Succession Sowing Favourites

Summer Cabbage 'Holt' – Seeds

(Brassica oleracea) – Early, Tender & Reliable Summer Variety

Summer Cabbage 'Holt' is a fast-growing, summer-harvest variety that forms compact, firm, round heads with sweet, mild-tasting leaves. Known for its reliability and early maturity, it is perfect for fresh salads, coleslaw, stir-fries, and light cooking. An excellent choice for gardeners wanting a dependable summer crop.

Key Features

• Type: Biennial, grown as annual

• Heads: Compact, firm, medium-sized round heads

• Flavor: Mild, sweet, crisp texture

• Harvest: Early to mid-summer

• Use: Salads, slaws, stir-fries, light cooking

Ideal For

• Summer harvests with fresh flavor

• Home gardens and allotments

• Healthy, light seasonal dishes

• Succession sowing for continuous cropping

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April for transplanting.

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in the ground.

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants, 60 cm between rows.

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

• Sunlight: Full sun for best results.

• Harvest: June–August, when heads are firm.

Care Tips

• Water regularly to maintain steady growth.

• Protect from cabbage root fly and caterpillars.

• Harvest promptly to prevent splitting.

Red Carrot ‘Korina’ Seeds (Daucus carota)

Add vibrant color to your garden with Red Carrot ‘Korina’ (Daucus carota). This early-maturing variety produces bright red, tapered roots with sweet, crisp flesh, perfect for salads, cooking, and roasting. Easy to grow and highly productive, it’s ideal for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and succession sowing.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring to midsummer.

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

• Sow seeds 1 cm deep and thin seedlings to 5–8 cm apart.

• Keep soil consistently moist to support germination (10–14 days).

• Harvest roots when they reach full size but remain tender for best flavor.

Key Features

• Bright red, sweet, and crisp tapered roots

• Early-maturing and easy to grow

• Ideal for salads, cooking, and roasting

• Reliable and productive in temperate climates

• Suitable for succession sowing for continuous harvest

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and kitchen gardens

• Fresh salads, cooking, and roasting

• Succession sowing for continuous harvest

• Homegrown culinary use

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring to midsummer outdoors

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: Thin to 5–8 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in successive batches every 2–3 weeks to enjoy a steady supply of vibrant, sweet roots.

Radish ‘Ria’ – Seeds (Raphanus sativus)

Radish ‘Ria’ is a fast-growing, reliable variety producing uniform round roots with bright red skin and crisp, white flesh. Known for its mild, refreshing flavor, this radish is perfect for quick harvests and fresh salads. It matures rapidly, making it an excellent choice for successional sowing and continuous cropping throughout spring and summer.

How to Grow

• Sow direct outdoors: March – September in finely prepared soil.

• Sow thinly in rows, 1 cm deep, leaving 10 cm between rows.

• Thin seedlings to 2–3 cm apart.

• Water regularly to avoid woody or split roots.

Key Features

• Fast-maturing and easy to grow

• Round, bright red roots with crisp white flesh

• Mild, refreshing flavor

• Suitable for successional sowing

• Perfect for beginner gardeners

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and snacks

• Quick harvests in spring and summer

• Container growing or open ground

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March – September

• Harvest: April – October (as little as 3–4 weeks after sowing)

Quick Tip

Sow little and often for a steady supply of tender radishes all season.

Iceberg Lettuce ‘Great Lakes 118’ Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Grow crisp, refreshing heads with Iceberg Lettuce ‘Great Lakes 118’ (Lactuca sativa). This classic variety produces firm, compact, light-green heads with a crunchy texture, perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Easy to grow and early-maturing, it’s ideal for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and continuous harvests.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring to early summer, or indoors for transplanting.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

• Sow seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil; keep moist until germination (7–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart for healthy head development.

• Harvest heads when firm and fully formed, before they bolt.

Key Features

• Firm, compact, light-green heads with crunchy texture

• Early-maturing and easy to grow

• Ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, and burgers

• Reliable and productive in temperate climates

• Suitable for outdoor or protected cultivation

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and allotments

• Fresh salads, sandwiches, and burgers

• Continuous harvest with succession sowing

• Homegrown kitchen gardens

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring to early summer outdoors or indoors for transplanting

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Spacing: Thin to 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in successive batches every 2–3 weeks to enjoy a continuous supply of crisp heads.

