Salad Garden Essentials

Fennel Bulb 'Florence' – Seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)

Fennel Bulb 'Florence' is a versatile and flavorful vegetable producing crisp, swollen white bulbs with tender, aromatic fronds. Known for its sweet, anise-like flavor, it’s perfect for roasting, grilling, salads, and soups. Easy to grow, this variety thrives in sunny, well-drained gardens and makes a striking addition to both kitchen and ornamental beds.

How to Grow

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

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

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart to allow bulb development.

• Prefers full sun and consistent moisture.

• Harvest bulbs when swollen and firm, before they become woody.

Key Features

• Produces crisp, swollen white bulbs with aromatic fronds

• Sweet, anise-like flavor ideal for cooking

• Thrives in sunny, well-drained soil

• Suitable for salads, roasting, grilling, and soups

• Attractive addition to vegetable and kitchen gardens

Ideal For

• Culinary use in fresh salads, soups, and roasting

• Home gardens and raised beds

• Gardeners seeking versatile, flavorful vegetables

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to June

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 30–40 cm

• Harvest: June to September

Quick Tip

• For best flavor, harvest bulbs before they get too large and the texture becomes tough.

Edible Flowers Mix – 0.6g Seeds

Edible Flowers Mix is a delightful assortment of colorful, fragrant blooms perfect for culinary and decorative use. From salads and desserts to drinks and garnishes, these flowers bring both beauty and flavor to your kitchen. Easy to grow, they thrive in borders, containers, and small garden beds, making your garden as tasty as it is vibrant.

Why Grow "Edible Flowers Mix"

• Colorful, fragrant blooms perfect for culinary use

• Easy to grow in garden beds, containers, or borders

• Long flowering period from spring to autumn

• Attracts pollinators while enhancing edible creations

Key Features

• Type: Annual mix of edible flowers

• Height: Varies by variety, typically 15–60 cm

• Flowering: Spring to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Culinary garnishes, salads, desserts, drinks, garden display

Ideal For

• Edible and decorative garden planting

• Culinary use in salads, desserts, and drinks

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

• Borders, containers, and small beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–20 days depending on variety

• Thin seedlings to recommended spacing per variety

• Prefers sunny, well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Dwarf Spearmint – Seeds (Mentha spicata)

The Dwarf Spearmint is a compact and aromatic herb, prized for its refreshing flavor and versatility. With its smaller, bushy growth habit, it’s perfect for container gardening, herb borders, and kitchen windowsills. Its bright green leaves bring a cool, sweet taste to teas, salads, desserts, and savory dishes, while also offering natural health benefits.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors in early spring or directly outdoors after frost.

• Scatter seeds thinly on the surface of moist soil and lightly press down.

• Keep in a sunny to partly shaded spot with regular watering.

• Harvest young leaves as needed to encourage fresh growth.

Key Features

• Compact, bushy spearmint variety

• Refreshing sweet-mint flavor

• Excellent for containers, windowsills, and small spaces

• Perennial herb with continuous harvests

• Culinary and medicinal uses

Ideal For

• Fresh teas, cocktails, and infused water

• Salads, sauces, and desserts

• Small gardens, pots, and indoor growing

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March to June

• Harvest: May onwards, throughout the season

Quick Tip

• Regular trimming keeps plants compact and prevents them from spreading too aggressively.

Dwarf Pea 'Piccolo Provenzale' – 50 Seeds (Pisum sativum)

The Dwarf Pea 'Piccolo Provenzale' is a compact, early-maturing variety producing sweet, tender peas with a delicate flavor. Its short, bushy plants are perfect for small gardens, raised beds, or container growing, making it an excellent choice for urban gardeners or those with limited space.

This variety delivers consistently high yields of small, flavorful pods ideal for fresh eating, steaming, or adding to salads and stir-fries. Its dwarf habit means no staking is required, simplifying care while providing abundant harvests.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – May

• Sowing depth: 2–3 cm

• Spacing: 5 cm between seeds, 20–25 cm between rows

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Care: Keep soil moist; mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds

Key Features

• Dwarf, compact plants – no staking required

• Early-maturing with tender, sweet peas

• High-yielding variety suitable for small spaces

• Perfect for fresh eating, steaming, or salads

• Ideal for containers, raised beds, or traditional gardens

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 8–10 weeks after sowing

• Pick pods regularly to encourage continuous production.

Short Tip

Plant successive sowings every 2–3 weeks for a steady supply of sweet, tender peas throughout the season.

Dwarf Parsley 'Moss Curled 2' Seeds (Petroselinum crispum)

Enhance your garden and kitchen with Dwarf Parsley 'Moss Curled 2', a compact, slow-growing variety producing dense, bright green, finely curled leaves. Ideal for both ornamental and culinary use, its vibrant foliage adds texture to salads, garnishes, and cooked dishes. Perfect for containers, herb beds, and borders, it’s a versatile herb for every gardener.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors in early spring or directly outdoors after frost.

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

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in rows 20–25 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart for strong growth.

• Harvest leaves regularly to encourage bushiness.

