Easy to Grow Seeds

Burning Bush – Seeds (Kochia trichophylla)

Create a dazzling garden display with the Burning Bush, a striking ornamental foliage plant. Starting as soft green mounds in summer, the plants transform into fiery shades of crimson and scarlet in autumn, giving the effect of glowing flames. Its uniform, bushy habit makes it perfect for edging, bedding, or mass plantings.

What Makes It Special

• Unique seasonal color transformation: green to brilliant red

• Neat, globe-shaped plants with fine feathery foliage

• Low maintenance and fast growing

Key Features

• Height: 50–90 cm

• Annual, easy to grow

• Provides brilliant late-season color

• Excellent for borders, hedging, and ornamental accents

Ideal For

• Bedding displays and edging

• Focal points in mixed borders

• Striking mass plantings or container gardening

Sowing

• Sow outdoors directly in April–May after frost risk has passed

• Scatter thinly and cover lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart for strong bushy growth

Carrot ‘Olympus’ Flakke Type Seeds (Daucus carota)

Grow sweet, crunchy carrots with Carrot ‘Olympus’ Flakke Type (Daucus carota). This early-maturing variety produces flat, broad, orange roots with excellent flavor, perfect for salads, cooking, and roasting. Easy to grow and reliable, it’s ideal for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and succession sowing.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring to midsummer.

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

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

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

• Harvest roots when they reach full size but remain tender.

Key Features

• Flat, broad, sweet, and crunchy orange roots

• Early-maturing and easy to grow

• Ideal for salads, cooking, and roasting

• Reliable and productive in temperate climates

• Suitable for succession sowing for continuous harvest

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens and raised beds

• Fresh salads, cooking, and roasting

• Succession sowing for steady harvests

• Kitchen gardens and allotments

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring to midsummer outdoors

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: Thin to 5–8 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in successive batches every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of tender, sweet roots.

Morning Glory 'Rosita' Red – 10 Seeds (Ipomoea nil)

Brighten your garden with Morning Glory 'Rosita' Red, a vigorous climber with stunning red trumpet-shaped flowers that open in the morning and fade by afternoon.

What Makes It Special

• Vibrant red blooms that add instant color

• Fast-growing and twining climber

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds

Key Features

• Height: 2–3 meters

• Full sun, well-drained soil

• Annual, quick to flower from seed

Ideal For

• Trellises, fences, and arbors

• Window boxes and vertical gardens

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing

• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or outdoors after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Provide support for climbing

Radish ‘Slovana’ – Seeds

(Raphanus sativus) – Crisp, Round, Reliable Radish

The Radish ‘Slovana’ is a traditional, reliable variety producing uniform, round roots with a bright red skin and firm white flesh. Known for its mild, slightly peppery taste and crunchy texture, it’s an excellent choice for both early spring and autumn sowings. This variety is particularly valued for its slow tendency to bolt, ensuring a longer harvest period.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual root crop

• Root shape: Round, smooth, bright red skin with crisp white flesh

• Flavor: Mild, slightly spicy, refreshing

• Position: Sunny or semi-shade

• Soil: Loose, fertile, and well-drained

• Growth: Fast (harvest in 25–35 days)

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and sandwiches

• Crunchy snacks straight from the garden

• Successional sowing for continuous harvest

• Containers, raised beds, and open ground

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–September directly into prepared soil.

• Depth: 1 cm deep in shallow drills.

• Spacing: Thin to 2–4 cm apart, rows 15 cm apart.

• Harvest: When roots are plump and still tender, usually within 4 weeks.

Care Tips

• Water consistently to prevent cracking and keep roots juicy.

• Best eaten young—older roots can become woody or pithy.

• Sow little and often for a steady supply through the season.

Celery 'Westland' – Seeds (Apium graveolens)

Celery 'Westland' is a vigorous, reliable variety that produces tall, crisp, and succulent stalks with a mild, aromatic flavor. It is well-suited for both home gardens and market growing, offering consistent yields of high-quality stems. Perfect for use in salads, soups, stews, or as a fresh crunchy snack.

