Vegetable seeds c

Cabbage: January King

Ref: 9573

£1.00 / €1.20

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Distinct type of cabbage, the outer leaves of the heart have a red tinge and the leaves have light blistering like a Savoy. Sweet crisp texture. Crops from December to January.Very hardy.

WHEN TO SOW: April to June.

WHERE TO SOW: Sow the seed thinly in a well prepared seed bed in shallow drills 1cm deep. Keep well watered.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: Thin the seedlings as they appear to 5cm apart. When the seedlings are about 10-15cm tall, transplant to the growing site 35-40cm apart. Set the young plants 2cm deeper than they were in the seed bed.

MATURITY: December to March.

HANDY TIP: Feed the plants as they near maturity with a foliar feed. Tread the bases to ensure a firm base in the winds of Autumn and Winter. (350 seeds)

People who bought this item also bought:

1. Lettuce: Wintercrop (Ref: 8035)

2. Carrot: Autumn King (Ref: 9575)

3. Spinach: Giant Winter (Ref: 8062)

Carrot: Amsterdam Forcing

Ref: 9574

£1.00 / €1.20

Quantity:

Very sweet flavour, good colour and small core - First choice for early sowing under cloches - Small cylindrical roots that freeze well.

WHEN TO SOW: March to May.

WHERE TO SOW: Sow thinly direct into the growing site 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart. March sowings under cloches, later sowings should not need covering.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: If you have to thin the seedlings, do so in the evening. Water before thinning and remove all the debris. Do not transplant. Aim for roots 4-6cm apart. Young carrots can be pulled alternately to ìthin as you eatî.

MATURITY: Early sowings should be ready for lifting in early June.

HANDY TIP: For Christmas carrots, try a September sowing in a large 60cm deep container in a frost free greenhouse. (700 seeds)

People who bought this item also bought:

1. Carrot: Chantenay Red Cored (Ref: 9576)

2. Cucumber: Crystal Lemon (Ref: 8824)

3. Snap Beans: Purple Teepee (Ref: 9462)

Carrot: Autumn King

Ref: 9575

£1.00 / €1.20

Quantity:

Much grown maincrop and storing variety - Heavy yields, long thick roots, good colour & flavour - Can be pulled as required during the winter.

WHEN TO SOW : April to June.

WHERE TO SOW: Sow thinly direct into the growing site 2cm deep in rows 30cm apart. If possible sow carefully so that thinning is not necessary.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: If you have to thin the seedlings, do so in the evening. Water before thinning and remove all debris. Do not transplant. Aim for roots 4-6cm apart. Young carrots can be pulled alternately to thin as you eat.

MATURITY: August onwards.

HANDY TIP: Never grow carrots on ground that has recently had manure spread, as the roots will fork in search of the goodness. (750 seeds)

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1. Endive: En Cornet De Bordeaux (Ref: 9487)

2. Calabrese: Green Sprouting (Broccoli) (Ref: 7976)

3. Beetroot: Detroit Globe (Ref: 7973)

Carrot: Chantenay Red Cored

Ref: 9576

£1.00 / €1.20

Quantity:

Highly recommended variety for early maincrop - Stump rooted, excellent colour and texture - Smooth skin, small core and tastes good too!

WHEN TO SOW: March to May.

WHERE TO SOW: Sow thinly direct into the growing site 2cm deep in rows 25cm apart. If possible sow carefully so that thinning is not necessary.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: If you have to thin the seedlings, do so in the evening. Water before thinning and remove all debris. Do not transplant. Aim for roots 4-6cm apart. Young carrots can be pulled alternately to thin as you eat.

MATURITY: Mid June onwards.

HANDY TIP: A good variety for early exhibition use. Try making holes with a bar, filling with compost and sowing seed for large specimen carrots. (700 seeds)

People who bought this item also bought:

1. Carrot: Amsterdam Forcing (Ref: 9574)

2. Snap Beans: Purple Teepee (Ref: 9462)

3. Snap Beans: Sungold (Ref: 9461)

Carrot: Flyaway F1

Ref: 9577

£2.00 / €2.40

Quantity:

The first variety to have tolerance to Carrot Fly as it is far less attractive to the egg laying flies. - Broad shouldered, stump ended roots with smooth skin and excellent colour - Nantes type for mid-season.

WHEN TO SOW: Late March to early May.

WHERE TO SOW: Sow thinly direct into the growing site 2cm deep in rows 30cm apart. If possible, sow carefully so that thinning is not necessary.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: If you have to thin the seedlings, do so in the evening. Water before thinning and remove all debris. Do not transplant. Aim for roots 4-6cm apart. Young carrots can be pulled alternately to thin as you eat.

