Quick Growing Vegetables

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.

Pak Choi Red 'Inferno' – Seeds (Brassica chinensis)

Bring vibrant color and rich flavor to your garden with Pak Choi Red 'Inferno'. This striking variety produces broad, deep-red leaves with green stems, offering a mild mustard flavor that is perfect for stir-fries, salads, and steaming. Fast-growing and highly productive, it thrives in cooler weather, making it an excellent choice for spring and autumn crops.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors from March to August, or under cover for early/late crops.

• Sow thinly, 1 cm deep, in rows 25–30 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm spacing.

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

• Harvest young for tender leaves or mature heads.

Key Features

• Striking red-leaved Pak Choi variety

• Mild mustard flavor with crunchy stems

• Fast-growing and versatile in the kitchen

• Thrives in cooler weather and resists bolting

• Excellent for cut-and-come-again harvesting

Ideal For

• Asian-inspired stir-fries and soups

• Fresh salads and garnishes

• Steaming, sautéing, or pickling

• Kitchen gardens, raised beds, and containers

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March to August

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 15–20 cm between plants, 25–30 cm between rows

• Harvest: May to October

Quick Tip

• Keep soil consistently moist to prevent plants from bolting, especially in summer.

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.

Carrot 'Early Nantes 3' – Seeds (Daucus carota)

The classic Carrot 'Early Nantes 3' is a reliable, early-maturing variety producing smooth, cylindrical roots with a bright orange color and sweet, tender flesh. Known for its uniform shape and excellent flavor, it’s perfect for fresh eating, juicing, steaming, or roasting. A favorite among gardeners, this variety is easy to grow and ideal for successional sowing throughout the season.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds outdoors from March to July.

• Sow thinly, 1 cm deep, in finely prepared soil, in rows 20–30 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 5–8 cm spacing for well-formed roots.

• Prefers light, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Keep soil moist to prevent splitting.

Key Features

• Classic early Nantes variety

• Smooth, uniform, cylindrical roots

• Sweet, tender flesh with excellent flavor

• Quick to mature and high-yielding

• Great for successional sowing

Ideal For

• Fresh eating and juicing

• Steaming, roasting, or soups

• Succession sowing for extended harvests

• Kitchen gardens, raised beds, and allotments

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March to July

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 5–8 cm between plants, 20–30 cm between rows

• Harvest: June to October

Quick Tip

• Sow little and often every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of tender carrots.

Radish ‘Ria’ – Seeds (Raphanus sativus)

Radish ‘Ria’ is a fast-growing, reliable variety producing uniform round roots with bright red skin and crisp, white flesh. Known for its mild, refreshing flavor, this radish is perfect for quick harvests and fresh salads. It matures rapidly, making it an excellent choice for successional sowing and continuous cropping throughout spring and summer.

How to Grow

• Sow direct outdoors: March – September in finely prepared soil.

• Sow thinly in rows, 1 cm deep, leaving 10 cm between rows.

• Thin seedlings to 2–3 cm apart.

• Water regularly to avoid woody or split roots.

Key Features

• Fast-maturing and easy to grow

• Round, bright red roots with crisp white flesh

• Mild, refreshing flavor

• Suitable for successional sowing

• Perfect for beginner gardeners

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and snacks

• Quick harvests in spring and summer

• Container growing or open ground

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March – September

• Harvest: April – October (as little as 3–4 weeks after sowing)

Quick Tip

Sow little and often for a steady supply of tender radishes all season.

Radish 'Mila' French Breakfast Type – Seeds (Raphanus sativus)

The Radish 'Mila' is a classic French Breakfast type, producing crisp, elongated roots with bright red tops and clean white tips. With a mild, refreshing flavor and crunchy texture, these radishes are perfect for salads, snacking, and garnishes. Fast-growing and reliable, they thrive in most garden soils and can be harvested just weeks after sowing.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from March to September.

• Plant 1 cm deep in rows 15 cm apart.

• Keep soil moist for tender, crisp roots.

• Harvest when roots reach 5–7 cm long for best flavor.

Key Features

• Classic French Breakfast radish variety

• Crisp red roots with white tips

• Mild, refreshing flavor

• Quick-growing crop, ready in weeks

• Ideal for successive sowings

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and snacks

• Spring and summer sowings

• Beginner gardeners and quick crops

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March to September

• Harvest: April to October

Quick Tip

• Sow little and often for a continuous supply of tender, crunchy radishes.

Celery ‘Utah’ Seeds (Apium graveolens var. secalinum)

Grow crisp, tender stalks with Celery ‘Utah’ (Apium graveolens var. secalinum). This reliable variety produces tall, smooth, green stems with a fresh, mild flavor, perfect for salads, soups, and stews. Known for its disease resistance and consistent quality, it’s a favorite for home gardeners and a must-have in the kitchen garden.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.

• Use moist, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Sow seeds thinly on the surface, pressing gently without covering deeply.

• Keep soil consistently moist; germination may take 14–21 days.

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm apart.

• Harvest stems when they reach full size but remain crisp.

Key Features

• Produces tall, smooth, green stalks

• Crisp texture with a mild, refreshing flavor

• Excellent for soups, stews, and salads

• Strong, reliable, and disease-resistant variety

• Perfect for home gardens and allotments

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, cooking, and soups

• Vegetable gardens, allotments, and raised beds

• Gardeners who want a reliable, easy celery variety

• Continuous harvesting through the season

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost

• Depth: Surface sow, cover lightly

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, moist soil

Quick Tip

• Water regularly and mulch around plants to keep soil cool and prevent stems from becoming tough or stringy.

Butterhead Lettuce 'May Queen' – Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Butterhead Lettuce 'May Queen' is a classic, slow-bolting variety producing soft, tender, and buttery green leaves with a mild, sweet flavor. Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and wraps, it forms compact, easy-to-harvest heads and thrives in spring and early summer sowings. Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and container cultivation.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to April or directly outdoors from March to June.

• Sow 0.5–1 cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil.

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart to allow head development.

• Prefers partial shade to full sun and consistent moisture.

• Harvest outer leaves or whole heads when mature.

Key Features

• Tender, buttery green leaves

• Slow-bolting, ideal for spring and early summer

• Compact, easy-to-harvest heads

• Mild, sweet flavor suitable for fresh eating

• Perfect for containers, raised beds, and garden rows

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps

• Home gardens and small spaces

• Successive sowings for continuous harvest

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to June

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm

• Harvest: April to July

Quick Tip

• Keep soil evenly moist and shade young seedlings during hot spells to prevent bitterness.

Onion 'Hiberna' Seeds (Allium cepa)

Grow a reliable and flavorful onion crop with Onion ‘Hiberna’. This hardy winter onion variety is prized for its firm, golden bulbs with a classic, mildly pungent flavor. Known for its excellent storage quality, it ensures you have fresh onions well into the colder months. A dependable choice for kitchen gardens and self-sufficient growers.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds outdoors in spring or late summer.

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

• Sow thinly 1 cm deep in rows 25–30 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart for full-sized bulbs.

• Harvest once tops begin to yellow and fall over.

Key Features

• Hardy winter onion variety

• Firm, golden bulbs with mild pungency

• Excellent storage potential

• Reliable yields and consistent growth

• Perfect for year-round cooking

Ideal For

• Long-storage onion harvests

• Everyday culinary use

• Self-sufficient and winter gardens

• Growers seeking hardy, dependable onions

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or late summer

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 25–30 cm between rows, thin to 10–15 cm

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Cure bulbs in a dry, airy place after harvesting to extend storage life.