All vegetable seeds

Arugula ‘Garden Rocket’ Seeds (Eruca sativa)

Bring a peppery kick to your kitchen garden with Arugula ‘Garden Rocket’ (Eruca sativa). This fast-growing leafy green produces tender, deeply lobed leaves with a zesty, mustard-like flavor that’s perfect for salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and pasta dishes. Easy to grow and quick to mature, rocket is a must-have for continuous fresh harvests all season long.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from spring through autumn.

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

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in rows, spacing 10–15 cm apart.

• Keep soil moist for steady growth.

• Harvest young leaves within 3–5 weeks for the best flavor.

Key Features

• Fast-growing leafy green with peppery flavor

• Ready to harvest in just a few weeks

• Perfect for salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and pasta

• Easy to grow in beds, borders, or containers

• Continuous cropping with succession sowing

Ideal For

• Fresh kitchen use in salads and cooked dishes

• Containers, raised beds, and garden borders

• Quick, cut-and-come-again harvesting

• Gardeners of all skill levels

Sowing

• Best time: Spring to autumn outdoors

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart

• Prefers sun or partial shade with well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow every 2–3 weeks for a steady supply of young, tender leaves.

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.

Watercress – Seeds (Nasturtium officinale)

Watercress is a fast-growing, nutrient-packed leafy green with a peppery, fresh flavor. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, soups, and garnishes, it thrives in moist soil or near water and adds a vibrant, tangy taste to your dishes. Easy to grow, it’s an ideal addition to kitchen gardens, herb beds, or containers.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds in shallow trays or directly in moist soil from March to July.

• Keep seeds lightly covered and consistently damp.

• Prefers partial shade and consistently moist or wet conditions.

• Transplant or thin seedlings to allow 10–15 cm spacing.

• Harvest leaves when young for the best flavor.

Key Features

• Fast-growing, nutrient-rich leafy green

• Fresh, peppery flavor perfect for salads and garnishes

• Thrives in moist soil or water-adjacent beds

• Ideal for continuous cut-and-come-again harvesting

• Easy to grow in containers, garden beds, or water troughs

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, sandwiches, soups, and garnishes

• Kitchen gardens, herb beds, and small spaces

• Health-conscious and culinary gardeners

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March to July

• Depth: Lightly covered

• Spacing: 10–15 cm

• Harvest: April to October

Quick Tip

• Keep soil or growing medium consistently wet to maintain crisp, flavorful leaves.

Courgette 'Goldena' – Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)

The Courgette 'Goldena' is a vibrant golden-yellow zucchini variety that adds both beauty and productivity to the garden. Its smooth, glossy fruits have a delicate, sweet flavor and tender texture, making them perfect for grilling, roasting, stir-fries, or slicing into fresh summer salads.

This vigorous and high-yielding plant produces abundantly throughout the summer, offering a continuous harvest of attractive golden courgettes. Compact and easy to grow, it thrives in beds, borders, or large containers.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: April – May in pots

• Sow outdoors: Late May – June after last frost

• Spacing: 60–90 cm apart

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

• Position: Full sun

• Care: Water regularly and harvest fruits young for best taste and productivity

Key Features

• Striking golden-yellow courgette variety

• Sweet, tender flavor ideal for cooking or salads

• High-yielding and continuous summer harvest

• Compact plants suitable for gardens or containers

• Easy to grow and highly ornamental

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: April – June

• Harvest: July – September

Tomato Pink 'Maliniak' – Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

The Tomato Pink 'Maliniak' is a traditional Polish heirloom variety known for its large, pink, fleshy fruits bursting with rich, sweet flavor. This mid-season tomato is a favorite among home gardeners for its outstanding taste, meaty texture, and versatility in the kitchen. Perfect for slicing, fresh salads, and sandwiches, it also performs beautifully in sauces and preserves.

How to Grow

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

• Keep at 18–22°C until germination.

• Transplant seedlings into larger pots when strong enough, then outdoors or into a greenhouse after frost has passed.

• Provide support as plants grow tall and bear heavy fruits.

Key Features

• Large, pink fleshy fruits with rich, sweet taste

• Traditional Polish heirloom tomato

• Mid-season variety with reliable yields

• Ideal for fresh eating and cooking

• Strong, healthy plants suitable for greenhouse or outdoor cultivation

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and sandwiches

• Cooking into sauces and soups

• Traditional and heirloom vegetable gardens

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to April

• Plant out: May to June (after frost)

• Harvest: July to September

Quick Tip

• For best flavor, allow fruits to fully ripen on the vine before picking. Regular feeding boosts size and sweetness.

