Easy to Grow Seeds

Summer White Onion ‘Alibaba’ Seeds (Allium cepa)

Grow mild, crisp onions with Summer White Onion ‘Alibaba’ (Allium cepa). This early-maturing summer variety produces medium-sized, pearly white bulbs with a sweet, delicate flavor, perfect for fresh salads, cooking, and light pickling. Easy to grow and reliable, it’s ideal for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and allotments.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in early spring.

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

• Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep and thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart.

• Keep soil consistently moist for germination (10–14 days).

• Harvest bulbs when tops begin to yellow and fall over; cure in a dry, airy place before storage.

Key Features

• Medium-sized, pearly white bulbs with mild, sweet flavor

• Early-maturing summer variety

• Ideal for fresh salads, cooking, and light pickling

• Hardy, productive, and easy to grow

• Suitable for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and allotments

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and allotments

• Fresh salads, cooking, and pickling

• Succession sowing for continuous harvest

• Homegrown culinary use

Sowing

• Best time: 8–10 weeks before last frost indoors or early spring outdoors

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: Thin to 10–15 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in succession every 2–3 weeks to enjoy a steady supply of tender, mild white onions.

FRENCH MARIGOLD – DEL SOL – 300 SEEDS (Tagetes patula nana)

Del Sol is a compact French Marigold with vibrant golden flowers that brighten any garden. It naturally repels pests and attracts pollinators, making it both beautiful and practical.

What Makes It Special
Del Sol is a compact French Marigold with vibrant golden flowers that brighten any garden. It naturally repels pests and attracts pollinators, making it both beautiful and practical.

Key Features

• Dwarf, compact growth habit (Tagetes patula nana)

• Bright golden blooms all season

• Low-maintenance and fast-growing

• Pest-deterring and pollinator-friendly

• Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

Ideal For

• Flower beds and garden borders

• Patio pots and balcony containers

• Companion planting with vegetables

• Beginner-friendly gardeners

Sowing
Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow after frost danger passes. Germinates in 7–14 days. Prefers full sun for best flowering.

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

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.

Dwarf Stock Ten Week Mix Seeds (Matthiola incana)

Brighten up your garden with the charming Dwarf Stock Ten Week Mix. This compact variety of Matthiola incana produces clusters of richly colored blooms in shades of pink, purple, red, and white, all with a delightful fragrance. Fast-growing and easy to care for, this mix is perfect for adding vibrant color and scent to beds, borders, and containers.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors in late winter to early spring or outdoors after the last frost.

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.

• Lightly cover seeds with fine soil and keep moist until germination (7–14 days).

• Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle, spacing 15–20 cm apart.

• Water regularly, especially during dry spells.

• Remove faded blooms to extend the flowering period.

Key Features

• Compact plants ideal for small spaces and containers

• Fragrant blooms in a rich color mix

• Quick to flower, ready in about 10 weeks from sowing

• Perfect for cut flowers and floral arrangements

• Easy-to-grow annual with long-lasting blooms

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Cottage gardens and cutting gardens

• Adding fragrance and color to small spaces

Sowing

• Best time: Late winter to spring

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Lightly cover seeds and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For continuous blooms, sow in small batches every 2–3 weeks during spring.

Pampas Grass Seeds (Cortaderia selloana)

Pampas Grass is one of the most iconic ornamental grasses, valued for its dramatic height, lush foliage, and striking feathery plumes that sway elegantly in the wind. A real statement plant, it is perfect as a focal point in gardens, borders, or large containers. Its plumes can also be dried and used in floral arrangements, wreaths, and modern interior décor.

What Makes It Special

• Tall, architectural grass with stunning feathery plumes

• Creates dramatic structure and movement in the garden

• Drought-tolerant and hardy once established

• Plumes can be cut and dried for long-lasting indoor decoration

Key Features

• Botanical name: Cortaderia selloana

• Common name: Pampas Grass

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: Up to 2.5 m tall, 1.5–2 m spread

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

• Flowering period: Late summer to autumn

• Lifespan: Hardy perennial grass

Ideal For

• Garden focal points and landscaping

• Large borders and wildlife-friendly planting

• Coastal gardens (tolerates wind and salt)

• Architectural garden design

• Cutting and drying for indoor decoration

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on the surface of moist seed compost – do not cover (needs light to germinate)

   • Keep at 18–22°C, germination may take 2–4 weeks

3. Transplant: Move seedlings to individual pots when large enough to handle

4. Planting out: Harden off and plant outdoors in a sunny, sheltered spot with space to grow

5. Care: Water young plants well. Once established, Pampas Grass is drought-tolerant. Cut back old foliage in late winter to make way for fresh growth.

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.