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...

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...

Beetroot Bull's Blood is a good looking beetroot, grown mainly as a salad leaf crop but can be fully grown for its roots, which are softer than other varieties and very deep red and sweet.

The deep red leaves make this variety an added interest in baby leaf salads. Grow as a cut and...

This traditional Italian variety has globe-shaped roots, dark green foliage and deep red stem. When sliced, unusual red and white rings are exposed, adding an attractive element to the salad plate. Excellent sweet flavour. Delicious in salads or as a hot veg. A heirloom variety and one of our...

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...

Very reliable and easy to grow variety. Detroit 2 produces deep crimson, globe-shaped roots of excellent sweet flavour. Delicious eaten hot, or raw in salads. A great all around beetroot, which is easy to grow and for 400 seeds @ 99p it is a real bargain. The best variety for overwintering in...

Borage is grown as an annual herb and the plants great as an ornamental too. Also called starflower because it's beautiful star shaped blue blossoms. The whole plant is hairy and has many medicinal use. Borago officinalis is originally from Syria but commonly grown in many part of the world....

Smaller in size, closely curled leaves and excellent frost tolerance. Kale is packed with Vitamins A, C and K; and is a brilliant winter leaf vegetable, trendy in the UK.

Seeds can be sown outdoors in a well prepared seed bed in the spring, in drills 0.5 cm deep and about 30cm apart or...

Briza maxima is an ornamental grass, and grown for the decoative seed heads rather than for the flowers. It has thin stems and pale green heads which turn red when ripen. Very easy to grow. 40-50 cm. 

Sow the quaking grass in the spring directly outside where they are to grow. Sow about...