Sow in March

Courgette 'Stiato d'Italia' – Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)

Add authentic Italian flavor to your garden with Courgette 'Stiato d'Italia', an heirloom variety renowned for its striped green fruits and tender, sweet flesh. Perfect for summer harvests, these elegant courgettes are ideal for grilling, roasting, stuffing, or fresh salads. Prolific and easy to grow, 'Stiato d'Italia' combines visual appeal with gourmet taste.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors: March – May, 1–2 cm deep in pots
. Transplant outdoors: After last frost, spacing 70–90 cm apart
. Sow outdoors: May – June in fertile, well-drained soil
. Prefers full sun and regular watering
. Harvest fruits 15–20 cm long for the best flavor and texture

Key Features

. Italian heirloom zucchini with striking striped green skin
. Tender, mild-flavored flesh for versatile cooking
. Prolific and early-bearing variety
. Perfect for grilling, roasting, stuffing, or salads
. Decorative, uniform fruits ideal for home gardens

Ideal For

. Fresh summer cooking and Italian dishes
. Gardeners seeking unique and attractive courgettes
. Small vegetable beds, allotments, or containers
. Gourmet recipes including stuffed or roasted zucchini

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: March – June
. Harvest: June – September

Quick Tip

Harvest regularly when fruits are young and slender to encourage continuous production throughout the season.

Courgette 'Bolognese' – Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)

Bring the taste of Italy to your garden with Courgette 'Bolognese', a prolific heirloom variety prized for its slender, dark green fruits and tender, flavorful flesh. Perfect for summer kitchens, these versatile courgettes are ideal for sautéing, grilling, stuffing, and fresh salads. Easy to grow and highly productive, 'Bolognese' is a favorite among gardeners seeking reliable yields and gourmet flavor.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors: March – May, 1–2 cm deep in pots
. Transplant outdoors: After last frost, spacing 70–90 cm apart
. Sow outdoors: May – June in fertile, well-drained soil
. Prefers full sun with regular watering
. Harvest: 15–20 cm long for the best texture and flavor

Key Features

. Italian heirloom zucchini with dark green skin
. Tender, mild-flavored flesh suitable for a variety of dishes
. High-yielding and early-producing variety
. Ideal for sautéing, grilling, stuffing, or salads
. Compact plant suitable for home gardens

Ideal For

. Fresh summer cooking and Italian cuisine
. Home gardeners seeking reliable yields
. Gourmet dishes including stuffed or roasted courgettes
. Small vegetable beds or allotments

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: March – June
. Harvest: June – September

Quick Tip

Pick courgettes when young and slender to ensure the most tender flesh and to encourage continued fruiting.

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

Carrot Solar Yellow – 300 Seeds (Daucus carota) Heirloom

Description:
Grow bright, sweet carrots with Carrot Solar Yellow (Daucus carota) Heirloom. This heirloom variety produces vibrant golden-yellow roots with a tender texture and mild, sweet flavor. Compact and easy to cultivate, Solar Yellow carrots are perfect for salads, roasting, and fresh snacking. Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting, they provide reliable harvests and a splash of color to your vegetable patch.

Key Features

• Vibrant golden-yellow heirloom carrots

• Sweet, tender, and flavorful roots

• Suitable for salads, roasting, and fresh eating

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Heirloom variety with reliable harvests

Ideal For

• Kitchen gardens and raised beds

• Container planting for home gardeners

• Fresh eating, salads, and culinary use

• Heirloom vegetable enthusiasts

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Outdoors: March–June

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: 3–5 cm between plants in rows 25–30 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Loose, well-drained, fertile soil

Care Tips

• Keep soil consistently moist during germination

• Thin seedlings to avoid overcrowding

• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

• Harvest when roots reach desired size

Carrot Rainbow Mix – Seeds (Daucus carota)

Add a splash of color to your garden with Carrot Rainbow Mix, a vibrant assortment of heirloom carrots in shades of purple, red, yellow, orange, and white. Beyond their eye-catching hues, these carrots are sweet, crunchy, and full of flavor, perfect for fresh eating, roasting, or juicing. This mix is ideal for home gardeners who want a fun, decorative, and nutritious harvest.

How to Grow

. Sow outdoors: March – June, 1–2 cm deep in rows 25–30 cm apart
. Thin seedlings to 5–8 cm apart for proper root development
. Prefers full sun and loose, well-drained soil free of stones
. Keep soil consistently moist to ensure tender, sweet roots
. Harvest: 8–12 weeks depending on color and size

Key Features

. Heirloom carrot mix with vibrant, multicolored roots
. Sweet, crunchy, and full of flavor
. Perfect for fresh eating, roasting, juicing, or garnishing
. Easy-to-grow variety for home gardens
. Adds visual interest to vegetable beds and plates

Ideal For

. Family gardens and small allotments
. Colorful, fresh summer salads and vegetable dishes
. Juicing, roasting, and creative culinary uses
. Gardeners seeking fun and decorative vegetables

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: March – June
. Harvest: June – September

Quick Tip

Thin carrots early and regularly to allow roots space to grow fully and develop uniform shapes.

Carrot "Cosmic Purple" – Seeds (Daucus carota) Heirloom

Carrot 'Cosmic Purple' is a stunning heirloom variety known for its vibrant deep purple skin and bright orange interior. Sweet, crisp, and visually striking, it’s perfect for salads, roasting, or fresh snacking. This unique carrot adds color and flavor to your garden and kitchen alike.

Adaptable and easy to grow, it thrives in home gardens, raised beds, or containers, producing tender roots with a distinctive appearance.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – July

• Plant spacing: 5–8 cm between seedlings

• Row spacing: 25–30 cm

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Loose, deep, well-drained soil free of stones

• Care: Keep soil moist; thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding

Key Features

• Heirloom carrot with deep purple skin and orange core

• Sweet, crisp flavor suitable for salads, roasting, and snacking

• Easy to grow in gardens, raised beds, or containers

• Unique and colorful addition to vegetable gardens

• Open-pollinated, maintaining true-to-type characteristics

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 70–80 days after sowing

• Harvest when roots are tender and fully colored for the best flavor.

Short Tip

Thin seedlings early and harvest consistently to encourage straight, uniform roots with rich color.

Broccoletto 'Quarantino' – Seeds

(Brassica rapa) – Traditional Italian Spring Green

Broccoletto 'Quarantino' is a classic Italian leafy vegetable, prized for its tender, flavorful shoots and leaves. Belonging to the Brassica rapa family, this variety is fast-growing and ready to harvest in just 40 days – hence the name Quarantino (“forty days”). It is widely used in traditional Italian cuisine, either lightly steamed, sautéed with olive oil and garlic, or added to soups and pasta dishes.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy leafy green (annual/biannual)

• Growth: Vigorous, compact, fast-maturing (around 40 days)

• Flavor: Tender, slightly peppery and nutty taste

• Harvest: Young leaves and shoots for continuous picking

• Use: Italian cuisine, stir-fries, soups, pasta, and side dishes

Ideal For

• Traditional Italian cooking

• Cut-and-come-again harvests

• Quick, reliable leafy green supply

• Kitchen gardens and allotments

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–September, in rows or broadcast.

• Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants.

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

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.

• Harvest: From 40 days after sowing, cut young shoots regularly to encourage new growth.

Care Tips

• Keep soil moist for tender leaves.

• Harvest frequently to prolong production.

• Best enjoyed fresh – tender shoots have peak flavor.

Brussel Sprout 'Casiopea' – Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

The Brussel Sprout 'Casiopea' is a high-yielding variety producing uniform, medium-sized sprouts with firm, dense heads and excellent flavor. Known for its reliable growth and resistance to bolting, it thrives in cooler weather, making it ideal for autumn and winter harvests. Perfect for roasting, steaming, or sautéing, this variety is a favorite for home gardens and allotments.

How to Grow

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

• Plant 1–2 cm deep in trays or modules and transplant when seedlings are strong.

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

• Support plants if needed, and maintain regular watering.

• Harvest sprouts from the base upwards as they mature.

Key Features

• High-yielding, uniform sprouts

• Firm, dense heads with excellent flavor

• Resistant to bolting and suited for cooler weather

• Ideal for autumn and winter harvests

• Versatile for roasting, steaming, and sautéing

Ideal For

• Autumn and winter vegetable gardens

• Roasting, steaming, or sautéing

• Home gardeners seeking reliable, flavorful sprouts

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to April

• Spacing: 50–60 cm between plants

• Harvest: September to December

Quick Tip

• For sweeter sprouts, leave them on the plant until after a light frost—it enhances flavor and texture.

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.