The superfood that tastes great and is easy to grow. Companion plants are mint, kale and calendula. This beetroot matures very early. Special price £1.40p for 200 seeds.

Eat hot, cold, or lovely roasted. Easy to grow and very good for you. Beetroot Bolivar is a great all rounder. This organic beetroot is great picked as a baby beet.

Beetroot has so many uses now. Pickling and roasting etc. Three companion plants are mint in a container, kale and calendula. Just £2.00 for 250 seeds.

An albina-style beetroot with ivory white flesh and skin. Great in raw salads. Roasted or pickled. Good cropper. This is an unusual beetroot, well worth growing.

An old classic making a real comeback. Friends with beets, beans and dill. Very fast maturing. Just £2.00 for 100 seeds.

A classic vegetable enjoying a comeback. An early cropping turnip. Friends are beets, beans and dill. Just £2.00 for 100 seeds.

A smoothed skin veriety, with evenly shaped globe roots. Great resistance to bolting. This variety of beetroot is very popular with allotment growers. Sow in march.

Great in salads. Their companion plants are kale, mint and calendula. Just £2.00 for 70 seeds. This is a very popular variety of beetroot.

This is very fast maturing. An old but extremely popular variety. A lovely sweet flavour. This variety of turnip is ideal for spring sowing.

Beetroot are versatile and so good for you. Companions are mint,kale and calendula. Just £1.60 for 80 seeds. A super popular variety.

Well known for tollerance of root fly. Good shape, colour and smooth skin. Flyaway is very popular with allotment growers. Sow Mar-Jul. Harvest Jul-Oct.

The Resistafly is a Nantes type with a good tolerance of carrot root fly. Top quality cylindrical roots. Good colour, great taste. Sow Apr-Jun. Harvest Aug-Nov.

A crunchy salad vegetable. Friends are lettuce, carrots and marigolds. Just £1.50 for 200 seeds. The radish French Breakfast is a long standing favourite of gardeners.

A fantastically versatile vegetable. Produces high quality uniform round roots. Companions well with mint.kale and calendula. Just £2.10 for 125 seeds.

An old and trusted variety. Vey sweet. Chantanay carrots are one of the most popular varieties. Sow Apr-Oct. Harvest Jul-Oct.

An early variety, with superb almost round roots. Perfect for shallow soil and containers. Paris Market Atlas is a tasty variety. Very popular with allotment growers.

Has large golden roots. They are midway between a sugarbeet and a beetroot. Delicious in stews and soups and curries. My favourite is roasted.

This is a must try vegetable to grow. Midway between a sugarbeet and a beetroot. But much sweeter than a beetroot. Great in soups, stews, curries and my favourite, roasted vegetables. Manglewurzels are becoming very popular vegetables to grow.

The humble carrot we take for granted. Now available in so many sizes, shapes and colours. Companion to this are. Beets, onions and calendulas. Just £3.00 for 1000 seeds. Early Nantes 2 is a super popular variety.

Red Samurai is sweeter than normal carrot due to a larger sugary core. Stays red/pink even after cooking. Well worth hrowing.

Gives a kick to any salad. Companion plants are onions, carrots and marigolds. Just £1.50 for 120 seeds. Radish Oriental Rosa has large tapered roots similar to the China Rose.

The nations favourite vegetable. Companion plants to these are beets, onions and calendulas. Just £2.50 for 350 seeds. Carrot Yellowstone is a great addition to the vegetable garden.

The number one vegetable for versatility. Companion plants to carrots are beets, onions and calendulas.‍ ‍Just £2.20 for 1200 seeds. Carrot Autumn King 2 is a late maturing maincrop variety.

This vegetable is going through a mini revival. Friends are onions, carrots and dill. Just £2.00 for 200 seeds. Swede Marian is a very reliable cropper.

Place your cell trays inside and seal. Aids germination. Pack of 6. Measure a generous 11x16 inches. CAUTION! KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

A low maintenance crop you can harvest over a long period. A Christmas favourite. Friends are onions,peas and marigolds. Just £2.80 for 240 seeds. Parsnip gladiator is known for its sweet flavour.

