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French Bean ‘Blue Lake’ Seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Harvest crisp, tender beans with French Bean ‘Blue Lake’ (Phaseolus vulgaris). This classic variety produces long, uniform, deep green pods ideal for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing. Easy to grow and highly productive, it’s perfect for vegetable gardens, allotments, and homegrown cooking.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.

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

• Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart, with rows 40–50 cm apart.

• Support climbing varieties with stakes or a trellis if needed.

• Water regularly to keep soil moist, especially during flowering and pod formation.

• Harvest pods when they are young, tender, and well-filled.

Key Features

• Long, uniform, deep green pods

• Highly productive and easy to grow

• Ideal for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing

• Hardy and reliable in temperate climates

• Perfect for vegetable gardens, allotments, and homegrown cooking

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens and allotments

• Fresh harvest, steaming, and freezing

• Companion planting with nitrogen-fixing crops

• Homegrown culinary use

Sowing

• Best time: After last frost outdoors or 4–6 weeks earlier indoors

• Depth: 2–3 cm

• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart, rows 40–50 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Pick pods regularly to encourage continuous production throughout the season.

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.

French Bean ‘Purple Queen’ Seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Add vibrant color to your vegetable garden with French Bean ‘Purple Queen’ (Phaseolus vulgaris). This climbing variety produces glossy, deep purple pods that turn green when cooked, offering both visual appeal and tender, flavorful beans. Easy to grow and highly productive, it’s perfect for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.

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

• Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart, with rows 40–50 cm apart.

• Provide stakes or a trellis to support climbing growth.

• Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod development.

• Harvest pods when young and tender for best flavor.

Key Features

• Glossy deep purple pods that turn green when cooked

• Climbing, highly productive variety

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Ideal for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing

• Adds vibrant color and interest to vegetable gardens

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens and allotments

• Fresh harvest, cooking, and freezing

• Climbing plant displays in garden beds

• Homegrown culinary use

Sowing

• Best time: After last frost outdoors or 4–6 weeks earlier indoors

• Depth: 2–3 cm

• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart, rows 40–50 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Regularly pick pods to encourage continuous production and vibrant color.

French Marigold "Gypsy Sunshine" Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

Bring vibrant color and natural charm to your garden with French Marigold "Gypsy Sunshine". This dwarf variety produces bright golden-orange flowers that bloom all season, adding cheer to borders, beds, and containers. Hardy and easy to grow, it also helps repel pests and attracts pollinators, making it both decorative and practical.

Why Grow "Gypsy Sunshine"

• Compact, dwarf variety with vibrant golden-orange blooms

• Attracts pollinators and naturally deters garden pests

• Long-lasting, low-maintenance flowers

• Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Garden borders, flower beds, containers, companion planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Full sun ensures best flowering

French Marigold 'Dainty Marietta' – 500 Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

Cheerful and easy to grow, French Marigold 'Dainty Marietta' produces golden-yellow single blooms with a bold maroon blotch at the center. Compact and free-flowering, this dwarf variety is perfect for edging, borders, and pots, while also being valued for pest-deterring companion planting.

Why Grow 'Dainty Marietta'

• Bright yellow flowers with maroon centers

• Long flowering season from summer to frost

• Dwarf, bushy, and easy to grow

• Attracts pollinators and deters pests

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 20–25 cm (dwarf)

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, edging, containers, companion planting

Ideal For

• Bright summer bedding

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Edging pathways and borders

• Vegetable gardens as a natural pest deterrent

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: May–June after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant or thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

French Marigold ‘Dandy Stripe’ – Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

French Marigold ‘Dandy Stripe’ (Tagetes patula nana) is a charming dwarf annual featuring vibrant, striped blooms in shades of gold, orange, and red. Its compact, bushy habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, and bedding schemes, producing a cheerful display from early summer until the first frost. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety also attracts pollinators and can help repel garden pests naturally.

Why Grow "Dandy Stripe"

• Bright, striped blooms in gold, orange, and red

• Long flowering season from early summer to autumn

• Compact, bushy, and low-maintenance

• Attracts pollinators and repels certain pests

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Early summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, bedding, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Adding cheerful color to small spaces and borders

• Container and window box planting

• Natural pest control in vegetable or flower gardens

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20°C

• Thin/space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

French Marigold ‘Favourite Single’ – Bright Simplicity, Endless Charm

Add a cheerful splash of sunshine to your garden with French Marigold Favourite Single – a compact Tagetes patula nana variety producing masses of single-petaled blooms in warm shades of red. Neat, bushy plants flower non-stop from summer to frost, making them perfect for borders, pots, and companion planting.

