Easy to Grow Seeds

Radish 'Astor' – Seeds (Raphanus sativus)

The Radish 'Astor' is a versatile, fast-growing variety producing crisp, round to slightly oval roots with a bright red skin and pure white, tender flesh. Renowned for its mild, refreshing flavor, it is perfect for adding crunch to salads, garnishes, or enjoying as a healthy snack straight from the garden.

This variety stands out for its slow bolting and resistance to pithiness, meaning it stays fresh, juicy, and flavorful even if left in the ground slightly longer. 'Astor' performs well in both spring and autumn sowings, offering reliable crops over a long harvesting season.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – September, little and often for continuous supply

• Sowing depth: 1 cm deep in rows 15 cm apart

• Thin seedlings: 2–3 cm apart

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Light, well-drained soil kept evenly moist

Key Features

• Fast-maturing – ready in just 4–5 weeks

• Bright red skin with crisp, white flesh

• Mild, refreshing flavor

• Resistant to bolting and pithiness

• Suitable for both spring and autumn sowings

Harvest

• Harvesting period: April – October

• Pull when roots are firm, round, and about 2–3 cm across for best flavor and texture.

Short Tip

Sow small batches every two weeks for a steady supply of tender, crunchy radishes all season long.

Kohlrabi 'Luna' – Seeds (Brassica oleracea var.)

Kohlrabi 'Luna' is a high-quality, light green variety known for its tender, juicy, and mild-flavored bulbs. Its smooth skin and crisp white flesh make it perfect for eating raw in salads, grating into slaws, or cooking in soups, stir-fries, and roasts.

This early-maturing, uniform variety is resistant to cracking and lignification, making it an excellent and reliable choice for home gardeners and allotments. Compact plants are well-suited to smaller spaces and can be grown in open ground or large containers.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors/outdoors: March – July

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist for best flavor and texture

Key Features

• Smooth, light green bulbs with crisp, mild white flesh

• Early-maturing, uniform, and resistant to cracking

• Excellent raw or cooked – versatile in the kitchen

• Suitable for gardens, raised beds, or large containers

• Reliable harvest with tender bulbs full of flavor

Harvest

• Harvesting period: May – October

• Pick when bulbs reach 6–10 cm in diameter for best taste and tenderness.

Short Tip

For a continuous supply, sow little and often every 2–3 weeks during the growing season.

Kohlrabi 'Violeta' – Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

Kohlrabi 'Violeta' is a striking purple-skinned variety with crisp, white flesh and a sweet, nutty taste. Its unique color and mild flavor make it an excellent addition to both the garden and the kitchen. Perfect eaten raw in salads, grated into slaws, or lightly cooked in stir-fries, soups, and roasts.

This fast-growing crop is hardy, reliable, and suitable for multiple sowings throughout the season. Compact plants make it an ideal choice for small gardens, raised beds, or containers.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors/outdoors: March – July

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist to prevent woodiness and splitting

Key Features

• Vibrant purple variety with sweet, crisp white flesh

• Delicious raw or cooked – versatile in salads, stir-fries, and roasts

• Fast-growing and suitable for repeat sowings

• Compact plants – ideal for small gardens and containers

• Attractive crop with ornamental value in the vegetable patch

Harvest

• Harvesting period: May – October

• Pick when bulbs reach 5–8 cm in diameter for the best flavor and texture.

Short Tip

For tender bulbs, avoid letting plants become oversized – harvest regularly.

Cauliflower 'Delta' – Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

Cauliflower 'Delta' is a high-yielding, early-maturing variety producing large, compact, creamy-white heads. Its tender curds and mild flavor make it ideal for steaming, roasting, soups, or fresh in salads.

Reliable and easy to grow, 'Delta' thrives in both home gardens and allotments, offering consistent quality and excellent resistance to common diseases.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Transplant outdoors: April – June

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants, rows 60–70 cm apart

• Position: Full sun, sheltered from strong winds

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

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, avoid water stress

Key Features

• Early-maturing variety with large, compact, creamy-white heads

• Mild, tender flavor perfect for steaming, roasting, and soups

• High-yielding and reliable growth

• Excellent resistance to common cauliflower diseases

• Suitable for home gardens, allotments, and small-scale cultivation

Harvest

• Harvesting period: June – September

• Pick heads when compact and firm for best flavor and storage.

Short Tip

Tie outer leaves over the developing heads to protect from sunburn and maintain whiteness.

Sweet Bell Pepper 'California Wonder' Red – Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Sweet Bell Pepper 'California Wonder' Red is a classic, high-yielding variety producing large, blocky, bright red fruits with a sweet, crisp flavor. Perfect for fresh eating, salads, roasting, or stuffing, it is a versatile addition to any vegetable garden.

