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Valerianella locusta Growing wild in parts of Europe this delicate winter green is also known as Mache and Lamb’s Lettuce. Small leaves can be side picked or picked whole and is particularly loved by the French eaten fresh. High in vitamin C, beta-carotene, B6, iron and potassium. -
Barbarea verna Slightly hotter than watercress but a very similar flavour. Does not need water to grow. Often grown for it’s affective deterrent of white butterfly larvae which tend to eat the leaves even though it means their demise. Recommend planting throughout the garden when planting brassicas. -
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. -
Brassica rapa One of the Japanese greens Mibuna has a light mustard flavour and is excellent in a salad or side dish. Can be side picked or picked whole. Cold resistant so plant early Autumn to early Summer. -
Claytonis perfoliata Delicate tasty cold hardy salad green producing large quantities of 3cm heart shaped leaves. Grows best in winter. High in nutrients being of the purslane family. Plant direct or in trays. Allow to self seed through garden. -
Brassica rapa One of the Japanese green this light salad leaf is tender with just a hint of mustard making it delightful eaten fresh. Cold resistant so plant early Autumn to early Summer in trays or direct. -
Brassica juncea Dramatic 2 metre plant with large purple green leaves producing yellow bee attracting flowers. A very hot mustard unless leaves are eaten young or steamed. Looks great. -
Brassica juncea Lime green serrated leaf with hint of mustard perfect for baby leaf and salad mixes. Cold resistant and can be grown all year except mid Summer. Plant direct or trays. -
Brassica juncea Remarkable deep ruby fern like leaves with luminescent lime green stems. Looks and tastes amazing and makes a unique salad green with just a hint of mustard. Cold tolerant so plant Autumn to early Summer. -
Brassica rapa Loose leaf Chinese cabbage with white stems and green leaves. Very sweet crisp and can be eaten raw or steamed/stir fried. Being winter hardy they grow well from Autumn to early Summer. Plant direct or in trays -
Eruca sativa An annual plant commonly known as salad rocket, arugula, colewort. A unique flavour with a hint of heat if grown during the cool months and lots of heat in the hot months. Side picked for salads since the Roman times rocket is used for everything from salads to additions to pizzas. Grow direct all year round. -
Brassica rapa Lovely rosette of dark green small leaves Tatsoi is also known as ‘Chinese flat cabbage’ which hints to its flavour but still unique to itself. Delicious and a delight to pick adding to salads. Very cold tolerant plant early Autumn to early Summer in trays or direct. -
Nasturtium officinale An aquatic plant with a lovely crisp delicate unique slightly spicy flavour growing well in ponds and water generally. High nutritional content. Plant in Spring to late Autumn direct in pots set in water trays.
