Quick Growing Vegetables

Beetroot 'Chioggia' – Seeds

(Beta vulgaris) – Traditional Italian Heirloom with Striking Rings

Beetroot 'Chioggia' is a famous Italian heirloom variety known for its stunning candy-striped flesh, with alternating pink and white rings. Sweet, mild, and tender, it’s perfect for eating raw in salads to show off its striking appearance, or cooked for a softer, delicate flavor. Easy to grow and quick to mature, it adds both beauty and taste to the garden and kitchen.

Key Features

• Type: Biennial root crop, grown as annual

• Roots: Round, medium-sized with concentric pink and white rings

• Flavor: Sweet, mild, tender texture

• Harvest: Summer to autumn

• Use: Salads, roasting, pickling, juicing

Ideal For

• Unique and decorative salads

• Traditional and gourmet cooking

• Kitchen gardens and allotments

• Beginner-friendly vegetable growing

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–July, thin seedlings as they grow.

• Spacing: 10 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows.

• Soil: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil.

• Sunlight: Full sun for best development.

• Harvest: June–October, when roots reach 5–7 cm in diameter.

Care Tips

• Keep soil moist for tender, juicy roots.

• Thin seedlings early to prevent overcrowding.

• Harvest young for best flavor and color.

Beefsteak Tomato 'Yellowstone' – Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Grow Beefsteak Tomato 'Yellowstone', a striking heirloom variety known for its large, golden-yellow fruits with a sweet, mild flavor. Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and cooking, this tomato delivers juicy, meaty fruits ideal for slicing. High-yielding and vigorous, 'Yellowstone' is a favorite for gardeners seeking visually stunning and flavorful tomatoes.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors: February – April, 0.5–1 cm deep in seed trays or pots
. Transplant outdoors: After last frost, spacing 50–70 cm apart
. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with full sun
. Support plants with stakes or cages and water consistently
. Harvest: When fruits are fully colored and slightly soft to the touch

Key Features

. Heirloom yellow beefsteak tomato with large, juicy fruits
. Sweet, mild flavor perfect for fresh eating and cooking
. High-yielding, vigorous growth
. Ideal for salads, sandwiches, sauces, and preserves
. Suitable for greenhouse or open-ground cultivation

Ideal For

. Home gardeners seeking colorful heirloom tomatoes
. Fresh salads, sandwiches, and culinary preparations
. Greenhouse or outdoor garden growing
. Gardeners looking for large, flavorful fruits

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: February – April
. Harvest: July – September

Quick Tip

Stake or cage plants early to support heavy fruits and prevent damage while ensuring good air circulation.

Beefsteak Tomato 'Marmande' Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Grow classic French flavor with Beefsteak Tomato 'Marmande' (Solanum lycopersicum). This heritage variety produces large, ribbed red fruits with rich, juicy flesh, perfect for slicing, salads, sandwiches, and cooking. Indeterminate and highly productive, ‘Marmande’ adds a gourmet touch to home gardens, raised beds, and greenhouses.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny location.

• Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep, keeping soil moist at 20–25°C until germination (7–14 days).

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 50–60 cm apart.

• Support plants with stakes or cages and harvest fruits when fully red and firm.

Key Features

• Heritage French beefsteak variety

• Produces large, ribbed red fruits with juicy flesh

• Indeterminate and high-yielding

• Ideal for fresh eating, salads, sandwiches, and cooking

• Thrives in gardens, raised beds, and greenhouses

Ideal For

• Home gardens, allotments, and greenhouse growing

• Fresh slicing, salads, and cooking

• Gardeners seeking traditional French tomato varieties

• Continuous summer harvests

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 50–60 cm apart

• Prefers full sun, fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Prune side shoots to improve airflow and encourage larger, juicier fruits.

Batavian Lettuce 'Canasta' – Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Enjoy crisp and tender leaves with Batavian Lettuce 'Canasta', a traditional variety known for its red-tinted, crinkled heads and excellent bolt resistance. This semi-heading lettuce produces large, crunchy leaves with a mild, sweet flavor, perfect for fresh salads or as a base for summer dishes. Hardy and versatile, 'Canasta' thrives even in warmer weather, making it a reliable choice for gardeners.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors from February to April or directly outdoors from March to July
. Sow thinly, 0.5 cm deep, in rows 25–30 cm apart
. Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart to allow full head development
. Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil
. Water consistently to prevent bitterness and promote tender leaves

Key Features

. Traditional Batavian lettuce with semi-heading form
. Large, crisp leaves with red-tinged edges
. Mild, sweet flavor perfect for fresh salads
. Excellent bolt resistance in warm conditions
. Easy to grow and high yielding

Ideal For

. Summer salads and fresh eating
. Home gardens and allotments
. Gardeners seeking heat-tolerant lettuce
. Companion planting in vegetable beds

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: February – July
. Harvest: May – September

Quick Tip

Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth, or allow full heads to form for a crunchy centerpiece lettuce.

