Easy to Grow Seeds

Melon 'Honeydew' – Seeds (Cucumis melo)

Enjoy the sweet, juicy flavor of Honeydew Melon, a classic variety known for its smooth pale green skin and luscious, pale green flesh. Perfect for fresh summer desserts, smoothies, and fruit salads, Honeydew is a highly rewarding melon for home gardeners. With proper care, it produces medium to large fruits that are sweet, fragrant, and full of summer flavor.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors: March – May, 1–2 cm deep in pots or seed trays
. Transplant outdoors: After last frost, spacing 60–80 cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil
. Sow outdoors: May – June, in warm, sunny locations
. Requires consistent watering and full sun for optimal sweetness
. Harvest: When fruits are heavy, with a waxy bloom on the skin and a sweet aroma

Key Features

. Classic Honeydew melon with smooth pale green skin
. Sweet, juicy, aromatic pale green flesh
. Medium to large fruits for fresh eating and salads
. High-yielding and rewarding summer crop
. Ideal for warm, sunny gardens or greenhouse growing

Ideal For

. Fresh summer desserts, fruit salads, and smoothies
. Home gardens and allotments
. Greenhouse cultivation for earlier harvests
. Gardeners seeking fragrant, sweet melons

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: March – June
. Harvest: August – September

Quick Tip

For sweeter fruits, provide full sun, warm soil, and consistent watering, and avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal disease.

Japanese Morning Glory 'Kikyo Zaki Mix' – Seeds

(Ipomoea nil)

The Japanese Morning Glory 'Kikyo Zaki Mix' is a traditional and highly prized variety, renowned in Japanese horticulture for its uniquely ruffled, star-shaped blooms. This climbing annual produces an extraordinary mix of deep purples, blues, pinks, and whites, each with striking petal forms that set them apart from common morning glories. The lush green foliage and vigorous growth make it a spectacular choice for trellises, fences, or balcony planters.

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber

• Height: 2–3 m

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun / partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Training up fences, arches, or trellises

• Balcony or patio containers with supports

• Creating a vertical display of colour

• Collectors of rare Japanese heirloom flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: May–June after last frost

• Nick or soak seeds for 12–24 hours before sowing to aid germination

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Plant spacing: 30–40 cm

• Requires support to climb

• Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade

Hyacinth Bean – Seeds

(Dolichos lablab)

Hyacinth Bean is a fast-growing climber that brings striking ornamental value with its purple-tinged stems, lush foliage, and clusters of lilac-purple flowers followed by eye-catching, glossy pods. Perfect for creating quick vertical coverage, it adds vibrant color and an exotic touch to fences, arches, or trellises throughout summer.

Key Features

• Type: Tender annual climber

• Height: 200–300 cm

• Spread: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Trellises and arches

• Vertical screens and fences

• Exotic-themed gardens

• Attracting bees and butterflies

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Harden off and plant out after frost, spacing 30–45 cm

• Provide sturdy support for climbing

Passion Flower Seeds (Passiflora caerulea)

Exotic and captivating, Passion Flower produces intricate star-shaped blooms with white petals and striking blue-purple filaments. A vigorous climber, it brings drama and elegance to walls, trellises, and fences. Hardy in mild climates and excellent for attracting pollinators, this unique plant also bears ornamental fruit after flowering.

What Makes It Special

• Exotic, intricate blue-white flowers

• Vigorous climber for vertical spaces

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Passiflora caerulea

• Hardy perennial climber

• Height: 3–6 m (10–20 ft) with support

• Bloom time: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Covering trellises, walls, and fences

• Conservatories and greenhouse cultivation

• Pollinator-friendly and ornamental gardens

Sowing

• Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr at 20–25°C

• Germination: 3–8 weeks (sometimes longer)

• Transplant seedlings to pots, then outdoors after frost

• Flowers from the second or third year

Blue Lace Flower Seeds (Didiscus caeruleus / Trachymene caerulea)

The Blue Lace Flower is an elegant and delicate annual, much loved for its airy umbels of soft sky-blue blossoms. Each flower head resembles lacework, carried on long slender stems, making it ideal for cutting. With its light, lacy texture, this plant brings charm and movement to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower-style plantings. It is also a superb choice for floral arrangements, both fresh and dried.