This variety has excellent disease resistance and strong growth, making it one of the most dependable choices for gardeners looking to grow celery successfully.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Transplant outdoors: May – June after hardening off

• Depth: Surface sow and cover very lightly

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart in rows 30–40 cm apart

• Position: Full sun, sheltered site

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained with plenty of organic matter

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist

Key Features

• Produces tall, crisp, and aromatic stalks

• Excellent for fresh eating, cooking, and juicing

• Strong disease resistance and reliable yields

• Ideal for home gardeners and allotments

• Suitable for summer and autumn harvests

Harvest

• Harvesting period: August – October

• Cut stems as required for fresh use.

Short Tip

Keep soil consistently moist to prevent celery from becoming tough or stringy.

Broad Bean ‘Bison’ Seeds (Vicia faba)

Grow a reliable and productive crop with Broad Bean ‘Bison’ (Vicia faba). This classic variety produces large, tender beans perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or freezing. Hardy and easy to grow, it thrives in temperate gardens and helps improve soil fertility with natural nitrogen fixation.

How to Grow

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

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

• Plant seeds 5 cm deep and 15–20 cm apart, with rows 50 cm apart.

• Support taller plants with stakes if necessary.

• Water regularly to keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging.

• Harvest beans when pods are well-filled but still tender.

Key Features

• Large, tender broad beans

• Hardy and productive variety

• Ideal for fresh eating, cooking, or freezing

• Improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation

• Reliable and easy to grow in temperate climates

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens and allotments

• Fresh harvest for cooking or freezing

• Crop rotation and soil improvement

• Companion planting with nitrogen-demanding crops

Sowing

• Best time: Early to late spring outdoors

• Depth: 5 cm

• Spacing: 15–20 cm apart, rows 50 cm apart

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

Quick Tip

• Sow successive batches every 2–3 weeks for a longer harvest period.

Morning Glory ‘Mount Fuji’ Mix – Seeds (Ipomoea nil)

Morning Glory ‘Mount Fuji’ Mix is a vigorous annual climber with a stunning range of vibrant blooms, including blues, pinks, purples, and whites. Fast-growing and easy to train, it’s perfect for trellises, fences, arches, and pergolas. Its trumpet-shaped flowers open in the morning, attracting bees and butterflies while adding bold vertical color to any garden.

Why Grow "Mount Fuji Mix"

• Bright, trumpet-shaped blooms in mixed colors

• Fast-growing, easy to train climber

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Ideal for vertical displays and garden structures

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Ipomoea nil)

• Height: 2–3 m

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, arches, fences, pergolas, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Covering trellises, fences, and arches quickly

• Adding vertical color and interest to gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Gardeners seeking fast-growing, showy climbers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 4–6 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days (soak seeds before sowing)

• Space seedlings: 30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Sweet William Scarlet Seeds (Dianthus barbatus Red)

Sweet William Scarlet is a vibrant biennial flower renowned for its rich, scarlet-red flower clusters. With upright growth and densely packed blooms, it is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements. This hardy biennial adds striking color and charm to any garden space.

What Makes It Special

• Produces vivid scarlet-red flower clusters

• Compact, upright growth ideal for borders and mixed beds

• Excellent for cut flowers with long-lasting blooms

• Biennial: reliable flowering in the second year

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Common name: Sweet William Scarlet

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–50 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Second year; late spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Biennial

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage-style gardens, and mixed flower beds

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and patio planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow:

   • Indoors: February–April for transplanting

   • Outdoors: April–May in well-prepared soil

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface and press lightly into soil

   • Keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space seedlings 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Protect young plants from frost; deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom

Morning Glory 'Caprice' – 30 Seeds (Ipomoea purpurea)

Bring bold, climbing color to your garden with Morning Glory 'Caprice'. Known for its striking mix of purple, pink, and violet blooms, this fast-growing vine covers trellises, fences, and arches with ease, offering a spectacular summer display.

What Makes It Special

• Unique blend of vibrant shades

• Fast-growing climber for quick coverage

• Long-lasting blooms throughout summer

Key Features

• Height: up to 3 m

• Flowering period: Summer–autumn

• Easy to grow, low maintenance

• Full sun lover

Ideal For

• Trellises, fences, and arches

• Covering walls and pergolas

• Adding vertical interest to the garden

Sowing

• Sow indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after frost

• Soak seeds overnight to speed germination

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

• Germination: 7–14 days