Key Features

• Dwarf, slow-growing parsley with finely curled, bright green leaves

• Dual-purpose: culinary use and ornamental appeal

• Compact size suitable for containers and small gardens

• Long cutting period for continuous harvest

• Easy to grow for beginners and experienced gardeners

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, garnishes, and cooked dishes

• Container gardens, herb beds, and borders

• Gardeners seeking compact, productive herbs

• Year-round kitchen harvest

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or early summer

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Row spacing: 20–25 cm

• Plant spacing: Thin to 15–20 cm apart

• Position: Sun or partial shade, fertile soil

Quick Tip

• Pinch outer leaves regularly to encourage bushier growth and longer harvests.

Dwarf Minette Greek Basil – 500 Seeds (Ocimum basilicum)

Dwarf Minette Greek Basil is a compact, aromatic basil variety prized for its small, flavorful leaves and strong fragrance. Ideal for Mediterranean cooking, pesto, salads, and garnishes, this basil brings a fresh, aromatic touch to every dish.

Its dwarf habit makes it perfect for garden beds, containers, or windowsills. Easy to grow and fast-maturing, Dwarf Minette Greek Basil provides a steady harvest throughout the growing season.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Sow outdoors: After last frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost

• Care: Water moderately; pinch back tips to encourage bushy growth

Key Features

• Compact dwarf variety with small, flavorful leaves

• Strong aromatic flavor ideal for Mediterranean dishes, pesto, salads, and garnishes

• Fast-growing and easy to maintain

• Suitable for garden beds, containers, or windowsills

• Continuous harvest when trimmed regularly

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 60–75 days after sowing

• Pick leaves regularly to promote new growth and maintain flavor.

Short Tip

Pinch back the growing tips regularly to encourage bushy plants and maximize leaf production.

Dwarf Dill 'Forrest' – Seeds

(Anethum graveolens) – Compact, Aromatic Herb

Dwarf Dill 'Forrest' is a compact, slow-bolting variety ideal for small gardens, pots, and window boxes. Its fragrant, feathery leaves are perfect for seasoning salads, soups, pickles, and fish dishes. This variety produces consistent, tender foliage and is easy to grow even in limited space.

Key Features

• Type: Annual herb

• Height: Dwarf, 25–35 cm

• Flavor: Classic aromatic dill, mild and fresh

• Harvest: Leaf harvest from 40–50 days after sowing

• Use: Culinary seasoning, pickling, fresh salads

Ideal For

• Small gardens, balconies, and containers

• Culinary use in salads, soups, and sauces

• Companion planting in vegetable beds

• Homegrown, fresh herb supply

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–June, thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart.

• Sow indoors: February–April, transplant seedlings carefully.

• Soil: Light, well-drained, moderately fertile.

• Sunlight: Full sun preferred.

• Harvest: Cut leaves as needed; avoid cutting entire plants for continuous growth.

Care Tips

• Keep soil evenly moist for tender leaves.

• Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth.

• Protect young plants from strong wind or heavy rain.

Dwarf Dill ‘Compatto’ – 1000 Seeds (Anethum graveolens)

Description:
Enhance your kitchen garden with Dwarf Dill ‘Compatto’ (Anethum graveolens), a compact, bushy herb perfect for small spaces. Producing feathery green foliage with a strong, aromatic flavor, it’s ideal for seasoning soups, salads, pickles, and fish dishes. This easy-to-grow, fast-maturing variety is suitable for containers, borders, and herb gardens, attracting beneficial insects while providing fresh, flavorful leaves throughout the growing season.

Key Features

• Compact, bushy growth habit ideal for small gardens

• Aromatic feathery foliage for culinary use

• Fast-growing and easy to cultivate

• Attracts beneficial insects

• Suitable for containers and herb beds

Ideal For

• Kitchen and container gardens

• Herb borders and mixed plantings

• Culinary use: salads, soups, pickles, and fish

• Pollinator-friendly herb gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Sow Outdoors: March–May

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Height: 25–30 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile

Care Tips

• Water moderately and keep soil evenly moist

• Harvest leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth

• Mulch lightly to retain moisture

• Can self-seed for future crops

Dwarf Bush Bean 'Early Sunray' – Seeds

(Phaseolus vulgaris) – Early Maturing Variety

The 'Early Sunray' dwarf bush bean is a fast-growing, high-yielding variety prized for its tender, stringless green pods. Compact and bushy, it is ideal for small gardens, raised beds, or container growing. Its early harvest makes it perfect for gardeners looking for a quick and reliable bean crop.

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf bush bean (annual legume)

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Pods: Green, tender, stringless, 12–15 cm long

• Harvest: 50–60 days from sowing

• Special: Early maturing, high-yielding, easy to grow

Ideal For

• Fresh picking for steaming or salads

• Small gardens, containers, and allotments

• Succession sowing for extended harvest

• Home cooks seeking early beans

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: Late May–July, once soil warms (min. 15°C)

• Spacing: 40 cm between rows, 5–7 cm between seeds

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, moderately moist

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Regular, especially during flowering and pod formation

Care Tips

• Mulching helps retain soil moisture.

• Succession sow every 2 weeks to prolong harvest.

• Avoid sowing in cold or waterlogged soil.