Easy to Grow Seeds

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

Sweet Pea Parfume 'Edith Flanagan' Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

The Sweet Pea 'Edith Flanagan' is a fragrant climbing annual with soft pink and white blooms, offering both charm and scent. Its long-lasting flowers are perfect for trellises, fences, pergolas, and containers. Loved for its sweet fragrance, it attracts pollinators while providing elegant vertical interest in the garden.

What Makes It Special

• Delightfully scented blooms that fill the garden with fragrance

• Elegant climbing habit ideal for trellises, fences, and pergolas

• Soft pink and white flowers with long-lasting blooms

• Attracts bees and butterflies, enhancing your garden’s biodiversity

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus

• Variety: 'Edith Flanagan'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: Climbs 1.5–2 m; spread depends on support

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained, fertile soil

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Trellises, fences, pergolas, and arches

• Containers and window boxes with support

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Fragrant floral displays and cut flowers

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors; March–May outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Soak seeds overnight for quicker germination

   • Sow 2–3 cm deep in pots or seed trays

   • Germination in 10–14 days at 15–20°C

3. Transplanting: Plant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart

4. Care: Provide support for climbing; water regularly and remove faded flowers to prolong blooming

Foxtail Millet Seeds (Setaria italica)

Foxtail Millet is an ornamental and agricultural grass grown for its distinctive bushy, bottlebrush-like seed heads that resemble a fox’s tail. It is valued for both decorative use in floral arrangements and as a grain crop for food, birdseed, and forage. Its tall, upright stems and graceful flower spikes add structure and texture to garden borders, wildlife plots, and dried bouquets.

What Makes It Special

• Produces attractive foxtail-like seed heads

• Versatile: grown for ornamental, edible, and forage uses

• Excellent for dried or fresh floral arrangements

• Easy to grow, drought-tolerant and hardy

Key Features

• Botanical name: Setaria italica

• Common name: Foxtail Millet

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 90–150 cm tall, 30–50 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer to autumn

• Lifespan: Annual grass

Ideal For

• Ornamental borders

• Fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Wildlife gardens (birds love the seed heads)

• Grain production and forage

• Naturalistic or prairie-style planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: April–June outdoors after frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier

2. How to sow:

   • Sow directly into well-drained soil in a sunny spot

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

   • Keep moist until germination (7–14 days)

3. Spacing: Thin or transplant to 30–40 cm apart

4. Care: Low maintenance; thrives in heat and tolerates dry soil once established

Kohl rabi 'Giant' – Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

The Kohl rabi 'Giant' is a vigorous, late-maturing variety producing extra-large, tender bulbs that can reach impressive sizes without becoming woody. Its crisp, white flesh has a mild, sweet flavor, perfect for salads, steaming, stir-fries, or roasting.

This variety is highly productive and stores well, making it a reliable choice for home growers who want both quality and yield.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: April – July, thinly in rows 1 cm deep

• Thin seedlings: 20–25 cm apart when large enough

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

• Care: Keep well-watered to avoid woody texture

• Position: Full sun

Key Features

• Extra-large, tender bulbs

• Mild, sweet taste

• Stores well after harvest

• Easy to grow and high-yielding

• Great for salads, soups, and cooking

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: April – July

• Harvest: July – November

Leek 'Bulgarian Giant' – Seeds (Allium porrum)

Grow impressively large leeks with 'Bulgarian Giant', a heritage variety renowned for its thick, long white stems and tender green leaves. Ideal for soups, stews, and roasting, this hardy leek is slow to bolt and produces a reliable, high-yielding crop for home gardens and allotments. Perfect for gardeners seeking substantial, flavorful leeks throughout the season.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors: February – March, 1–2 cm deep in trays or seedbeds
. Transplant outdoors: April – June, spacing 15–20 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart
. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with full sun
. Water consistently to encourage long, tender stems
. Harvest: Late summer to winter depending on planting date

Key Features

. Heritage leek variety producing thick, long stems
. Tender and flavorful for cooking
. High-yielding and hardy
. Slow to bolt for extended harvest
. Ideal for soups, stews, roasting, and braising

Ideal For

. Home gardens and allotments
. Culinary use in hearty dishes and soups
. Long-term harvesting from summer into winter
. Gardeners seeking classic, productive leek varieties

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: February – March
. Transplant: April – June
. Harvest: August – December

Quick Tip

For extra-long stems, blanch leeks by mounding soil around the base as they grow.

