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Endive: Blond Full Heart

Endive: Blond Full Heart

Ref: 7988

£1.00 / €1.20

Quantity:

The leaves are broad elongated and wavy , pale yellow, making a short wide head with a yellow heart. ORGANIC (200+ seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Squash (Pumpkin): Connecticut Field (Ref: 8065)
2. Cress: Plain (Ref: 7986)
3. Basil: Fino Verde (Ref: 7998)

Endive: En Cornet De Bordeaux

Endive: En Cornet De Bordeaux

Ref: 9487

£1.00 / €1.20

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A very fine old French variety which is very hardy. Provides constant cut and come again through winter. Performs outstandingly with cold tunnel/frame culture over winter.

WHEN TO SOW: March onwards

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

WHAT TO DO NEXT: As soon as seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant to 25cm apart.


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Carrot: Autumn King (Ref: 9575)
2. Chicory: Variegata di Castelfranco (Ref: 9468)
3. Beetroot: Bulls Blood (Ref: 9404)

Endive: Pancalieri

Endive: Pancalieri

Ref: 7989

£1.45 / €1.74

Quantity:

Broad, bulky heads with dark green, very serrated outer leaves and creamy white hearts. Cropping through the year. ORGANIC (200+ seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Lettuce: Webbs Wonderful (Ref: 9597)
2. Basil: Purple (Ref: 9176)
3. Echium candicans (Ref: 5918)

Fennel: Romanesco

Fennel: Romanesco

Ref: 8206

£1.45 / €1.74

OUT OF STOCK

Big round bulbs weighing between 500g and 1kg. Whole plant may be used for flavouring. ORGANIC (150 seeds)

French Bean - climbing: Barlotto Linguadi Fuoco

French Bean - climbing: Barlotto Linguadi Fuoco

Ref: 7991

£1.75 / €2.10

Quantity:

A dual purpose bean for use as both green pod or dry bean. Spectacular green pods with decorative red stripes. Excellent flavour. ORGANIC (100+ seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Chicory: Rossa di Verona (Ref: 9466)
2. Cauliflower: Violet Queen (F1 Hybrid) (Ref: 9256)
3. Endive: Pancalieri (Ref: 7989)

French Bean - climbing: Helda

French Bean - climbing: Helda

Ref: 8209

£2.00 / €2.40

Quantity:

Large flat pods for slicing. Medium early maturity but can picked over a long time. ORGANIC (40 seeds)

French Bean - climbing: Markant

French Bean - climbing: Markant

Ref: 8208

£2.00 / €2.40

Quantity:

An Early variety producing high yeilds of oval, round pods of 25cm in length. ORGANIC (40 seeds)

French Bean - dwarf: Slenderette

French Bean - dwarf: Slenderette

Ref: 7993

£1.65 / €1.98

Quantity:

Round, dark green, long pods of good flavour for maincrop production. ORGANIC (100+ seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Onion: Crimson Forest (Ref: 9479)
2. Lettuce: Catalogna (Ref: 9379)
3. Kale (Borecole) Nero di Toscana (Ref: 9043)

Allium tuberosum (Garlic Chives)

Allium tuberosum (Garlic Chives)

Ref: 6835

£1.85 / €2.22

OUT OF STOCK

Family: Alliaceae (Hardy bulb) Also known as garlic chives, the leaves are used for flavouring. Has pretty, white flowers. This plant should not be planted where it can escape into the wild as it can become invasive. Easy Asia. 30cm (1ft) Sun / loam. (30+ seeds)

Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum)

Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum)

Ref: 9041

£1.85 / €2.22

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Family: Solanaceae (Hardy perennial) The new wonderberry, that isn't that new as this plant has long been known as Duke of Argyll tea tree. Arching stems of small purple flowers followed by red, chilli-shaped fruits that are sweet tasting and great sprinkled on cereal. Said to have anti ageing properties. 1.2m (4ft) Sun / well drained. (20+ seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Artichoke: Violetto di Chioggia (Ref: 9458)
2. Lavender 'Hidcote' (Ref: 9607)
3. Feverfew (Ref: 8023)

Gourd: Butternut

Gourd: Butternut

Ref: 9590

£1.00 / €1.20

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Now quite common in the supermarket. Elongated pear shape light orange golden colour with deeper orange flesh. Matures in late autumn for winter storage.

WHEN TO SOW: April to early June.