MATURITY: Early July onwards.

HANDY TIP: Do not grow carrots in freshly manured ground as this may cause fangy roots. (375 seeds)

Cauliflower: Aalsmeer

Ref: 9580

£1.65 / €1.98

Quantity:

Early vigorous variety with excellent curds that are well protected. Creamy white heads of good depth and weight. Frost hardy.

WHEN TO SOW: April to May.

WHERE TO SOW: Sow the seeds thinly in a well prepared seed bed outside, 2cm deep with 15cm between rows.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: As soon as possible, thin the seedlings to 10cm apart. When the seedlings have formed 5 or 6 leaves, transplant, taking as much soil as possible, into the growing site 60cm apart and rows 75cm apart.

MATURITY: Mid May the following year.

HANDY TIP: Cauliflower plants dislike any check in growth, never allow root area to dry out. (100+ seeds)

People who bought this item also bought:

1. Spinach: American Giant (Ref: 8061)

2. Swede: Magres (Ref: 8070)

3. Sweet Corn: Early Extra Sweet F1 (Ref: 9271)

Cauliflower: All The Year Round

Ref: 9582

£1.00 / €1.20

Quantity:

Good old standby variety. Highly reliable. Sow October in a cold frame, plant out in March, cut in June. Sow February to April, cut late June to September.

WHEN TO SOW: January to May or September and October.

WHERE TO SOW: Early sowings under glass in trays or modules at 16ƒC. Later sowings in a seed bed. Autumn sowings in a cold frame.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: Glasshouse seedlings should be pricked off into trays 5cm apart as soon as large enough to handle. Thin modules to one seedling per cell. Thin outdoor sowings to 10cm apart. Harden off before planting out late April 45cm apart, when they should have 5 or 6 leaves.

MATURITY: June to October.

HANDY TIP: Cauliflowers dislike any check in growth. Lack of water causes premature formation of small heads. Water regularly. (175 Seeds)

People who bought this item also bought:

1. Pumpkin: Hundredweight (Ref: 9268)

2. Broad Bean: Super Aquadulce (Ref: 7975)

3. Lettuce: Marvel of Four Seasons (Ref: 8032)

Celery: Golden Self Blanching

Ref: 9581

£1.15 / €1.38

Quantity:

The stalks are more yellow-green and not such a strong flavour as Giant White but a lot less work. Ready from about August onwards.

WHEN TO SOW: March and April.

WHERE TO SOW: Sow the fine seed thinly in pots or trays under glass 18°C. Leave seed on top of compost, do not cover.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: As soon as seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into trays 5cm apart. When seedlings are 6-7cm tall, gradually harden off before planting 20cm apart. Earth up as the plants grow, leaving only foliage showing.

MATURITY: August to November.

HANDY TIP: Celery requires very regular watering throughout the summer. Weak foliar feeding is beneficial. (300 seeds)

People who bought this item also bought:

1. Carrot: Autumn King (Ref: 9575)

2. Mangetout: Carouby de Maussanne (Ref: 9473)

3. Asparagus 'Commovers Colossal' (Ref: 9246)

Chicory: Witloof Zoom F1

Ref: 9469

£1.30 / €1.56

Quantity:

This new variety requires no soil cover when lifted for production of chicons. Sow end April to early May and lift end Sept to Nov. Harvest mid-November to end-January.

FORCING TYPE
Keep chicons in complete darkness, otherwise the chicons will be green and bitter. Ensure a warm environment about 18°C. Do not letthe temperature fall below 10°C. In four weeks the chicons should be fully formed and about 17cm tall.. Chicons are harvested by breaking off with care; breaking off rather than cutting encourages a second (but smaller) crop to grow.

WHEN TO SOW: End of April to early May

WHERE TO SOW: Sow thinly direct into the growing site 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: As soon as seedlings form third leaf thin out to 22cm apart. Roots can be lifted from late September.

People who bought this item also bought:

1. Cauliflower: Violet Queen (F1 Hybrid) (Ref: 9256)

2. French Bean - climbing: Barlotto Linguadi Fuoco (Ref: 7991)

3. Tomato: Beefsteak (Ref: 8072)

Courgette: All Green Bush

Ref: 9584

£1.00 / €1.20

Quantity:

High yields of dark green fruits that should be cut when about 8-10cm long. Crops over a long period when harvested regularly.

WHEN TO SOW: April to early June.