Thunbergia ‘Sunrise’ Orange – Seeds (Thunbergia alata)

Thunbergia ‘Sunrise’ Orange (Thunbergia alata) is a vigorous, fast-growing annual climber producing bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers with dark centers throughout summer. Ideal for trellises, fences, pergolas, and hanging baskets, its cascading habit and long flowering season make it perfect for adding vibrant color and vertical interest to your garden. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it also attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Why Grow "Sunrise Orange"

• Bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers with dark centers

• Fast-growing, vigorous climber

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Perfect for trellises, pergolas, and hanging baskets

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Thunbergia alata)

• Height: 150–200 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Trellises, fences, pergolas, hanging baskets, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant color and vertical interest to gardens

• Patio, balcony, and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Gardeners seeking fast-growing, long-flowering climbers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Space seedlings: 25–30 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing and well-drained soil

Pumpkin ‘Gourd Flat Striped’ Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)

Pumpkin ‘Gourd Flat Striped’ is an ornamental pumpkin variety with unique flat, round fruits striped in vibrant shades of green, cream, and orange. Ideal for fall displays, autumn decorations, and garden aesthetics, this easy-to-grow variety adds character to any harvest garden. Hardy and fast-growing, it thrives in sunny, well-drained soil.

What Makes It Special

• Unique flat, round fruits with attractive stripes

• Perfect for ornamental use, autumn displays, and decorations

• Hardy, easy to grow, and fast-maturing

Key Features

• Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo

• Annual

• Height: Vining, 2–3 m spread

• Fruit: Flat, striped, ornamental

Ideal For

• Autumn and harvest decorations

• Garden display and ornamental planting

• Pollinator-friendly vegetable gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Mar–Apr or outdoors after last frost

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C

• Space plants 80–100 cm apart

• Harvest fruits 90–100 days after sowing

Blueweed Flower Mix Seeds (Echium plantagineum)

The Blueweed Flower Mix is a vibrant and easy-to-grow annual that produces a spectacular display of blue, pink, violet, and purple trumpet-shaped blooms. Also known as Paterson’s Curse, this wildflower is prized for its striking colors and its ability to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout summer. Perfect for naturalistic planting, wildflower meadows, or borders, this hardy mix thrives in poor soils and sunny sites, offering months of color with minimal care.

What Makes It Special

• Long-lasting multi-colored floral display

• Excellent for wildlife-friendly gardens

• Thrives in dry, poor soils where other flowers may struggle

• Perfect choice for naturalistic meadows and pollinator habitats

Key Features

• Botanical name: Echium plantagineum

• Common name: Blueweed / Paterson’s Curse

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–80 cm tall, 20–40 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained sandy or gravelly soil

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Cottage gardens

• Low-maintenance beds and borders

• Naturalizing in sunny, dry spots

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May outdoors or September for earlier blooms next year

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds directly where they are to flower, in well-prepared soil

   • Lightly rake in and firm down

   • Keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days)

3. Spacing: Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Once established, requires very little maintenance. Tolerant of drought. Deadhead to prolong flowering.

Spinach 'America' – Seeds (Spinacia oleracea)

Spinach 'America' is a fast-growing, high-yielding variety with tender, dark green leaves and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Ideal for fresh salads, sautéing, soups, and smoothies, it performs well in cool weather and is perfect for successive sowings throughout the season. A reliable choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from March to July.

• Plant 1–2 cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil.

• Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart for optimal growth.

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and consistent moisture.

• Harvest outer leaves regularly for a continuous supply.

Key Features

• Fast-growing, high-yielding spinach variety

• Tender, dark green leaves with mild flavor

• Thrives in cool weather

• Ideal for successive sowings

• Suitable for fresh eating, cooking, and smoothies

Ideal For

• Salads, soups, and stir-fries

• Continuous harvesting from home gardens

• Raised beds, containers, and allotments

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March to July

• Depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 10–15 cm

• Harvest: May to October

Quick Tip

• Sow every 2–3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply of fresh, tender leaves throughout the season.