Climbing or Trailing Vegetables

Tomato ‘Herodes’ – Seeds

(Lycopersicon esculentum) – Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato

The ‘Herodes’ tomato is a traditional heirloom beefsteak variety from Eastern Europe, valued for its large, meaty fruits and outstanding flavor. The fruits ripen to a deep rosy-red with pink undertones, offering a rich, sweet, and slightly tangy taste – perfect for slicing, salads, and summer sandwiches. Highly productive, vigorous, and disease-tolerant, this indeterminate variety continues to set fruit throughout the season.

Key Features

• Type: Indeterminate (climbing)

• Fruit: Large beefsteak, 250–400 g

• Color: Rosy red/pink

• Flavor: Sweet, rich, and meaty

• Height: 150–200 cm

• Position: Full sun

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

Ideal For

• Fresh slicing and caprese salads

• Summer sandwiches and burgers

• Juices, sauces, and preserves

• Greenhouses, polytunnels, or sunny outdoor beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, 0.5 cm deep in trays/pots.

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C.

• Transplant: Pot on when true leaves appear.

• Plant out: May–June, after frost, spacing 50 cm apart.

• Harvest: July–September.

Care Tips

• Requires staking or caging.

• Remove side shoots for better airflow and larger fruits.

• Feed with high-potash fertilizer once flowers set.

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.

Trailing Strawberry ‘Rainbow Treasure’ – Seeds (Fragaria ananassa)

Trailing Strawberry ‘Rainbow Treasure’ (Fragaria ananassa) is a delicious and decorative variety that produces sweet, juicy berries along trailing stems. Ideal for hanging baskets, containers, and window boxes, this strawberry delivers a continuous harvest from early summer to autumn. Hardy, easy to grow, and compact, it also produces attractive flowers that attract pollinators, making it a beautiful and productive addition to any garden.

Why Grow "Rainbow Treasure"

• Sweet, juicy strawberries with continuous summer-to-autumn harvest

• Trailing habit perfect for hanging baskets and containers

• Compact, easy-to-grow, and hardy variety

• Attractive flowers that attract bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Fragaria ananassa)

• Height: 15–20 cm (trailing)

• Flowering/Fruiting: Early summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, garden edges

Ideal For

• Patio and balcony containers

• Hanging baskets and decorative displays

• Small-space or urban gardens

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 20–25 cm

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

• Regular watering encourages fruiting

Trailing Cherry Tomato ‘Gardener’s Delight’ – Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Description:
Grow sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes with ‘Gardener’s Delight’ (Solanum lycopersicum) — one of the most popular tomato varieties among home gardeners. This trailing and high-yielding variety produces long clusters of bright red fruits packed with rich, tangy flavor. Perfect for hanging baskets, containers, and greenhouse growing, it offers continuous harvests throughout summer. Easy to grow and bursting with taste, it’s ideal for salads, snacks, and fresh garden-to-table dishes.

Key Features

• Trailing, prolific cherry tomato variety

• Produces long trusses of sweet, tangy red fruits

• High-yielding and continuous summer harvests

• Excellent for salads, snacking, and cooking

• Easy to grow and well-suited for containers

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets and patio containers

• Greenhouse or outdoor cultivation

• Fresh snacking, salads, and sauces

• Home and urban gardeners

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Transplant Outdoors: May, after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C

• Spacing: 40–50 cm apart

• Support: Canes or hanging supports recommended

• Light: Full sun

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

Care Tips

• Water regularly; avoid wetting foliage

• Feed with tomato fertilizer every 2–3 weeks

• Pinch side shoots to encourage fruiting

• Harvest when fruits are fully red and firm

Tomato Trailing 'Gardenperle' Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Add a cascade of flavor and color to your garden with Tomato 'Gardenperle', a trailing cherry tomato variety perfect for hanging baskets, pots, and containers. Producing abundant clusters of small, sweet, red fruits all season long, this compact plant is a delight for fresh snacking, salads, and garnishes. Easy to grow and highly ornamental, it’s an excellent choice for small spaces and patio gardens.

How to Grow

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

• Transplant outdoors or into large containers after frost has passed.

• Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.

• Sow 0.5 cm deep and space plants 30–40 cm apart.