A flowering plant species of the carrot family. Just £2.95 for 35 seeds. Florence Fennel Solaris is a quick growing hybrid variety, producing uniform round shaped bulbs.

A maincrop variety. Long well filled smooth white roots. Parsnip Panorama has exellent disease resistence, and is an ecellent cropper.

Celeriac also called celery root, cultivated for its edible stem. Companion plants include cabbage, beans, and calendula. Just £1.80 for 100 seeds.

One of the most popular vegetables to grow. Plant alongside onions, carrots and sage. Just £2.30 for 30 seeds.

A mid-season, 120 day, large heading red cabbage. Sow Mar-May. Harvest Aug-Oct. Red cabbage Rovite is known for its flavour and large dense heads.

Cabbages can be produced throughout the year. Companion plants are carrot, onions and thyme. Only £2.20 for 30 seeds. Cabbage Winter Jewel is a hardy overwintering variety, with an exellent flavour.

Summer cropping variety. Great colour and well formed spears. Sow Mar-Jun. Harvest Jul-Nov. Brocolli Summer Purple has exellent colour and well formed spears.

A winter staple for many gardeners. Companion plants include onions, carrots and sage. Just £3.50 for 20 seeds. Cabbage Deadon is known for its rich flavour.

Broccoli contains glucosinolates, which the body can convert into substances that fight cancer. Broccoli's anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and fiber-rich properties support heart health. It can help lower cholesterol, maintain proper blood pressure, and promote cardiovascular health. This variety has good quality tender spears. Early to crop. Sow Mar-Jun. Harvest Jul-Nov. Plant May-Jun.

Early cropping. From the cabbage family. Companion plants are beetroot, carrots and sage. Just £2.20 for 200 seeds. This early purple sprouting variety is very popular.

Exellent quality heads. Sow Feb-Jun. And Sept. Harvest Sept-Nov. Calabrese Ironman is a very reliable cropper.

A bright green variety of broccoli, with a dense head. Companion plants to this include, beets, carrots and marigolds. Just £2.00 for 50 seeds. Calabrese Marathon is very popular with allotment holders.

Late to mid season maturity. Tasty medium green heads. A very popular vatiety.

One of the most popular vegetables you can grow. The Savoy Cabbage has compact heads with heavily crinkled leaves. A very tasty variety. Companion plants are onions, carrots and sage.

Can be harvested during most of the year. Companion plants are beets, chard and spinach. Just £3.20 for 200 seeds.

A mainstay of winter vegetable gardening. The companion plants are beetroot, carrots and geraniums. Just £2.50 for 30 seeds.

A mainstay of winter vegetable gardening. The companion plants are beetroot, carrots and geraniums. Just £2.50 for 30 seeds.

Also called German turnip. A cultivar of wild cabbage. Just £2.50 for 20 seeds.

Produces sweet buttons. A treat at Christmas. Sow Feb-Mar. Harvest Nov-Dec. A gardeners favourite. £3.00 for 10 seeds.

Gives a popular supply of winter greens when other brassicas are not available. The companion plants for this tasty vegetable are, swiss chard,celery and chamomile. Just £1.80 for 20 seeds.

A gardeners favourite, This RHS award winning variety crops heavily right into September. A must in the garden or allotment. Plant with tomatoes, nasturtiums and marigolds. Just £2.60 for 40 seeds.

Direct sow broad bean seed under cloches in February, or without protection from March to April. For particularly early crops some varieties of broad beans may also be sown outdoors under cloches from early autumn to late winter.

Dwarf French beans need a sunny spot to grow. Not liking the cold. They can be planted with corn, squash and lettuce. Just £2.80 for 60 seeds.

Good cold tolerance. 6-7 beans per pod. Great taste.

One of the most popular beans. Companion plant include, chamomile, potatoes and dill. Just £1.60 for 35 seeds.

A heavy cropping STRINGLESS flowered variety. Producing 30cm long pods. Our favourite.

A heavy cropping long pod variety. Very popular.

One of the most popular vegetables to grow. Friends are beans, carrots and corn. Just £2.80 for 200 seeds.

Broad beans can be planted with beets, carrots, cabbages as well as chamomile and dill. Just £3.50 for 35 seeds.

