Sow in April

Beetroot 4 Colors – 100 Seeds (Beta vulgaris)

Beetroot 4 Colors is a vibrant mix of red, golden, pink, and striped beets, bringing color and nutrition to your garden. These fast-growing, tender roots are perfect for fresh salads, roasting, pickling, and juicing. Easy to grow and versatile, this mix is ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners looking to add variety and flavor to their harvest.

Key Features

• Variety: Red, golden, pink, and striped beets

• Growth Habit: Compact and fast-growing

• Maturity: 50–60 days

• Use: Salads, roasting, pickling, and juicing

• Flavor: Sweet and earthy

• Harvest: Can be harvested young as baby beets or fully mature

Ideal For

• Vegetable garden beds

• Container growing

• Colorful salads and culinary use

• Home gardeners seeking variety

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–July

• Depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 10–15 cm

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Care: Keep soil moist; thin seedlings for optimal root development

Aubergine Eggplant ‘Black Beauty’ – 150 Seeds (Solanum melongena)

Description:
Grow classic, glossy eggplants with Aubergine ‘Black Beauty’ (Solanum melongena). This high-yielding variety produces large, dark purple fruits with tender flesh and mild flavor, perfect for grilling, roasting, or sautéing. Ideal for greenhouses, containers, and garden beds, ‘Black Beauty’ is easy to grow from seed and provides a long harvest throughout the summer. A favorite for home gardeners seeking versatile and productive eggplants.

Key Features

• Large, glossy dark purple fruits

• Mild, tender flesh suitable for a variety of dishes

• High-yielding and long-harvesting variety

• Easy to grow from seed

• Ideal for greenhouses, containers, and garden beds

Ideal For

• Kitchen and home vegetable gardens

• Containers, raised beds, and greenhouse cultivation

• Culinary use: grilling, roasting, sautéing

• Home gardeners seeking productive eggplants

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Transplant Outdoors: May–June, after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C

• Spacing: 50–60 cm apart

• Support: Optional staking for heavy fruits

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter

Care Tips

• Water consistently, keeping soil evenly moist

• Fertilize every 2–3 weeks with balanced fertilizer

• Mulch to retain moisture and control weeds

• Harvest when fruits are fully glossy and firm

Cucumber 'Marketmore' – Seeds (Cucumis sativus)

Cucumber 'Marketmore' is a classic, reliable outdoor cucumber variety producing dark green, smooth-skinned fruits with crisp texture and excellent flavor. Highly productive and resistant to common diseases, it is perfect for slicing, salads, and fresh eating. Vigorous and easy to grow, ‘Marketmore’ is a favorite among both beginners and experienced gardeners.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: April – May in pots or trays.

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost into a sunny, sheltered spot.

• Sow direct outdoors: May – June, once soil is warm.

• Spacing: 45–60 cm apart in rows or beds.

• Provide regular watering and mulch to keep soil moist.

Key Features

• Classic slicing cucumber variety

• Smooth, dark green, uniform fruits

• Crisp, refreshing flavor

• Heavy cropping and reliable yields

• Resistant to common cucumber diseases

Ideal For

• Outdoor vegetable plots and raised beds

• Fresh summer salads and sandwiches

• Gardeners seeking a tried-and-true cucumber variety

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: April – June

• Harvest: July – September

Quick Tip

Pick fruits regularly to encourage continuous production. Avoid letting cucumbers grow too large for the best taste and texture.

🎃 Cucurbita pepo Winter Squash ‘Hungarian Blue’ – Rare Steel-Blue Squash with Sweet, Fine-Textured Flesh

‘Hungarian Blue’ is an unusual and visually striking winter squash producing beautifully ribbed fruits in shades of steel-blue to slate-grey. Inside, the deep orange flesh is sweet, dense, and fine-textured, ideal for roasting, soups, baking, and autumn–winter dishes. Fruits typically weigh 2–4 kg, store extremely well, and develop even better flavour after curing. Vigorous, productive plants thrive in sunny conditions and are well suited to kitchen gardens and allotments.

