Easy to Grow Seeds

Onion 'Spanish Sun' Seeds (Allium cepa)

Bring sunshine to your garden with Onion 'Spanish Sun', a reliable, early-maturing variety that produces large, globe-shaped golden bulbs. Known for its mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture, it’s perfect for fresh salads, cooking, or storing. Easy to grow and versatile in the kitchen, this onion is a must-have for every vegetable garden.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors from January to March or directly outdoors from March to April.

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

• Sow seeds 1 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 10 cm spacing for full-sized bulbs.

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Key Features

• Early-maturing, large golden bulbs

• Mild, sweet flavor with crisp texture

• Suitable for fresh use, cooking, or storing

• Reliable variety for consistent yields

• Easy to grow in most garden soils

Ideal For

• Home gardeners and allotments

• Fresh salads, soups, and everyday cooking

• Long-term storage after harvest

• Gardeners seeking early, high-quality onions

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors January–March, outdoors March–April

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 10 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows

• Position: Full sun, well-drained fertile soil

• Harvest: August to September

Quick Tip

• Allow bulbs to fully dry in the sun before storing to extend their shelf life.

Cup and Saucer Purple – 14 Seeds (Cobaea scandens)

The Cup and Saucer Vine (Purple) is a vigorous climber producing dramatic, bell-shaped flowers that open green and mature into rich purple. Its fast-growing vines bring vertical beauty to arches, trellises, and fences, making it a standout centerpiece in any summer garden.

What Makes It Special

• Exotic cup-and-saucer style blooms

• Flowers shift from green to deep purple as they mature

• Rapid-growing vine for quick coverage

• Long flowering season, summer to frost

Key Features

• Half-hardy perennial, usually grown as an annual

• Height: 3–6 m

• Stunning purple, bell-shaped blooms

• Prefers full sun to partial shade

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Ideal For

• Arches, pergolas, trellises, and fences

• Cottage and ornamental gardens

• Vertical displays and natural privacy screens

• Unique cut flowers

Sowing

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost

• Pre-soak seeds 12–24 hours before sowing

• Plant seeds on their side, just under the surface

• Germination: 20–30 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 30–45 cm apart

Pea ‘Alderman’ Seeds (Pisum sativum)

Enjoy sweet, tender peas with Pea ‘Alderman’ (Pisum sativum). This classic climbing variety produces long, plump pods filled with flavorful peas, perfect for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing. Hardy and highly productive, it’s ideal for vegetable gardens, allotments, and homegrown culinary delights.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring as soon as the soil can be worked.

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

• Sow seeds 3–5 cm deep and 5–7 cm apart in rows 50–60 cm apart.

• Provide support with stakes, netting, or a trellis for climbing growth.

• Water consistently, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.

• Harvest pods when peas are fully formed but still tender.

Key Features

• Long, plump, sweet-flavored pods

• Hardy, climbing, and highly productive

• Ideal for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing

• Easy to grow in temperate climates

• Perfect for vegetable gardens, allotments, and homegrown use

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens and allotments

• Fresh harvest for cooking and freezing

• Vertical planting with trellises or stakes

• Companion planting with nitrogen-demanding crops

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring outdoors

• Depth: 3–5 cm

• Spacing: 5–7 cm apart, rows 50–60 cm apart

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

Quick Tip

• Sow successive batches every 2–3 weeks to enjoy a continuous harvest throughout the season.

Chinese Cabbage 'Hilton' – Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

Chinese Cabbage 'Hilton' is a highly productive, reliable variety that produces large, barrel-shaped heads with crisp, pale green leaves and a sweet, mild flavor. Popular in Asian cuisine, it’s perfect for stir-fries, soups, salads, and traditional dishes like kimchi.

Fast-growing and versatile, 'Hilton' is ideal for both spring and late-summer sowings, offering gardeners a quick and rewarding crop.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors from March to May or directly outdoors from April
. For autumn crops, sow again from July to August
. Space plants 30–40 cm apart in fertile, moist soil
. Prefers cooler growing conditions for best results
. Protect young plants from pests such as flea beetles

Key Features

. Large, dense heads of sweet, tender leaves
. Quick-growing variety, ready in 60–75 days
. Excellent for stir-fries, salads, soups, and kimchi
. Can be grown in spring or late summer for staggered harvests
. High yields and reliable performance

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow from March to May or July to August
. Harvest from June to October

Short Tip

For the best flavor, harvest before heads become too mature, as older leaves can turn bitter.

Beefsteak Tomato 'Yellowstone' – Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Grow Beefsteak Tomato 'Yellowstone', a striking heirloom variety known for its large, golden-yellow fruits with a sweet, mild flavor. Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and cooking, this tomato delivers juicy, meaty fruits ideal for slicing. High-yielding and vigorous, 'Yellowstone' is a favorite for gardeners seeking visually stunning and flavorful tomatoes.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors: February – April, 0.5–1 cm deep in seed trays or pots
. Transplant outdoors: After last frost, spacing 50–70 cm apart
. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with full sun
. Support plants with stakes or cages and water consistently
. Harvest: When fruits are fully colored and slightly soft to the touch

Key Features

. Heirloom yellow beefsteak tomato with large, juicy fruits
. Sweet, mild flavor perfect for fresh eating and cooking
. High-yielding, vigorous growth
. Ideal for salads, sandwiches, sauces, and preserves
. Suitable for greenhouse or open-ground cultivation

Ideal For

. Home gardeners seeking colorful heirloom tomatoes
. Fresh salads, sandwiches, and culinary preparations
. Greenhouse or outdoor garden growing
. Gardeners looking for large, flavorful fruits

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: February – April
. Harvest: July – September

Quick Tip

Stake or cage plants early to support heavy fruits and prevent damage while ensuring good air circulation.

