Sow in September

Onion 'Spanish Sun' Seeds (Allium cepa)

Bring sunshine to your garden with Onion 'Spanish Sun', a reliable, early-maturing variety that produces large, globe-shaped golden bulbs. Known for its mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture, it’s perfect for fresh salads, cooking, or storing. Easy to grow and versatile in the kitchen, this onion is a must-have for every vegetable garden.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors from January to March or directly outdoors from March to April.

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

• Sow seeds 1 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 10 cm spacing for full-sized bulbs.

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Key Features

• Early-maturing, large golden bulbs

• Mild, sweet flavor with crisp texture

• Suitable for fresh use, cooking, or storing

• Reliable variety for consistent yields

• Easy to grow in most garden soils

Ideal For

• Home gardeners and allotments

• Fresh salads, soups, and everyday cooking

• Long-term storage after harvest

• Gardeners seeking early, high-quality onions

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors January–March, outdoors March–April

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 10 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows

• Position: Full sun, well-drained fertile soil

• Harvest: August to September

Quick Tip

• Allow bulbs to fully dry in the sun before storing to extend their shelf life.

Italian Courgette 'Genovese' – Seeds (Zucchini Long Pale Green)

Italian Courgette 'Genovese' is a classic zucchini variety producing long, pale green fruits with tender flesh and a mild, delicate flavor. Ideal for grilling, steaming, roasting, or sautés, this high-yielding summer squash thrives in sunny gardens and produces a continuous harvest throughout the season. Perfect for fresh cooking and adding color and taste to your meals.

How to Grow

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

• Plant 2–3 seeds per hole, 2–3 cm deep, thinning to the strongest seedling.

• Space plants 60–90 cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun.

• Water regularly and mulch to retain moisture.

• Harvest fruits when young and tender for the best flavor.

Key Features

• Long, pale green summer zucchini

• Tender flesh with mild, delicate flavor

• High-yielding and continuous harvest

• Versatile for grilling, roasting, steaming, and sautés

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

Ideal For

• Summer vegetable gardens and home allotments

• Fresh cooking: sautéing, grilling, roasting, and steaming

• Gardeners seeking prolific and reliable zucchini varieties

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March to June

• Spacing: 60–90 cm

• Harvest: June to September

Quick Tip

• Pick zucchinis when 15–20 cm long for the best flavor and texture; regular harvesting encourages continued production.

Giant Tomato 'Brutus' – Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Tomato 'Brutus' is a giant beefsteak variety, famous for producing some of the largest tomatoes you will ever grow. These fruits can weigh up to 1 kg each, with a meaty texture and rich, classic tomato flavor. Perfect for slicing, sandwiches, and hearty summer salads, 'Brutus' is a true showstopper in the vegetable garden.

This vigorous plant thrives in fertile soil with plenty of sun and water, rewarding growers with impressive yields of huge, delicious fruits.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors from February to April, 0.5 cm deep in trays or pots
. Transplant to greenhouse or outdoors after the last frost, spacing 60 cm apart
. Requires rich, well-drained soil in a sunny position
. Provide strong support with stakes or cages for heavy fruits
. Water regularly and feed with a tomato fertilizer for best results

Key Features

. Produces extra-large beefsteak tomatoes, up to 1 kg each
. Meaty texture with rich, full tomato flavor
. Excellent for slicing and cooking
. High-yielding variety with impressive fruit size
. Suitable for outdoor or greenhouse cultivation

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow from February to April
. Harvest from July to September

Short Tip

Remove side shoots to encourage fewer but larger fruits for record-breaking tomato harvests.

FRENCH MARIGOLD ‘QUEEN SOPHIA’ SEEDS (Tagetes patula nana)

Bring vibrant, long-lasting color to your garden with French Marigold ‘Queen Sophia’. This dwarf variety produces rich, golden-orange blooms all summer, perfect for borders, beds, and containers. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it attracts pollinators and naturally deters garden pests.

Why Grow "Queen Sophia"

• Dwarf, compact growth habit

• Long-lasting, vibrant golden-orange flowers

• Attracts pollinators and repels pests naturally

• Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Garden borders, flower beds, containers, companion planting

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant color to garden borders and flower beds

• Patio pots and balcony containers

• Companion planting with vegetables

• Beginner-friendly gardeners

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Full sun ensures best flowering

FRENCH MARIGOLD ‘CARMEN’ SEEDS (Tagetes patula nana)

Bring bold, long-lasting color to your garden with French Marigold ‘Carmen’. This dwarf variety produces rich, vibrant orange-red flowers that bloom all season, adding cheer to borders, beds, and containers. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it naturally attracts pollinators and helps deter garden pests.

Why Grow "Carmen"

• Dwarf variety with bright orange-red blooms

• Long-lasting, low-maintenance flowers

• Attracts pollinators and deters pests naturally

• Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Garden borders, flower beds, containers, companion planting

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant color to garden borders and flower beds

• Patio pots and balcony containers

• Companion planting with vegetables

• Beginner-friendly gardeners

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun for best flowering

French Bean 'Ibiza' – Seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris)

The French Bean 'Ibiza' is a high-yielding, reliable variety producing straight, slender pods with excellent flavor and texture. Perfect for picking young and tender, these beans are stringless, smooth, and packed with vitamins, making them a staple for summer gardens. Suitable for outdoor growing or in polytunnels, this variety is loved by gardeners for its productivity and long harvest window.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors from April for planting out after frost, or sow direct outdoors from May to July.

• Sow seeds 4–5 cm deep, spacing 15 cm apart, in rows 40–50 cm apart.

• Prefers well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered spot.

• Water regularly, especially in dry spells.

• Pick pods regularly to encourage continuous cropping.

Key Features

• Straight, stringless pods with excellent taste

• Heavy cropping, long harvest season

• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K

• Suitable for fresh use or freezing

• Compact habit, ideal for small gardens or allotments

Ideal For

• Steaming, boiling, and stir-frying

• Freezing for later use

• Companion planting in vegetable gardens

• Garden beds, raised beds, or containers

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: April to July

• Depth: 4–5 cm

• Spacing: 15 cm apart, 40–50 cm between rows

• Harvest: July to September

Quick Tip

• Harvest pods while young and tender for the best flavor. Regular picking boosts yield.

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.

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.

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.