Probably the most popular vegetable. Friends are beans, carrots and corn.Just £2.70 for 200 seeds.

A very popular second early maincrop variety. Sow Mar-Jun. Harvest Jun-Sept.

An essential item in the salad bowl. Grow these with beans, cabbage and marigolds. Just £3.99 for 5 seeds. A popular variety.

Medium to long fruits. A favourite amongst gardeners. Sow Feb-May. Harvest Jun-Sept.

A must have for salads. Companion plants are cabbage, basil and dill. Just £2.20 for 25 seeds.

Crisp texture and sweet flavour. Sow Mar-Aug. Harvest. Jun-Oct.

A must for any serious gardener. Friends with onions, carrots and radishes. Just £3.20 for 1000 seeds.

Non hearting type. Red tinged leaves.

Popular in mixed salads. Companion plants are mint, onion and chamomile. Just £2.30 for 450 seeds.

So good for you. Companions to this are cabbage, celery and dill. Just £1.20 for 250 seeds.

The mainstay of a sunday tea time. A tasty treat. Companion plants are beans, cabbage and calendulas. Just £2.40 for 100 seeds.

A very versatile crop. Becoming very popular in salad leaf mixes. Plant with broccoli, onions and carrots. Just £3.00 for 80 seeds.

Has highly nutritious leaves.

Sweetcorn tastes so much better when you grow your own. . Friends are borage, cucumber and marigolds. Just £2.99 for 30 seeds.

Tender and sweet. Ideal mini sweetcorn. Sow. Apr-Jun. Plant out. May-Jun. Harvest. Aug-Oct.

A traditional ‘Indian’ corn type, producing long cobs with coloured kernels of various shades, including purple, red, yellow and white. Makes a fantastic autumnal display. Sow Apr-May. Harvest Aug-Nov.

Similar to the lettuce but with a slightly more bitter taste. Just £2.49 for 200 seeds. ORGANIC.

A citrus like flavour. Companions are sweet pepper, hot peppers and vine tomato’s. Just £1.50 for 30 seeds.

A mainstay winter crop for many vegetable gardeners. Companion plants include carrots, cabbage and beets. Just £3.50 for 50 seeds.

Onion Sets. Sturon. £5.50 for 250g  

Cheaper than our bigger competitors. Cheaper carriage to! 

This is the established favorite for set based growing. Spring planting. An RHS award of Garden Merit variety. Well sized semi-round bulbs. Great for storing. A gardener's favorite for good reason. Height. 45cm Spread 15cm.  

Companion planting. Grow alongside mint. It deters onion fly. 

Sow and Grow. Plant onion sets in rows in any firm, well-drained soil in full sun. Prepare the planting area several weeks in advance by incorporating some well-rotted garden compost to improve drainage and soil fertility. Avoid planting onions on freshly manured soil. On particularly wet ground, try growing onion sets in raised beds. When growing onions from sets, plant the bulbs so that the tip of bulb is just protruding through the soil surface. Leave a space of 10cm (4") between each bulb, and 30cm (12") between each row. 

Delivery. Our bulbs are produced in the UK to ensure that they are ideally suited to UK growing conditions. All bulbs supplied are size 14/21 subject to adequate availability. Most set bulbs are lifted in the early Autumn but need to dry and mature in order to achieve the best results. 

We therefore deliver our bulbs from mid-March onwards. 

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A must have winter crop. Friends with carrots, cabbage and beets. Just £1.20 for 50 seeds.

Onion Sets. F1 CUPIDO £5.50 for 250g Cheaper than our bigger competitors. Cheaper carriage to! 

This is the established favorite for set based growing. Spring planting. For lifting towards the end of July. This hybrid produces high yields of semi globe dark skinned bulbs. Stuttgarter type.   Great for storing. A gardener's favorite for good reason. Height. 45cm Spread 15cm.  

Companion planting. Grow alongside mint. It deters onion fly. 

