Salad Garden Essentials

Tomato 'ACE 55 VF' Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Enjoy a classic, flavorful harvest with Tomato 'ACE 55 VF', a vigorous variety known for its large, meaty fruits and exceptional disease resistance. This determinate tomato produces smooth, bright red fruits with a mild, low-acid flavor, making them perfect for fresh eating, canning, or juicing. A reliable choice for gardeners seeking productivity and taste in one.

How to Grow

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

• Transplant outdoors once soil is warm and frost risk has passed.

• Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep and space plants 45–60 cm apart.

• Provide support for plants as fruits develop.

Key Features

• Large, meaty, low-acid tomatoes

• Bright red fruits with smooth texture

• Excellent for fresh use, canning, or juicing

• Determinate, compact growth habit

• Resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium wilt

Ideal For

• Home vegetable gardens

• Fresh salads, sauces, and juices

• Preserving and canning

• Growers seeking disease-resistant tomatoes

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors in early spring, outdoors after frost

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants

• Prefers fertile soil and full sun

Quick Tip

• Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and encourage consistent fruiting.

Tomato "Costoluto Fiorentino" – Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Tomato "Costoluto Fiorentino" is a classic Italian heirloom variety, cherished for its deeply ribbed, juicy red fruits and rich, sweet flavor. Perfect for fresh salads, sauces, and canning, this variety is vigorous, high-yielding, and adds authentic Italian taste to home gardens. Its distinctive shape and vibrant color also make it a visual standout in your garden and kitchen.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to April, 0.5 cm deep in seed trays or pots.

• Maintain 18–22°C until germination.

• Transplant seedlings outdoors or into greenhouse after the last frost.

• Space plants 50–60 cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun.

• Support plants with stakes or cages to handle heavy fruits.

Key Features

• Heirloom Italian tomato with deep ribbed, juicy fruits

• Rich, sweet flavor ideal for salads, sauces, and canning

• Vigorous and high-yielding

• Distinctive appearance and vibrant red color

• Suitable for outdoor gardens and greenhouse cultivation

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, sauces, and canning

• Home gardens and container growing

• Heirloom tomato collections and culinary use

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to April

• Plant out: May to June

• Harvest: July to September

Quick Tip

• Regularly remove side shoots and support plants to maximize fruit production and maintain healthy growth.

Tomato 'Adonis' Pink Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Add sweet, juicy color to your garden with Tomato 'Adonis' Pink (Solanum lycopersicum). This indeterminate heirloom produces medium to large, pink fruits with a rich, balanced flavor, ideal for fresh eating, salads, sandwiches, and cooking. Reliable and productive, ‘Adonis’ Pink is perfect for home gardens, raised beds, or greenhouse growing.

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 pink and firm.

Key Features

• Indeterminate heirloom variety

• Medium to large, pink fruits with rich, balanced flavor

• High-yielding and productive

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

• Thrives in gardens, raised beds, and greenhouses

Ideal For

• Home gardens and allotments

• Fresh salads, sandwiches, and cooking

• Gardeners seeking heirloom tomatoes with reliable yields

• 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, reduce disease, and encourage larger, tastier fruits.

Swiss Chard 'Rainbow' Mix – Seeds (Beta vulgaris)

Swiss Chard 'Rainbow' Mix is a vibrant blend of brightly colored chard varieties, producing stems in shades of red, pink, yellow, orange, and white. Not only is it highly decorative in the garden, but it’s also delicious and nutritious. The tender leaves can be used like spinach, while the crunchy stems add color and flavor to stir-fries, soups, and sautés. A cut-and-come-again crop, it will provide a long season of harvests from summer well into autumn.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – August, directly into prepared soil.

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart.

• Keep soil consistently moist for tender, flavorful leaves.

Key Features

• Mix of colorful chard varieties

• Edible leaves and crunchy stems

• Long cropping season

• Cut-and-come-again harvests

• Both ornamental and edible

Ideal For

• Kitchen gardens and allotments

• Edible borders and decorative planting

• Healthy cooking and juicing

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March – August

• Harvest: June – November

Quick Tip

Harvest young leaves regularly for salads and cooking. Mature stems can be steamed or sautéed for added color and flavor.

Sweet Pepper 'Sandra' – Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

The Sweet Pepper 'Sandra' is a productive and flavorful variety producing medium to large, glossy fruits with a crisp, sweet taste. Perfect for fresh eating, roasting, stuffing, or adding vibrant color to salads, this pepper is a versatile choice for home gardeners and small-scale growers alike.

With strong, compact plants, 'Sandra' offers reliable yields and attractive fruits throughout the growing season. Its easy-to-grow nature makes it suitable for garden beds, raised beds, or containers.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – March

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost, spacing 40–50 cm apart

• Position: Full sun

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

• Care: Keep soil evenly moist; provide stakes for heavier fruits if needed

Key Features

• Medium to large, glossy sweet peppers with crisp, mild flesh

• High-yielding, compact plants

• Versatile for fresh eating, roasting, stuffing, and salads

• Reliable production throughout the season

• Suitable for containers, raised beds, and garden cultivation

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 70–85 days after sowing

• Pick when fully colored for maximum sweetness and flavor.

