Easy to Grow Seeds

Blue Fescue Grass Seeds (Festuca glauca)

Blue Fescue is a compact, clump-forming ornamental grass prized for its striking silvery-blue foliage and neat rounded habit. It provides year-round interest and a beautiful contrast to flowering plants, rock gardens, or modern landscapes. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this grass is a top choice for adding texture and color to gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Stunning steel-blue foliage that keeps its color year-round

• Compact, tufted shape – perfect for edging or groundcover

• Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant once established

• Low-maintenance and versatile in garden design

Key Features

• Botanical name: Festuca glauca

• Common name: Blue Fescue

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil (thrives in poor, dry soils)

• Flowering period: Summer (produces delicate flower spikes)

• Lifespan: Hardy perennial

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and alpine displays

• Borders and edging along paths

• Containers and modern minimalist gardens

• Drought-tolerant or low-maintenance landscapes

• Adding color contrast to mixed plantings

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist, well-draining compost

   • Press seeds lightly into the soil, do not cover deeply (light aids germination)

   • Keep at 15–20°C; germination in 14–28 days

3. Transplant: When seedlings are large enough, prick out and grow in pots before planting out

4. Planting out: Choose a sunny spot with free-draining soil; avoid overly wet conditions

5. Care: Minimal maintenance required. Cut back old leaves in early spring to encourage fresh growth.

French Mixed Salad – 1000 Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

French Mixed Salad is a versatile, easy-to-grow lettuce mix ideal for fresh, homegrown salads. This collection offers a variety of leaf shapes, colors, and textures, creating a visually appealing and flavorful mix for everyday meals. Fast-growing and tender, it is perfect for cutting and continual harvests throughout the season.

Key Features

• Variety: Mixed leaf types and colors

• Growth Habit: Loose-leaf, fast-growing

• Maturity: 40–60 days

• Flavor: Mild, tender, and crisp

• Use: Fresh salads, garnishes, and sandwiches

• Harvest: Cut-and-come-again for continuous picking

Ideal For

• Home vegetable gardens

• Container and balcony growing

• Continuous harvest for fresh salads

• Mixed salad bowls and culinary use

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–August

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 15–20 cm

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Care: Keep soil consistently moist for tender leaves

Peppermint – Seeds (Mentha piperita)

Peppermint is a vigorous, aromatic perennial herb with refreshing, minty leaves. Known for its intense flavor and fragrance, it is perfect for teas, desserts, cocktails, sauces, and herbal remedies. Easy to grow and highly versatile, Peppermint thrives in containers, garden beds, and herb gardens, making it a must-have for any culinary or medicinal collection.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to April, lightly covering with soil.

• Maintain 18–22°C until germination.

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost in a sunny or partially shaded spot.

• Prefers moist, well-drained soil and regular watering.

• Trim regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent flowering.

Key Features

• Aromatic, perennial herb with strong minty flavor

• Fast-growing and easy to cultivate

• Ideal for teas, desserts, sauces, and cocktails

• Thrives in containers and garden beds

• Suitable for culinary and medicinal use

Ideal For

• Fresh and dried herbal teas, desserts, and beverages

• Herb gardens, containers, and small spaces

• Gardeners seeking aromatic and multipurpose herbs

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to April

• Depth: Lightly covered

• Harvest: May to October

Quick Tip

• Regular harvesting of leaves encourages vigorous growth and keeps the plant flavorful.

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.

Moss Rose Extra Double Mix Seeds (Portulaca grandiflora)

Moss Rose Extra Double Mix (Portulaca grandiflora) is a vibrant annual producing a profusion of double, colorful blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it perfect for rockeries, borders, containers, and sunny garden beds. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant, it attracts pollinators while brightening up any garden with long-lasting summer color.