Iceberg Lettuce ‘Great Lakes 118’ Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Grow crisp, refreshing heads with Iceberg Lettuce ‘Great Lakes 118’ (Lactuca sativa). This classic variety produces firm, compact, light-green heads with a crunchy texture, perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Easy to grow and early-maturing, it’s ideal for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and continuous harvests.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring to early summer, or indoors for transplanting.

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

• Sow seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil; keep moist until germination (7–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart for healthy head development.

• Harvest heads when firm and fully formed, before they bolt.

Key Features

• Firm, compact, light-green heads with crunchy texture

• Early-maturing and easy to grow

• Ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, and burgers

• Reliable and productive in temperate climates

• Suitable for outdoor or protected cultivation

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and allotments

• Fresh salads, sandwiches, and burgers

• Continuous harvest with succession sowing

• Homegrown kitchen gardens

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring to early summer outdoors or indoors for transplanting

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Spacing: Thin to 25–30 cm apart

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

Quick Tip

• Sow in successive batches every 2–3 weeks to enjoy a continuous supply of crisp heads.

Matthiola Stock Ten Week Light Blue – Seeds (Matthiola incana)

Matthiola Stock Ten Week Light Blue (Matthiola incana) is a charming annual known for its elegant spikes of soft, light blue blooms. Flowering just 10 weeks after sowing, this variety combines quick growth with long-lasting beauty. Renowned for its delightful fragrance, it is perfect for borders, beds, and containers, as well as cut flower arrangements. A cottage garden favorite, it brings both color and scent into your summer garden.

Why Grow "Ten Week Light Blue"

• Soft light blue flower spikes with a sweet fragrance

• Quick to flower – just 10 weeks from sowing

• Ideal as cut flowers with long-lasting blooms

• Compact, easy-to-grow annual

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Matthiola incana)

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Flowering: Early to late summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, containers, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Adding soft pastel color to summer borders

• Fragrant cottage-style planting

• Cut flower bouquets and arrangements

• Quick and rewarding garden displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–18°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Cucumber 'Crystal Apple' – Seeds (Cucumis sativus)

Cucumber 'Crystal Apple' is a charming and productive heirloom variety that produces small, round fruits resembling pale green to creamy white apples. The fruits have a crisp, juicy texture and a mild, refreshing flavor – excellent for fresh eating, salads, or pickling.

This variety is highly prolific, easy to grow, and particularly well-suited to cooler climates. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for home gardens, allotments, and greenhouse cultivation.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: April – May

• Sow outdoors: May – June (after last frost)

• Depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 30–45 cm apart

• Support: Can be grown along the ground or trained up trellises

• Position: Full sun, sheltered spot

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter

Key Features

• Unusual apple-shaped cucumbers with crisp, mild taste

• Heirloom variety with excellent productivity

• Great eaten fresh, in salads, or for pickling

• Suitable for outdoor or greenhouse growing

• Thrives in cooler climates

Harvest

• Harvesting period: July – September

• Pick fruits when young and tender for best flavor.

🧽 Luffa cylindrica Loofah / Sponge Gourd – Fast-Growing Climber for Edible Young Fruits & Natural Sponges

Luffa cylindrica is a vigorous, warm-season climbing plant grown both as a vegetable and for producing natural loofah sponges. When harvested young, the smooth green fruits are tender and mild, ideal for stir-fries and curries. Left to fully mature, the fruits dry into fibrous sponges perfect for eco-friendly household and personal care use. With its large leaves, yellow flowers, and strong vines, luffa is also an attractive plant for greenhouses, tunnels, and sunny walls.

Key Features

● Dual-purpose plant: edible young fruits or natural sponges
● Fast-growing, vigorous climbing habit
● Large yellow flowers attractive to pollinators
● Ideal for greenhouses, polytunnels and warm gardens
● Sustainable, plastic-free sponge alternative

How to Sow & Grow Luffa cylindrica (UK)

Sow indoors: III–IV (March–April) in pots
Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once frost risk has passed and nights stay warm
Direct outdoors: Not recommended in cool climates
Harvest (edible): VII–IX (July–September)
Harvest (sponges): IX–X (September–October)

Germination temperature: 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
Average germ time: 7–14 days
Depth: 2–3 cm (¾–1¼ in)
Light required: Yes
Moisture: Regular watering; do not allow to dry out
Environment: Full sun
Soil type: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil with added compost
Plant spacing: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)
Vine length: 3–5 m (10–16 ft)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Provide strong supports for climbing vines.
● Start seeds indoors for best results in the UK.
● Harvest young fruits frequently for vegetable use.
● Allow fruits to fully mature and dry on the vine for sponges.
● Peel and rinse mature fruits to reveal the natural loofah fibre.

Special Features

● Produces genuine natural loofah sponges
● Edible fruits when young, fibrous sponges when mature
● Excellent choice for sustainable living gardens