Succession Sowing Favourites

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.

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 ‘Naomi’ Nantes Type Seeds (Daucus carota)

Enjoy sweet, tender carrots with Carrot ‘Naomi’ (Daucus carota), a classic Nantes type. This reliable variety produces uniform, cylindrical roots with smooth skin and excellent flavor, perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or cooking. Early-maturing and easy to grow, it’s an ideal choice for home gardens, raised beds, and allotments.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring to midsummer.

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

• Sow seeds 1 cm deep in rows, spacing seedlings 5–8 cm apart.

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

• Harvest roots when they reach 15–18 cm in length for best flavor and texture.

Key Features

• Classic Nantes type with smooth, cylindrical roots

• Sweet flavor and tender texture

• Early-maturing and uniform growth

• Excellent for fresh eating, juicing, and cooking

• Reliable and easy to grow in most soils

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and allotments

• Fresh eating, juicing, cooking, and freezing

• Continuous harvests with succession sowing

• Gardeners of all levels

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 succession every 3 weeks to enjoy a continuous supply of sweet, tender carrots.

Carrot 'Early Nantes 3' – Seeds (Daucus carota)

The classic Carrot 'Early Nantes 3' is a reliable, early-maturing variety producing smooth, cylindrical roots with a bright orange color and sweet, tender flesh. Known for its uniform shape and excellent flavor, it’s perfect for fresh eating, juicing, steaming, or roasting. A favorite among gardeners, this variety is easy to grow and ideal for successional sowing throughout the season.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds outdoors from March to July.

• Sow thinly, 1 cm deep, in finely prepared soil, in rows 20–30 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 5–8 cm spacing for well-formed roots.

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

• Keep soil moist to prevent splitting.

Key Features

• Classic early Nantes variety

• Smooth, uniform, cylindrical roots

• Sweet, tender flesh with excellent flavor

• Quick to mature and high-yielding

• Great for successional sowing

Ideal For

• Fresh eating and juicing

• Steaming, roasting, or soups

• Succession sowing for extended harvests

• Kitchen gardens, raised beds, and allotments

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March to July

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 5–8 cm between plants, 20–30 cm between rows

• Harvest: June to October

Quick Tip

• Sow little and often every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of tender carrots.

Carrot ‘Cortina’ F1 Seeds (Daucus carota)

Grow sweet, uniform carrots with Carrot ‘Cortina’ F1 (Daucus carota). This early-maturing hybrid produces smooth, tapered, bright orange roots with excellent flavor, perfect for fresh salads, cooking, and roasting. Hardy and highly productive, it’s ideal for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and succession sowing for a continuous harvest.

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 for optimal germination (10–14 days).

• Harvest roots when fully grown but still tender for best flavor.

Key Features

• Smooth, tapered, bright orange roots

• Early-maturing and high-yield F1 hybrid

• Sweet and flavorful, ideal for salads, cooking, and roasting

• Reliable and easy to grow

• Suitable for succession sowing for continuous harvest

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and allotments

• Fresh salads, cooking, and roasting

• Succession sowing for steady harvests

• 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 for a continuous supply of sweet, tender carrots.

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.

Beetroot 'Monorubra' – Seeds

(Beta vulgaris) – Uniform, Smooth & Sweet Beetroot

Beetroot 'Monorubra' is a high-quality, uniform variety valued for its smooth round roots and deep red flesh without rings. It has a sweet, earthy flavor, making it perfect for fresh salads, juicing, roasting, and pickling. The roots store well, and the young leaves can also be enjoyed as a nutritious leafy green.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy biennial, grown as annual

• Roots: Smooth, round, uniform

• Flesh: Deep red, tender, ring-free

• Flavor: Sweet, earthy

• Harvest: Mid to late summer

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

Ideal For

• Kitchen gardens & allotments

• Succession sowing for continuous harvest

• Fresh cooking & preserving

• Nutritious baby leaf greens

Sowing & Growing

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

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

• Soil: Light, fertile, well-drained, stone-free.

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

Care Tips

• Thin seedlings early for best root development.

• Keep soil moist to prevent roots from becoming woody.

• Harvest young for tender roots or leave to mature for storage.

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.