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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
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Sow outdoors: March – July
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Plant spacing: 5–8 cm between seedlings
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Row spacing: 25–30 cm
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Position: Full sun
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Soil: Loose, deep, well-drained soil free of stones
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Care: Keep soil moist; thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding
Key Features
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Heirloom carrot with deep purple skin and orange core
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Sweet, crisp flavor suitable for salads, roasting, and snacking
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Easy to grow in gardens, raised beds, or containers
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Unique and colorful addition to vegetable gardens
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Open-pollinated, maintaining true-to-type characteristics
Harvest
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Harvesting period: 70–80 days after sowing
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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.
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
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Type: Bulb onion (Heirloom)
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Bulb Size: Extra-large, globe-shaped
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Skin Color: Golden-brown
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Flesh: White, sweet, and mild
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Days to Maturity: 100–120 days
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Storage: Medium (best used fresh)
Ideal For
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Exhibition and show growing
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Fresh salads and mild onion dishes
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Home gardens and allotments
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: January – February
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Transplant outdoors: April – May
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Harvest: August – September
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Spacing: 10–15 cm apart
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Position: Full sun
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Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil
Care Tips
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Feed regularly for strong bulb growth.
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Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging.
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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
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Type: Heirloom winter squash
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Fruit Size: 60–90 cm long, 20–30 kg
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Color: Pink-orange skin with deep orange flesh
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Taste: Sweet, smooth, and nutty flavor
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Days to Maturity: 100–110 days
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Harvest: Late summer to autumn
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Storage: Excellent long-term keeper
Ideal For
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Home gardens and allotments
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Farmers’ markets and heritage collections
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Baking, soups, roasting, and preserves
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: April – May (18–22 °C) in individual pots
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Plant outdoors: Late May – June after frost
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Spacing: 100 × 100 cm (allow plenty of room for vines)
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Position: Full sun in rich, well-drained soil
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Watering: Regular and consistent moisture for best fruit set
Care Tips
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Add compost or manure before planting for vigorous growth.
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Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
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Harvest when skin hardens and stems begin to dry.
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
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Type: Heirloom winter leek variety
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Plant Height: 40–50 cm
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Stem: Thick, white, and tender
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Foliage: Blue-green with violet tones in frost
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Flavor: Mild, sweet, and rich
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Days to Maturity: 110–130 days
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Hardiness: Excellent frost resistance
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Harvest Period: Late autumn to early spring
Ideal For
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Winter and early spring harvests
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Cold climates and overwintering
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Home gardens and traditional kitchen gardens
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: February – April
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Transplant outdoors: May – June
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Harvest: November – March
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Spacing: 15 × 30 cm
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Position: Full sun
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Soil: Deep, fertile, well-drained soil
Care Tips
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Hill up soil around stems to encourage long white shanks.
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Apply mulch to retain moisture and protect roots in winter.
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Ideal for succession sowing to extend harvest.
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
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Sow outdoors: March – July
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Plant spacing: 5–8 cm between seedlings
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Row spacing: 25–30 cm
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Position: Full sun
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Soil: Loose, deep, well-drained soil free of stones
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Care: Keep soil moist; thin seedlings to avoid overcrowding
Key Features
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Heirloom carrot with smooth, pale-white roots
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Sweet, mild flavor ideal for salads, roasting, and snacking
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Easy to grow in gardens, raised beds, or containers
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Produces uniform, straight roots
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Open-pollinated, true-to-type seeds
Harvest
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Harvesting period: 70–80 days after sowing
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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.
Celeriac 'Giant Prague' is a traditional heirloom vegetable variety prized for its large, rounded, slightly knobbly swollen stem bases with pale skin and firm, creamy-white flesh. Its distinctive celery-like flavour has a pleasantly earthy character, while a crown of fresh green leaves develops above the edible base. The foliage generally reaches approximately 30–50 cm (12–20 in) tall.
A rewarding choice for UK kitchen gardens, 'Giant Prague' develops steadily through a long growing season before autumn harvesting. Its substantial roots are excellent roasted, mashed, added to soups and stews, or grated raw into salads. Mature, undamaged roots can also be stored in suitable cool conditions for winter use.
● Produces large, rounded, edible swollen stem bases.
● Firm, creamy-white flesh with a distinctive celery flavour.
● Traditional European heirloom variety.
● Suitable for cool storage after autumn harvesting.
● Versatile for both raw and cooked dishes.
● Kitchen gardens and vegetable plots.
● Allotments and productive raised beds.
● Autumn and early winter harvesting.
● Home-grown root vegetable collections.
● Seasonal cooking and winter vegetable storage.
● Start early: Sow indoors in February or March to give 'Giant Prague' enough time to develop substantial swollen stem bases before autumn.
● Protect young plants from cold: Keep seedlings growing steadily in bright, mild conditions. Prolonged exposure to temperatures below 10°C (50°F) can encourage premature flowering.
● Maintain consistent moisture: Incorporate well-rotted compost before planting and water regularly during dry weather, particularly as the swollen bases increase in size.
● Plant at the correct depth: Position transplants with their crowns at soil level rather than burying the developing swollen stem bases. Avoid disturbing the roots during growth.
● Harvest and store carefully: Lift mature roots with a garden fork, trim the foliage and store sound, undamaged roots in cool, frost-free conditions for winter cooking.