This vigorous and productive plant thrives in warm, sunny conditions and is ideal for home gardens, greenhouses, and containers.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Transplant outdoors: May – June, after last frost

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants, rows 60–80 cm apart

• Position: Full sun, sheltered and warm

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

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist

Key Features

• Large, blocky, bright red fruits with sweet, crisp flavor

• High-yielding and vigorous growth

• Ideal for fresh eating, salads, roasting, and stuffing

• Suitable for home gardens, greenhouses, and containers

• Classic, reliable bell pepper variety

Harvest

• Harvesting period: July – September

• Pick fruits when fully colored and firm for best flavor.

Short Tip

Regular harvesting encourages continuous production and prevents fruits from becoming overripe.

Romaine Lettuce 'White Dunsel' – Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Romaine Lettuce 'White Dunsel' is a crisp, flavorful variety with pale green, elongated leaves forming a tight, upright head. Its crunchy texture and mild, sweet flavor make it perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps.

This variety is fast-growing, reliable, and suitable for spring, summer, and autumn harvests. Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or containers.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – July

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants, rows 30–35 cm apart

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

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

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for tender, crisp leaves

Key Features

• Crisp, pale green leaves with mild, sweet flavor

• Forms a tight, upright head

• Fast-growing and reliable variety

• Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and wraps

• Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and containers

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 6–8 weeks after sowing

• Pick outer leaves as needed or harvest entire head when mature.

Short Tip

Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh leaves.

Okra 'Burgundy' – Seeds (Abelmoschus esculentus)

Okra 'Burgundy' is a striking, heat-loving variety that produces deep red, tender pods with a mild, nutty flavor. The vibrant color adds visual appeal to the garden and the kitchen, making it perfect for stir-fries, stews, soups, or pickling.

This variety is vigorous, productive, and well-suited to warm climates or summer cultivation in temperate regions. Its upright growth habit makes harvesting easy and keeps pods clean.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: March – April

• Sow outdoors: May – June, after last frost

• Depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants, rows 60–80 cm apart

• Position: Full sun, sheltered and warm

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

• Watering: Regular watering, avoid waterlogging

Key Features

• Produces striking deep red, tender pods

• Mild, nutty flavor ideal for cooking and pickling

• Vigorous and productive variety

• Upright growth for easy harvesting

• Thrives in warm climates or summer cultivation

Harvest

• Harvesting period: July – September

• Pick pods when 10–15 cm long and still tender for the best taste.

Short Tip

Regular harvesting encourages continuous production and prevents pods from becoming tough.

Radish 'Jutrzenka' – Seeds (Raphanus sativus)

Radish 'Jutrzenka' is an early, fast-growing variety producing round, bright red roots with crisp, juicy white flesh. Its mild, peppery flavor makes it perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes.

Ideal for spring and early summer sowing, this variety delivers quick harvests and is highly reliable in home gardens, raised beds, and containers.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – July

• Depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 3–5 cm between plants, rows 15–20 cm apart

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Light, fertile, well-drained soil

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for tender roots

Key Features

• Early and fast-growing radish variety

• Round, bright red roots with crisp, mild flavor

• Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes

• Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and containers

• Quick harvest – ready in 25–30 days

Harvest

• Harvesting period: April – August

• Pick roots when small and tender for best flavor.

Short Tip

Thin seedlings early to allow enough space for round, uniform roots to develop.

Cucumber 'Piccolo Di Parigi' – Seeds (Cucumis sativus)

Cucumber 'Piccolo Di Parigi' is a compact, early-maturing variety producing small, tender, and crisp fruits with a sweet, refreshing flavor. Its uniform, cylindrical fruits are perfect for fresh eating, salads, or pickling.

This variety is ideal for greenhouse, polytunnel, or well-protected outdoor cultivation. Its vigorous growth and high yield make it a reliable choice for home gardeners and small-scale growers.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: March – April

• Sow outdoors: May – June, after last frost

• Depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants, rows 60–80 cm apart

• Support: Can be grown on the ground or trained on low trellises

• Position: Full sun, warm and sheltered

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

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist

Key Features

• Compact, early-maturing variety

• Small, crisp fruits with sweet flavor

• Excellent for fresh eating, salads, and pickling

• High-yielding and vigorous growth

• Suitable for greenhouse or protected outdoor cultivation

Harvest

• Harvesting period: July – September

• Pick fruits when 10–15 cm long for best texture and taste.

Short Tip

Regular harvesting encourages continuous fruit production and maintains quality.