Sow and Grow. Plant onion sets in rows in any firm, well-drained soil in full sun. Prepare the planting area several weeks in advance by incorporating some well-rotted garden compost to improve drainage and soil fertility. Avoid planting onions on freshly manured soil. On particularly wet ground, try growing onion sets in raised beds. When growing onions from sets, plant the bulbs so that the tip of bulb is just protruding through the soil surface. Leave a space of 10cm (4") between each bulb, and 30cm (12") between each row. 

Delivery. Our bulbs are produced in the UK to ensure that they are ideally suited to UK growing conditions. All bulbs supplied are size 14/21 subject to adequate availability. Most set bulbs are lifted in the early Autumn but need to dry and mature in order to achieve the best results. 

We therefore deliver our bulbs from mid-March onwards. 

Order now and avoid disappointment.

Cheaper than our major competitors. Cheaper carriage to! 

This is the established favorite for set based growing. Spring planting. Well sized semi-round bulbs. Great for storing. A gardener's favorite for good reason. Height. 45cm Spread 15cm.  

Companion planting. Grow alongside mint. It deters onion fly. 

Sow and Grow. Plant onion sets in rows in any firm, well-drained soil in full sun. Prepare the planting area several weeks in advance by incorporating some well-rotted garden compost to improve drainage and soil fertility. Avoid planting onions on freshly manured soil. On particularly wet ground, try growing onion sets in raised beds. When growing onions from sets, plant the bulbs so that the tip of bulb is just protruding through the soil surface. Leave a space of 10cm (4") between each bulb, and 30cm (12") between each row. 

Delivery. Our bulbs are produced in the UK to ensure that they are ideally suited to UK growing conditions. All bulbs supplied are size 14/21 subject to adequate availability. Most set bulbs are lifted in the early Autumn but need to dry and mature in order to achieve the best results. 
 
We therefore deliver our bulbs from mid-March onwards. 

Order now and avoid disappointment. 

Spring onions or scallion have a milder flavour than normal onions. Friends are celery, beet and chamomile. Just £2.50 for 400 seeds.

A great tasting giant spring onion. Suitable for overwintering.

A tasty versatile red spring onion. Sow Mar-Jul. Harvest Jun-Oct.

A long established favourite with Halloween. Companion plants are lavender, marigolds and corn. Just £2.60 for 8 seeds.

So popular in cooking now. Friends are sweetcorn, borage and marigolds. Just £2.90 for 15 seeds.

Easy to grow outdoors. Friends with Sweetcorn, borage and marigolds. Just £2.00 for 10 seeds.

Popular now due to gourmet cooking. Friends with sweetcorn, borage and marigolds. Just £1.40 for 10 seeds.

An early hybrid variety. Sweet flavour. Easy picker. Sow Apr-Jun. Harvest Jul-Oct.

Very tasty and a good cropper. Friends are carrots, peas and marigolds. Just £2.70 for 40 seeds.

Fruits are firm and bright red. Open habit with good vigour. Fruit: red, round, 130-145 grams. Great tasting.

A basket, container, semi trailing type. Very sweet and juicy. Sow Feb-Apr. Plant out May-Jun. Harvest Jul-Oct.

For greenhouse cultivation: sow from February to April.

For outdoor cultivation: sow from March to April.

Sow seeds on the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed sowing mix and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place seed trays in a propagator at a constant temperature of around 15-20C (59-68F) until after germination, which takes 7-14 days. When seedlings gain 2 true leaves, transplant into individual 7.5cm (3") pots of compost and grow on at a minimum temperature of 15C (59F).

A half hardy annual. A large uneven fruit. Very well flavoured.

Sowing Instructions

• Timing: March to April is ideal for sowing.

• Containers: Use small pots or module trays filled with seed-starting compost, ensuring they have good drainage.

• Planting: Place seeds on the soil surface and cover with a thin layer of compost or vermiculite (

  deep).

• Conditions: Keep the soil moist and maintain a warm temperature (

  or

  for best results). A heated propagator or a warm, bright windowsill is ideal.

• Germination: Seeds should emerge within 7–14 days.

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Care After Germination

• Light: Once germinated, move seedlings to a very bright spot to prevent them from becoming "leggy" or stretched.

• Transplanting: When seedlings have two true leaves, transplant them into individual

  pots.

• Hardening Off: Before planting outside, acclimate the plants to outdoor conditions for 7–10 days after all frost risks have passed.