Short Tip

Harvest regularly as peppers ripen to encourage continuous production and prevent overripe fruits from slowing growth.

Sweet Pepper 'Purple Bell' Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Grow something truly eye-catching with Sweet Pepper 'Purple Bell' (Capsicum annuum). This unique variety produces glossy, deep-purple bell peppers that are crisp, juicy, and sweet. Perfect for adding a splash of color to salads, stir-fries, or stuffed dishes, ‘Purple Bell’ combines ornamental beauty with outstanding flavor. Fruits mature from purple to red, giving you a colorful harvest throughout the season.

How to Grow

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

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

• Sow 0.5 cm deep, keeping soil moist at 22–26°C until germination (7–14 days).

• Transplant outdoors or into containers after frost, spacing 40–50 cm apart.

• Water regularly and feed with a potassium-rich fertilizer.

Key Features

• Striking purple bell pepper variety

• Crisp, sweet, and juicy flavor

• Fruits mature from purple to red for extended harvest

• Ideal for containers, patios, or garden beds

• Ornamental and edible in equal measure

Ideal For

• Fresh eating and salads

• Stuffing, roasting, and stir-fries

• Patio pots and greenhouse growing

• Gardeners wanting unique, colorful crops

Sowing

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

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 40–50 cm apart

• Prefers warm, sunny conditions and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Harvest when purple for unique flavor and appearance, or allow to fully ripen to red for maximum sweetness.

Sweet Pepper 'Monanta' – Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

The Sweet Pepper 'Monanta' is a productive and flavorful variety producing medium to large, glossy fruits with a sweet, mild taste. Perfect for fresh salads, roasting, stuffing, or grilling, this versatile pepper adds vibrant color and delicious flavor to any dish.

Compact and vigorous plants ensure high yields throughout the season. 'Monanta' is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, or containers, making it ideal for both home gardeners and urban growers.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – March

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost, spacing 40–50 cm apart

• Position: Full sun

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

• Care: Keep soil evenly moist; stake heavier plants if necessary

Key Features

• Medium to large, glossy sweet peppers with mild, crisp flesh

• Vigorous, high-yielding plants

• Ideal for fresh eating, roasting, stuffing, and salads

• Reliable fruiting throughout the season

• Suitable for containers, raised beds, and gardens

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 70–85 days after sowing

• Pick fruits when fully colored for maximum sweetness and flavor.

Short Tip

Regular harvesting encourages continuous fruit production and maintains plant health.

Sweet Pepper Bell Mix Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Add color and flavor to your garden with Sweet Pepper Bell Mix (Capsicum annuum). This vibrant blend produces peppers in shades of red, yellow, orange, and green, each with a crisp texture and sweet, juicy taste. Perfect for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, or grilling, this mix ensures a plentiful harvest of colorful bell peppers all summer long.

How to Grow

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

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

• Sow 0.5 cm deep, keeping soil moist at 22–26°C until germination (7–14 days).

• Transplant outdoors or into containers after frost, spacing 40–50 cm apart.

• Water regularly and feed with a potassium-rich fertilizer.

Key Features

• Mix of colorful bell peppers: red, yellow, orange, and green

• Crisp, sweet, and juicy fruits

• Suitable for containers, greenhouses, or outdoor beds

• Great yield with long harvesting period

• Versatile in the kitchen: fresh, cooked, or preserved

Ideal For

• Fresh eating and salads

• Stuffing, grilling, and roasting

• Containers, patios, or garden beds

• Gardeners who want a colorful harvest

Sowing

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

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 40–50 cm apart

• Prefers warm, sunny conditions and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Harvest peppers at the green stage for a sharper taste or let them ripen for full sweetness and color.

Sweet Pepper 'Aphrodite' – Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

The Sweet Pepper 'Aphrodite' is a vibrant and productive variety producing large, glossy fruits with a crisp texture and sweet, mild flavor. Ideal for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, or adding to salads, this pepper is a versatile addition to any garden.

With strong, compact plants, 'Aphrodite' is easy to grow and provides a reliable harvest throughout the season. Its attractive, colorful fruits also make it a beautiful ornamental addition to vegetable beds or containers.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – March

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost, spacing 40–50 cm apart

• Position: Full sun

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

• Care: Keep soil evenly moist; stake if necessary for heavier fruits

Key Features

• Large, glossy sweet peppers with crisp, mild flesh

• High-yielding, reliable variety

• Perfect for fresh eating, roasting, stuffing, and salads

• Compact, vigorous plants suitable for garden beds or containers

• Attractive ornamental value with vibrant fruits

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 70–90 days after sowing

• Pick when fully colored for the sweetest flavor and maximum crunch.

Short Tip

Harvest peppers regularly when fully ripe to encourage continued fruiting and maintain plant health.