WHERE TO SOW: Early sowings under glass at 16ƒC. Later sowings in cold frames in individual pots.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: Gradually harden off plants before planting out when all chance of frost has passed, spacing 60cm apart.

MATURITY: Late Autumn for winter storage. (10 seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Lettuce: Catalogna (Ref: 9379)
2. Lettuce: Marvel of Four Seasons (Ref: 8032)
3. Savoy Cabbage: Vertus (Ref: 8059)

Gourd: Turks Turban

Gourd: Turks Turban

Ref: 9269

£1.00 / €1.20

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Shaped rather like a cottage loaf, unusual and attractive fruits are very good to eat. Perfect for stuffing and cooking whole. Space plants 100cm apart. (10 seeds)

Gourd: Uchiki Kuri

Gourd: Uchiki Kuri

Ref: 8211

£1.45 / €1.74

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A trailing variety producing fruits with bright orange skin and lovely nutty flavoured flesh. Fruits weigh up to 1.5kg and store well. ORGANIC (10 seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Chicory: Variegata di Castelfranco (Ref: 9468)
2. Pumpkin: Hundredweight (Ref: 9268)
3. Brussels Sprout: Red Rubine (Ref: 9254)

Kale (Borecole) Nero di Toscana

Kale (Borecole) Nero di Toscana

Ref: 9043

£1.39 / €1.67

Quantity:

An Italian cut-and-come-again curly Kale with dark green crinkly leaves. Pick off leaves as required from late summer through to winter. Sometimes known as Black or Russian Kale. (100+ seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Cauliflower: Violet Queen (F1 Hybrid) (Ref: 9256)
2. Endive: Pancalieri (Ref: 7989)
3. French Bean - climbing: Barlotto Linguadi Fuoco (Ref: 7991)

Kohl Rabi: Superschmelz

Kohl Rabi: Superschmelz

Ref: 9486

£1.50 / €1.80

Quantity:

 This is a giant variety. White and light green. Can reach 8kg without becoming stringy. Tender flesh, slow to bolt.  

WHEN TO SOW: March to July. 

WHERE TO SOW: Sow thinly, directly into the growing site in rows 30cm apart.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: Thin the seedlings as they grow to 15cm apart.


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Turnip: Golden Ball (Ref: 9478)
2. Asparagus 'Commovers Colossal' (Ref: 9246)
3. Basil: Greek (fine leaved miniature) (Ref: 7999)

Leaf Beet: Rainbow chard

Leaf Beet: Rainbow chard

Ref: 8821

£1.00 / €1.20

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A colourful addition to the vegetable garden. A lovely mixture of various coloured stems and leaves that can be used as baby leaf for salads or delicious when cooked fully grown. Sow in the open ground in March or April and ready to harvest from June onwards.

Leaf Beet: Rhubarb Chard

Leaf Beet: Rhubarb Chard

Ref: 8544

£1.00 / €1.20

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A wonderful versatile vegetable which is ornamental enough for the flower garden. The leaves can be lightly steamed as a spinach substitute and the stems can be lightly boiled or steamed as a crispy tasty vegetable. Grows on any ordinary well-drained soil. Harvest: July to November


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Lettuce: Wintercrop (Ref: 8035)
2. Cabbage: Red Drumhead (Ref: 9255)
3. Beetroot: Detroit Globe (Ref: 7973)

Leaf Beet: Swiss Chard

Leaf Beet: Swiss Chard

Ref: 8190

£1.45 / €1.74

Quantity:

Large pure white rib with attractive dark geen leaf. The leaves can be used in place of spinach and the ribs may be cooked like asparagus. ORGANIC (175 Seeds)

Leaf Beet: Yellow Chard

Leaf Beet: Yellow Chard

Ref: 9387

£1.95 / €2.34

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A distinctive chard with yellow stems that can be used as baby leaf for salads or delicious when cooked fully grown. Sow in the open ground in March or April and ready to harvest from June onwards.

Leek: Atlanta

Leek: Atlanta

Ref: 8792

£1.50 / €1.80

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Very good frost tolerence for winter sropping well into the new year. ORGANIC

Leek: Carentan

Leek: Carentan

Ref: 8029

£1.50 / €1.80

Quantity:

Large thick stems with blue-green foliage for cropping late October to early January. ORGANIC (200+ seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Lettuce: Webbs Wonderful (Ref: 9597)
2. Cauliflower: Aalsmeer (Ref: 9580)
3. Cabbage: January King (Ref: 9573)

Leek: Mammoth Pot (Exhibition)

Leek: Mammoth Pot (Exhibition)

Ref: 9591

£2.10 / €2.52

Quantity:

Exhibition Vegetable Outdoor Plot. A superior exhibition variety with extra long white blanch and thick, broad flag.

WHEN TO SOW: Late December to late February

WHERE TO SOW: Sow thinly in seed trays using John Innes seed sowing compost. Cover seed and keep at 13-15°C

WHAT TO DO NEXT: Transplant when 2cm (1") high into seed tray spacing plants about 5cm (2") apart. Harden of mid-april in a cold frame, plant out later April/early May.

MATURITY: September onwards

HANDY TIP:
Be sure not to have temperature too high at germination stage. (100+ seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Lettuce: Webbs Wonderful (Ref: 9597)
2. Echium pininana (Ref: 919)
3. Basil: Purple (Ref: 9176)

Leek: Hannibal

Leek: Hannibal

Ref: 8213

£1.50 / €1.80

OUT OF STOCK

A fast growing variety for early cropping. ORGANIC (225 seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Lavender: Munstead (Ref: 9172)
2. Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) (Ref: 7996)
3. Chives (Ref: 8010)

Leek: Musselburgh

Leek: Musselburgh

Ref: 9592

£1.00 / €1.20

Quantity:

Most popular variety/strong growing habit - Very winter hardy, thick stems - Ready from December onwards.

WHEN TO SOW: March and April

WHERE TO SOW: Sow the seeds thinly in a well prepared seed bed in shallow drills 2cm deep. Can also be sown earlier in a greenhouse at not less than 15c for exhibition work.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: Thin seedlings as they grow to 4-5cm apart. When the seedlings are about the thickness of a pencil, they should be lifted and transplanted. Make a hole 15cm deep with a rod, trim off the ends of roots and leaves, drop into the hole and fill with water. Do not fill the hole with soil.

MATURITY: November to January/February.

HANDY TIP: Dropping plants into holes saves the need for earthing up, but white stem can be increased by additional earthing up as the plants grow.


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Beetroot: Cylindra (Ref: 9248)
2. Calabrese: Green Sprouting (Broccoli) (Ref: 7976)
3. Basil: Greek (fine leaved miniature) (Ref: 7999)

Lettuce: Blonde Maraichere

Lettuce: Blonde Maraichere

Ref: 8030

£1.45 / €1.74

Quantity:

Large erect Cos variety with wide pale green leaves. Quick growing for early summer cutting. ORGANIC (200+ seeds)

Lettuce: Catalogna

Lettuce: Catalogna

Ref: 9379

£1.00 / €1.20

OUT OF STOCK

A new cut and come again lettuce from Italy. Leaves are elongated and deeply lobed, light green with tender crunchy ribs.Very fast regrowing and year round.


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Carrot: Autumn King (Ref: 9575)
2. Squash: Small Sugar (Ref: 8068)
3. Fennel: Green (Foeniculum vulgare) (Ref: 9010)

Lettuce: Crufia

Lettuce: Crufia

Ref: 8031

£1.30 / €1.56

OUT OF STOCK

Very good summer lettuce. Slow to bolt and strong against internal tipburn with medium green colouring. Good resistance to disease. ORGANIC (200+ seeds)

Lettuce: Little Gem Cos

Lettuce: Little Gem Cos

Ref: 9594

£1.00 / €1.20

Quantity:

Small compact heads of bright green. Slightly more open than other varieties but outstanding for its flavour. Sow early spring up to July.

WHEN TO SOW: End of March to early June.

WHERE TO SOW: Open ground in rows æ in (2cm) deep.

WHEN TO TRANSPLANT: Thin out seedlings as they grow to about 6 ins (15cm) apart. Replant thinnings into separate bed using same spacings. Plants should then be thinned out to 12 ins (30cm) apart.

MATURITY: First heads should be ready for cutting within eight weeks of sowing.


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Baptisia pendula alba (Ref: 9618)
2. Mixed Oriental Salad Leaves (Ref: 9418)
3. Digitalis (perennial & biennial mixed) (Ref: 898)

Lettuce: Lollo Rossa

Lettuce: Lollo Rossa

Ref: 9595

£1.00 / €1.20

Quantity:

Delightful deep red tinge over most of the leaves. Distinct texture. Loose leaf type.

WHEN TO SOW: March to July.