Key Features

● Rare steel-blue ribbed winter squash

● Sweet, dense, fine-grained orange flesh

● Fruits store well into winter

● Productive and vigorous vines

● Excellent for roasting, soups, baking and purées

How to Sow & Grow Winter Squash ‘Hungarian Blue’ (Cucurbita pepo) – UK

Sow indoors: IV–V (April–May) in pots

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once frost danger has passed

Direct outdoors: V–VI (May–June) into warm soil

Harvest: IX–X (September–October)

Germination temperature: 18–24 °C (64–75 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 2–3 cm (¾–1¼ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Rich, fertile, moisture-retentive soil; add compost before planting

Plant spacing: 1–1.5 m (3–5 ft)

Vine length: 1.5–2.5 m (5–8 ft)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Start indoors for earlier harvests in cooler climates.

● Mulch well to maintain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

● Feed regularly with high-potash fertiliser during fruiting.

● Allow fruits to fully mature on the vine for best flavour.

● Cure harvested fruits in a warm, airy place for 10–14 days.

Special Features

● Rare heirloom colour — striking steel-blue rind

● Stores exceptionally well, improving in sweetness

● Compact vines compared to many winter squash types

Cucumber White Wonder – 50 Seeds (Cucumis sativus) Rare

Cucumber White Wonder is a rare and unique cucumber variety, producing crisp, pale white fruits with a sweet, mild flavor. Its unusual color and tender texture make it a standout for fresh salads, pickling, and gourmet presentations. Fast-growing and productive, this variety thrives in sunny garden beds or containers, perfect for gardeners seeking something extraordinary.

Key Features

• Fruit Color: Pale white

• Flavor: Sweet, mild, and crisp

• Growth Habit: Vigorous, climbing or trailing

• Maturity: 50–60 days

• Use: Fresh salads, pickling, and culinary presentation

• Yield: High and consistent

Ideal For

• Home vegetable gardens

• Container and balcony growing

• Gourmet and specialty cooking

• Rare and unusual garden collections

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost

• Spacing: 50–60 cm

• Position: Full sun, fertile well-drained soil

• Care: Provide trellis support; water consistently

🎃 Cucurbita pepo ‘Patty Pan Mix’ – Colourful Scallop Squash Blend with Tender, Nutty Flavour

‘Patty Pan Mix’ is an attractive blend of scallop-shaped summer squashes in vibrant shades of yellow, white, green, and occasionally bi-colour types. These cheerful, flying-saucer–shaped fruits are harvested young for their tender texture and mild, nutty flavour, perfect for grilling, roasting, stuffing, stir-fries, or adding colour to summer dishes. Plants are compact, fast-growing, and exceptionally productive, providing a continuous supply of fruits throughout the season. Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and small plots.

Key Features

● Colourful mix of scallop (patty pan) summer squashes

● Tender, nutty flavour when picked young

● Extremely productive and quick to mature

● Compact plants suited for smaller spaces

● Excellent for grilling, roasting and stuffing

How to Sow & Grow ‘Patty Pan Mix’ (Cucurbita pepo) – UK

Sow indoors: IV–V (April–May) in pots

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once frost danger has passed

Direct outdoors: V–VI (May–June) into warm soil

Harvest: VII–IX (July–September)

Germination temperature: 18–24 °C (64–75 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 2–3 cm (¾–1¼ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep evenly moist

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Rich, fertile, moisture-retentive soil

Plant spacing: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)

Height/Spread: Bush type, 45–60 cm (18–24 in) high, wide-spreading mound

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Harvest when fruits are 5–8 cm (2–3 in) for the best texture and flavour.

● Mulch well to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds.

● Feed regularly once plants begin forming fruits.

● Pick frequently to encourage continuous production.

● Avoid overhead watering to reduce powdery mildew risk.

