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Capsicum annum This is as diverse a range of chilli's as we can get and gives you a chance to try many and decide what you like. There's Cayenne, Tree Chilli, Thai Hot, Ancho to name a few. Some of these are quite rare and we know you'll enjoy and have fun with these. -
Capsicum annuum Compact plant even suitable for a largish pot with beautiful upright green to red fruit reaching upward on top of plant, so quite unusual and ornamental. And of course delicious. Found right through Asia and introduced by the Spanish conquistadors. Considered very hot yet used in most of the Thai dishes we eat. Recommended. -
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Zea mays The popping corn is a round or small oval cob that can be eaten very small as baby corn or wait till maturity then allow to dry before removing kernels from cob for popping. Kernels are a pale yellow and because they are so fresh better success and taste can be guaranteed unlike the old kernels bought in supermarkets. Normal growing requirements as for all corn.
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Zea Mays Two light yellow kernelled medium sized cobs per 2mt plant. Heavy foliage makes a good cover crop. One of the few sweet open pollinated corns. Lovely flavour and needs saving.
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Zea Mays A fine yellow sweet corn on 1.5 metre stalks this old heirloom has 2 or more cobs per plant. Excellent rich flavour another non hybrid we need to save. -
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Cucumis sativus Longest and thinnest fruit on climbing plant this dark green cucumber grows to 30cm with a white crisp centre. Very sweet and rewarding to grow with fine thin skin making the whole fruit edible. -
Cucumis sativus Classic 8" long tender fruit best grown on trellis. Reliable and sweet. -
Cucumis sativus Lebanese style but thinner & with thinner skin yet again. Recommend grow on trellis for space saving. Excellent flavour & texture. -
Cucumis sativus Most popular of the cucumbers, the Lebanese produces abundant 15-20cm long green straight fruit that has thin mild skin and doesn't need peeling. Beautiful tender crisp flavour. Grows equally well on the ground or on a trellis. -
Cucumis sativus Heritage variety originates from Australia in the early 1900's. Great cropper that can climb or crawl along the mulched bed. Large tender tennis ball size fruit that doesn't go bitter. Highly recommended. -
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Cucumis sativus Classic heirloom, Boston pickling cucumber dates back to 1880 and is a vigorous vine giving large yields of smooth green fruit that can be picked small with solid flesh making it ideal for pickling. -
Cucumis sativus Compact plant with reliable 10cm Lebanese style fruit very tender and sweet. Needs No staking just mulch well with straw so cucumber doesn’t touch the ground making it vulnerable to rot. -
Cucumis sativus This sweet apple style doesn't go bitter and is a lovely bright green. It is an Australian variety from the Northern River country. -
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Solanum melongena Tall to 1 metre plant with large leaves produces beautiful pink flowers then large jet black fruit. Needs a long season so plant in hothouse or heat mat in very early spring and plant out when soil is warm. Very tender and worth the 90 days till fruit is ready to pick. -
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Solanum melongena Beautiful Italian variety with light purple and white fruit, mild flavour, little bitterness and creamy texture. Its large round 13cm shape makes it good for stuffing and baking. -
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Solanum melongena Italian heirloom with long slender fruit up to 30cm sweet with little bitterness and firm mild flesh. Good strong yields especially if planted in warm sheltered position. Steams well. -
Solanum melongena Lots of varieties including Rosa Bianca, Early Long Pod, White, Red, Black Beauty. Great mix with the usual beautiful pink flowers. Dramatic display. -
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Solanum melongena Long slightly curved 20cm violet & white striped fruit with firm sweet flesh & soft tender skin. Of Greek heritage, this is a favourite. Plant seeds in trays in warm soil in Spring onwards. Transplant 40cm apart in sunny protected position. Up to a 1 metre plant which will produce flowers in Spring then the fruit ripens late in Summer. -
Latuca sativa Tight frilly leaves that can be side picked or picked whole. Very hardy and if let will self seed through garden easily. Lovely & tender and great in salads. -
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Lactuca sativa Still lovely and soft this side picking lettuce goes dark red yet remains sweet. -
Lactuca sativa Easy to grow hardy variety with small soft heads which are crisp and tender. Lovely flavour and one of the few we sell that are not side picking. Just enough for a salad picked whole. -
Lactuca sativa Soft long upright leaves making this lettuce a side picking or let heart and pick whole. Tender sweet flavour and great for Caesar Salads. -
Latuca sativa Definitely a side picking lettuce with oak like serrated edges on deep green leaves. All the oakleaf lettuce do well in summer and are heat tolerant. -
