pick fruits when fully colored and firm for best flavor.

Short Tip

Regular harvesting encourages continuous production and prevents fruits from becoming overripe.

Carrot "Cosmic Purple" – Seeds (Daucus carota) Heirloom

Carrot 'Cosmic Purple' is a stunning heirloom variety known for its vibrant deep purple skin and bright orange interior. Sweet, crisp, and visually striking, it’s perfect for salads, roasting, or fresh snacking. This unique carrot adds color and flavor to your garden and kitchen alike.

Adaptable and easy to grow, it thrives in home gardens, raised beds, or containers, producing tender roots with a distinctive appearance.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – July

• Plant spacing: 5–8 cm between seedlings

• Row spacing: 25–30 cm

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Loose, deep, well-drained soil free of stones

• Care: Keep soil moist; thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding

Key Features

• Heirloom carrot with deep purple skin and orange core

• Sweet, crisp flavor suitable for salads, roasting, and snacking

• Easy to grow in gardens, raised beds, or containers

• Unique and colorful addition to vegetable gardens

• Open-pollinated, maintaining true-to-type characteristics

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 70–80 days after sowing

• Harvest when roots are tender and fully colored for the best flavor.

Short Tip

Thin seedlings early and harvest consistently to encourage straight, uniform roots with rich color.

Tomato 'Sweet Million' – Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Tomato 'Sweet Million' is a hugely popular cherry tomato variety, loved for its prolific trusses of bite-sized fruits that are bursting with sweetness. Producing heavy yields of glossy, bright red tomatoes, this vigorous variety is perfect for snacking, salads, and adding fresh bursts of flavor to your dishes. A strong-growing, indeterminate (cordon) type, it thrives in greenhouses or sunny outdoor spots.

How to Grow

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

• Transplant seedlings to larger pots or greenhouse borders once established.

• Plant outdoors after the last frost in a sunny, sheltered spot.

• Requires support and regular side-shoot removal (cordon type).

Key Features

• Produces masses of sweet cherry tomatoes

• High-yielding and reliable variety

• Fruits in long trusses for easy picking

• Excellent for salads, snacking & garnishes

• Indeterminate (cordon) – needs staking

Ideal For

• Greenhouse or outdoor growing

• Fresh eating straight from the vine

• Salads, pasta, and summer dishes

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February – April

• Harvest: July – October

Quick Tip

For the best flavor and continuous cropping, harvest fruits regularly and feed plants weekly with a tomato fertilizer once trusses set.