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Daucus carota A colourful mix of Dragon, Solar and Lunar blended to germinate at the same time giving you a lovely favoured variety. As the leaves to have slightly different colours they look great as they grow. Kids love them. -
Beta vulgaris A combination of Chioggia, Deep Burgundy, Golden and White that will look great growing in your garden and give you a chance to find your favourites - although the choice might be difficult as they are all delicious. -
Brassica oleracea convar. capitata var. sabauda Grow Autumn to early winter for good size hearts. Savoy is distinguished by its crinkly skin that looks tough but most definitely isn’t. Very tender and crisp with contrasting shades of green and a lovely mild flavour. -
Ocimum basilicum Origins possibly India now known throughout Europe and Indonesia with a unique slightly anise flavour. Used cooked or raw and well known for main ingredient of Pesto. All basils need heat to flourish so plant seed when soil is at least 24C for germination in trays or direct. -
Spinacia oleracea Good oval deep green leaves which love the cold and can be grown Autumn through to Spring remaining strong with all the spinach nutrition. Side pick as needed. -
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. -
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. -
Daucus carota One of few truly purple carrots right to core without being a hybrid. Open pollinated so please give seed saving a try. Long and slender sweet and high in antioxidants just that bit more than the usual orange. Like all carrots plant Spring to Summer in warm soils. -
Pisum sativum Climber up to 1.5 metres with beautiful purple/pink flowers which turn into stunning purple pods. Eat when young to maximise the sweetness. -
Brassica oleracea Most beautiful colour contrasting with the green of leaves making it quite ornamental as growing. And truly delicious too. This one does not need lots of cheese sauce just a little steaming or even raw as its so tender. -
Brassica rapa This Italian variety ensures no waste with every part of the plant able to be eaten. With a slight mustard flavour and enjoying the cooler weather it can be enjoyed over a long period of time. -
Phaseolus vulgaris This lovely ‘politically incorrect’ bean derives its name for its ease of growing and one of the first stringless beans making preparation much easier…for the housewife nearly 200yrs ago! Tender, productive fleshy broad green climber up to 2 metres. Rare now and needing reviving as its flavour compares well with today's good green bean. -
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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. -
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Zea Mays This multicoloured corn is beautiful to look at and lovely steamed. Open pollinated ancient, multi coloured actual sweet corn growing 2 metres & more. Has good sugar levels and ready to eat in 90 days after planting. Reportedly found by archaeologists in the Anasazi ruins. Plant as all corn - full sun, rich organic soil and plenty of water. -
Brassica oleracea Plant in Autumn for a Spring flowering and expect to be picking strong purple heads over a long period. Can also plant in Spring and carefully eat the rather tender leaves but the general rule is they need a Winter to encourage sprouting when the weather warms. -
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
