Easy to Grow Seeds

Radish ‘Carmen’ Seeds (Raphanus sativus)

Add crisp, vibrant color to your garden with Radish ‘Carmen’ (Raphanus sativus). This fast-growing variety produces round, bright red roots with a mild, crunchy flavor, perfect for fresh salads, garnishes, and quick harvests. Easy to grow and reliable, it’s ideal for both kitchen gardens and raised beds.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring to late summer.

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

• Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep and thin seedlings to 5–8 cm apart.

• Keep soil consistently moist for best germination and growth (5–10 days).

• Harvest roots when fully formed but tender for best flavor.

Key Features

• Round, bright red roots with mild, crunchy flavor

• Fast-growing and easy to cultivate

• Ideal for fresh salads, garnishes, and snacking

• Reliable and productive in temperate climates

• Suitable for successive sowing for continuous harvest

Ideal For

• Kitchen gardens and raised beds

• Fresh salads, garnishes, and cooking

• Succession sowing for continuous harvest

• Adding vibrant color to vegetable beds

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring to late summer outdoors

• Depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: Thin to 5–8 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow every 2–3 weeks for a steady supply of tender, colorful radishes throughout the season.

Morning Glory ‘Milky Way’ – Seeds

(Ipomoea tricolor)

Morning Glory ‘Milky Way’ is a stunning climbing annual with vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in deep blue with white star-like centers. Fast-growing and vigorous, it’s perfect for trellises, fences, and arbors, creating a breathtaking vertical display. Loved by pollinators, it also makes a striking addition to cottage gardens and ornamental plantings.

Why Grow Morning Glory ‘Milky Way’?

• Striking blue flowers with white star-like centers

• Vigorous climber, fast-growing and long-flowering

• Attracts bees and hummingbirds

• Ideal for vertical garden displays

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber

• Height: 250–300 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile

Ideal For

• Trellises, fences, and arbors

• Cottage and ornamental gardens

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

• Quick vertical coverage and decorative screens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: After last frost directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20°C

• Support: Provide trellis or fence for climbing

• Care: Water regularly; trim for shape and extended flowering

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.

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.

Floss Flower ‘Blue Mink’ Seeds (Ageratum houstonianum)

The Floss Flower ‘Blue Mink’ is a compact, long-flowering annual that produces unique clusters of soft, fluffy sky-blue flowers from summer to autumn. Known for its neat, bushy habit and striking color, it’s perfect for bedding, borders, edging, and container planting. Its powder-blue shades blend beautifully with pinks, whites, and yellows, making it a versatile addition to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive fluffy blue blooms rarely found in annuals

• Compact, uniform growth ideal for low borders

• Long flowering season – continuous display until frost

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ageratum houstonianum

• Variety: Blue Mink

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–30 cm tall, 20–25 cm spread

• Position: Full sun or partial shade; moist, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Bedding and edging

• Container and patio displays

• Cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist compost; do not cover, as light aids germination

   • Maintain 18–22°C; germination usually takes 7–14 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings when large enough, grow on in small pots, then harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost

4. Spacing: Plant 20 cm apart

5. Care: Deadhead to extend the flowering season

🥬 Cichorium intybus ‘Zuccherina di Trieste’ – Sweet, Tender Leaf Chicory for Salads and Cooking

‘Zuccherina di Trieste’ is a traditional Italian leaf chicory variety prized for its smooth, elongated green leaves and exceptionally mild, slightly sweet flavour. Unlike many chicories, it has very low bitterness, making it ideal for fresh salads, as well as for light cooking, sautéing and braising. Fast-growing and reliable, this variety is well suited to kitchen gardens, raised beds and containers, and can be harvested young as baby leaves or grown on for full-sized heads.

