Compact & Patio Varieties

Chilli Pepper ‘Bishop’s Crown’ Seeds (Capsicum baccatum)

Add unique flavor and moderate heat to your garden with Chilli Pepper ‘Bishop’s Crown’ (Capsicum baccatum). This striking variety produces wing-shaped, bright red fruits with a mild to medium heat, perfect for fresh use, pickling, or culinary dishes. Compact, high-yielding, and easy to grow, it’s ideal for home gardens, patios, and greenhouses.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.

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

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep and keep soil consistently moist.

• Maintain a temperature of 22–25°C for optimal germination (10–14 days).

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after all risk of frost has passed, spacing 30–40 cm apart.

• Water regularly and provide support if necessary.

• Harvest fruits when fully colored and firm.

Key Features

• Wing-shaped, bright red fruits with mild to medium heat

• Compact, high-yield variety

• Ideal for fresh eating, pickling, and culinary use

• Easy to grow in gardens, patios, and greenhouses

• Attractive, unusual fruit shape adds visual interest

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens, patios, and container planting

• Culinary use, pickling, and fresh consumption

• Homegrown spicy dishes and unique garden displays

• Attracting pollinators and adding color to garden beds

Sowing

• Best time: 8–10 weeks before last frost indoors

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart outdoors

• Prefers full sun, warm conditions, and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Pinch young growing tips to encourage bushier plants and higher fruit yield.

Bush Yellow Tomato ‘Aztek’ – Seeds

(Solanum lycopersicum) – Compact Dwarf Cherry Tomato

‘Aztek’ is a miniature bush tomato variety that produces an abundance of bright yellow cherry-sized fruits with a mild, sweet taste. Perfect for small spaces, balconies, patios, and containers, this compact plant grows only 25–40 cm tall and does not require pruning or staking. Despite its small size, it delivers excellent yields of juicy fruits, ideal for snacking and salads.

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf bush cherry tomato (determinate)

• Plant height: 25–40 cm

• Fruit size: ~15–20 g, cherry-sized

• Color: Golden yellow

• Taste: Sweet, mild, fruity

• Harvest: Early – from June/July

• Growth habit: Compact, no staking required

Ideal For

• Containers, pots, and balconies

• Small gardens and urban growing

• Early harvests & continuous snacking

• Children’s gardens – easy and fun to grow

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C.

• Transplant: After last frost, spacing 30–40 cm apart or one per container.

• Support: Not required (self-supporting bush type).

• Harvest: From ~60–70 days after transplanting.

Care Tips

• Ideal for pots (minimum 3–5 L).

• Feed regularly with tomato fertilizer once flowering begins.

• Water consistently – avoid drying out.

Aubergine 'Golden Egg' – Seeds (Solanum melongena)

Add a touch of the unusual to your garden with the striking Golden Egg aubergine. This rare and decorative variety produces small, oval fruits that ripen to a stunning golden yellow. Compact and easy to grow, it’s both ornamental and edible, making it a real talking point in any kitchen garden, greenhouse, or patio pot. The tender fruits are perfect for grilling, baking, or adding a unique twist to your favorite dishes.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from January to April at 20–25°C.

• Sow 0.5 cm deep in trays or pots of moist compost.

• Transplant seedlings into larger pots when strong enough.

• Harden off and plant into greenhouse borders, grow bags, or sunny sheltered beds after the last frost.

• Water regularly and support as fruits develop.

Key Features

• Rare aubergine variety with golden-yellow fruits

• Compact plants, ideal for pots and greenhouses

• Edible and ornamental – perfect for display and cooking

• Easy to grow with good yields

• Unique centerpiece for kitchen gardens

Ideal For

• Greenhouses, polytunnels, and sunny patios

• Decorative planting with edible appeal

• Grilling, baking, and creative cooking

• Gardeners looking for something unusual

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: January to April (indoors)

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 40–50 cm

• Harvest: August to October

Quick Tip

• For best results, pick fruits regularly when firm and brightly colored to encourage continuous production.

Aubergine 'Black Beauty' – Seeds (Solanum melongena)

The classic Black Beauty aubergine is a time-honored variety producing large, glossy, deep-purple fruits with tender flesh and rich flavor. Compact and reliable, it’s a favorite for home gardeners and a staple in Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect for grilling, roasting, baking, or adding to curries and stews, this aubergine is as versatile as it is delicious.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from January to April in trays or pots.

• Sow 0.5 cm deep in moist compost, keeping warm at 20–25°C.

• Transplant seedlings into larger pots when big enough to handle.

• Harden off and plant out in a greenhouse or sunny, sheltered spot once frosts have passed.

• Support plants as they grow and keep soil moist.

Key Features

• Classic heirloom aubergine variety

• Large, glossy, deep-purple fruits

• Rich, tender flesh with excellent flavor

• Reliable and high-yielding

• Suitable for greenhouses, polytunnels, or warm outdoor sites

Ideal For

• Mediterranean cooking

• Roasting, grilling, frying, and stews

• Greenhouses, polytunnels, or sunny patios

• Home gardeners seeking a proven classic

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: January to April (indoors)

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Transplant spacing: 40–50 cm

• Harvest: August to October

Quick Tip

• Pinch out the growing tip when the plant reaches about 30 cm to encourage bushier growth and more fruit.

Sweet Pepper 'Mini Bell' Chocolate – Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

The Sweet Pepper 'Mini Bell' Chocolate is a compact, ornamental, and edible variety producing small, bell-shaped fruits that mature from green to a rich, chocolate brown. Crisp, sweet, and juicy, these peppers are perfect for snacking, salads, roasting, or garnishing dishes. Ideal for containers, patios, or small garden spaces, they combine vibrant color with delicious flavor.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to April, 0.5 cm deep.

• Keep at 20–25°C until germination.

• Transplant seedlings outdoors or into containers after the last frost.

• Space plants 30–40 cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun.

• Provide support if needed and maintain consistent moisture.

Key Features

• Compact plant producing small, bell-shaped chocolate-brown peppers

• Crisp, sweet, and juicy flavor

• Ideal for containers, patios, and small gardens

• High ornamental value with edible fruits

• Perfect for fresh eating, roasting, and garnishing

Ideal For

• Snacking, salads, and cooking

• Decorative kitchen gardens and container cultivation

• Gardeners seeking colorful, compact, and productive pepper varieties

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to April

• Plant out: May to June

• Harvest: July to September

Quick Tip

• Pick peppers when fully colored for the sweetest flavor and best visual appeal.