Astrantia is a well know flower in the UK, beautiful small pink flowers on slender stems. Bushy, somewhat clamp forming plants. A wonderful cut flower. Ideal in front of a border as a taller, flowering  groundcover.

Very hard to germinate. Can be sown outside in well draining pots in...

Large, glossy, deep purple skinned oval fruit about 13cm long. Fruit holds quality and colour well after picking. Best to raise this heat loving vegetable from seeds in the greenhouse, especially in Britain, to make sure you raise strong, healthy seedlings. Aubergines are high in potassium,...

This unique variety produces small (about 15cm) white fruits. For highest pruduction keep the aubergine plants under cover in your greenhouse or polytunnel; ideally above 20 Celsius at all times. A very popular variety in asian cooking. Aubergines are high in potassium, folates and magnesium...

Long Purple Aubergine is one of the most commonly grown variety. Produces good quality, dark fruits. The calyx is green and can be very prickly. Aubergines are high in potassium, folates and magnesium and a good source of Vitamins E and K and pro Vitamin A. If you grow peppers with success you...

Moneymaker is an extra early aubergine, Glossy black not too long fruits and the calyx and the stems are attractive deep purple too. Aubergines are high in potassium, folates and magnesium and a good source of Vitamins E and K. Grow the Moneymaker aubergine under protection, in a greenhouse or...

Aubergine Pinstripe F1 is a beautifly coloured variety with mild, delicate flavour, almost creamy flesh. Free of bitterness, this stunning fruit grows to 10-15cm. Pinstripe is a spineless, compact auberfgine variety ideal for the patio to grow in containers and pots. The beautiful silvery...

A dwarf bushy habit describes this annual flower. This balsam has up to 5 cm camellia-flowered double blooms of scarlet, carmine, purple-rose, salmon, shell pink and white. The compact 20-25 cm tall plants producing all summer long. Good drought tolerance, suitable for containers, tubs,...

Cimmanon basil has purple stems with small purple/white flowers. Leaves are green on top and purple spotted/streaked underneath. Cinnamon Basil is widely used in Vietnam, excellent in different Asian soups, salads and stir fried dishes. The seeds themself are used too not only the plants. The...

This Greek variety is very compact with small leaves. A fantastic, strong growing herb, excellent in any kitchen garden. The plants are very pretty, almost good as an ornamental if you like green foliage in your garden. And the flavour of the leaves is outstanding and somewhat different than...

Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum or Ocimum sanctum) also called tulsi. It contains high level of the essential oil eugenol and it has been used in Ayurveda for a very long time. Native to India and it is widley cultivated in South East Asia. Also widely used in Thai cuisine.

Sow the holy...

Probably the most popular basil on the market, Italian Classic (used to be called Sweet Genovese) is a large-leaved, attractive and very reliable variety. This scented plant is our most popular herb seed. Delicious in all tomato-based dishes, this heavy cropper prefers a sunny position and...

Lemon Basil (Ocimum citriodorum) has a strong lemony smell and flavour. It contains the chemical called citral which is found in citrus fruits. Lemon Basil is widely used in Indonesia, where herbs are essential in everyday cooking; excellent in raw summer salads and with fish and duck. The...

A very fragrant variety, this attractive basil has large, purple, heavily fringed and ruffled leaves. Stunning dark purple/black plants prefer a warm, sunny spot and adds an interesting look to the herb garden

Sow basil seeds from February onwards inside or outside from May, in small...

Basil Rubin is a unique basil variety with attractive, deep red/bronze leaves. Stronger and a bit different flavour than the classic green leaved basil. Can be used as an ornamental interest anywhere in the garden or allotment. Can be grown in pots in the patio area or in a windowbox. Height...

White Detroit beetroot as easy to grow as any other beetroot. The globe shaped roots are tender and sweeter. If you don't really like beetroot, this is a must try variety. Useful in cooking as it will not turn everything else red in your kitchen.

Sow white detroit thinly, early...

Boltardy has excellent sweet flavour, smooth skin and deep red tender flesh. And this variety has very good resistance to bolting. One of the most popular variety amongst the root vegetables in our online shop. 300 seeds cost only 99p. Great for the UK climate. Keeps well in the ground till...