Vegetable Seeds

An excellent, high quality, double podded variety, Pea Rondo is guaranteed to out perform 'Onward' in every way. One of the best cropping varieties in T&M trials, Pea Rondo produces rich green, straight, long pods containing on average 10 deliciously plump peas. Wrinkle (Main). Resistant to Fusarium Race 1. Suitable For Freezing.

• Flowering Period: June, July, August
• Sowing Months: March, April, May, June
• Position: Full sun

An improved strain of the ever popular 'Detroit'. Beetroot 'Detroit 2 Crimson Globe' produces globe-shaped roots with rich maroon colouring and a good flavour. Ideal for successional sowing to produce high yields. Height: 30cm (12in). Spread: 15cm (6in)

• Ideal For:kitchen garden
• Hardy Annual
• Sowing Months: March, April, May, June, July
• Position: Full sun

Parsnip 'White Gem' Pastinaca sativa Hardy Annual The easy way to sow. Simply roll out the seed tapes in a prepared moist seed drill. Ideal For:kitchen garden Sowing Months:February, March, April, May Position:sun or semi shade

Lettuce Antartica Sku: AIT01095 This outstanding Iceberg lettuce will extend your cropping season well into autumn. The dense hearts of Lettuce 'Antarctica' have plenty of crunchy flavour, making them ideal for late summer salads. With good resistance to tipburn, boling and mildew, this superb variety stands well in good condition. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 30cm (12"). How to Sow: Direct sow lettuce seeds outdoors from March to August into well prepared, fertile, moist soil in sun or semi shade. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in drills 30cm (12") apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 30cm (12") apart and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Make regular sowings for a constant supply.

Radish Cherry Belle Sku: AIT00540 This fast maturing variety produces early crops of sweet and succulent, mildly flavoured radish. The globe shaped roots of Radish 'Cherry Belle' have appealing bright red skins and a crisp, crunchy texture. This RHS AGM variety is best sown successionally for ongoing crops throughout summer that are very slow go woody. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4"). Companion planting: Try growing radishes with mint to deter flea beetles, which chew irregular holes in the leaves. Radishes grow well in most soils, but prefer rich, moist free draining soils. Sow seeds at regular intervals from early spring to early summer into well cultivated soil. Sow seeds very thinly 1cm (0.5in) deep in drills 15cm (6in) apart. Thin out seedlings to 3-5cm (1 to 2in) apart.

Lettuce All The Year Round 09400445 Lactuca sativa Hardy Annual This versatile, reliable Butterhead variety is ideal for successional sowings throughout the year. Medium heads with solid, crisp hearts are produced from hardy reliable plants, even in dry weather. Autumn sowings should be grown under cloches or in a cold greenhouse for overwintering, but can be harvested in spring for early salads. Height: 15cm (6”). Spread: 30cm (12”). Sowing Months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September Position: sun or semi shade

Salad Leaves Lettuce Crunchy Blend Sku: AIT00348 From regular summer sowings, this quick growing blend will produce delicious crops of nutritious salad leaves in less than 30 days. Lettuce Leaves 'Crunchy Blend' is ideal for growing in containers close to the kitchen door, but can also be grown under cover for a tasty winter crop. Make regular sowings for a constant supply throughout the season. This attractive mix contains a blend of Lettuce 'Red Cos', Lettuce 'Green Cos', Lettuce 'Catalogna' and Endive 'Romanesco'. Perfect for adding taste and texture to your salads, garnishes and sandwiches. Height and spread: 15cm (6"). Direct sow lettuce seeds outdoors in spring and summer into well prepared, fertile, moist soil in sun or semi shade. Autumn sowings should be grown under cloches or in a cold greenhouse for overwintering. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in drills 30cm (12") apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 30cm (12") apart and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Make regular sowings for a constant supply.

This prolific variety produces high yields of mini cucumbers that are perfect for snacking or adding to lunchboxes. The 12cm (5in) fruits have smooth, glossy skins and seedless flesh that is refreshingly crisp and sweet. Cucumber 'Diva' is all female flowering, and shows good resistance to downy and powdery mildew so you can be sure of a good crop. A superb variety that is suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation, preferably trained against a support. Height: 3m (9'). Spread: 45cm (18in).