Lactuca sativa A side picking lettuce with oak like serrated edges that remain tender and sweet even in summer. Very heat tolerant compared to many varieties so highly recommended. -
Lactuca sativa The most delicate of lettuces which can be side picking or left to form a soft heart. Good sweet lettuce or very popular in all seasons. Does better in semi shade in summer. -
Lactuca sativa Seeing this is believing it. Lovely soft green cos with speckles of red yet still very tender. Doesn’t heart so much and great for side picking especially mixed with others for great interest. -
Lactuca sativa var. asparagine Also known as asparagus lettuce or celery lettuce amongst other things as this one is often grown for its thick stem which has a unique sweet flavour and is used after side picking the tender leaves. Note the leaves can be steamed and better grown in semi shade when hot to guarantee softer leaves for salads. -
Latuca sativa Can be used full size or side picked this delicate sweet lettuce has lovely soft leaves with gentle ruffles. Most prized in Europe where a lot of our varieties were bred. -
Lactuca sativa Lots of varieties including Deepest Red, Cos, Oakleaf, Green Frill, Freckles to name a few. It’s a great and delightful surprise and give the grower lots of salad mix and a chance to find a favourite. -
Allium fistulosum The stem and greens can grow to 60cm with a red stalk that is 30cm tall. This is a mild ‘spring onion’ type. Plant late summer/autumn for late winter /spring crop. Will become a deeper red with cold. -
Allium fistulosum A vigorous and hardy winter variety, this bunching onion has a 35cm long white stalk with 30cm long green leaves and all parts are edible. Excellent mild flavour. Frost tolerant. -
Allium fistulosum Originating in France and Italy this sweet almost shallot style onion is planted in late winter/early spring for harvesting mid/late summer. For best results maintain water well and grow like most onions. -
Allium cepa A good looking bright red globe shaped onion which stores better than most reds. Sow Winter/early Spring in drills 1cm deep. Harvest when tops start to lay down. -
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Pastinaca sativa Long slender parsnip suitable for baking. Use whole, roast or mash. An easy grower.
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Pastinaca sativa Tender parsnip with creamy flavour. Makes great roasters. Good all rounder. -
Brassica oleracea Tight curled pale green leaves very tender and easy to grow throughout the year. When picked young can be used raw in salads or steamed lightly. Side pick when mature enough. -
Brassica oleracea Dark grey green long ‘dinosaur’ like leaves on tall plant that can be side picked for up to 18months before plant goes to seed. Considered a super food. Great value in anyone’s garden due to abundance of food and nutrition value of plant. Plant Autumn to Spring direct or trays. -
Brassica oleracea Dramatic serrated green leaves with purple edges this almost ornamental kale is soft and tender and can be eaten raw or cooked. Tolerant of heat and cold try using smaller leaves in salads also. Quite hardy so grow all season but mid summer. Plant direct or trays. -
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Brassica oleracea Also known as 'Two Peters' this is the softest kale with long green serrated leaves that are side picked and steamed or used fresh while leaves are small. Loves the cooler months this tasty Russian variety is great in smoothies. Plant direct or in trays Autumn to late Spring. -
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum An old heirloom known in American seed catalogues since 1870. Also known as Giant Musselburgh. White long thick stems with creamy heart. Will blanch by hilling up as extends. Plant Autumn-Spring direct or trays & plant out 10cm apart in well composted soil full sun. Mulch well. Harvest as spring onions or strong leeks. -
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Allium ampeloprasum Bulgarian leek slender and flavoursome that grows quickly & can be used small as onion or 45cm as leek.
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Allium ampeloprasum Classic large heirloom leek straight, thick flavoursome stems growing slowly through Autumn sweetening in Winter. -
Pisum sativum Another lovely open pollinated variety of podding pea growing up to 1.5 metres needing some staking. White flowers then multiple pods considered very sweet. Abundant and hardy and ideal for children to pick straight off the vine. -
Pisum sativum Bush variety of large podded flat pea early maturing and sweet delicious pods. With snow peas up to 12cm long on plant 30cm tall this is value for space. -
Pisum sativum These peas do not require shelling and eaten whole when swollen these very sweet tender 7cm pods are delicious. Plant needs low staking growing up to 75cm with white flowers setting to pods quickly. -
Pisum sativum Climbing plant up to 2 metres producing white flowers then classic 11cm snow peas. Perfect eaten whole for stir fries or fresh. High yielding, early and loving cool weather, this is a hardy pea. -
Pisum sativum Large heritage Japanese climbing snow pea with flat pods to 13cm yet still tender and sweet. Remarkable is the purple/pink flowers which make this pea quite ornamental and a show piece in the garden.
