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Celosia Dwarf Mix – Compact Plumes of Brilliant Color

Celosia Dwarf Mix bursts into bloom with feathery plumes in vivid shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink. With a neat, compact habit, these cheerful plants are perfect for pots, edging, and small garden spaces. Flowering nonstop until frost, they bring texture and bright color all summer long.

What Makes It Special

• Compact, space-saving version of plumed celosia

• Vivid mix of long-lasting summer colors

• Perfect for pots, edging, and borders

• Heat- and drought-tolerant for easy care

• Great for fresh or dried floral displays

Key Features

• Height: 20–30 cm – ideal for small spaces

• Continuous blooms from summer to frost

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Low-maintenance, sun-loving plants

• Adds texture and height to small plantings

Ideal For

• Patio pots and balcony planters

• Edging along borders and pathways

• Small garden beds

• Dried flower arrangements and crafts

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Lightly press seeds into soil without covering deeply

• Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 20–25 cm apart

• Requires full sun for best blooms

Celosia Giant Mix – Towering Plumes of Fiery Color

Celosia Giant Mix produces bold, feathery plumes in brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink. These tall, show-stopping blooms add vibrant color and striking texture to summer borders, cutting gardens, and large containers. Flowering nonstop until frost, they bring drama and height to any display.

What Makes It Special

• Extra-tall plumed celosia for maximum impact

• Brilliant mix of fiery summer colors

• Excellent for cut and dried floral arrangements

• Thrives in hot, sunny conditions

• Long-flowering from summer to frost

Key Features

• Height: 80–100 cm – perfect for back borders

• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established

• Adds height and structure to garden designs

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Ideal For

• Back borders and cutting gardens

• Large pots and planters

• Dried flower crafts and arrangements

• Bold, tropical-inspired displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Lightly press seeds into soil, do not cover heavily

• Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Chantenay Carrot ‘Charisma’ F1 Seeds (Daucus carota)

Grow high-yield, flavorful carrots with Chantenay Carrot ‘Charisma’ F1 (Daucus carota). This uniform, early-maturing variety produces thick, short, orange roots with excellent taste, ideal for fresh salads, cooking, and roasting. Hardy and easy to grow, it’s perfect for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and succession sowing.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring to midsummer.

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

• Sow seeds 1 cm deep and thin seedlings to 5–8 cm apart.

• Keep soil consistently moist for optimal germination (10–14 days).

• Harvest roots when fully grown but still tender for best flavor.

Key Features

• Thick, short, uniform orange roots

• Early-maturing, high-yield F1 hybrid

• Sweet and flavorful, perfect for salads, cooking, or roasting

• Reliable and easy to grow

• Suitable for succession sowing and continuous harvest

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and allotments

• Fresh salads, cooking, and roasting

• Succession sowing for steady harvests

• Homegrown culinary use

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring to midsummer outdoors

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: Thin to 5–8 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in successive batches every 2–3 weeks to enjoy a continuous supply of tender, sweet roots.

Cherry Tomato 'Rubinka' – Seeds (Lycopersicum esculentum)

The Cherry Tomato 'Rubinka' is a prolific variety producing small, round, bright red fruits with a rich, sweet flavor. Perfect for snacking, salads, roasting, or garnishing dishes, these cherry tomatoes are a favorite for home gardeners and urban growers.

Compact and vigorous, 'Rubinka' plants are suitable for containers, hanging baskets, or garden beds. Its early and abundant yield ensures a continuous supply of flavorful tomatoes throughout the season.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost, spacing 40–50 cm apart

• Position: Full sun

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

• Care: Support plants with stakes or cages; water consistently to prevent cracking

Key Features

• Small, sweet, bright red cherry tomatoes

• Early and abundant yield

• Compact, vigorous plants suitable for containers and gardens

• Perfect for snacking, salads, and garnishes

• Easy-to-grow variety for home gardeners

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 60–75 days after sowing

• Pick fruits when fully red for best flavor and sweetness.

Short Tip

Regularly harvesting ripe fruits encourages continuous production and prevents overripening.

Chervil – Seeds

(Anthriscus cerefolium) – Classic Culinary Herb

Chervil is a delicate, aromatic herb with finely cut, fern-like leaves and a subtle aniseed flavor. Often called the “gourmet’s parsley”, it is an essential ingredient in French cuisine and one of the traditional fines herbes (with parsley, tarragon, and chives). Best used fresh, chervil enhances soups, salads, omelets, fish, and sauces, adding a refined, mild flavor.

Key Features

• Type: Annual culinary herb

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Leaves: Finely cut, light green, fern-like

• Flavor: Mild anise, delicate and fresh

• Harvest: 6–8 weeks after sowing

• Use: Fresh leaves for seasoning

Ideal For

• Culinary herb gardens & kitchen windowsills

• French and Mediterranean dishes

• Continuous harvest in small spaces

• Pairing with parsley, tarragon & chives

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–August, directly into the soil.

