Heirloom seeds

Leek ‘Blue de Solaise’ – Seeds

(Allium porrum)

Leek ‘Blue de Solaise’ is a traditional French heirloom variety celebrated for its exceptional winter hardiness and striking blue-green foliage that turns a beautiful deep violet-blue tint in cold weather. Producing thick, tender, and flavorful stems, this leek is perfect for soups, stews, and roasting. A reliable and decorative addition to the vegetable garden, it stands well in the ground through the winter months.

Key Features

• Type: Heirloom winter leek variety

• Plant Height: 40–50 cm

• Stem: Thick, white, and tender

• Foliage: Blue-green with violet tones in frost

• Flavor: Mild, sweet, and rich

• Days to Maturity: 110–130 days

• Hardiness: Excellent frost resistance

• Harvest Period: Late autumn to early spring

Ideal For

• Winter and early spring harvests

• Cold climates and overwintering

• Home gardens and traditional kitchen gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Transplant outdoors: May – June

• Harvest: November – March

• Spacing: 15 × 30 cm

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Deep, fertile, well-drained soil

Care Tips

• Hill up soil around stems to encourage long white shanks.

• Apply mulch to retain moisture and protect roots in winter.

• Ideal for succession sowing to extend harvest.

Onion ‘Ailsa Craig’ – Seeds

(Allium cepa)

Onion ‘Ailsa Craig’ is a traditional British heirloom variety, prized for its extra-large, globe-shaped bulbs and sweet, mild flavor. Known as the “show onion,” it’s a popular choice for exhibition growers and home gardeners alike. The golden-skinned bulbs can reach impressive sizes while maintaining tender, juicy flesh — perfect for slicing, salads, or cooking.

Key Features

• Type: Bulb onion (Heirloom)

• Bulb Size: Extra-large, globe-shaped

• Skin Color: Golden-brown

• Flesh: White, sweet, and mild

• Days to Maturity: 100–120 days

• Storage: Medium (best used fresh)

Ideal For

• Exhibition and show growing

• Fresh salads and mild onion dishes

• Home gardens and allotments

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January – February

• Transplant outdoors: April – May

• Harvest: August – September

• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil

Care Tips

• Feed regularly for strong bulb growth.

• Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging.

• Lift bulbs once tops start to yellow and fall over.

Squash ‘Pink Banana Jumbo’ – 10 Seeds

(Cucurbita maxima) – Heirloom Variety

Squash ‘Pink Banana Jumbo’ is a classic heirloom winter squash prized for its massive size, sweet, fine-textured flesh, and excellent storage qualities. The elongated fruits grow up to 60–90 cm long and can weigh up to 20–30 kg, featuring smooth pink-orange skin and richly flavored orange flesh that’s perfect for baking, soups, roasting, and purées.

Key Features

• Type: Heirloom winter squash

• Fruit Size: 60–90 cm long, 20–30 kg

• Color: Pink-orange skin with deep orange flesh

• Taste: Sweet, smooth, and nutty flavor

• Days to Maturity: 100–110 days

• Harvest: Late summer to autumn

• Storage: Excellent long-term keeper

Ideal For

• Home gardens and allotments

• Farmers’ markets and heritage collections

• Baking, soups, roasting, and preserves

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: April – May (18–22 °C) in individual pots

• Plant outdoors: Late May – June after frost

• Spacing: 100 × 100 cm (allow plenty of room for vines)

• Position: Full sun in rich, well-drained soil

• Watering: Regular and consistent moisture for best fruit set

Care Tips

• Add compost or manure before planting for vigorous growth.

• Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

• Harvest when skin hardens and stems begin to dry.

Carrot Solar Yellow – 300 Seeds (Daucus carota) Heirloom

Description:
Grow bright, sweet carrots with Carrot Solar Yellow (Daucus carota) Heirloom. This heirloom variety produces vibrant golden-yellow roots with a tender texture and mild, sweet flavor. Compact and easy to cultivate, Solar Yellow carrots are perfect for salads, roasting, and fresh snacking. Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting, they provide reliable harvests and a splash of color to your vegetable patch.