What Makes It Special

• Produces lace-like umbels of pastel blue blooms

• Excellent cut flower with a long vase life

• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Adds a soft, romantic touch to borders and bouquets

Key Features

• Botanical name: Didiscus caeruleus / Trachymene caerulea

• Common name: Blue Lace Flower

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 45–60 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer to early autumn

• Lifespan: Half-hardy annual

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens

• Wildflower meadows

• Borders and mixed beds

• Cut flower and dried arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors, or April–June outdoors after frost has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly in trays with seed compost or directly outdoors in fine soil

   • Lightly cover seeds with a thin layer of soil or vermiculite

   • Keep moist until seedlings appear (14–21 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space plants 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Deadhead to prolong flowering; provide support in windy sites

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.

Radish 'Mila' French Breakfast Type – Seeds (Raphanus sativus)

The Radish 'Mila' is a classic French Breakfast type, producing crisp, elongated roots with bright red tops and clean white tips. With a mild, refreshing flavor and crunchy texture, these radishes are perfect for salads, snacking, and garnishes. Fast-growing and reliable, they thrive in most garden soils and can be harvested just weeks after sowing.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from March to September.

• Plant 1 cm deep in rows 15 cm apart.

• Keep soil moist for tender, crisp roots.

• Harvest when roots reach 5–7 cm long for best flavor.

Key Features

• Classic French Breakfast radish variety

• Crisp red roots with white tips

• Mild, refreshing flavor

• Quick-growing crop, ready in weeks

• Ideal for successive sowings

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and snacks

• Spring and summer sowings

• Beginner gardeners and quick crops

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March to September

• Harvest: April to October

Quick Tip

• Sow little and often for a continuous supply of tender, crunchy radishes.

Carrot 'Early Nantes 3' – Seeds (Daucus carota)

The classic Carrot 'Early Nantes 3' is a reliable, early-maturing variety producing smooth, cylindrical roots with a bright orange color and sweet, tender flesh. Known for its uniform shape and excellent flavor, it’s perfect for fresh eating, juicing, steaming, or roasting. A favorite among gardeners, this variety is easy to grow and ideal for successional sowing throughout the season.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds outdoors from March to July.

• Sow thinly, 1 cm deep, in finely prepared soil, in rows 20–30 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 5–8 cm spacing for well-formed roots.

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

• Keep soil moist to prevent splitting.

Key Features

• Classic early Nantes variety

• Smooth, uniform, cylindrical roots

• Sweet, tender flesh with excellent flavor

• Quick to mature and high-yielding

• Great for successional sowing

Ideal For

• Fresh eating and juicing

• Steaming, roasting, or soups

• Succession sowing for extended harvests

• Kitchen gardens, raised beds, and allotments

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March to July

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 5–8 cm between plants, 20–30 cm between rows

• Harvest: June to October

Quick Tip

• Sow little and often every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of tender carrots.

Tomato 'Koralik' Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Discover the charm of Tomato 'Koralik' (Solanum lycopersicum), a prolific cherry tomato variety that thrives outdoors or in containers. This vigorous, bushy plant produces heavy crops of bright red, sweet, and juicy cherry-sized fruits that ripen early and abundantly. Perfect for snacking, salads, and summer dishes, ‘Koralik’ is a reliable favorite for gardeners seeking flavor and ease of care.

How to Grow

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

• Use light, fertile soil and provide full sun.

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

• Transplant outdoors or into large containers after frost, spacing 45–60 cm apart.

• Requires little staking as it forms a compact, bushy habit.

Key Features

• Early-maturing cherry tomato variety

• Heavy crops of sweet, red fruits

• Compact, bushy habit with minimal staking

• Perfect for containers, patios, and outdoor beds

• Reliable and easy to grow

Ideal For

• Snacking and fresh eating

• Salads and garnishes

• Container and patio growing

• Gardeners seeking a low-maintenance tomato

Sowing

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

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 45–60 cm

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Harvest regularly to encourage continuous fruiting throughout the season.