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.

🌶️ Capsicum annuum Chilli Pepper ‘Jalapeño’ – Classic Mild–Hot Mexican Pepper with High Yields

‘Jalapeño’ is one of the world’s most recognisable chilli peppers, producing thick-walled, glossy green fruits that ripen to deep red. With a mild–medium heat level (2,500–8,000 SHU), it is ideal for salsas, grilling, stuffing, pickling, and everyday cooking. Strong, compact plants are highly productive, offering a long harvest window both in green and fully ripened red stages. Performs exceptionally well in pots, greenhouses, and sunny patios.

Key Features

● Classic Mexican chilli – mild to medium heat

● Thick-walled fruits perfect for stuffing, pickling and grilling

● Harvest green or red for different flavours

● High-yielding, compact plants suitable for containers

● Long cropping season from mid-summer to autumn

How to Sow & Grow Chilli Pepper ‘Jalapeño’ (UK)

Sow indoors: II–IV (February–April) in trays or pots

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once nights stay above 10 °C (50 °F)

Direct outdoors: Not recommended (needs warmth)

Harvest: VII–X (July–October)

Germination temperature: 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)

Average germ time: 10–20 days

Depth: 0.5 cm (¼ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained compost; pH 6.0–7.0

Plant spacing: 40 × 40 cm (16 × 16 in)

Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Provide bottom heat for faster germination.

● Pot on seedlings gradually to avoid stress.

● Feed weekly with tomato fertiliser once fruiting starts.

● Support branches when heavily loaded with fruit.

● Harvest regularly to encourage continuous cropping.

Special Features

● Traditional, authentic chilli for Mexican cuisine

● Reliable and productive even in UK summers

● Versatile — harvest green for fresh use or red for heat and sweetnes

Cucumber 'Gherkin' F1 Seeds (Cucumis sativus)

Enjoy crisp, crunchy harvests with Cucumber 'Gherkin' F1, a high-yielding hybrid variety bred for pickling and fresh eating. Producing small, uniform cucumbers with tender skins and excellent flavor, this vigorous plant is perfect for jars of homemade pickles or snacking straight from the vine. Reliable and easy to grow, it’s a garden favorite for beginners and experts alike.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors in late spring or directly outdoors after frost.

• Prefers rich, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot.

• Sow 1–2 cm deep in small pots or stations outdoors.

• Transplant or thin to 30–40 cm apart.

• Train plants vertically for best yield and airflow.

Key Features

• F1 hybrid gherkin cucumber with uniform fruits

• Crunchy, tender texture and excellent flavor

• Perfect for pickling and fresh snacking

• Heavy cropping and disease resistant

• Suitable for outdoor beds, greenhouses, or containers

Ideal For

• Homemade pickles and preserves

• Fresh salads and snacks

• Small gardens, patios, and greenhouses

• Gardeners seeking reliable high yields

Sowing

• Best time: Late spring to early summer

• Depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants

• Requires fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Quick Tip

• Pick fruits regularly when young to encourage continuous production.

French Bean 'Borlotto Lingua di Fuoco Nano' – Seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris)

The Borlotto Lingua di Fuoco Nano (Dwarf Firetongue Bean) is a stunning variety of French bean, prized for its vibrant red-streaked pods and delicious, creamy beans. Compact and easy to grow, this dwarf type requires no staking, making it ideal for smaller gardens, allotments, and containers. Both pods and shelled beans can be enjoyed fresh or dried for winter use.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds outdoors from late May to July after the last frost.

• Plant 3–5 cm deep, 15–20 cm apart, in rows 45 cm apart.

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

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

• Harvest pods when young for eating fresh, or allow to mature for drying.

Key Features

• Striking red-streaked pods with creamy beans inside

• Dwarf habit – no staking required

• Delicious fresh or dried for storage

• High-yielding and reliable cropper

• Compact plants perfect for small spaces

Ideal For

• Kitchen gardens and allotments

• Container growing

• Traditional Italian dishes

• Freezing or drying for winter use

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: May to July

• Depth: 3–5 cm

• Spacing: 15–20 cm

• Harvest: July to September

Quick Tip

• For the best flavor, harvest pods while still slightly immature, or let them mature fully for drying and storing.