• Provide regular watering and feed for maximum yield.

Key Features

• Trailing cherry tomato variety

• Sweet, bite-sized red fruits

• Perfect for hanging baskets and pots

• Compact and ornamental growth habit

• Heavy cropping throughout summer

Ideal For

• Patio and balcony gardens

• Hanging baskets and window boxes

• Fresh snacking and salads

• Gardeners with limited space

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors in early spring

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers sunny, sheltered spots with fertile soil

Quick Tip

• Pinch out side shoots sparingly; allow natural trailing for maximum cascading effect.

Early Pea ‘Kelvedon Wonder’ Seeds (Pisum sativum)

Harvest sweet, tender peas early in the season with Early Pea ‘Kelvedon Wonder’ (Pisum sativum). This climbing variety produces long, plump pods packed with flavorful peas, perfect for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing. Hardy and highly productive, it’s ideal for vegetable gardens, allotments, and homegrown culinary delights.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring as soon as the soil can be worked.

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

• Sow seeds 3–5 cm deep and 5–7 cm apart in rows 50–60 cm apart.

• Provide stakes, netting, or a trellis for climbing growth.

• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

• Harvest pods when fully formed but still tender for best flavor.

Key Features

• Early-maturing variety with long, plump, sweet pods

• Hardy climbing and highly productive

• Ideal for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing

• Easy to grow in temperate climates

• Perfect for vegetable gardens and allotments

Ideal For

• Early-season vegetable gardens and allotments

• Fresh harvest for cooking or freezing

• Climbing support with trellises or stakes

• Companion planting with nitrogen-fixing crops

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring outdoors

• Depth: 3–5 cm

• Spacing: 5–7 cm apart, rows 50–60 cm apart

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow successive batches every 2–3 weeks for a continuous early-season harvest.

Squash ‘Pink Banana Jumbo’ – 10 Seeds

(Cucurbita maxima) – Heirloom Variety

Squash ‘Pink Banana Jumbo’ is a classic heirloom winter squash prized for its massive size, sweet, fine-textured flesh, and excellent storage qualities. The elongated fruits grow up to 60–90 cm long and can weigh up to 20–30 kg, featuring smooth pink-orange skin and richly flavored orange flesh that’s perfect for baking, soups, roasting, and purées.

Key Features

• Type: Heirloom winter squash

• Fruit Size: 60–90 cm long, 20–30 kg

• Color: Pink-orange skin with deep orange flesh

• Taste: Sweet, smooth, and nutty flavor

• Days to Maturity: 100–110 days

• Harvest: Late summer to autumn

• Storage: Excellent long-term keeper

Ideal For

• Home gardens and allotments

• Farmers’ markets and heritage collections

• Baking, soups, roasting, and preserves

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: April – May (18–22 °C) in individual pots

• Plant outdoors: Late May – June after frost

• Spacing: 100 × 100 cm (allow plenty of room for vines)

• Position: Full sun in rich, well-drained soil

• Watering: Regular and consistent moisture for best fruit set

Care Tips

• Add compost or manure before planting for vigorous growth.

• Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

• Harvest when skin hardens and stems begin to dry.

Tomato Trailing 'Ola Polka' Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Bring sunshine to your garden with Tomato Trailing 'Ola Polka' (Solanum lycopersicum). This compact, trailing variety produces an abundance of small, golden-yellow fruits with a sweet, tangy flavor. Perfect for hanging baskets, containers, and patios, ‘Ola Polka’ is highly decorative and productive, making it an excellent choice for limited spaces or decorative edible displays.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

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

• Sow 0.5 cm deep and keep soil moist at 20–25°C until germination (7–14 days).

• Transplant into containers, hanging baskets, or outdoor beds after frost.

• Water regularly and feed with a tomato fertilizer for best results.

Key Features

• Compact, trailing tomato variety

• Produces sweet golden-yellow fruits

• Perfect for hanging baskets and containers

• Decorative and productive for small spaces

• Easy to grow and maintain

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets and patio pots

• Container gardening in small spaces

• Snacking, salads, and garnishes

• Decorative edible displays

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Transplant: After last frost into baskets or containers

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Regular feeding encourages continuous flowering and heavy crops of golden fruit.