Easy to Grow Seeds

California Poppy ‘Golden West’ – 2,500 Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy ‘Golden West’ (Eschscholzia californica) is a vibrant, hardy annual producing brilliant golden-orange blooms that light up borders, meadows, and large-scale plantings. Fast-growing and low-maintenance, it thrives in sunny, well-drained locations and attracts pollinators. Perfect for naturalized gardens or mass displays, it offers long-lasting summer color.

Why Grow "Golden West"

• Brilliant golden-orange blooms

• Fast-growing and hardy

• Long-lasting flowering from spring to summer

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Eschscholzia californica)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: May–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, meadows, naturalized gardens, mass plantings

Ideal For

• Large-scale and naturalized plantings

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage-style or wildflower borders

• Low-maintenance, sunny garden spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–15 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to prolong flowering if desired

Asparagus Pea – Seeds (Tetragonolobus purpureus)

Asparagus Pea (Tetragonolobus purpureus) is a vigorous, climbing annual producing clusters of attractive, purple-pink pea-like flowers. Its edible pods have a mild, asparagus-like flavor, making it perfect for both ornamental and culinary use. Blooming from summer to autumn, this versatile plant thrives on trellises, fences, and obelisks, adding vertical interest, color, and delicious harvests to your garden.

Why Grow "Asparagus Pea"

• Vigorous climber with purple-pink flowers

• Edible pods with a mild asparagus-like taste

• Long flowering and harvesting season

• Perfect for vertical gardening on trellises and fences

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Tetragonolobus purpureus)

• Height: 150–180 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, obelisks, edible gardens, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Vertical displays in small or large gardens

• Edible and ornamental gardening

• Container and patio planting

• Gardeners seeking climbers with attractive flowers and tasty pods

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in well-drained soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Space seedlings: 25–30 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Lord Beaconsfield’ – Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Lord Beaconsfield’ is a hardy, vibrant annual that produces large, bold flowers in striking deep shades of violet, purple, and contrasting faces. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and bedding displays. Long-lasting and easy to grow, these pansies brighten spring and early summer gardens while attracting pollinators.

Why Grow "Lord Beaconsfield"

• Large, bold flowers in deep violet and purple shades

• Compact, bushy plants ideal for borders and containers

• Long-lasting blooms throughout spring and early summer

• Pollinator-friendly and easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Viola wittrockiana)

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: Spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, containers, bedding displays, window boxes

Ideal For

• Adding bold color to borders and beds

• Container and patio planting

• Window boxes and edging displays

• Gardeners seeking hardy, long-flowering, easy-care plants

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March at 15–20°C

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

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

Purple Loosestrife Seeds (Lythrum salicaria)

A striking perennial, Purple Loosestrife produces tall spikes of vibrant purple flowers throughout summer. Hardy and long-flowering, it adds vertical interest and color to borders, wetlands, and naturalistic garden plantings, attracting bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Tall spikes of vivid purple flowers

• Hardy, long-lasting perennial with dramatic vertical presence

• Attracts pollinators, supporting wildlife-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lythrum salicaria

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 100–150 cm (3–5 ft)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Garden borders and wetland-style plantings

• Naturalistic and cottage-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers in the first or second season after sowing

🎃 Cucurbita maxima ‘Pacific Giant’ – Exhibition Giant Pumpkin for Extreme Size

‘Pacific Giant’ is a classic giant pumpkin variety bred specifically for producing exceptionally large fruits, making it a popular choice for exhibitions, competitions and growers aiming for maximum size. With vigorous growth and long trailing vines, this variety is capable of producing massive pumpkins when given rich soil, ample space and consistent feeding.

The fruits are typically large, round to slightly flattened, with a smooth orange rind. While mainly grown for size rather than flavour, ‘Pacific Giant’ is an impressive centrepiece in the garden and a favourite among competitive growers.

Key Features

● Giant pumpkin variety bred for extreme size

● Ideal for shows, competitions and exhibitions

● Very vigorous growth with long trailing vines

● Large, round to flattened fruits

● Requires space, feeding and regular watering

How to Sow & Grow Pumpkin ‘Pacific Giant’ (UK)

Sow indoors: IV (April)

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after last frost

Direct outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once soil is warm

Harvest: IX–X (September–October)

Life cycle: Annual

Germination temperature: 20–25 °C (68–77 °F)

Average germ time: 7–10 days

Depth: 2–3 cm (1 in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Heavy, regular watering

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Very fertile, deep soil rich in organic matter

Plant spacing: 120–150 cm (4–5 ft)

Growth habit: Long trailing vines

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Prepare soil with plenty of compost or well-rotted manure.

● Allow only 1–2 fruits per plant to maximise size.

● Feed regularly with a high-potassium fertiliser during fruit development.

● Turn fruits gently during growth to improve shape.

● Lift fruits onto straw or boards to prevent rot.

Squash ‘Spaghetti’ Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)

Grow unique, versatile vegetables with Squash ‘Spaghetti’ (Cucurbita pepo). This climbing variety produces medium-sized, oblong fruits with pale yellow skin and stringy flesh that separates into spaghetti-like strands when cooked. Perfect for healthy, low-carb meals, it’s easy to grow in home gardens, allotments, or large containers.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.

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

• Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep and thin seedlings to 90–120 cm apart.

• Provide support or allow vines to spread; water consistently.

• Harvest fruits when skin is hard, fully colored, and seeds are mature.

Key Features

• Medium-sized, oblong fruits with stringy, spaghetti-like flesh

• Unique and versatile for healthy cooking

• Easy to grow and highly productive

• Ideal for home gardens, allotments, or large containers

• Distinctive low-carb vegetable for culinary use

Ideal For

• Fresh cooking, roasting, and low-carb meals

• Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and allotments

• Large containers or trellis-supported vines

• Family-friendly gardening and homegrown produce

Sowing

• Best time: 3–4 weeks before last frost indoors or after frost outdoors

• Depth: 2–3 cm

• Spacing: 90–120 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Harvest when fully mature and allow to cool; the flesh separates easily into spaghetti-like strands when cooked.

Canary Grass Seeds (Phalaris canariensis)

Canary Grass is a fast-growing annual grass valued both as an ornamental plant and as a seed source for cage birds such as canaries, finches, and budgerigars. With its upright stems and dense, oval-shaped seed heads, it adds texture to gardens and is especially popular for wildlife plots and dried floral arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Produces dense, oval-shaped seed heads attractive in borders and dried bouquets

• Seeds are highly nutritious, making it an excellent choice for bird feed

• Quick and easy to grow, even for beginners

• Thrives in most soils with minimal care

Key Features

• Botanical name: Phalaris canariensis

• Common name: Canary Grass

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–120 cm tall, 20–40 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering/Seeding period: Summer to early autumn

• Lifespan: Annual grass

Ideal For

• Bird seed production (canaries, finches, budgerigars)

• Ornamental borders

• Fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Wildlife-friendly gardens

• Agricultural use as a grain crop

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May outdoors after frost, or under cover earlier for transplanting

2. How to sow:

   • Sow directly into prepared soil in a sunny location

   • Cover lightly with soil (0.5–1 cm deep)

   • Water gently to keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days)

3. Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Requires little maintenance; thrives in sun and tolerates a range of soils

Canary Creeper – Seeds (Tropaeolum peregrinum)

A charming climbing annual, the Canary Creeper is a cousin of the nasturtium, known for its deeply cut leaves and unusual, canary-yellow, fringed flowers. A vigorous, fast-growing climber, it will quickly cover trellises, arches, and fences, bringing a cheerful splash of color and attracting pollinators to your garden.

Highlights

• Exotic canary-yellow flowers with fringed petals

• Quick-growing climbing annual

• Attractive, deeply lobed foliage

• Long flowering period from summer until frost

• Pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Tropaeolum peregrinum

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack (please confirm quantity)

• Height/Spread: 2–3 m when supported

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Summer to first frost

Perfect For

• Covering trellises, fences, arches, or obelisks

• Quick vertical garden interest

• Pollinator-friendly and wildlife gardens

• Adding an exotic look to cottage gardens

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Plant seeds 1.5–2 cm deep in pots or soil

• Provide climbing support for vines

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Flowers 10–12 weeks after sowing

Sorrel 'Bloody Dock' – Seeds (Rumex sanguineus)

Sorrel 'Bloody Dock' is a striking perennial herb known for its vibrant red-veined leaves and tangy, lemony flavor. Perfect for salads, soups, sauces, and garnishes, it adds both visual appeal and a refreshing zest to culinary creations.

Easy to grow and hardy, this variety thrives in garden beds, borders, or containers, providing both ornamental beauty and flavorful leaves throughout the growing season.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – June

• Plant spacing: 20–25 cm between plants

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

• Care: Water regularly; remove older leaves to encourage new growth

Key Features

• Perennial herb with striking red-veined leaves

• Tangy, lemony flavor perfect for salads, soups, and sauces

• Hardy and easy to grow

• Suitable for garden beds, borders, or containers

• Adds both ornamental and culinary value

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 50–70 days after sowing

• Pick young leaves regularly for the best flavor and tender texture.

Short Tip

Harvest leaves from the outer edges to encourage continuous growth and maintain vibrant color.