Why Grow "Extra Double Mix"

• Abundant double blooms in vibrant mixed colors

• Low-growing, spreading habit ideal for ground cover

• Long flowering period from summer to autumn

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Portulaca grandiflora)

• Height: 10–20 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Rockeries, borders, containers, ground cover, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Sunny borders and garden beds

• Rockeries and container displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in seed trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead occasionally to prolong flowering

Swiss Chard ‘Orange Glory’ – 180 Seeds

(Beta vulgaris)

Swiss Chard ‘Orange Glory’ is a striking, high-yielding variety with vibrant orange stems and glossy, deep-green leaves. Both ornamental and edible, it brings colour to the garden while offering tender, flavorful leaves perfect for cooking, steaming, or using fresh in salads. Highly productive, hardy, and easy to grow throughout the season.

Key Features

• Stem Colour: Bright orange

• Growth: Vigorous, long-lasting, cut-and-come-again

• Flavor: Mild, earthy, sweet

• Use: Salads, sautés, soups, stir-fries

• Harvest: 60–70 days

Ideal For

• Vegetable beds, raised beds, borders, and containers

• Colourful edible landscaping

• Continuous harvesting throughout summer and autumn

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March – July

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained

• Harvest: May – October

Care Tips

• Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth.

• Water consistently for tender leaves and vibrant stems.

Cucumber ‘Everest’ – Seeds

(Cucumis sativus) – Reliable F1 Hybrid

The ‘Everest’ cucumber is a highly productive, disease-resistant hybrid that produces slender, dark green cucumbers with a smooth skin and excellent flavor. Ideal for both greenhouse and outdoor cultivation, this variety is well-regarded for its vigorous growth, heavy yields, and resistance to common cucumber diseases such as powdery mildew. Fruits are crisp, refreshing, and perfect for salads, sandwiches, or fresh eating straight from the vine.

Key Features

• Plant type: Annual, climbing/vining

• Fruit: Slender, smooth-skinned cucumbers

• Length: 18–22 cm

• Color: Dark green

• Flavor: Crisp, refreshing

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Greenhouse or outdoor growing

• Fresh salads and raw eating

• Consistent, high-yield production

• Gardeners seeking disease-resistant cucumbers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, 1 cm deep in pots.

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C.

• Transplant: May, after last frost.

• Spacing: 60 cm apart in rows, 150 cm between rows.

• Harvest: July–September.

Care Tips

• Provide support (trellis or netting) for climbing vines.

• Water consistently; keep soil moist but not soggy.

• Feed with a high-potash fertilizer regularly once flowering starts.

• Pick fruits frequently to encourage further cropping.

Climbing Flower Mix – 3 g Seeds

Transform fences, trellises, and arches with this colorful Climbing Flower Mix. Including Mina (Spanish Flag), Sweet Pea, Cobaea (Cup-and-Saucer Vine), climbing beans, and Morning Glory, this blend offers a succession of vibrant flowers and lush foliage throughout summer. Easy to grow, fast-climbing, and perfect for vertical gardens.

Why Grow "Climbing Flower Mix"

• A vibrant blend of climbing annuals

• Covers fences, arches, and trellises quickly

• Long-lasting color all summer

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual climbing flower mix

• Height: 1.5–3 m (varies by species)

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, arches, vertical gardening

Ideal For

• Vertical garden displays

• Brightening fences and walls

• Arches and pergolas

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 7–21 days depending on species

• Provide strong support for climbing

• Regular watering encourages lush growth

Tomato 'Duo Striped' – Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

The Tomato 'Duo Striped' is a visually striking and flavorful variety producing medium-sized, round fruits with a unique dual-color striped pattern. Its sweet, juicy flesh makes it perfect for fresh salads, roasting, sandwiches, or snacking straight from the garden.

This vigorous tomato plant thrives in both garden beds and containers, offering a high yield of attractive fruits throughout the season. 'Duo Striped' combines ornamental charm with culinary versatility, making it a standout addition to any home garden.

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 maintain fruit quality

Key Features

• Medium-sized, round tomatoes with unique dual-color stripes

• Sweet, juicy, and flavorful flesh

• High-yielding, vigorous plants

• Suitable for garden beds and containers

• Perfect for fresh eating, salads, roasting, and snacking

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 65–80 days after sowing

• Pick fruits when fully colored and firm for optimal taste.

Short Tip

Grow in full sun and harvest regularly to enjoy continuous production of colorful, flavorful tomatoes.