Succession Sowing Favourites

Carrot ‘Olympus’ Flakke Type Seeds (Daucus carota)

Grow sweet, crunchy carrots with Carrot ‘Olympus’ Flakke Type (Daucus carota). This early-maturing variety produces flat, broad, orange roots with excellent flavor, perfect for salads, cooking, and roasting. Easy to grow and reliable, 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.

Key Features

• Flat, broad, sweet, and crunchy orange 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 and raised beds

• Fresh salads, cooking, and roasting

• Succession sowing for steady harvests

• Kitchen gardens and allotments

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 for a continuous supply of tender, sweet roots.

Carrot 'Amsterdam 2' – 1000 Seeds (Daucus carota)

Carrot 'Amsterdam 2' is a very early and reliable variety producing smooth, slender, and sweet roots. With tender flesh and excellent flavor, it is perfect for eating fresh, juicing, or cooking. A quick-growing carrot ideal for successional sowings to enjoy a steady harvest all summer long.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: February – July in well-prepared, finely raked soil.

• Sow thinly in rows 20–25 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 5 cm spacing for best root size.

• Prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil.

Key Features

• Early, fast-maturing variety

• Slender, smooth, and sweet roots

• Excellent for fresh eating, juicing & cooking

• Ideal for containers and smaller gardens

• Suitable for successional sowing

Ideal For

• Fresh snacking and salads

• Juices and soups

• Succession planting for continuous crops

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February – July

• Harvest: May – September

Quick Tip

Sow small batches every 2–3 weeks to ensure a continuous harvest of tender carrots throughout the season.

Cauliflower 'Snowball X' – Seeds

(Brassica oleracea) – Classic White Curds, Reliable & Early

Cauliflower 'Snowball X' is a high-yielding, early-maturing variety known for its compact, snow-white curds and uniform growth. Its tender, mild-flavored heads make it perfect for fresh eating, steaming, roasting, and soups. A reliable choice for home gardens and small-scale growers.

Key Features

• Type: Biennial, grown as annual

• Heads: Compact, dense, snow-white

• Flavor: Mild, tender, sweet

• Harvest: Early to mid-season

• Use: Fresh cooking, steaming, roasting, soups, freezing

Ideal For

• Home gardens & allotments

• Early harvesting for fresh consumption

• Succession planting for continuous supply

• Culinary use and freezing

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, transplant seedlings after 4–6 weeks.

• Sow outdoors: March–May for late summer harvest.

• Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants, 60–70 cm between rows.

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

• Harvest: When heads are compact and fully formed, before they start to separate.

Care Tips

• Keep soil evenly moist to prevent splitting.

• Protect young plants from pests with netting if necessa

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.

Radish ‘Diana’ – Seeds (Raphanus sativus)

Radish ‘Diana’ is an eye-catching variety with unique purple skin tipped in white, producing round roots with crisp, tender flesh. Mild yet refreshing in flavor, this radish adds a splash of color and crunch to salads and snacks. A quick-maturing variety, it is perfect for sowing little and often to ensure continuous harvests throughout the season.

How to Grow

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

• Sow thinly, 1 cm deep in rows 10 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 2–3 cm for best-sized roots.

• Keep soil moist to avoid woody or split radishes.

Key Features

• Striking purple and white bicolor skin

• Round roots with crisp, mild flesh

• Fast-growing and reliable crop

• Excellent for successional sowing

• Adds color and variety to salads

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and garnishes

• Healthy snacking straight from the garden

• Containers, raised beds, and open ground

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March – September

• Harvest: April – October (ready in 3–4 weeks)

Quick Tip

Harvest young and tender for the best flavor and to enjoy their unique bicolor appearance at its brightest.