Succession Sowing Favourites

Spring Onion 'White Lisbon' Seeds (Allium cepa)

A classic favorite, Spring Onion 'White Lisbon' is one of the most popular and reliable scallion varieties. It produces crisp, mild-flavored stems with bright white bases and vibrant green tops, perfect for salads, stir-fries, and garnishes. Fast-growing and hardy, it can be sown throughout the season for a continuous supply of fresh spring onions.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors from early spring to autumn.

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

• Sow thinly, 1 cm deep in rows 20 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 2–3 cm spacing.

• Harvest when stems reach pencil thickness.

Key Features

• Traditional, best-loved spring onion variety

• Mild, fresh flavor with crisp stems

• Quick to mature and easy to grow

• Can be sown successionally for year-round harvest

• Perfect for beds, borders, or containers

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and garnishes

• Stir-fries and Asian dishes

• Continuous cropping through the season

• Beginner-friendly gardens and containers

Sowing

• Best time: February to October

• Depth: 1 cm

• Row spacing: 20 cm

• Plant spacing: Thin to 2–3 cm

• Harvest: From 8 weeks after sowing

Quick Tip

• For tender, mild stems, sow little and often to enjoy fresh onions all season long.

Coriander Seeds (Coriandrum sativum)

Grow fresh, aromatic herbs with Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). This versatile herb produces feathery green leaves and aromatic seeds, perfect for salads, cooking, and spice blends. Fast-growing and easy to cultivate, it’s ideal for herb gardens, kitchen beds, and containers.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring to late summer.

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

• Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep and thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart.

• Keep soil consistently moist for best germination (7–14 days).

• Harvest leaves when young and tender; collect seeds when fully mature.

Key Features

• Feathery, aromatic green leaves and flavorful seeds

• Fast-growing and easy to cultivate

• Ideal for fresh salads, cooking, and spice blends

• Suitable for outdoor and container growing

• Hardy and versatile culinary herb

Ideal For

• Herb gardens, kitchen beds, and containers

• Fresh salads, cooking, and seasoning

• Homegrown spice production

• Companion planting to attract beneficial insects

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring to late summer outdoors

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: Thin to 15–20 cm apart

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

Quick Tip

• Sow in succession every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh leaves and seeds.

Arugula ‘Garden Rocket’ Seeds (Eruca sativa)

Bring a peppery kick to your kitchen garden with Arugula ‘Garden Rocket’ (Eruca sativa). This fast-growing leafy green produces tender, deeply lobed leaves with a zesty, mustard-like flavor that’s perfect for salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and pasta dishes. Easy to grow and quick to mature, rocket is a must-have for continuous fresh harvests all season long.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from spring through autumn.

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

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in rows, spacing 10–15 cm apart.

• Keep soil moist for steady growth.

• Harvest young leaves within 3–5 weeks for the best flavor.

Key Features

• Fast-growing leafy green with peppery flavor

• Ready to harvest in just a few weeks

• Perfect for salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and pasta

• Easy to grow in beds, borders, or containers

• Continuous cropping with succession sowing

Ideal For

• Fresh kitchen use in salads and cooked dishes

• Containers, raised beds, and garden borders

• Quick, cut-and-come-again harvesting

• Gardeners of all skill levels

Sowing

• Best time: Spring to autumn outdoors

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart

• Prefers sun or partial shade with well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow every 2–3 weeks for a steady supply of young, tender leaves.

Chinese Cabbage ‘Pak Choi’ Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

Add fresh crunch to your kitchen garden with Chinese Cabbage ‘Pak Choi’ (Brassica oleracea). This fast-growing Asian green produces crisp white stems and tender, glossy green leaves with a mild, sweet flavor. Delicious in stir-fries, soups, and salads, Pak Choi is versatile, nutritious, and easy to grow in beds, borders, or containers.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from early spring or directly outdoors from spring to late summer.

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

• Sow seeds 1 cm deep and thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart.

• Keep soil consistently moist to prevent bolting.

• Harvest young leaves as cut-and-come-again or allow plants to mature for full heads.

Key Features

• Crisp white stems with tender, green leaves

• Mild, sweet flavor with high nutritional value

• Fast-growing and productive crop

• Excellent for stir-fries, soups, and fresh salads

• Thrives in gardens, raised beds, and containers

Ideal For

• Stir-fries, soups, and salads

• Cut-and-come-again harvesting or full heads

• Home gardens, allotments, and container growing

• Quick, healthy crops for continuous harvest

Sowing

• Best time: Spring to late summer

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun or partial shade, fertile and moist soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in succession every few weeks for a steady supply of fresh, crunchy Pak Choi.

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 'Rainbow Mixed' Seeds (Raphanus sativus)

Brighten up your salads with Radish 'Rainbow Mixed', a colorful blend of quick-growing radishes in vibrant shades of red, pink, white, yellow, and purple. Crisp, crunchy, and full of flavor, this mix provides variety in both taste and appearance. Perfect for gardeners who want fast results and a cheerful harvest.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors from early spring through late summer.

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

• Sow seeds thinly, 1–1.5 cm deep in rows 15 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 3–5 cm spacing for best roots.

• Keep soil moist for tender, mild radishes.

Key Features

• Colorful blend of red, pink, white, yellow, and purple radishes

• Crisp, crunchy texture with mild to peppery flavor

• Fast-growing and ready in just a few weeks

• Adds variety and color to salads and garnishes

• Suitable for succession sowing for continuous crops

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, snacks, and garnishes

• Quick and easy crops for beginners

• Adding vibrant color to the vegetable patch

• Continuous harvests through spring and summer

Sowing

• Best time: March to September

• Depth: 1–1.5 cm

• Row spacing: 15 cm

• Plant spacing: Thin to 3–5 cm

• Harvest: 3–5 weeks after sowing

Quick Tip

• Sow little and often for a steady supply of fresh, colorful radishes.

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.

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.

Radish ‘Felicia’ – Seeds

(Raphanus sativus) – Fast-Maturing Crisp Radish

The Radish ‘Felicia’ is a quick-growing variety producing round, bright red roots with a crisp white interior. Known for its mild, refreshing flavor and tender texture, this variety is perfect for early sowings and continuous harvesting throughout the season. Easy to grow, it thrives in beds, borders, and even containers, making it ideal for gardeners of all levels.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual root crop

• Root shape: Round, smooth, bright red skin with white flesh

• Flavor: Mild, crisp, refreshing

• Position: Sunny spot or partial shade

• Soil: Light, well-drained soil, free of stones

• Growth: Very fast (ready in 25–30 days)

Ideal For

• Fresh garden-to-table salads

• Garnishes and snacks

• Successional sowing for a continuous harvest

• Containers, raised beds, and small gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–September directly in rows 1 cm deep.

• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 2–3 cm apart in rows 15 cm apart.

• Harvest: Just 3–4 weeks after sowing, when roots are young and tender.

Care Tips

• Water regularly to prevent splitting and maintain mild flavor.

• Sow little and often (every 2–3 weeks) for a continuous supply.

• Harvest promptly—over-mature radishes may become woody.