Life cycle: Annual (grown for leaves)

Key Features

● Mild, sweet-flavoured leaf chicory with minimal bitterness

● Smooth, elongated green leaves

● Excellent for salads, sautéing and cooking

● Fast-growing and easy to grow

● Suitable for beds, raised beds and containers

How to Sow & Grow Chicory ‘Zuccherina di Trieste’ (UK)

Direct outdoors: III–VIII (March–August)

Sow indoors: II–III (February–March)

Transplant outdoors: III–IV (March–April) once seedlings are strong

Harvest: IV–X (April–October)

Germination temperature: 10–20 °C (50–68 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 1 cm (½ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil

Plant spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Height: 25–35 cm (10–14 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Harvest young leaves regularly for the best flavour.

● Suitable for cut-and-come-again harvesting.

● Tolerates cooler temperatures well.

● Can be grown throughout the season with successional sowing.

● Ideal for Mediterranean-style and kitchen gardens.

Special Features

● Traditional Italian salad chicory

● Very mild taste compared to most chicories

● Excellent versatility in the kitchen

Cherry Tomato 'Rubinka' – Seeds (Lycopersicum esculentum)

The Cherry Tomato 'Rubinka' is a prolific variety producing small, round, bright red fruits with a rich, sweet flavor. Perfect for snacking, salads, roasting, or garnishing dishes, these cherry tomatoes are a favorite for home gardeners and urban growers.

Compact and vigorous, 'Rubinka' plants are suitable for containers, hanging baskets, or garden beds. Its early and abundant yield ensures a continuous supply of flavorful 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: Support plants with stakes or cages; water consistently to prevent cracking

Key Features

• Small, sweet, bright red cherry tomatoes

• Early and abundant yield

• Compact, vigorous plants suitable for containers and gardens

• Perfect for snacking, salads, and garnishes

• Easy-to-grow variety for home gardeners

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 60–75 days after sowing

• Pick fruits when fully red for best flavor and sweetness.

Short Tip

Regularly harvesting ripe fruits encourages continuous production and prevents overripening.

Summer Savory 'Midget' – Seeds (Satureja hortensis)

Summer Savory ‘Midget’ is a compact, fast-growing annual herb, prized for its spicy, peppery flavour that resembles thyme and oregano. This dwarf variety is especially suited for container growing, raised beds, and small herb gardens.

Traditionally used to season bean dishes, meats, soups, and stews, it is also excellent fresh or dried as a versatile culinary herb. With its neat, bushy growth habit and aromatic leaves, ‘Midget’ is both decorative and useful in the kitchen.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: March – April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April – June, directly into prepared soil

• Depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil (approx. 0.5 cm)

• Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants

• Position: Sunny, well-drained spot

• Soil: Light, sandy, moderately fertile

Key Features

• Compact dwarf variety – ideal for pots and small spaces

• Distinct peppery flavour – a classic bean seasoning

• Culinary herb for meats, stews, soups, and sauces

• Can be used fresh or dried

• Hardy, quick-growing, and easy to maintain

Harvesting

• Harvest from: June – September

• Pick fresh leaves regularly to encourage new growth.

• For winter use, cut and dry whole sprigs just before flowering.

Carrot 'Amsterdam 2' – 1000 Seeds (Daucus carota)

Carrot 'Amsterdam 2' is a very early and reliable variety producing smooth, slender, and sweet roots. With tender flesh and excellent flavor, it is perfect for eating fresh, juicing, or cooking. A quick-growing carrot ideal for successional sowings to enjoy a steady harvest all summer long.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: February – July in well-prepared, finely raked soil.

• Sow thinly in rows 20–25 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 5 cm spacing for best root size.

• Prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil.

Key Features

• Early, fast-maturing variety

• Slender, smooth, and sweet roots

• Excellent for fresh eating, juicing & cooking

• Ideal for containers and smaller gardens

• Suitable for successional sowing

Ideal For

• Fresh snacking and salads

• Juices and soups

• Succession planting for continuous crops

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February – July

• Harvest: May – September

Quick Tip

Sow small batches every 2–3 weeks to ensure a continuous harvest of tender carrots throughout the season.