Probably the most popular basil on the market, this classic basil has large leaves, attractive and very reliable variety. Delicious in all tomato-based dishes, this heavy cropper prefers a sunny position and well drained soil. Suitable for growing in containers. Height 35-40 cm. We have the

Lemon balm has got lemon scented leaves and makes a great, calming balm tea. The appearance is similar to mint. Grows to about 50 cm tall. Can be used in refreshing summer salads or meat dishes.

Sow from March onwards inside in small pots or trays. Finely cover the seeds with sieved...

Medium sized, 3 inch, red fruits. Crops for long period; ideal for canning and fresh production too. Easy to grow variety, worth a try.

Sow the seeds about 1 cm deep into a seed tray or in small pots or cells, covered lightly, watered and placed at between 10-18 Celsius on a windowsill,...

Bunyard's Exhibition is a heirloom broad bean, was introduced more than 100 years ago. White seeded broad bean with 7-9 delicious seeds/pod. The plants grow to a height of 80 cm. An excellent variety for showing. If you want an earlier crop of beans check out the 

As the name suggests, a long, slim, cylindrical shaped beetroot, with a dark red colour to both the outer smooth skin and the inner sweet  flesh. Ideal beetroot variety for slicing. Matures earlier than other globe shaped ones.. If you decide to grow this variety make sure you have a light...

Giant Exhibition is the longest podded variety. White seeded broad bean. Excellent flavour. The plants grow to a height of up to 100 cm. The perfect variety for the showbench.

Sow the seeds February-April.

Sow in double or single rows or in blocks. Plant the seeds about 4-5cm...

Purple Sun is a unique purple hybrid carrot, and the colour does not fade during cooking so will add a lot of fun to your dishes. These carrot seeds are Nantes type carrot. And the wonderful colour can encorage children too to eat more veggies. The darkest of dark purple colour, beautiful...

Orange Habanero is a very hot pepper with a unique flavour. Ideal for making very spicy sauces. The plats need lots of heat during the season from the start. The plant grows up to 1 metre tall and produces masses of chillies, 4-6cm long. Long growing season, most suitable for greenhouse or...

Painted lady is a great addition to any garden with its bicoloured flowers. Heavy crop of tender, 25-30 cm long pods. Runner beans are a great source of Vitamin C and iron.

For earliest crop sow inside in individual pots about 3 weeks before the last expected frost, 3-4 cm deep. Keep...

Basket of Fire is a hybrid variety, bred for the unique growing habit of the plant. Only about 30 cm tall and spreads to about 50 cm; perfect for small pots, containers and hanging baskets. It is a good choice if you want to grow chillies outside. The plants will continue to produce well into...

Summer squash sunburst is an F1 hybrid variety. The vigorous plants produce plenty of yellow skinned, scallop edged fruits. Excellent for baby fruit and standard size production.

Just as easy to germinate as courgette seeds and growing squash in your home garden is easy. A few seeds and...

Lovage is a hardy perennial plant. It can grow up to 180 cm tall, has yellow flowers and dark leaves. The whole plant can be used for flavouring meat and vegetable dishes, stews and soups.

Sow from March onwards inside or outside from May, in small pots, or in fine seedbed. Sow the...

Sweet Dumpling produces a large numer of small fruits. Excellent for stuffing and baking individually. Received the RHS Award of Garden Merit trophy in trials. Matures when really small, only about 10 cm across.

The small, slightly flattened and ribbed pale skinned fruits are great for...

Pea Bean is a heirloom bean, has pretty seeds and has been in the UK since the 16th century at least. A great all rounder with many uses. The plants climb just like a runner bean or climbing french bean and produce flat pods similar to a large mangetout pea. The pods can be picked young and...

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is a herbaceous slender perennial and grows up to 60 cm tall. The roots grow really deep. Nowdays the leaves used like spinach or raw in salads. Or used in sauces as they have a good acidity level. Sorrel has been cultivated for hundreds of years, but today it is mainly...

Popular Variety among children. Use as a normal courgette. Great to slice, roast, stuff. It gives an unusual look to your food and to your garden and allotment plot.

Sow from late March through April under glass for growing in the greenhouse, or late April through May to transplant...