• Depth: 0.5 cm, thinly in rows 20 cm apart.

• Germination: 14–21 days at 12–18°C.

• Position: Partial shade, moist, humus-rich soil.

• Harvest: Young leaves as needed.

Care Tips

• Regular sowings every 3–4 weeks ensure a constant supply.

• Avoid hot, sunny locations (prefers cool shade).

• Use leaves fresh – drying reduces flavor.

Chia – Seeds (Salvia hispanica)

Chia (Salvia hispanica) is an ancient superfood crop, grown for its tiny black seeds packed with nutrition. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, and antioxidants, chia seeds are a versatile kitchen staple, perfect for smoothies, puddings, baked goods, or simply sprinkled over salads and yogurt. Easy to grow, chia is a fast-developing annual that also produces delicate blue-purple flowers, making it both useful and ornamental.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors or outdoors: April – June in warm soil or pots.

• Soil: Well-drained, light soil in full sun.

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart.

• Water lightly but regularly until plants are established.

• Harvest seeds when flower heads dry and turn brown.

Key Features

• Ancient superfood crop

• Tiny seeds rich in omega-3, fiber, and protein

• Easy to grow annual with purple-blue flowers

• Dual-purpose – edible and ornamental

• Perfect for smoothies, puddings, and baking

Ideal For

• Kitchen gardens and health-conscious growers

• Smoothie bowls, baking, and healthy snacks

• Gardeners looking for edible flowers and seeds

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: April – June

• Harvest: September – October

Quick Tip

For best germination, sow chia in warm soil or start indoors on a sunny windowsill. Harvest seeds by gently shaking dried flower heads.

Chicory Baby Leaf 'Italico Rosso' – Seeds (Cichorium intybus)

Add vibrant color and a tangy bite to your salads with Chicory Baby Leaf 'Italico Rosso'. This Italian variety is known for its deep red, slender leaves and pleasantly bitter flavor that balances perfectly with milder greens. Fast-growing and easy to harvest as baby leaves, it is a staple for gourmet salad mixes and year-round growing.

How to Grow

. Sow directly outdoors or under cover from March to September
. Scatter thinly and cover lightly with soil, keeping moist until germination
. Harvest young leaves at 5–10 cm for baby salad mixes
. For cut-and-come-again harvests, trim leaves regularly to encourage regrowth
. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Key Features

. Italian chicory with striking red baby leaves
. Distinctive tangy, slightly bitter flavor
. Quick to mature, harvestable in weeks
. Perfect for cut-and-come-again cropping
. Adds texture and color to gourmet salads

Ideal For

. Fresh salad mixes
. Gourmet dishes and Italian cuisine
. Cut-and-come-again harvesting
. Gardeners seeking unique leafy greens

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: March – September
. Harvest: April – October

Quick Tip

Mix 'Italico Rosso' with milder lettuces and rocket for a balanced, colorful salad bowl.

🥬 Cichorium intybus ‘Zuccherina di Trieste’ – Sweet, Tender Leaf Chicory for Salads and Cooking

‘Zuccherina di Trieste’ is a traditional Italian leaf chicory variety prized for its smooth, elongated green leaves and exceptionally mild, slightly sweet flavour. Unlike many chicories, it has very low bitterness, making it ideal for fresh salads, as well as for light cooking, sautéing and braising. Fast-growing and reliable, this variety is well suited to kitchen gardens, raised beds and containers, and can be harvested young as baby leaves or grown on for full-sized heads.

Life cycle: Annual (grown for leaves)

Key Features

● Mild, sweet-flavoured leaf chicory with minimal bitterness

● Smooth, elongated green leaves

● Excellent for salads, sautéing and cooking

● Fast-growing and easy to grow

● Suitable for beds, raised beds and containers

How to Sow & Grow Chicory ‘Zuccherina di Trieste’ (UK)

Direct outdoors: III–VIII (March–August)

Sow indoors: II–III (February–March)

Transplant outdoors: III–IV (March–April) once seedlings are strong

Harvest: IV–X (April–October)

Germination temperature: 10–20 °C (50–68 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 1 cm (½ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil

Plant spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Height: 25–35 cm (10–14 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Harvest young leaves regularly for the best flavour.

● Suitable for cut-and-come-again harvesting.

● Tolerates cooler temperatures well.

● Can be grown throughout the season with successional sowing.

● Ideal for Mediterranean-style and kitchen gardens.

Special Features

● Traditional Italian salad chicory

● Very mild taste compared to most chicories

● Excellent versatility in the kitchen