Baby Sweetcorn 'Minigold' – Seeds (Baby Corn)

Grow your own delicious, crunchy baby corn with Baby Sweetcorn 'Minigold'. This early-maturing variety produces tender, sweet mini cobs that are best harvested young, before the kernels swell. Perfect for stir-fries, grilling, steaming, or enjoying as a healthy garden snack. Easy to grow and high-yielding, making it a great addition to both small gardens and larger plots.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors from April to May in pots, 2–3 cm deep
. Sow outdoors from May, once frost has passed and soil is warm
. Plant in blocks for good pollination, spacing 20 cm apart
. Prefers sunny, sheltered spot with fertile, well-drained soil
. Harvest when cobs are 10–12 cm long, before kernels develop

Key Features

. Produces tender, crunchy baby corn
. Sweet flavor with perfect texture
. High-yielding and early variety
. Harvest young for best taste
. Excellent for stir-fries, salads, and steaming

Ideal For

. Healthy garden snacks
. Stir-fries, grilling, and Asian dishes
. Fresh eating straight after harvest
. Home gardeners seeking unique crops

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: April – May
. Harvest: July – September

Quick Tip

Pick regularly while cobs are small to encourage continuous cropping and maintain their tender sweetness.

Baby Leaf Mixture – Oriental Mix – 1000 Seeds

Description:
Enjoy fresh, flavorful greens with the Baby Leaf Mixture – Oriental Mix, a vibrant blend of fast-growing Asian salad leaves. This mix includes a variety of mild to spicy flavors and colorful textures — typically featuring Mizuna, Pak Choi, Tatsoi, Mustard, and other leafy brassicas. Perfect for cut-and-come-again harvests, this easy-to-grow mix thrives in beds, containers, and window boxes, offering a steady supply of nutritious greens all season long.

Key Features

• Blend of flavorful Asian baby leaf varieties

• Fast-growing and suitable for cut-and-come-again harvesting

• Mild to spicy leaves with diverse textures and colors

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants

• Easy to grow indoors or outdoors

Ideal For

• Salads, stir-fries, and garnishes

• Kitchen gardens and raised beds

• Containers, window boxes, and balcony planters

• Quick, fresh homegrown harvests

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors/Under Cover: February–September

• Sow Outdoors: March–October

• Germination: 5–10 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: Broadcast or thin to 10–15 cm apart

• Harvest: 3–5 weeks after sowing

• Light: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, moist, and well-drained

Care Tips

• Water regularly to keep soil moist

• Harvest young leaves for best flavor

• Re-sow every few weeks for a continuous supply

• Protect from flea beetles with fine mesh if needed

Baby Leaf Arugula – Wild Wall Rocket – Seeds (Diplotaxis muralis)

Wild Wall Rocket (Diplotaxis muralis) is a vigorous, fast-growing salad green with small, deeply serrated leaves and a strong, peppery flavor. Perfect as a baby leaf crop, it adds a zesty kick to salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Compared to regular arugula, it has a more intense taste and exceptional regrowth, making it ideal for repeat harvests throughout the season.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors from March to September in shallow drills (0.5 cm deep).

• Space rows 15–20 cm apart.

• For baby leaves, harvest when young; for larger plants, thin seedlings to 10 cm apart.

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

• Water regularly to prevent leaves from becoming too spicy.

Key Features

• Strong, peppery flavor – spicier than standard arugula

• Quick-growing, ready to cut in just 3–5 weeks

• Continuous regrowth after cutting (cut & come again)

• Excellent for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes

• Rich in vitamins A, C, and minerals

Ideal For

• Baby leaf production

• Salad mixes and kitchen gardens

• Gardeners looking for a stronger, wild arugula flavor

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March – September

• Harvest: April – October (baby leaves in 3–5 weeks)

Quick Tip

• To enjoy tender leaves, pick regularly before plants flower. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply.

Baby Leaf “Radicchio Palla Rossa 3” – Chicory Endive Crispy Leaf – Seeds

Bring vibrant color and crisp flavor to your salads with Radicchio Palla Rossa 3. This Italian variety of chicory forms compact, round heads with striking deep red leaves and white veins, offering a pleasantly bitter yet refreshing taste. Perfect for baby leaf harvesting or grown to full maturity for classic radicchio heads, it adds both flavor and style to the plate.

How to Grow

• Sow direct outdoors: March – September

• Sow thinly in rows, 1 cm deep

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart for mature heads

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

• Keep soil moist for tender leaves and full flavor

Key Features

• Traditional Italian radicchio variety

• Striking red leaves with crisp texture

• Excellent for baby leaf or mature harvest

• Adds unique flavor to salads and cooked dishes

• Reliable, easy to grow crop

Ideal For

• Fresh mixed salads and baby leaf blends

• Classic Italian dishes

• Autumn and winter harvests

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March – September

• Harvest: June – October (baby leaf) or later for mature heads

Quick Tip

Harvest some leaves young for baby salads and let others mature into full red heads for versatile use in the kitchen.

Baby Leaf "American Land Cress" – Seeds (Barbarea verna)

American Land Cress is a fast-growing, peppery leafy green ideal for baby leaf salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Known for its crisp texture and tangy flavor, it adds a fresh, zesty note to spring and summer dishes.

Easy to grow and quick to harvest, this hardy green thrives in both garden beds and containers, making it perfect for continuous salad production.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – September

• Plant spacing: 5–10 cm between seedlings

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Care: Keep soil moist; thin seedlings to encourage tender growth

Key Features

• Fast-growing, peppery leafy green for salads and garnishes

• Tender baby leaves ideal for continuous harvest

• Hardy and adaptable to garden beds or containers

• Adds crisp texture and zesty flavor to dishes

• Easy to cultivate for home gardeners

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 20–30 days after sowing

• Pick leaves regularly to encourage new growth and maintain tenderness.

Short Tip

Harvest young leaves for the best flavor and continuously sow every 2–3 weeks for a fresh, ongoing supply.