How to Sow: Greenhouse cucumbers must be grown in a warm, humid greenhouse with a minimum temperature of 15C. Outdoor (Ridge) types are suitable for growing outside. Some varieties may be suited to indoor and outdoor cultivation.

Sow Cucumber seeds from early March to April for indoor cropping and for transplanting outdoors later on. Outdoor varieties may also be direct sown outdoors from May to early June. Sow cucumber seed on their sides at a depth of 1cm (1/2in) in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 20C until germination which takes 7-10 days. Protect the emerging seedlings from direct sunlight to avoid scorching. Grow Cucumber plants on until they are large enough to be transplanted. Maintain a minimum temperature of 15c and keep the compost moist but not wet.

Lettuce Salad Leaves Mixed 09400032 Salad Leaves Mixed provides different types, colours and textures and a longer harvest from one sowing. Salad Leaves Mixed is ideal for small gardens, providing a great selection in a small space. Sow seeds thinly from spring to mid summer 6mm (¼in) deep in drills 38cm (15in) apart. A moist, well drained soil which has had plenty of compost during the previous autumn is best. In very hot weather it is best to water the soil before sowing, and to make sowings during the early afternoon. Sow seeds in early autumn for overwintering. Thin out gradually to 3cm (12in) apart. Harvest when the head feels firm when gently pressed.

Excellent coloured and shaped, purple topped roots with fine grained, good flavoured, yellow flesh, free from bitterness. Swede Magres is an excellent culinary swede, fully winter hardy, with mildew resistant foliage.

Companion planting: Try growing swede with Nasturtiums to draw cabbage white butterflies away from your crop, and mint to help deter flea beetles.

• Ideal For:kitchen garden
• Sowing Months: May, June
• Position: Full sun

Spinach 'Apollo' Spinacia oleracea Hardy Annual This outstanding variety produces excellent yields of dark green, thick, rounded leaves of superb quality. Spinach 'Apollo' has good bolting resistance when grown as a 'baby leaf' crop and also makes particularly productive mature plants with resistance to all the modern races of downy mildew. Grow spinach in convenient containers just outside the back door. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Ideal For:patio, kitchen garden Sowing Months:March, April, May, June, August, September Position:sun or semi shade, dappled shade

Spring Onion White Lisbon 09400528 Allium cepa, Bunching Onion, Scallion Hardy Annual Very quick growing salad onions, sow Spring Onion White Lisbon in succession for a continuous crop all spring, summer and autumn. Sowing Months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September Position: full sun

Mini, sweet yellow, pear shaped cherry tomatoes with up to 80 fruits per truss. Tomato 'Ildi' is a cordon variety that naturally stops growing at 150-180cm (5-6') carrying 3-4 trusses per plant.

Trusses keep well and can be picked, hung in a cool garage, and kept for weeks without the fruit dropping. Perfect for containers or planters in the greenhouse or on the patio, but can also be planted in a sunny spot in the garden.

• 25 seeds per packet
• Plant Size: H: 180cm(70.9") , Spread: 50cm(19.7")
• Hardiness: Half-Hardy Annual
• Position in: Full Sun

• Delicious, bite-sized fruits
• Yield up to 500 tomatoes from just one plant!
• Perfect for growing in the greenhouse, or in a sheltered, sunny spot outdoors
• Contains 1 packet (10 Tomato Seeds)

• RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Crisp, Cruncy, cylindrical roots have a strong, clean flavour
• Ideal for the kitchen garden, containers, window boxes and greenhouse borders

• 6 tomato seeds per packet
• Blight resistant variety with 'evergreen' gene for long lasting foilage
• Up to 4kg large cherry tomatoes per plant
• Suitable for patio containers

Bred to have a greater tolerance of disease while retaining a great flavour. Prolific crops of long, slender beans on vigorous plants.

• 45 seeds per packet
• Sow: April-May
• Harvest: July-October
• Soil: Finely-prepared, Well-cultivated, Fertile soil which has been watered

Cherry sized fruits with a beautiful, unusual purple-black glossy marbling.

• 5 seeds per packet
• Hardiness: Half-hardy Annual
• Sow/Plant (from-to): February - April
• Harvest(from-to): July - October