So versatile, a must to grow. Friends are carrots, peas and marigolds. Just £2.80 for ten seeds.

A very easy to mature bush variety. Produces a great crop of sweet cherry fruits. Ideal for growing outside in containers.

Tomato San Marzano is a heritage variety considered by many to be the best Italian plum tomato for making pasta/pizza sauce & passata. It is full of flavour & contains only a few seeds so makes an ideal cooked tomato. Its reputation has led to it gaining EU recognition (DOP...

A must in the garden. Friends are carrots, peas and marigolds. Just £2.20 for 35 seeds.

A tall variety producing distinctive large, bright orange-yellow round fruits of up to 250 grams in weight. 4-6 fruits per cluster. A distinctive and tasty flavour. Fruit: orange, round, 200-250 grams. 

Sowing Time: February to June.

Sowing Instructions: Space the seeds 2cm apart in trays or individually in modules. Or under glass at 18°C. Cover with polythene or glass to retain humidity.

Growing Instructions: Remove cover as soon as seedlings appear. Once true leaves have opened, prick off tray seedlings into 9cm pots. When the first flowers are forming, transplant to growing site.

After Care: Water and feed plants regularly.

An essential in the garden. Friends are carrots, peas and marigolds. Just £2.60 for ten seeds.

Square in shape, with a sweet, crisp taste. Sow Mar-Apr. Flowers Jul-Oct. Potting on Apr-May. Planting out May-Jun.

Probably the most popular second early. Producing high yields of large, yellow coloured, long oval tubers.

You simply will not believe the taste of this half hardy annual. It is a beautiful mix, sweet, fruity and savoury. With late blight resistance. The slightly oval 5cm fruits have a juicy interior. Well worth trying.

A wide range of culinary uses. Friends with, onions, carrots and marigolds. Just £2.50 for ten seeds.

A popular early scraper. Produces oval shaped tubers with white flesh. Full of flavour with great cooking qualities.

So versatile in so many dishes. Friends with onions, carrot and marigolds. Just £2.50 for ten seeds.

Otherwise known as an eggplant. It can be planted with potatoes and spinach. The spinach will have the better deal being shaded by the eggplant. £2.40 for a pack of ten seeds.

Probably the worlds favourite red variety. The potato of choice for TV chefs.

Evergreen shrub with grey green leaves. Used a lot in cooking. Friends with cabbage, carrots and onions. Just £2.80 for 80 seeds.

Grow in a container. Just £2.20 for 300 seeds.

Use this instead of saffron, in rice dishes etc. Sow. Mar-May. Sept-Oct. Harvest. May-Sept.

A must when cooking. Friends with cucumber, asparagus and tomato. Just £1.80 for 150 seeds.

Tends to repel aphids. Companions are lettuce, tomato’s and radish. Just £2.29 for 350 seeds.

The oil in this plant repels a number of insects. Plant with carrots, tomato’s and cabbage. Just £2.29 for 350 seeds.

Very popular in soups. Plant with asparagus, chervil and spinach. Just £2.29 for 350 seeds.

Great in pickling. Plant with asparagus, corn and onion. Just £2.49 for 300 seeds.

Lavenders strong scent will mask the scent of cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli. Just £1.70 for 25 seeds.

The most popular herb. Friends with carrots, cabbage and kale. Just £2.29 for 300 seeds.

Sprouting seed. Alfalfa. a sweet taste simmilar to peas. Best used raw in salads. Harvest when sprouts are 2.5-5cm long. Ready to harvest after 5-6 days. Popular in Chinese cooking.

Easy and quick to grow, even in containers. Use baby leaves in salads and larger hotter ones in stir-fries.

Used extensively for seasoning. Friends with cabbage, sprouts and kale. £2.40 for 50 seeds.

Pea. Rich in vitamins B3, B5, B6. Favourite for stir fries and salads. Harvest after 7-10 days. It has a slightly nutty flavour. Also eat raw.

Radish Daikon. Also known as white raddish. A spicy flavour, ready to harvest in 5-6 days. Use in soups, sandwiches and as a garnish.

