Category Archives: Garden
Cauliflower ‘All The Year Round’ (Spring/ Summer/Autumn) – Seeds
A very useful, very white, dwarf variety that can be sown and harvested at most of the cauliflower harvesting periods of the year. Cauliflower All The Year Round will make very large, tight heads and is one of the easiest to grow as well. A very useful cauliflower for frame culture and successional sowings. Prefers
Beetroot ‘Rubidus’ (Globe) – Seeds
Bolting is almost a thing of the past with this excellent globe beetroot! Detroit 6 : Rubidus will be ready to harvest over a week earlier than ‘Boltardy’, which it supersedes in all respects. Firm, smooth, deep red flesh without a hint of fibre, even when 125cm (5in) in diameter. Vigorous, high yields which are
Cauliflower Romanesco precoce – Seeds
Created a great deal of interest when grown at the Scottish Horticultural Research Institute, yet it is very widely grown in Northern Italy. The ‘spears’ can be snapped off individually or all together. Broccoli Romanesco has a taste and texture exceeding the finest broccoli and to really appreciate the flavour it should be cooked and
Carrot ‘Chantenay Red Cored 3 – Supreme’ – Seeds
A well known, blunt ended variety that is ideal for early and successional sowings. Carrot ‘Chantenay Red Cored 3 – Supreme’ is popular for its red fleshed roots with a bright orange skin and a crisp, sweet flavour. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6)
Lettuce ‘Valmaine’ (Romaine/Cut And Come Again) – Seeds
A reliable, simple, productive and space-saving method which can be tailored to your weekly requirements. Early sowings of Lettuce Valamaine should mature in about 60 days, mid-season sowings in about 40 days. Lettuce Valamaine is specially chosen because the young leaves have no bitterness.
Lettuce Leaves Crispy Blend – Seeds
Quick growing, nutritious salad leaves in under 30 days from sowing during summer months. Crunchy Lettuce Leaves Blend add tastes and textures to your mixed salads, sandwiches and garnishes. Sow seeds regularly all the year round for a constant supply of ‘salad leaves’. Ideal in containers on the patio. Good source of provitamin A, vitamins
Lettuce ‘Little Gem’ (Cos) – Seeds
One of the earliest varieties to mature. Lettuce Little Gem produces small compact plants which are packed with a crisp sweet heart and little outside leaf. Lettuce Little Gem is very useful for cloches too
Carrot ‘Nantes 2’ – Seeds
This fast maturing selection is ideal for early sowings under glass in January – February for your first crop of the year. Carrot ‘Nantes 2’ produces blunt tipped, medium length roots of about 15cm (6) long. This virtually coreless variety has a rich orange colour and sweet crunchy taste. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
Turnip ‘Oasis’ – Seeds
If you have never tried to grow this vegetable, you must try Turnip Oasis. Can be picked at any size with a surprisingly sweet juicy flavour similar to a melon. Turnip Oasis is delicious when eaten raw like an apple, or grated and added to salads. Resistant to virus. Ideal for summer and autumn harvests
Carrot ‘Autumn King 2’ – Seeds
An RHS AGM variety producing splendid, long roots up to 30cm (12) long, with a deep rich red colour inside. Carrot ‘Autumn King 2’ can be harvested from late summer or left in the ground throughout winter without fear of splitting. These magnificent roots do particularly well in heavyweight classes at local shows. Height: 30cm
Cabbage ‘Durham Early’ (Spring) – Seeds
Probably one of the most well known and reliable spring cabbages, Cabbage Durham Early produces firm, pointed, well flavoured hearts on compact plants. Can also be sown or planted closely for delicious ‘spring greensready to harvest from February
Dill ‘Bouquet’ – Seeds
An exquisite dwarf form of this charming, architectural herb. The delicate, ferny foliage is highly attractive and surprisingly compact, making it ideal for container growing. Excellent in the herb garden and ideal for windowsill growing. Dill ‘Bouquet’ is easy to grow and tolerant of most conditions, requiring little maintenance. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 20cm (8)
Onion ‘Hi Keeper’ F1 Hybrid – Seeds
The best bulb variety to sow outdoors in autumn for overwintering, Onion Hi Keeper produces quality bulbs, 120g (4oz) in weight. Ideal for the exhibitor as well as the kitchen. Good winter hardiness. Onion Hi Keeper can also be spring sown, producing quality bulbs. Prefers rich, moist soil in an open situation
Tomato ‘Ildi’ – Seeds
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
Cabbage ‘Greyhound’ (Summer/Autumn ) – Seeds
A reliable old favourite, Cabbage Greyhound produces early maturing pointed hearts of excellent flavour. Compact plants with very few wasted outer leaves
Cabbage ‘Ruby Ball’ F1 Hybrid (Autumn) – Seeds
An early maturing, vigorous and uniform Red Cabbage with deep red, solid and compact heads. The remarkably sweet flavour and high quality makes Cabbage Ruby Ball ideal for cooking as well as pickling. For late summer/autumn cropping.
Radish ‘Vienna’ F1 Hybrid – Seeds
A giant amongst summer radish. Radish Vienna produces large, golf ball sized roots with pure white flesh which remain firm, juicy and crisp with a spicy flavour, but have no sign of pithiness or bitter after taste. Ideal for successional sowing.
Beetroot ‘Detroit 2 Crimson Globe’ – Seeds
An improved Detroit with rich maroon colouring. Beetroot Detroit 2 Crimson Globe produces globe-shaped beet which are ideal for successional sowing
Beetroot ‘Boltardy’ (Globe) – Seeds
An excellent resistance to bolting from an early sowing with the colour and the flesh as good as Detroit. Beetroot Boltardy has a sweet fresh flavour.
Tomato ‘Ailsa Craig’ – Seeds
Tomato ‘Ailsa Craig’ is particularly noted for the exceptional flavour of its fruit, which ripens early in the season. This well known gardener’s favourite produces medium sized tomatoes with a uniform size and shape and an excellent deep colour. Grow this vigorous cordon variety in the greenhouse or outdoors. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 50cm (20)