Key Features

• Vibrant golden-yellow heirloom carrots

• Sweet, tender, and flavorful roots

• Suitable for salads, roasting, and fresh eating

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Heirloom variety with reliable harvests

Ideal For

• Kitchen gardens and raised beds

• Container planting for home gardeners

• Fresh eating, salads, and culinary use

• Heirloom vegetable enthusiasts

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Outdoors: March–June

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: 3–5 cm between plants in rows 25–30 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Loose, well-drained, fertile soil

Care Tips

• Keep soil consistently moist during germination

• Thin seedlings to avoid overcrowding

• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

• Harvest when roots reach desired size

Carrot "Lunar White" – Seeds (Daucus carota) Heirloom

Carrot 'Lunar White' is a rare heirloom variety featuring smooth, pale-white roots with a sweet, mild flavor. Ideal for fresh salads, roasting, or baby carrot snacks, its tender texture and unique color make it a standout addition to any garden or dish.

Easy to grow and adaptable, it performs well in home gardens, raised beds, or containers, producing uniform, straight roots that are as decorative as they are delicious.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – July

• Plant spacing: 5–8 cm between seedlings

• Row spacing: 25–30 cm

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Loose, deep, well-drained soil free of stones

• Care: Keep soil moist; thin seedlings to avoid overcrowding

Key Features

• Heirloom carrot with smooth, pale-white roots

• Sweet, mild flavor ideal for salads, roasting, and snacking

• Easy to grow in gardens, raised beds, or containers

• Produces uniform, straight roots

• Open-pollinated, true-to-type seeds

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 70–80 days after sowing

• Pick when roots are tender and fully developed for optimal flavor.

Short Tip

Thin seedlings early and keep soil consistently moist for straight, tender roots with delicate flavor.

Carrot "Cosmic Purple" – Seeds (Daucus carota) Heirloom

Carrot 'Cosmic Purple' is a stunning heirloom variety known for its vibrant deep purple skin and bright orange interior. Sweet, crisp, and visually striking, it’s perfect for salads, roasting, or fresh snacking. This unique carrot adds color and flavor to your garden and kitchen alike.

Adaptable and easy to grow, it thrives in home gardens, raised beds, or containers, producing tender roots with a distinctive appearance.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – July

• Plant spacing: 5–8 cm between seedlings

• Row spacing: 25–30 cm

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Loose, deep, well-drained soil free of stones

• Care: Keep soil moist; thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding

Key Features

• Heirloom carrot with deep purple skin and orange core

• Sweet, crisp flavor suitable for salads, roasting, and snacking

• Easy to grow in gardens, raised beds, or containers

• Unique and colorful addition to vegetable gardens

• Open-pollinated, maintaining true-to-type characteristics

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 70–80 days after sowing

• Harvest when roots are tender and fully colored for the best flavor.

Short Tip

Thin seedlings early and harvest consistently to encourage straight, uniform roots with rich color.

Alpine Strawberry "Four Season" – Seeds (Fragaria vesca) Heirloom

The Alpine Strawberry "Four Season" is a traditional heirloom variety renowned for its sweet, aromatic fruits and continuous harvest. Unlike common strawberries, this variety is grown from seed and produces small, intensely flavored berries from early summer until the first frosts.

Compact and hardy, it’s perfect for garden beds, borders, containers, or even hanging baskets. The plant is perennial, returning year after year with delicious fruit. Its small red berries are highly fragrant and make an excellent treat fresh from the garden, or can be used in jams, desserts, and baking.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April (surface sow, needs light to germinate)

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant: Harden off and plant out after last frost, spacing 25 cm apart

• Position: Sunny or partial shade

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially in dry weather

Key Features

• Heirloom variety – traditional, full of flavor

• Perennial – produces fruit year after year

• Bears fruit from summer until frost

• Compact plants – ideal for pots, containers, and edging

• Small, sweet, and highly aromatic berries

Harvest

• Harvesting period: June – October (first year from summer if started early)

• Pick berries regularly to encourage continuous fruiting.

Short Tip

Surface-sow seeds and do not cover – strawberry seeds need light to germinate. Patience is rewarded with continuous fruiting plants.