Beetroot 'Alexis' – Seeds

(Beta vulgaris) – Sweet, Tender & Early Harvest Variety

Beetroot 'Alexis' is a reliable, early-maturing variety known for its smooth, uniform, round roots with intensely dark red flesh that remains free of rings. It has a sweet, tender flavor even when roots grow larger, making it suitable for fresh eating, roasting, juicing, and preserving. The variety also shows good resistance to bolting.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy biennial, grown as annual

• Roots: Round, uniform, smooth skin

• Flesh: Deep red, no rings

• Flavor: Sweet, tender, mild earthy taste

• Harvest: Early to mid-season

• Use: Fresh salads, cooking, juicing, pickling, storage

Ideal For

• Kitchen & home gardens

• Early cropping with reliable yields

• Fresh culinary use & winter storage

• Succession sowing for continuous supply

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–July, in rows 2–3 cm deep.

• Spacing: 10 cm between plants, 25–30 cm between rows.

• Soil: Fertile, light, well-drained, stone-free soil.

• Harvest: June–October, depending on sowing time.

Care Tips

• Thin seedlings early to allow roots to swell properly.

• Keep soil consistently moist for tender, sweet roots.

• Harvest when small for baby beets or later for larger storage roots.

Baby Leaf Arugula – Wild Wall Rocket – Seeds (Diplotaxis muralis)

Wild Wall Rocket (Diplotaxis muralis) is a vigorous, fast-growing salad green with small, deeply serrated leaves and a strong, peppery flavor. Perfect as a baby leaf crop, it adds a zesty kick to salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Compared to regular arugula, it has a more intense taste and exceptional regrowth, making it ideal for repeat harvests throughout the season.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors from March to September in shallow drills (0.5 cm deep).

• Space rows 15–20 cm apart.

• For baby leaves, harvest when young; for larger plants, thin seedlings to 10 cm apart.

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

• Water regularly to prevent leaves from becoming too spicy.

Key Features

• Strong, peppery flavor – spicier than standard arugula

• Quick-growing, ready to cut in just 3–5 weeks

• Continuous regrowth after cutting (cut & come again)

• Excellent for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes

• Rich in vitamins A, C, and minerals

Ideal For

• Baby leaf production

• Salad mixes and kitchen gardens

• Gardeners looking for a stronger, wild arugula flavor

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March – September

• Harvest: April – October (baby leaves in 3–5 weeks)

Quick Tip

• To enjoy tender leaves, pick regularly before plants flower. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply.

Carrot ‘Paris Market’ Seeds (Daucus carota)

Grow charming, round carrots with Carrot ‘Paris Market’ (Daucus carota). This French heirloom variety produces small, globe-shaped roots with a sweet, crisp flavor, perfect for snacking, roasting, and adding to salads. Compact and fast-maturing, it thrives even in shallow or stony soils, making it an excellent choice for container growing and small gardens.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring to midsummer.

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

• Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep and thin seedlings to 3–5 cm apart.

• Keep soil consistently moist for reliable germination (10–14 days).

• Harvest roots when 3–5 cm in diameter for best flavor and texture.

Key Features

• French heirloom with round, bite-sized carrots

• Sweet, crisp flavor and smooth texture

• Fast-maturing and compact growth habit

• Grows well in shallow or stony soils

• Perfect for containers, raised beds, and small gardens

Ideal For

• Containers, raised beds, and small gardens

• Fresh eating, roasting, and salads

• Quick harvests and continuous sowing

• Gardeners with less space or heavy soils

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring to midsummer outdoors

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: Thin to 3–5 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in succession every 3 weeks for a steady supply of tender, bite-sized carrots all season long.

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.

Summer White Onion ‘Alibaba’ Seeds (Allium cepa)

Grow mild, crisp onions with Summer White Onion ‘Alibaba’ (Allium cepa). This early-maturing summer variety produces medium-sized, pearly white bulbs with a sweet, delicate flavor, perfect for fresh salads, cooking, and light pickling. Easy to grow and reliable, it’s ideal for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and allotments.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in early spring.

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

• Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep and thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart.

• Keep soil consistently moist for germination (10–14 days).

• Harvest bulbs when tops begin to yellow and fall over; cure in a dry, airy place before storage.

Key Features

• Medium-sized, pearly white bulbs with mild, sweet flavor

• Early-maturing summer variety

• Ideal for fresh salads, cooking, and light pickling

• Hardy, productive, and easy to grow

• Suitable for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and allotments

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and allotments

• Fresh salads, cooking, and pickling

• Succession sowing for continuous harvest

• Homegrown culinary use

Sowing

• Best time: 8–10 weeks before last frost indoors or early spring outdoors

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: Thin to 10–15 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in succession every 2–3 weeks to enjoy a steady supply of tender, mild white onions.