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Popping Corn – Seeds

(Zea mays) – Classic Popcorn Variety

Popping Corn is a fun and easy-to-grow heirloom maize ideal for home gardens and small plots. This variety produces small, hard kernels perfect for popping, making it a delightful addition to family snacks and garden activities. Easy to grow and surprisingly decorative while in the garden, it combines practicality with charm.

Key Features

• Type: Annual maize

• Height: 120–150 cm

• Kernels: Small, hard, ideal for popping

• Harvest: 90–100 days from sowing

• Special: Heirloom variety, fun and edible

Ideal For

• Fresh popping at home

• Educational gardening with children

• Home gardens and small allotments

• Adding ornamental value while growing

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May, when soil is warm (min. 15°C)

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

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic matter

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during tasseling

Care Tips

• Provide enough space for airflow to reduce disease risk.

• Harvest when husks turn brown and kernels are hard.

• Dry kernels fully before popping or storing.

Indian Corn ‘Flint’ – Seeds (Zea mays)

Indian Corn ‘Flint’ (Zea mays) is a decorative maize variety prized for its multicolored kernels, ranging from deep reds and purples to golds and blues. Ideal for autumn displays, harvest decorations, and ornamental garden planting, this hardy annual also produces tall, striking stalks that add vertical interest to your garden. Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil, it’s a perfect combination of beauty and traditional charm.

Why Grow "Flint"

• Multicolored kernels for decorative harvest displays

• Tall, striking stalks for vertical interest in the garden

• Hardy and easy-to-grow annual

• Perfect for ornamental planting and autumn decoration

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Zea mays)

• Height: 150–200 cm

• Flowering/Fruiting: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Ornamental garden planting, autumn décor, harvest displays

Ideal For

• Autumn garden color and harvest decorations

• Tall vertical interest in borders or vegetable plots

• Educational planting and children’s gardens

• Ornamental and pollinator-friendly garden displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in fertile soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C

• Space plants: 25–30 cm apart in rows 60–75 cm apart

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

• Water regularly until established

Corn ‘Strawberry’ Popping – Seeds (Zea japonica)

Corn ‘Strawberry’ Popping (Zea japonica) is a unique and colorful popping corn variety, known for its small, pinkish-red kernels that produce delicious, fluffy popcorn. Easy to grow, this hardy annual thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun exposure. Perfect for home gardens, educational planting, or novelty popcorn at harvest, it also produces tall, attractive stalks that add vertical interest to borders and vegetable plots.

Why Grow "Strawberry" Popping

• Pinkish-red kernels for fun, colorful popcorn

• Hardy, easy-to-grow annual

• Tall, attractive stalks for vertical garden interest

• Perfect for edible harvest, home gardens, and educational projects

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Zea japonica)

• Height: 120–150 cm

• Flowering/Fruiting: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Edible popcorn, ornamental planting, educational gardening

Ideal For

• Home gardens and backyard harvest

• Educational planting for children and schools

• Ornamental garden display with tall stalks

• Unique popcorn for novelty harvests

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May in fertile, well-drained soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C

• Space plants: 25–30 cm apart in rows 60–75 cm apart

• Water regularly until established

Bush Yellow Tomato ‘Aztek’ – Seeds

(Solanum lycopersicum) – Compact Dwarf Cherry Tomato

‘Aztek’ is a miniature bush tomato variety that produces an abundance of bright yellow cherry-sized fruits with a mild, sweet taste. Perfect for small spaces, balconies, patios, and containers, this compact plant grows only 25–40 cm tall and does not require pruning or staking. Despite its small size, it delivers excellent yields of juicy fruits, ideal for snacking and salads.

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf bush cherry tomato (determinate)

• Plant height: 25–40 cm

• Fruit size: ~15–20 g, cherry-sized

• Color: Golden yellow

• Taste: Sweet, mild, fruity

• Harvest: Early – from June/July

• Growth habit: Compact, no staking required

Ideal For

• Containers, pots, and balconies

• Small gardens and urban growing

• Early harvests & continuous snacking

• Children’s gardens – easy and fun to grow

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, 0.5 cm deep in pots or trays.

