Vegetable Seeds

A reliable and attractive variety producing large, fleshy buds with thick scales and a mild, nutty flavour. Plants are strong, long lived, and make an impressive feature in the vegetable garden. A good source of vitamin C, folate, and dietary fibre.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 50 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Cynara scolymus
• Sow Indoors: February & March
• Sow Outdoors: March & April
• Plant Outdoors: May & June
• Harvest: July - October

A unique crop producing crisp, winged pods with a delicate flavour similar to asparagus. Plants are decorative, compact, and produce masses of attractive red flowers followed by tender pods. Best picked young for the finest flavour.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 35 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Tetragonolobus purpureus
• Sow Outdoors: April - June
• Harvest: July - September

A classic aubergine variety producing large, glossy purple fruits with rich flavour and firm texture. Best grown in a greenhouse or polytunnel for bumper yields. A good source of dietary fibre.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 150 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
• Sow Indoors: January - April
• Plant Outdoors: April & May
• Harvest: August - October

A compact and productive F1 variety ideal for patio pots and containers. Produces up to 20 small, practical sized fruits per plant with excellent flavour. Thrives in warm, sheltered spots and is perfect for smaller spaces.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 10 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
• Sow Indoors: January - April
• Plant Outdoors: April & May
• Harvest: August - October

A vibrant golden beetroot with sweet, mild flesh that keeps its striking colour when cooked. Perfect for roasting, juicing, or slicing into salads. Reliable and productive, producing smooth, round roots with excellent flavour.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 100 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
• Sow Outdoors: April - July
• Harvest: July - October

A top quality, show winning beetroot producing smooth, uniform, deep red roots. Sweet, rich flavour and excellent texture whether eaten young or mature. A consistent performer that's easy to grow and full of potassium and folate.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 150 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
• Sow Outdoors: April - July
• Harvest: July - October

This reliable broad bean variety produces small, tender white beans with excellent flavour. Its high quality pods stand upright for easier picking, making it ideal for beginners and busy gardeners. A great source of vitamin B1, folate and fibre, it delivers a generous and nutritious crop.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 40 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Vicia faba
• Sow Indoors: February - April
• Sow Outdoors: February - May
• Plant Outdoors: April & May
• Harvest: June - August

A dependable late summer to autumn broccoli with firm, tasty heads. Excellent steamed, stir fried or eaten raw. Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, and easy to grow in well prepared soil.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 150 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea Botrytis
• Sow Indoors: March - May
• Sow Outdoors: March & April
• Plant Outdoors: May & June
• Harvest: September - November

A delicious and nutritious spring sprouting variety with deep purple heads and abundant side shoots. A reliable favourite that produces tender stems full of vitamins A and C.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 500 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea Italica
• Sow Indoors: March - May
• Sow Outdoors: March - May
• Plant Outdoors: July & August
• Harvest: February - May

A productive sprouting broccoli that produces tender green stems with rich purple florets. Heat tolerant and ideal for summer cropping, offering great flavour and a high vitamin content.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 150 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea Italica
• Sow Indoors: January - March
• Plant Outdoors: April & May
• Harvest: June - October

This versatile autumn broccoli variety produces solid, domed green heads with medium sized beads and a consistent finish. It is known for delivering reliable harvests over a long season, offering excellent flavour along with high levels of vitamin C and antioxidants.

A great choice for beginners thanks to its straightforward growing habit.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 40 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea botrytis
• Sow Indoors: February - April
• Sow Outdoors: March - June
• Plant Outdoors: April - June
• Harvest: June - November

This hardy sprouting broccoli variety produces abundant purple shoots that are packed with flavour and nutrition. Highly valued as one of spring's finest tasting vegetables, it offers a long harvesting window and is easy to grow, even for beginners.

Rich in vitamins C and A, it makes a colourful and nutritious addition to your garden.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 40 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
• Sow Indoors: March - May
• Sow Outdoors: March - May
• Plant Outdoors: July - August
• Harvest: February - May

This reliable Brussels sprout variety produces medium sized, tightly formed sprouts on sturdy plants that cope well with exposed conditions. It delivers heavy, early crops over several months, providing excellent flavour and a rich source of vitamin C and folate.

Perfect for beginners looking for a long season harvest.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 40 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea gemmifera
• Sow Indoors: February & March
• Sow Outdoors: May & April
• Plant Outdoors: April & May
• Harvest: September - December

A reliable, heavy cropping variety producing medium sized sprouts over several months. Ideal for exposed sites and known for its traditional sprout flavour. A great source of vitamin C and folate.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 500 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea Gemmifera
• Sow Indoors: February & March
• Sow Outdoors: March & April
• Plant Outdoors: April & May
• Harvest: September - December

A remarkably sweet tasting red cabbage producing crisp, colourful heads up to 2kg. Delicious cooked or raw and rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 30 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea Capitata
• Sow Indoors: February - April
• Sow Outdoors: March - July
• Plant Outdoors: March - June
• Harvest: March - October

A compact early summer cabbage ideal for smaller gardens. Forms firm, neatly shaped heads with excellent flavour. A dependable source of vitamin C and antioxidants.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 500 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea Capitata
• Sow Indoors: March - May
• Sow Outdoors: March & April
• Plant Outdoors: May - June
• Harvest: July - October

This hardy loose leaf cabbage variety is perfect for harvesting either as tender spring greens or as fully grown, mature heads. It is extremely resilient with strong disease resistance, making it ideal for beginners and exposed garden sites.

Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, it provides a reliable and nutritious crop through much of the year.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 40 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
• Sow Indoors: March - May
• Sow Outdoors: April - June
• Plant Outdoors: June - August
• Harvest: November - February

This dependable Savoy cabbage variety forms dense, tasty heads with beautifully crinkled leaves that develop even more texture as cooler weather arrives. It is a strong, reliable performer with excellent flavour and a high content of vitamin C and antioxidants.

Ideal for gardeners seeking a flavourful, winter hardy crop.

Characteristics:

• Number of Seeds: Approx. 40 Seeds
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
• Sow Indoors: February - May
• Sow Outdoors: March - May
• Plant Outdoors: May - July
• Harvest: April - November