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Oil Squash 'Olga' Pumpkin – Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)

The Oil Squash 'Olga' is a versatile pumpkin variety prized for its dense, flavorful flesh and high oil content. Ideal for culinary use, soups, baking, or roasting, 'Olga' produces medium to large, round fruits with smooth skin and rich, orange flesh.

This vigorous plant grows well in garden beds or allotments, providing reliable yields throughout the season. Its robust growth habit and excellent storage qualities make it a practical choice for home gardeners seeking both taste and productivity.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: April – May after last frost

• Plant spacing: 100–120 cm between plants

• Position: Full sun

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

• Care: Water regularly and mulch to retain moisture; remove weeds to support healthy growth

Key Features

• Medium to large, round pumpkins with smooth skin

• Dense, flavorful flesh ideal for oil extraction, cooking, or baking

• High-yielding and vigorous plants

• Good storage qualities for long-term use

• Suitable for garden beds or allotments

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 90–120 days after sowing

• Pick when the skin is fully colored and hard; store in a dry, cool place.

Short Tip

Allow fruits to fully ripen on the vine for maximum flavor and oil content.

Okra 'Clemson Spineless' – Seeds (Abelmoschus esculentus)

Okra 'Clemson Spineless' is the most popular and widely grown okra variety, prized for its tender, spineless green pods and high yields. A warm-season crop, it thrives in sunny conditions and produces long, slim pods that are perfect for frying, grilling, soups, curries, and traditional gumbo dishes. Compact and productive, it’s ideal for home gardens or allotments.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: March – May in pots or modules with heat.

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost when soil has warmed.

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Spacing: 30–45 cm apart.

• Water regularly during dry spells to encourage pod production.

Key Features

• Famous spineless okra variety

• High-yielding and fast-growing

• Tender, slim pods with rich flavor

• Heat-loving annual for summer harvests

• Perfect for gumbo, curries, soups, and frying

Ideal For

• Kitchen gardens and allotments

• Sunny, sheltered growing positions

• Gardeners who enjoy exotic vegetables

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March – May

• Harvest: July – October

Quick Tip

Harvest pods when young (7–10 cm long) for the best flavor and tenderness. Picking regularly encourages further production.

Onion "Augusta" – Seeds (Allium cepa)

The Onion "Augusta" is a reliable, high-quality variety producing uniform, golden-yellow bulbs with firm flesh and excellent storage ability. Known for its good resistance to bolting and disease, Augusta is ideal for both kitchen gardeners and allotment growers seeking dependable harvests. Its mild, well-balanced flavor makes it versatile for everyday cooking.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors from January to March for transplanting, or direct outdoors from March to April.

• Sow thinly, 1 cm deep, in rows 25–30 cm apart.

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

• Thin seedlings to 10 cm apart to allow bulbs to swell.

• Water regularly during dry periods.

Key Features

• Uniform, golden-yellow bulbs

• Mild, versatile flavor

• Good resistance to bolting

• Excellent storage potential

• Easy to grow, reliable yields

Ideal For

• Everyday cooking – soups, salads, stir-fries, roasting

• Long-term storage after harvest

• Kitchen gardens and allotments

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: January to April

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 10 cm between plants, 25–30 cm between rows

• Harvest: August to September

Quick Tip

• Lift onions when the tops begin to yellow and bend over. Dry thoroughly before storing in a cool, airy place.

Onion 'Globo' – Seeds (Allium cepa)

The Onion 'Globo' is a giant exhibition variety, producing exceptionally large, globe-shaped bulbs that can reach up to 800 g each under ideal conditions. Known for its impressive size and sweet, mild flavor, this onion is perfect for both showing and kitchen use. Its thick, golden skins cover a juicy, crisp interior, making it excellent for slicing, salads, and cooking.

Although primarily grown as an exhibition onion, 'Globo' is also valued by home gardeners who want a reliable large onion with excellent flavor. It does not store as long as smaller varieties but is unbeatable for fresh use in summer and autumn.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: January – March in seed trays or modules

• Sow outdoors: March – April, thinly in rows 1 cm deep

• Transplant/Thin: 30 cm apart when large enough to handle

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, light soil enriched with organic matter

• Care: Keep well-watered in dry periods; feed regularly for best growth

Key Features

• Exhibition onion producing bulbs up to 800 g

• Sweet, mild flavor – ideal for fresh use

• Golden skin with crisp white flesh

• Perfect for slicing, salads, and cooking

• Best eaten fresh – not a long-term storage variety

Harvest

• Harvesting period: August – September

• Pull onions when tops yellow and fall over. Dry thoroughly before use.

Short Tip

Start onions early indoors for the biggest bulbs – consistent watering and feeding are key to giant results.