What Makes It Special

• Single blooms for a classic, simple marigold look

• Dwarf, compact plants stay tidy in beds and pots

• Long flowering season – from summer right up to frost

• Naturally repels pests – ideal for planting with vegetables

• Great for attracting pollinators to your garden

Key Features

• Height: 20–25 cm – perfect for edging and small containers

• Vibrant single flowers in warm, sunny tones

• Heat-tolerant and easy to grow from seed

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Great for decorative and functional planting

Ideal For

• Borders & Edging – Neat, low-growing plants for tidy outlines

• Containers & Window Boxes – Perfect for patios and balconies

• Vegetable Gardens – Works as a natural pest deterrent

• Seasonal Bedding – Bright, long-lasting displays

Sowing

1. When to Sow: Indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed.

2. How to Sow: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-draining soil.

3. Germination Time: 7–14 days at 18–22°C.

4. Spacing: 15–20 cm apart for compact, healthy plants.

5. Sunlight: Full sun for the brightest blooms.

Grow Favourite Single marigolds and enjoy a garden filled with timeless charm and pollinator-friendly color all season long!

French Marigold ‘Honeycomb’ – Sweet Color, Striking Contrast

Bring warmth and charm to your garden with French Marigold Honeycomb – a delightful dwarf variety (Tagetes patula nana) producing masses of bicolored blooms in rich mahogany red and golden yellow. Compact, bushy plants flower prolifically from summer to frost, adding vibrant contrast to borders, pots, and vegetable gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Unique bicolor blooms – deep mahogany petals edged in golden yellow

• Dwarf growth habit – stays neat and compact

• Long-lasting blooms right through to autumn

• Naturally deters pests – ideal for companion planting

• Attracts pollinators for a healthier garden

Key Features

• Height: 20–25 cm – perfect for edging and container planting

• Distinctive mahogany and gold bicolor petals

• Heat-tolerant and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

• Great for decorative beds and functional pest control

Ideal For

• Borders & Edging – Creates a vivid, defined outline

• Containers & Patio Pots – Adds a pop of color to small spaces

• Vegetable Gardens – Works as a natural pest deterrent

• Seasonal Bedding – Eye-catching summer-to-autumn displays

Sowing

1. When to Sow: Indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors once frost risk has passed.

2. How to Sow: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in moist, well-draining soil.

3. Germination Time: 7–14 days at 18–22°C.

4. Spacing: 15–20 cm apart for healthy, compact plants.

5. Sunlight: Full sun for the best color intensity.

Plant Honeycomb marigolds and enjoy a season-long burst of warm, contrasting color!

French Marigold ‘Petite’ Yellow – Bright Color in a Compact Package

Light up your garden with French Marigold ‘Petite’ Yellow – a charming dwarf variety (Tagetes patula nana) that produces masses of sunny, golden-yellow blooms. With its neat, compact growth, this marigold is perfect for edging, containers, and adding a cheerful splash of color from summer until frost.

What Makes It Special

• Pure golden-yellow blooms for a bright, uniform display

• Compact growth habit – stays neat and tidy

• Long-lasting flowers that thrive in heat and sun

• Naturally pest-repellent – perfect for companion planting

• Attracts pollinators to your garden

Key Features

• Height: 20–25 cm – perfect for borders and pots

• Masses of bright yellow flowers all season

• Heat-tolerant and easy to grow

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

• Great for decorative and functional planting

Ideal For

• Borders & Edging – Neat, low-growing color accents

• Containers & Window Boxes – Perfect for patios and balconies

• Vegetable Gardens – Works as a natural pest deterrent

• Seasonal Bedding – Consistent, sunny blooms from summer to autumn

Sowing

1. When to Sow: Indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed.

2. How to Sow: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-draining soil.

3. Germination Time: 7–14 days at 18–22°C.

4. Spacing: 15–20 cm apart for bushy, healthy plants.

5. Sunlight: Full sun for the most vivid blooms.

Grow ‘Petite’ Yellow marigolds for a garden that shines bright all season long!