WHERE TO SOW: Early sowings in pots or trays 2cm apart under glass at 16°C. May sowings in cold frames or under cloches. Early June sowings direct into the growing site 2cm deep, 2 or 3 seeds in each position 60cm apart.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: Glasshouse and under cover sowings should be gradually hardened off once they have developed the first pair of rough leaves and transplanted to growing site in late May, 60cm apart. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to one seedling as soon as possible.

MATURITY: July onwards.

HANDY TIP: Regular picking produces a crop over many months. Do not leave fruit to become large, as this slows the production down. (15 seeds)

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1. Beetroot: Cylindra (Ref: 9248)

2. Basil: Greek (fine leaved miniature) (Ref: 7999)

3. Spinach: Bloomsdale (Ref: 8060)

Courgette: Golden Zucchini Jemmer F1

Ref: 9585

£1.45 / €1.74

Quantity:

Brighten the dish no end with this bright yellow variety.The fruits taste just like the others. Highly prolific on compact plants.

WHEN TO SOW: April to early June.

WHERE TO SOW: Early sowings in pots or trays 2cm apart under glass at 16°C. May sowings in cold frame or under cloches. Early June sowings direct into the growing site 2cm deep, 2 or 3 seeds in each position 60cm apart.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: Glasshouse and under cover sowings should be gradually hardened off once they have developed the first pair of rough leaves, and transplanted to the growing site in late May 60cm apart. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to one seedling as soon as possible.

MATURITY: July onwards.

HANDY TIP: Silvery blotches on the leaves of F1 hyrid plants is not a sign of disease but the natural leaf colouring. (12 seeds)

People who bought this item also bought:

1. Snap Beans: Purple Teepee (Ref: 9462)

2. Swede: Magres (Ref: 8070)

3. Tomato: Beefsteak (Ref: 8072)

Cucumber: Burpless Tasty Green F1

Ref: 9587

£1.45 / €1.74

Quantity:

What the Americans call a slicing cucumber. Long slender fruits of excellent flavour. Highly digestable and bitter free. Use support, outside or indoors.

WHEN TO SOW: February to May.

WHERE TO SOW: Sow four or five seeds in a 9cm pot under glass at a minimum of 25°C. Temperature must be maintained at night.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: As soon as the seedlings have produced three true leaves, prick off into individual pots. About four weeks later, plant out in the growing site 60cm apart. When watering, always use tap water at room temperature to avoid any bacterial infection. Water thoroughly and regularly.

MATURITY: July onwards.

HANDY TIP:One of the traditional ways to ensure germination is to fold a damp sheet of kitchen paper in half, and place the seeds on their edge in the fold. Then place ina plastic bag and put them in the airing cupboard. Check daily and once germinated, place in compost and grow on as normal. The fruits are at their best when about 20cm long. Do not leave older fruits on the vine. (16 seeds)

Cucumber: Stimora

Ref: 9488

£1.75 / €2.10

Quantity:

Very vigorous and extremely high yielding gherkin variety. Excellent quality dark green, crispy fruits crop over a very long period. ORGANIC.

WHEN TO SOW: February to April.

WHERE TO SOW: Sow 2 seeds in each pot under glass at 25° C night and day. Later sowings can be made in May in cold frame.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: When three true leaves have formed, transplant into 15cm pots. When plants are 10cm tall, plant greenhouse varieties in grow bags or greenhouse border and train up wires or stocks. Harden off outdoor varieties and plant out in June. When watering, always use tap water at room temperature to avoid any bacterial infection.

HANDY TIP: One of the traditional ways to ensure germination is to fold a damp sheet of kitchen paper in half, and place the seeds on their edge in the fold. Then place ina plastic bag and put them in the airing cupboard. Check daily and once germinated, place in compost and grow on as normal.

Cucumber: Telegraph Improved

Ref: 9589

£1.45 / €1.74

Quantity:

The nearest old variety to a glasshouse type. Medium long dark green fruits. Can be grown outside, under glass or polythene tunnels or in a cold frame.

WHEN TO SOW: February to April

WHERE TO SOW: Sow the seeds individually in 9cm pots under glass at 25°C. Push the seed edgewise into the compost 1cm deep.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: As soon as seedlings have produced 3 true leaves, transplant into 15cm pots. When the plants are about 10cm tall, plant out in the growing site, maintaining 21°C. When watering, always use tap water at room temperature to avoid any bacterial infection.

MATURITY: Fruit should be ready about 12 week after sowing

HANDY TIP: One of the traditional ways to ensure germination is to fold a damp sheet of kitchen paper in half, and place the seeds on their edge in the fold. Then place ina plastic bag and put them in the airing cupboard. Check daily and once germinated, place in compost and grow on as normal. Water regularly and often water the ground to increase himidity but give good ventilation to avoid disease (10 seeds)

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