Onion 'Spanish Sun' Seeds (Allium cepa)

Bring sunshine to your garden with Onion 'Spanish Sun', a reliable, early-maturing variety that produces large, globe-shaped golden bulbs. Known for its mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture, it’s perfect for fresh salads, cooking, or storing. Easy to grow and versatile in the kitchen, this onion is a must-have for every vegetable garden.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors from January to March or directly outdoors from March to April.

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

• Sow seeds 1 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 10 cm spacing for full-sized bulbs.

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Key Features

• Early-maturing, large golden bulbs

• Mild, sweet flavor with crisp texture

• Suitable for fresh use, cooking, or storing

• Reliable variety for consistent yields

• Easy to grow in most garden soils

Ideal For

• Home gardeners and allotments

• Fresh salads, soups, and everyday cooking

• Long-term storage after harvest

• Gardeners seeking early, high-quality onions

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors January–March, outdoors March–April

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 10 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows

• Position: Full sun, well-drained fertile soil

• Harvest: August to September

Quick Tip

• Allow bulbs to fully dry in the sun before storing to extend their shelf life.

Onion ‘Ailsa Craig’ – Seeds

(Allium cepa)

Onion ‘Ailsa Craig’ is a traditional British heirloom variety, prized for its extra-large, globe-shaped bulbs and sweet, mild flavor. Known as the “show onion,” it’s a popular choice for exhibition growers and home gardeners alike. The golden-skinned bulbs can reach impressive sizes while maintaining tender, juicy flesh — perfect for slicing, salads, or cooking.

Key Features

• Type: Bulb onion (Heirloom)

• Bulb Size: Extra-large, globe-shaped

• Skin Color: Golden-brown

• Flesh: White, sweet, and mild

• Days to Maturity: 100–120 days

• Storage: Medium (best used fresh)

Ideal For

• Exhibition and show growing

• Fresh salads and mild onion dishes

• Home gardens and allotments

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January – February

• Transplant outdoors: April – May

• Harvest: August – September

• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil

Care Tips

• Feed regularly for strong bulb growth.

• Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging.

• Lift bulbs once tops start to yellow and fall over.

Onion 'Hiberna' Seeds (Allium cepa)

Grow a reliable and flavorful onion crop with Onion ‘Hiberna’. This hardy winter onion variety is prized for its firm, golden bulbs with a classic, mildly pungent flavor. Known for its excellent storage quality, it ensures you have fresh onions well into the colder months. A dependable choice for kitchen gardens and self-sufficient growers.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds outdoors in spring or late summer.

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

• Sow thinly 1 cm deep in rows 25–30 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart for full-sized bulbs.

• Harvest once tops begin to yellow and fall over.

Key Features

• Hardy winter onion variety

• Firm, golden bulbs with mild pungency

• Excellent storage potential

• Reliable yields and consistent growth

• Perfect for year-round cooking

Ideal For

• Long-storage onion harvests

• Everyday culinary use

• Self-sufficient and winter gardens

• Growers seeking hardy, dependable onions

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or late summer

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 25–30 cm between rows, thin to 10–15 cm

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Cure bulbs in a dry, airy place after harvesting to extend storage life.

Onion Tosca – 80 Seeds (Allium cepa)

Description:
Grow flavorful, versatile onions with Onion Tosca (Allium cepa). This high-quality variety produces medium-sized, firm bulbs with a mild, slightly sweet taste. Ideal for salads, cooking, and pickling, Tosca onions are easy to grow from seed and suitable for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and allotments. Resistant to common diseases, they offer reliable harvests throughout the season.

Key Features

• Medium-sized, firm bulbs with mild, sweet flavor

• Suitable for salads, cooking, and pickling

• Disease-resistant and reliable variety

• Easy to grow from seed

• Ideal for home and small-scale gardens

Ideal For

• Kitchen gardens and raised beds

• Culinary use: raw, cooked, or pickled

• Allotments and small vegetable plots

• Home gardeners seeking reliable onions

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–March

• Transplant Outdoors: April–May, after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart in rows 25–30 cm apart

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Light: Full sun

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

Care Tips

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging

• Thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding

• Fertilize lightly during growth

• Harvest when bulbs are firm and tops begin to yellow

Oriental Poppy Mix – Seeds (Papaver orientale)

Oriental Poppy Mix (Papaver orientale) is a stunning perennial producing large, vibrant blooms in a range of reds, oranges, pinks, and whites. Flowering in late spring to early summer, these bold poppies add dramatic color and texture to borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style beds. Hardy and low-maintenance, they attract pollinators and make excellent cut flowers for striking summer bouquets.

Why Grow "Oriental Poppy Mix"

• Large, showy blooms in mixed vibrant colors

• Late spring to early summer flowering

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Ideal for cut flowers and pollinator-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Papaver orientale)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Bold, colorful perennial borders

• Rockeries and cottage-style planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flowers and summer bouquets

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun