Easy to Grow Seeds

Tomato 'Pedro' F1 – Seeds (Lycopersicum esculentum)

The Tomato 'Pedro' F1 is a premium hybrid variety producing uniform, medium-sized fruits with a rich, sweet flavor and firm texture. Perfect for fresh eating, salads, sauces, and cooking, 'Pedro' F1 combines high yield with exceptional fruit quality, making it a favorite for both home gardeners and small-scale growers.

This vigorous, disease-resistant plant grows well in garden beds, greenhouses, or containers. Its early and abundant production ensures a continuous harvest of vibrant red tomatoes throughout the season.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost, spacing 40–50 cm apart

• Position: Full sun

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

• Care: Provide support with stakes or cages; water consistently to avoid splitting

Key Features

• Medium-sized, firm, and sweet tomatoes

• Early and high-yielding F1 hybrid

• Vigorous, disease-resistant plants

• Ideal for fresh eating, salads, sauces, and cooking

• Suitable for gardens, greenhouses, and containers

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 65–75 days after sowing

• Pick when fully red for the best flavor and texture.

Short Tip

Support the plant and harvest regularly to maximize yield and prevent overripe fruits from slowing production.

Summer Cabbage 'Holt' – Seeds

(Brassica oleracea) – Early, Tender & Reliable Summer Variety

Summer Cabbage 'Holt' is a fast-growing, summer-harvest variety that forms compact, firm, round heads with sweet, mild-tasting leaves. Known for its reliability and early maturity, it is perfect for fresh salads, coleslaw, stir-fries, and light cooking. An excellent choice for gardeners wanting a dependable summer crop.

Key Features

• Type: Biennial, grown as annual

• Heads: Compact, firm, medium-sized round heads

• Flavor: Mild, sweet, crisp texture

• Harvest: Early to mid-summer

• Use: Salads, slaws, stir-fries, light cooking

Ideal For

• Summer harvests with fresh flavor

• Home gardens and allotments

• Healthy, light seasonal dishes

• Succession sowing for continuous cropping

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April for transplanting.

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in the ground.

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants, 60 cm between rows.

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

• Sunlight: Full sun for best results.

• Harvest: June–August, when heads are firm.

Care Tips

• Water regularly to maintain steady growth.

• Protect from cabbage root fly and caterpillars.

• Harvest promptly to prevent splitting.

Chervil – Seeds

(Anthriscus cerefolium) – Classic Culinary Herb

Chervil is a delicate, aromatic herb with finely cut, fern-like leaves and a subtle aniseed flavor. Often called the “gourmet’s parsley”, it is an essential ingredient in French cuisine and one of the traditional fines herbes (with parsley, tarragon, and chives). Best used fresh, chervil enhances soups, salads, omelets, fish, and sauces, adding a refined, mild flavor.

Key Features

• Type: Annual culinary herb

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Leaves: Finely cut, light green, fern-like

• Flavor: Mild anise, delicate and fresh

• Harvest: 6–8 weeks after sowing

• Use: Fresh leaves for seasoning

Ideal For

• Culinary herb gardens & kitchen windowsills

• French and Mediterranean dishes

• Continuous harvest in small spaces

• Pairing with parsley, tarragon & chives

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–August, directly into the soil.

• Depth: 0.5 cm, thinly in rows 20 cm apart.

• Germination: 14–21 days at 12–18°C.

• Position: Partial shade, moist, humus-rich soil.

• Harvest: Young leaves as needed.

Care Tips

• Regular sowings every 3–4 weeks ensure a constant supply.

• Avoid hot, sunny locations (prefers cool shade).

• Use leaves fresh – drying reduces flavor.

FIRECRACKER VINE SEEDS (Mina lobata)

Create a stunning, fiery display in your garden with Firecracker Vine. This fast-growing climber produces cascading spikes of flowers that transition from red to orange, yellow, and cream, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Perfect for trellises, fences, and pergolas, it’s an eye-catching addition to any garden.

Why Grow "Firecracker Vine"

• Striking multicolored blooms from red to yellow

• Fast-growing climbing vine

• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

• Ideal for vertical displays and trellises

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Mina lobata)

• Height: Up to 3–4 m

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, pergolas, vertical garden displays

Ideal For

• Covering trellises, fences, and pergolas

• Attracting pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies

• Adding dramatic vertical interest to gardens

• Beginner gardeners seeking fast-growing climbers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil for best flowering

🌸 Ageratum mexicanum Floss Flower ‘Tall Red Flint’ – Tall Ageratum with Rich Red Fluffy Blooms

‘Tall Red Flint’ is a striking tall-growing floss flower (ageratum) variety producing dense clusters of soft, fluffy flowers in deep red to crimson tones. Held on strong, upright stems, the blooms create bold blocks of colour throughout summer and into early autumn. Unlike compact bedding ageratums, this variety offers extra height, making it ideal for borders, cutting gardens, mixed beds, and pollinator-friendly plantings.

Key Features

● Fluffy, pom-pom–like flowers in rich red shades
● Taller habit than standard ageratum varieties
● Long flowering season from summer to autumn
● Excellent for borders and cut flowers
● Easy to grow and very reliable

How to Sow & Grow Floss Flower ‘Tall Red Flint’ (UK)

Sow indoors: II–IV (February–April)
Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after last frost
Direct outdoors: Not recommended
Flowering: VI–IX (June–September)
Life cycle: Annual
Germination temperature: 20–22 °C (68–72 °F)
Average germ time: 7–14 days
Depth: Surface sow – do not cover; press gently into soil (requires light)
Light required: Yes
Moisture: Moderate
Environment: Full sun (tolerates light shade)
Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil
Plant spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)
Height: 50–70 cm (20–28 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Keep seedlings warm and well-lit during early growth.
● Pinch young plants to encourage bushier growth.
● Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.
● Performs best in warm, sheltered positions.
● Excellent colour contrast in mixed borders.

Special Features

● Unusual tall form of floss flower
● Intense red colouring rare in ageratum
● Attractive to bees and other pollinators

🥬 Brassica oleracea Capitata Group ‘Greyhound’ – Early Summer Cabbage

‘Greyhound’ is a reliable, fast-maturing early cabbage variety producing compact, pointed heads with crisp, tender leaves. Known for its excellent flavour and uniform shape, it is ideal for fresh use, steaming or light cooking.

This vigorous and dependable variety is perfect for early harvests and performs well in UK conditions, making it a favourite among home gardeners.

Key Features

● Early-maturing pointed cabbage

● Compact, dense heads

● Mild, tender flavour

● Reliable and uniform growth

● Ideal for fresh summer harvests

How to Sow & Grow Cabbage ‘Greyhound’ (UK)

Sow indoors: II–III (February–March)

Transplant outdoors: III–IV (March–April)

Sow directly outdoors: III–IV (March–April)

Harvest: VI–VIII (June–August)

Life cycle: Biennial (grown as annual vegetable crop)

Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 1 cm (½ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Firm, fertile soil enriched with organic matter

Plant spacing: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)

Height: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)

Growth habit: Compact, pointed head

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Firm soil around plants to support solid head formation.

● Water regularly during dry periods to prevent splitting.

● Protect young plants from cabbage white butterflies with netting.

● Feed with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser during early growth.

● Harvest promptly once heads are firm and well formed.

🌿 Ipomoea pennata (syn. Quamoclit pennata) – Cypress Vine | Delicate Fern-Like Foliage with Starry Scarlet Flowers

Ipomoea pennata, commonly known as Cypress Vine or Quamoclit, is a fast-growing annual climbing plant admired for its fine, fern-like foliage and masses of small, star-shaped flowers, most often in vivid scarlet red. Blooming throughout summer, it creates a light, airy screen on trellises, fences, pergolas, and obelisks. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, this elegant climber adds movement and colour to sunny gardens.

Key Features

● Fast-growing annual climber

● Delicate, feathery foliage with airy appearance

● Abundant star-shaped scarlet flowers

● Excellent for trellises, fences and pergolas

● Strong pollinator attraction

How to Sow & Grow Cypress Vine (UK)

Sow indoors: III–IV (March–April) in pots

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once frost risk has passed

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

Flowering: VII–IX (July–September)

Germination temperature: 18–24 °C (64–75 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 1 cm (½ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Moderate; keep evenly moist

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

Plant spacing: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)

Climbing height: 2–3 m (6.5–10 ft)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Soak seeds overnight before sowing to improve germination.

● Provide supports early — plants climb quickly.

● Thrives in warm, sheltered positions.

● Avoid overfeeding to prevent excess foliage.

● Ideal for creating light summer screens and vertical interest.

Special Features

● Graceful, fern-like foliage unlike typical morning glories

● Long flowering season with vibrant colour

● Perfect for vertical gardening in sunny locations

Ornamental Rice ‘Black Madras’ – Seeds (Oryza sativa)

Add striking contrast to your garden with Ornamental Rice ‘Black Madras’, a unique variety prized for its deep purple-black foliage and upright, grass-like habit. Its dramatic color makes it an excellent accent in borders, containers, and water gardens. While not grown for grain, this ornamental rice provides bold texture and contrast to flowering plants.

Why Grow ‘Black Madras’?

• Unique dark purple-black leaves

• Upright, grass-like growth habit

• Stunning contrast in borders and pots

• Low-maintenance and fast-growing

Key Features

• Type: Ornamental grass (annual in cool climates)

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Foliage: Deep purple-black

• Position: Full sun, moist soil

• Use: Containers, mixed borders, water garden edges

Ideal For

• Modern and tropical-style gardens

• Containers and patio pots

• Borders needing strong foliage contrast

• Water garden or pond margins

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in warmth (20–25°C)

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant outdoors after frost into moist soil or pots

• Keep soil consistently damp for best foliage color

Tip: Plant in groups for maximum impact and combine with light-colored flowers for dramatic contrast.

Dwarf Sweet Pea ‘Pink Cupid’ – Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Dwarf Sweet Pea ‘Pink Cupid’ is a compact, fragrant annual perfect for small gardens, containers, and borders. Its soft pink blooms open all summer, bringing both color and sweet scent to any space. The dwarf habit makes it ideal for low trellises, obelisks, and window boxes, creating charming floral displays in limited spaces.

Why Grow "Pink Cupid"

• Compact plants perfect for small gardens and containers

• Fragrant, soft pink blooms all summer

• Dwarf habit suitable for low supports

• Adds color and scent to borders, patios, and window boxes

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Lathyrus odoratus)

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, low trellises, window boxes, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Small gardens and patio containers

• Low trellises and obelisks

• Window boxes and balcony planting

• Gardeners seeking compact, fragrant, and easy-to-grow sweet peas

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: 20–25 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing