Sort by:
58 products
58 products
Turnip 'Snowball' – Seeds (Brassica rapa)
Grow crisp, tender, and sweet Turnip 'Snowball', a classic variety known for its round, white roots and mild flavor. Ideal for roasting, steaming, or fresh in salads, this easy-to-grow turnip is perfect for home gardens, allotments, and container planting. Quick to mature, it provides a reliable harvest of uniform, flavorful roots throughout the season.
How to Grow
. Sow outdoors: March – July, 1–2 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart
. Thin seedlings to 8–10 cm apart for proper root development
. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
. Keep soil consistently moist for tender, sweet roots
. Harvest: 50–60 days after sowing, when roots are 5–8 cm in diameter
Key Features
. Classic white round turnip with mild, sweet flavor
. Quick-maturing and easy-to-grow
. Ideal for roasting, steaming, or fresh salads
. Produces uniform, tender roots
. Suitable for home gardens, allotments, and containers
Ideal For
. Fresh eating, roasting, and steaming
. Gardeners seeking reliable, fast-growing root vegetables
. Succession sowing for continuous harvest
. Companion planting with peas, onions, or cabbage
Sowing & Harvest
. Sow: March – July
. Harvest: May – September
Quick Tip
For tender, flavorful roots, harvest turnips promptly when they reach 5–8 cm; leaving them too long can result in woody texture.
Winter Leek ‘Elephant’ – 400 Seeds
(Allium porrum) – Giant Winter Leek
The Winter Leek ‘Elephant’ is a traditional variety producing thick, tall stems with excellent cold tolerance, making it perfect for harvesting right through the winter months. With its mild, sweet onion-like flavor and robust size, it is a reliable crop for the kitchen garden. Ideal for soups, stews, roasting, and classic leek dishes.
Key Features
-
Type: Winter-hardy leek
-
Stems: Thick, long, and upright
-
Flavor: Mild, sweet, and tender
-
Harvest period: November to March
-
Position: Full sun or partial shade
-
Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moisture-retentive
Ideal For
-
Winter harvesting and extended cropping
-
Soups, stews, casseroles, and roasting
-
Kitchen gardens, allotments, and small farms
-
Cold-climate vegetable production
Sowing & Growing
-
Sow indoors: January–March in modules or seed trays.
-
Sow outdoors: March–April in a prepared seedbed.
-
Transplant: May–June, spacing 15 cm apart in rows 30–40 cm apart.
-
Harvest: From late autumn through to early spring.
Care Tips
-
Earth up around stems to blanch them and keep them tender.
-
Keep soil moist during dry spells.
-
Rotate crops yearly to avoid onion pests and diseases.
Curly Kale 'Sympatic' – Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica)
The Curly Kale 'Sympatic' is a vigorous and reliable kale variety, known for its decorative, tightly curled green leaves and excellent winter hardiness. This hardy leafy green thrives in cooler weather and can be harvested for many months, making it a staple crop for any kitchen garden.
Kale 'Sympatic' has a sweet, mild flavor that improves after the first frosts, when the leaves become more tender and less bitter. Perfect for soups, stews, stir-fries, smoothies, or simply steamed as a healthy side. The upright plants are also highly ornamental, adding texture and vibrant color to vegetable beds and borders.
How to Grow
-
Sow indoors: March – May
-
Sow outdoors: April – June, thinly in rows 1 cm deep
-
Transplant/Thin: 45 cm apart when seedlings are large enough
-
Position: Full sun or partial shade
-
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost
-
Care: Water regularly and protect young plants from cabbage pests
Key Features
-
Hardy curly kale with decorative, ruffled leaves
-
Reliable growth and long cropping season
-
Flavour sweetens after frost
-
Nutrient-rich superfood, packed with vitamins A, C, and K
-
Great for winter harvests when little else grows
Harvest
-
Harvesting period: October – March
-
Pick outer leaves regularly, allowing the plant to continue producing throughout winter.
Short Tip
For the sweetest flavor, leave plants in the ground until after the first frosts – the cold enhances the natural sugars in the leaves.
🌿 Foeniculum vulgare Common Fennel – Aromatic Herb with Feathery Foliage and Edible Seeds
Common Fennel is a classic aromatic perennial herb grown for its feathery, blue-green foliage, yellow umbel flowers, and highly fragrant seeds. With a distinctive sweet aniseed flavour, it is valued in both culinary and medicinal use. The leaves, seeds and young stems are all edible, while the tall, elegant plants add structure to herb gardens, borders and wildlife-friendly plantings.
Key Features
● Aromatic herb with sweet aniseed flavour
● Feathery blue-green foliage and yellow flowers
● Edible leaves and seeds for cooking and teas
● Attractive to bees and beneficial insects
● Decorative and useful herb for gardens
How to Sow & Grow Common Fennel (UK)
Direct sowing recommended – dislikes transplanting
Direct outdoors: IV–VI (April–June)
Harvest: VI–IX (June–September) for leaves, later for seeds
Life cycle: Perennial (often grown as a short-lived perennial or annual)
Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)
Average germ time: 7–14 days
Depth: 0.5–1 cm (¼–½ in)
Light required: Yes
Moisture: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Environment: Full sun
Soil type: Well-drained, light soil
Plant spacing: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)
Height: 120–180 cm (47–71 in)
Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)
● Choose a permanent position, as fennel dislikes root disturbance.
● Avoid planting near dill or coriander to prevent cross-pollination.
● Cut leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth.
● Allow flowers to set seed for culinary or herbal use.
● Very low maintenance once established.
Special Features
● Classic culinary and medicinal herb
● Tall, elegant growth with ornamental value
● Excellent pollinator plant
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.
Savoy Cabbage 'Rocket' – Seeds
(Brassica oleracea) – Crisp, Crinkled Leaves & Fast Growth
Savoy Cabbage 'Rocket' is a vigorous, early-maturing variety prized for its tender, crinkled dark-green leaves and compact, dense heads. It delivers a mild, sweet flavor and is ideal for fresh salads, cooking, and steaming. Perfect for home gardens and small-scale cultivation.
Key Features
-
Type: Biennial, grown as annual
-
Heads: Medium-sized, dense, crinkled dark-green leaves
-
Flavor: Mild, sweet, tender
-
Harvest: Early to mid-season
-
Use: Salads, cooking, steaming, stir-fries, freezing
Ideal For
-
Home gardens and allotments
-
Early harvest for fresh culinary use
-
Succession planting for continuous supply
-
Gourmet cooking and healthy meals
Sowing & Growing
-
Sow indoors: February–April for transplanting.
-
Sow outdoors: March–May for summer harvest.
-
Spacing: 45–50 cm between plants, 60–70 cm between rows.
-
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with added compost.
-
Sunlight: Full sun for best growth.
-
Harvest: When heads are firm and well-formed.
Care Tips
-
Keep soil consistently moist to prevent splitting.
-
Protect seedlings from cabbage root fly and caterpillars.
-
Fertilize moderately for dense heads.
Zea mays 'Multicolor Hybrids' is a spectacular ornamental corn grown for its highly decorative cobs packed with brilliantly coloured kernels. Each cob develops its own distinctive combination of colours, including shades of red, orange, yellow, blue, purple and cream, creating an impressive mosaic effect that becomes especially striking as the cobs mature and dry.
Growing to approximately 150 cm tall, the strong upright plants also add valuable height and structure to summer borders. The colourful cobs mature towards autumn and are particularly prized for harvest decorations, dried arrangements, wreaths and seasonal crafts. Once properly dried, they retain their rich colours for a long-lasting natural display.
● Spectacular multicoloured cobs with uniquely patterned kernels
● Rich mixture of red, orange, yellow, blue, purple and cream shades
● Excellent for drying and long-lasting autumn decorations
● Tall upright plants add dramatic structure to summer borders
● Every mature cob develops its own distinctive combination of colours
● Autumn and harvest decorations
● Dried flower arrangements
● Wreaths and seasonal crafts
● Tall sunny borders
● Natural table displays and centrepieces
● Sow seeds individually in deep pots or modules when starting indoors to minimise root disturbance when planting out.
● Plant ornamental corn in a block rather than one long single row. Corn is wind-pollinated, and group planting helps ensure good pollination and well-filled decorative cobs.
● Choose the warmest, sunniest and most sheltered position available, as corn needs plenty of warmth and sunshine to mature its cobs successfully.
● Water consistently once plants are actively growing, paying particular attention during flowering and cob development.
● For dried decorations, allow the cobs to mature fully until the kernels become hard, then harvest and dry them thoroughly in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.
Kohlrabi 'Violeta' – Seeds (Brassica oleracea)
Kohlrabi 'Violeta' is a striking purple-skinned variety with crisp, white flesh and a sweet, nutty taste. Its unique color and mild flavor make it an excellent addition to both the garden and the kitchen. Perfect eaten raw in salads, grated into slaws, or lightly cooked in stir-fries, soups, and roasts.
This fast-growing crop is hardy, reliable, and suitable for multiple sowings throughout the season. Compact plants make it an ideal choice for small gardens, raised beds, or containers.
How to Grow
-
Sow indoors/outdoors: March – July
-
Depth: 1 cm
-
Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows
-
Position: Full sun or partial shade
-
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
-
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist to prevent woodiness and splitting
Key Features
-
Vibrant purple variety with sweet, crisp white flesh
-
Delicious raw or cooked – versatile in salads, stir-fries, and roasts
-
Fast-growing and suitable for repeat sowings
-
Compact plants – ideal for small gardens and containers
-
Attractive crop with ornamental value in the vegetable patch
Harvest
-
Harvesting period: May – October
-
Pick when bulbs reach 5–8 cm in diameter for the best flavor and texture.
Short Tip
For tender bulbs, avoid letting plants become oversized – harvest regularly.
🧅 Allium cepa Onion ‘Paris Silverskin’ – Classic Small White Pickling Onion with Mild, Sweet Flavour
‘Paris Silverskin’ is a traditional, fast-maturing white onion variety grown especially for small, perfectly round pickling onions. The smooth, silver-white skins and mild, sweet flavour make it ideal for pickling, cocktails, salads, and garnishes. This reliable, early type produces uniform bulbs and is excellent for both kitchen gardens and commercial-style production. Also, suitable for growing as spring onions when harvested young.
Key Features
● Classic small white pickling onion
● Smooth, silvery-white skins and mild flavour
● Early and uniform bulbs
● Suitable for pickling or harvesting young as spring onions
● Reliable, productive variety for beds and containers
How to Sow & Grow Onion ‘Paris Silverskin’ (UK)
Direct outdoors: III–VII (March–July) in fine, well-prepared soil
Harvest: VII–IX (July–September) for small bulbs; earlier for spring onions
Germination temperature: 10–20 °C (50–68 °F)
Average germ time: 10–21 days
Depth: 1 cm (½ in)
Light required: Yes
Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Environment: Full sun
Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil; avoid fresh manure
Plant spacing: 2–5 cm (1–2 in) for pickling onions; 10 cm (4 in) for larger bulbs
Height: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)
Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)
● Thin seedlings early for uniform bulb size.
● Keep beds weed-free — onions dislike competition.
● Water consistently during early growth, less once bulbs swell.
● Harvest when tops fall over and skins begin to dry.
● Excellent for succession sowing for continuous supply.
Special Features
● Perfect for traditional pickled onions
● Early, uniform and ideal for small-space gardens
● Can also be used as spring onions when harvested young
Showing 36/58