Special Features

● Vibrant colour mix for gourmet presentation

● Nutty flavour and tender texture when harvested young

● Heavy-cropping plants perfect for summer gardens

🥕 Daucus carota ‘Autumn King 2’ – Classic Maincrop Carrot with Long Roots and Excellent Storage Quality

‘Autumn King 2’ is a reliable maincrop carrot variety grown primarily for its long, straight roots, deep orange colour and sweet, full flavour. This variety is especially valued for late-season harvesting and winter storage, producing uniform roots that perform well in a wide range of garden conditions. Strong-growing and dependable, it is a popular choice for home gardens, allotments and traditional vegetable plots.

The roots develop best in deep, well-prepared soil and are suitable for fresh use, cooking, juicing and long-term storage.

Key Features

● Long, smooth, deep orange roots

● Sweet, classic carrot flavour

● Excellent for autumn harvest and winter storage

● Reliable maincrop variety

● Suitable for fresh use and cooking

How to Sow & Grow Carrot ‘Autumn King 2’ (UK)

Direct sowing recommended – do not transplant

Direct outdoors: IV–VI (April–June)

Harvest: IX–XI (September–November)

Life cycle: Biennial (grown as annual)

Germination temperature: 8–20 °C (46–68 °F)

Average germ time: 10–21 days

Depth: 1–1.5 cm (½ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist during germination

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Deep, light, stone-free soil

Plant spacing: Thin seedlings to 5–7 cm (2–3 in)

Root length: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Avoid fresh manure to prevent forked roots.

● Thin carefully to ensure straight, well-sized carrots.

● Water consistently during dry periods.

● Harvest late for best flavour and storage quality.

● Stores well in cool, dark conditions after lifting.

Cauliflower ‘All The Year Round’ – Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

Description:
Enjoy reliable harvests with Cauliflower ‘All The Year Round’ (Brassica oleracea), a versatile and hardy variety suitable for spring, summer, and autumn cropping. It produces compact, white heads with excellent flavor and texture, ideal for steaming, roasting, or use in soups and casseroles. Easy to grow from seed, this dependable cauliflower performs well in most soils and weather conditions, making it perfect for home gardens and allotments.

Key Features

• Reliable, hardy variety for multiple seasons

• Compact, firm white curds with great flavor

• Suitable for spring, summer, and autumn harvests

• Tolerant of varying weather conditions

• Easy to grow from seed

Ideal For

• Home and kitchen gardens

• Allotments and vegetable plots

• Fresh cooking, freezing, and preserving

• Year-round vegetable production

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: January–April

• Sow Outdoors: March–June

• Transplant Outdoors: April–July

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: 45–60 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, firm, well-drained

Care Tips

• Water regularly, especially during dry periods

• Protect young plants from pests and frost

• Add compost or organic matter before planting

• Harvest when heads are firm and white

Asparagus ‘Mary Washington’ – 60 Seeds (Asparagus officinalis)

Description:
Grow a classic, long-lived perennial vegetable with Asparagus ‘Mary Washington’ (Asparagus officinalis). This heirloom variety is renowned for its high yields of tender, flavorful green spears with slightly purple tips. Ideal for home gardens and allotments, it produces abundant harvests year after year once established. Easy to grow from seed, ‘Mary Washington’ is disease-resistant and perfect for gardeners seeking a reliable, low-maintenance perennial crop.

Key Features

• Heirloom variety producing tender green spears

• Long-lived perennial with high yields

• Excellent flavor and texture

• Disease-resistant and reliable

• Easy to grow from seed

Ideal For

• Home and kitchen gardens

• Allotments and perennial vegetable beds

• Sustainable, long-term food production

• Gardeners seeking low-maintenance crops

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Transplant Outdoors: May–June

• Germination: 14–21 days at 20–25°C

• Spacing: 30–45 cm apart in rows 1 m apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Deep, fertile, well-drained

Care Tips

• Do not harvest in the first year to allow plants to establish

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

• Harvest spears in spring from the second or third year