WHERE TO SOW: Sow the seed thinly in shallow drills 2cm deep with 30cm between the rows.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: Thin the seedlings as they appear to 15cm apart. The thinned seedlings can be transplanted into a separate bed 15cm apart. As the plants grow pull and use alternate plants.

MATURITY: First heads should be ready 8-10 weeks after sowing.

HANDY TIP: Although the variety forms a heart and can be used as a traditional lettuce, it is possible to pull leaves a few at a time. (500 seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Carrot: Paris Market Baron (Ref: 9578)
2. Savoy Cabbage: Wintessa F1 (Ref: 9476)
3. Cauliflower: Violet Queen (F1 Hybrid) (Ref: 9256)

Lettuce: Marvel of Four Seasons

Lettuce: Marvel of Four Seasons

Ref: 8032

£1.45 / €1.74

Quantity:

Medium, large compact round heads with bronze-red leaves. ORGANIC (200+ seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Cabbage: Marner Lagerweis (Ref: 8195)
2. Echium wildpretii ssp. wildpretii (Ref: 5916)
3. Basil: Purple (Ref: 9176)

Lettuce: Mixed

Lettuce: Mixed

Ref: 8216

£1.45 / €1.74

Quantity:

A good mixture of types and colours to provide a wide selection for salad use. ORGANIC (350 seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Mint Peppermint (Mentha piperita) (Ref: 8832)
2. Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) (Ref: 8008)

Lettuce: Pinokkio

Lettuce: Pinokkio

Ref: 8033

£1.45 / €1.74

Quantity:

Medium size Cos lettuce with dark green, slightly savoyed leaves. Heads are firm with yellow colour, crisp hearts. Highly disease resistant. ORGANIC (200+ seeds)

Lettuce: Red Salad Bowl

Lettuce: Red Salad Bowl

Ref: 8034

£1.45 / €1.74

OUT OF STOCK

Large spreading habit with masses of long deep red bronze leaves. ORGANIC (200+ seeds)

Lettuce: Roxy

Lettuce: Roxy

Ref: 8215

£1.50 / €1.80

Quantity:

A red butterhead type with very compact, heavy heads. The leaves have a green base with uniform red edge and very crisp for spring, summer and autumn cropping. ORGANIC (250 seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Melon: Blenheim Orange (Ref: 9260)
2. French Bean - climbing: Barlotto Linguadi Fuoco (Ref: 7991)
3. Tomato: Beefsteak (Ref: 8072)

Lettuce: Salad Bowl

Lettuce: Salad Bowl

Ref: 8454

£1.45 / €1.74

OUT OF STOCK

A large cut and come again type with masses of long, pale green leaves. ORGANIC (450 seeds)

Lettuce: Saladin

Lettuce: Saladin

Ref: 8218

£1.45 / €1.74

Quantity:

A compact 'Iceburg' type with good standing ability. Resistant to leaf rot and very suitable for spring and summer planting. ORGANIC (150 seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Melon: Blenheim Orange (Ref: 9260)
2. French Bean - climbing: Barlotto Linguadi Fuoco (Ref: 7991)
3. Tomato: Beefsteak (Ref: 8072)

Lettuce: Webbs Wonderful

Lettuce: Webbs Wonderful

Ref: 9597

£1.00 / €1.20

Quantity:

Probably the most popular and widely grown of all varieties. Large frilly crisp heads. Slow to run to seed even in hot weather.

WHEN TO SOW: March to July.

WHERE TO SOW: Sow thinly in drills 2cm deep with 30cm between rows.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: Thin out the seedlings as they grow to an eventual spacing of 35cm. Thinnings can be used in salads.

MATURITY: Ready for cutting 8-10 weeks after sowing.

HANDY TIP: If space is limited, small blocks of broadcast seed can be sown and cropped by picking leaves as required. (750 seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Endive: Pancalieri (Ref: 7989)
2. Lettuce: Wintercrop (Ref: 8035)
3. Echium wildpretii ssp. wildpretii (Ref: 5916)

Lettuce: Wintercrop

Lettuce: Wintercrop

Ref: 8035

£1.45 / €1.74

Quantity:

Large, medium green butterhead which will be ready for cutting in early spring from a September sowing. ORGANIC (200+ seeds)


People who bought this item also bought:

1. Cabbage: January King (Ref: 9573)
2. Leaf Beet: Rhubarb Chard (Ref: 8544)
3. Echinacea angustifolia (Ref: 8018)