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C.

• Transplant: After last frost, spacing 30–40 cm apart or one per container.

• Support: Not required (self-supporting bush type).

• Harvest: From ~60–70 days after transplanting.

Care Tips

• Ideal for pots (minimum 3–5 L).

• Feed regularly with tomato fertilizer once flowering begins.

• Water consistently – avoid drying out.

Sensitive Plant – Seeds (Mimosa pudica)

The Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) is a fascinating tropical species known for its unique response to touch—its fern-like leaves fold instantly when disturbed. A fast-growing annual houseplant, it also produces delicate pink, fluffy, ball-shaped flowers. Perfect as a curiosity plant for children and adults alike, it thrives in pots indoors or on sunny patios in summer.

Why Grow "Sensitive Plant"

• Leaves fold instantly when touched

• Produces charming pink puffball flowers

• Fun and educational for children

• Easy to grow indoors or outdoors in summer

Key Features

• Type: Tender annual (Mimosa pudica)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: Summer (pink spherical blooms)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Indoor pots, patios, novelty plant

Ideal For

• Houseplant collections

• Kids’ educational gardening

• Patios and summer containers

• Novelty and conversation piece

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, surface sow and cover lightly

• Germination: 14–21 days at 20–25°C

• Transplant seedlings into pots when large enough

• Water regularly, avoid waterlogging

• Grow as an annual or overwinter in warm conditions

Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' Seeds (Citrullus lanatus)

Grow refreshing, bite-sized melons with Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' (Citrullus lanatus). This early-maturing heirloom variety produces small, round fruits with deep green rinds and bright red, juicy flesh. Sweet, crisp, and perfect for summer snacking, these compact watermelons are ideal for home gardens and smaller spaces.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors when soil warms.

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

• Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep, spacing 90 cm apart.

• Keep soil warm and moist until germination (7–10 days).

• Harvest when fruits sound hollow when tapped and the tendril nearest the fruit turns brown.

Key Features

• Produces small, round melons with sweet red flesh

• Early-maturing variety, ready in just 75–80 days

• Compact size, perfect for smaller gardens

• Juicy, crisp, and bursting with summer flavor

• Excellent for snacking, picnics, and desserts

Ideal For

• Home gardens, allotments, and small spaces

• Fresh summer eating and chilled desserts

• Gardeners wanting a fast, reliable watermelon

• Families and kids who love sweet, compact fruits

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost or direct outdoors in warm soil

• Depth: 2–3 cm

• Spacing: 90 cm apart

• Prefers sandy, well-drained soil and full sun

Quick Tip

• Mulch around plants to keep soil warm, conserve moisture, and promote sweeter melons.

Carrot 'Rainbow' F1 – Seeds (Daucus carota)

Carrot 'Rainbow' F1 brings a splash of vibrant color to your garden and plate with its mix of purple, red, yellow, white, and classic orange roots. This hybrid variety combines ornamental beauty with excellent flavor and nutrition, making it perfect for salads, roasting, or snacking fresh.

Uniform in size and shape, these carrots grow long and smooth with a sweet, crunchy texture. Ideal for gardeners who want both yield and variety in a single sowing.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – July

• Sowing depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 5–8 cm apart

• Row spacing: 25–30 cm

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Loose, sandy, well-drained soil free from stones

• Care: Keep soil moist and thin regularly for best results

Key Features

• F1 hybrid mix of colorful carrots: purple, red, yellow, white, and orange

• Uniform, smooth roots with sweet, crunchy flavor

• Adds nutrition and color to meals

• Great for salads, roasting, juicing, or snacking

• Attractive harvest for gardeners and cooks alike

Harvest

• Harvesting period: June – October

• Pull roots once they reach full size for best color and flavor.

Short Tip

A fun, colorful way to enjoy carrots – kids love them, and they brighten up any dish.