Fern like leaves of aniseed. To avoid cross pollination this should not be grown near dill or coriander. Plant with cabbage, beans and radish. Only £2.29 for 250 seeds.

Nasturtium Pepperspark. A spicy flavour with edible flowers.

Adds a spicy flavour to salads and cooked dishes.

Used extensively for seasoning and stuffing. Friends with cabbage, kale and tomatoes. Just £2.29 for 300 seeds.

Sprouting seed Sunflower. These produce a wealth of nutrients including phosphorus, calcium and magnesium. Distinctive juicy flavour. Sprouts are ready when hulls fall from the seed.

A perfect variety of spicy leaf and microgreens. Varieties are carefully matched, so leaf, development and flavours compliment each other. Harvest in 28 days. Salad Rocket. Red Giant Mustard. Green Wave Mustard. Mizuna.

Marigolds are superb to use as companion plants because the musky scent of the flower protects such thing as peppers and eggplants from flee beetles. They also attract beneficial insects. Plant near beans, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels, corn, tomatoes, kale, parsnips, peppers, potatoes, radishes, squash and pumpkins. Just £2.99 for 100 seeds.

Nasturtiums belong in a companion planted garden because they are beloved by aphids and so act as a sort of “trap crop”. They are favoured over most other plants and aphids make a bee line for them. The aroma can also confuse pests. Ideal planted around or near broccoli, cauliflower, brussels, cabbage, corn, peppers, cucumbers, radishes, kale, squash and pumpkins. Just £2.39 for 20 seeds.

The scent of calendula does seem to repel pests so include amongst your edibles including broccoli, cauliflower, brussels, carrots, celery, kale, collards, and potatoes. Just £2.80 for 50 seeds.

Plant alongside corn, cabbage and many other vegetables. Just £3.50 for 8 seeds.

A very famous variety. Known for its uniformity and neat habbit. Large 10cm flowers held on sturdy stems. A great favourite. Sow February-April. Flower July-September. Sow in good moist seed compost. Seal pot in poly bag to germinate, about 5-10 days. Transplant to 3inch pots. Grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise to outdoors. Plant 12 inches apart in a sunny spot. £2.99 for 20 seeds.

Stocky and well branched. Great for containers or in the garden. Sow February-March under glass, flowers July-September, or March-May outdoors.Sow in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at 18-21°C (65-70°F) using a good quality compost. Cover the seeds with 6mm (1?4") of compost and keep moist. Germination 7-14 days. Transplant seedlings into individual small pots and grow on. Acclimatise plants to outside conditions before planting out 40cm (16") apart in a sunny position. Can also be sown directly into the garden March-May for late summer flowering. £2.40 for 30 seeds.

An early flowering green foliaged double. Nice and compact. Beautiful colours. Sow February-April. Flower May-September. Sow in a propagator or in containers in polythene bag. Use good quality moist compost. Cover seeds. Germination 5-20 days. Transplant seedlings into trays 5cm (2") apart or singly into 7.5cm (3") pots and grow on. Acclimatise plants gradually before planting out when all danger of frost has passed, 35cm (14") apart. Choose a sunny open position. £2.00 for 30 seeds.

This dwarf sunflower is a pollen free variety meaning it will flower for a very long time. It is extremely well branched, giving it lots of flowers on each plant. Excellent in beds and borders or even in a container on the patio. Sow indoors March-May. Sow outdoors April-May. £2.00 for 10 seeds.

This variety has lovely bicolour blooms. Fast growing with 6-7 inch flowers.

Nasturtiums belong in a companion planted garden because they are beloved by aphids and act as a sort of “trap crop”. They are favoured over most plants, and aphids make straight for them. The aroma can also confuse pests. Plant them near broccoli, cauliflower, brussels, cabbage, corn, cucumber, peppers, radish, kale, squash and pumpkins. Just £2.80 for 25seeds.

These stunning colour changing flowers are perfect for putting on a show in any garden. Each flower will mature from a vibrant yellow to a deep scarlet – changing colour and pattern as they do. With a deep green foliage, these bright flowers contrast nicely as they are held above. These compact Nasturtiums are ideal for baskets and containers without taking over. (Height 30-35cm, width 20cm)

Culinary information: The peppery flavour of the leaves and colourful flowers will enrich salads and the unripe seeds can used like capers – delicious combined with cream cheese or butter in canapés. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sow March-May. Flower. Flower July - September. Sow in good quality free draining compost. Place in a propagator or a sealed poly bag. Germination 18-21 days. Keep compost damp but not wet. Transplant to 3inch pots, and grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise to outdoors over 10 days. Plant 14inches apart. £2.99 for 20seeds.

I love the dark, luscious ruby reds and ‘Winston Churchill’ is one of the best, with large individual flower heads and long stems. Sweet peas can be grown from seed by sowing them into pots of compost in autumn or spring^. To prepare the seeds, leave them on moist kitchen roll until they swell or sprout, then sow several sweet pea seeds to a pot, about 1cm deep^. Sweet peas perform best if their roots are forced to grow in a deep, narrow channel, so choose a tall pot to give them a strong start^. Germination can take 7 to 15 days, depending on the soil temperature^. Once planted, sweet peas should be watered regularly and kept in full sun Pinching out the tips of young sweet pea plants when they reach about 10cm tall can encourage bushy growth^.

^{Sow under cover January-April. Direct sow/plant out. April-May. Flower May-August £2.75 for 25 seeds.}

Beautiful large florets. Strong garden performers. Sow January-March. Flower June-September.Sow the seed thinly in pots or trays on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approx. 15-18°C (60-65°F). 3mm ( 1?2") deep, in a good quality, finely sieved, firmed, moist compost (Germination 14-28 days). Transplant seedlings, spacing them out 5cm (2") apart in trays and grow on. Plant out 23cm (9") apart in an open, sunny position after the danger of a frost has passed. Take care not to over water as Verbena germinates best if compost is only just moist.

Very quick growing, with a mixed colour cascade of flowers – cream, yellow, orange and red. Brilliant for picking for a small table centre and excellent at the centre of a flower bed to bring in lots of good insects (ladybirds, lacewings, hoverflies and bees) to co
Sow 2cm deep indoors March-April and plant out after last frosts, or sow direct May-July, two seeds per station, 30cm apart, and thin to one. Semi-trailing onto the bed. They're also delicious, making a lovely peppery addition to salads. £2.25 for 20 seeds.

An improved pot type, with better branching habbit and more flowers.

[Helianthus debilis] Soluna Lemon has relativity small flowers [8cm] making it ideal for borders.

Makes a lovely addition to garden displays and rockeries. Plant in a sunny location with well drained soil. Plant seed directly outdoors in early-mid spring. Cultivate soil, mix seeds with a cup of sand and broadcast lightly over planting area. Lightly rake into soil or cover with light soil to a depth of 1/16 to 1/8 inch. Can be sown in autumn in mild winter areas. £2.00 for 100seeds.

Sunflowers attract bees and birds. Add a row on the edge of the garden as a wind block. Just £1.50 for 20 seeds.

A delight to have in any garden. Sow seeds directly outside in a sunny spot. Sow seeds thinly 1cm deep and 45 cm apart. Germination takes up to 21 days. £2.20 for 10 seeds.

A delight to have in any garden. Sow seeds directly outside in a sunny spot. Sow seeds thinly 1cm deep and 45 cm apart. Germination takes up to 21 days. £1.80 for 10 seeds.

A rich orange flower with a dark centre. Beautiful in any garden. Sow March-May. Flowers July-Sept. Sow early summer to early spring outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare ground by raking it fine. Sow 12mm deep in rows 45cn apart. Sow indoors in late winter, early spring individually in 7.5cm pots at a temp of 15-18C. Grow on in good light conditions. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has past.

This is a new semi tall, double variety for containers and beds. The dark green leaves are a great contrast to the large double lemon-yellow blooms. Produces numerous flowers on top of the plant. Great garden performer. 90-120cm. .

Sow February-May and July-August. Flowers February-August. Sow late winter, spring or late summer. Germination `14-21 days. Grow in 7cm pots in warm conditions. When germinated move to cooler place and then acclimatise to outdoors over 10 days. Nine inches apart. £2.00 for 40 seeds.