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Hugely popular as it is so versatile for a wide range of cooked of cold dishes. Plain leaf parsley has a stronger flavour than curled. Rich in iron and vitamins A, B and C.Indoors - fill a seed tray or pots with good free-draining seed compost. Outdoors - prepare the soil by raking until it is fine and crumbly, removing any large stones. Sow seed in 7cm (3.5in) pots of free-draining compost. Keep at 18-20?C (64-68?F) until after germination. Alternatively sow seed outdoors 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart. Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost. Harvest leaves as and when required. Indoor plants can be harvested all year round.To continue the organic life cycle of these seeds, gardeners should follow recognised organic growing methods, avoiding the use of artificial fertilisers and pesticides. -
"A well known, very useful salad plant, rocket can be used raw in salads or cooked lightly when it makes a delicious spinach substitute. Late summersowings of rocket will carry on cropping into the winter if the plants are protected by cloches."Sow March to September, thinly in a well prepared seedbed in full sun or partial shade, 13mm deep in drills 30cm apart. Can also be sown under glass all the year round for fresh leaves continually.Thin out seedlings to 15cm apart, or leave unthinned and pick as ‘baby leaves’. Keep well watered to minimise bolting (running to seed) and pick young leaves regularly for best flavour. -
Wild Rocket is becoming increasingly popular for its spicy, peppery flavour, adding life to salads, sandwiches and garnishes. With successional sowings in an unheated greenhouse, this tasty wild rocket will provide fresh, peppery salad leaves virtually all year round.March to August, thinly in a well prepared seedbed in full sun, 6mm (¼in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Can also be sown in pots under glass from February to October for fresh leaves virtually all year round.Thin out seedlings to 23cm apart, or leave unthinned and pick as ‘baby leaves’. Keep well watered to minimise bolting running to seed) and pick young leaves regularly for best flavour. -
Long, white stems if earthed up as the plants grow. Autumn to early winter maturity, just lift as required.Sow thinly, 1cm (¼in) deep in drills 23cm (9in) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.When large enough to handle, transplant into final positions, 23cm (9in) apart. Water ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Earth up the soil around the stems as they develop.High in folic acid, potassium, pro-vitamin A and vitamin C. Contains beneficial sulphur compounds as well as a potent antioxidant called quercetin. -
Produces a mound of loose, oak leaf shaped leaves for regular picking for several weeks. Does not produce a solid heart. Good resistance to bolting (running to seed).Sow thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially during dry periods.When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart. Harvest as and when required.Lettuce is a good source of beta-carotene and vitamin A. -
Radish ‘French Breakfast 2’ is a popular old variety that has stood the test of time. Crisp and crunchy, the cylindrical roots will add a little spice to your summer salads.Sow March to September outdoors, in well prepared soil. Sow regularly, thinly in either narrow or broad drills, 13mm (½in) deep and 15cm (6in) apart.Thin seedlings as necessary to about 20mm (1in) apart. Keep watered for juiciest roots and to minimise bolting (running to seed). -
Very quick growing salad onion. Sow Spring Onion White Lisbon in succession for a continuous crop all spring, summer and autumn. This customer favourite is also the best variety for overwintering - make a late sowing in September and see!Sow March to August, every 3 weeks for continuous crops. Sow thinly in either narrow or broad drills 13mm deep, allowing 23cm between drills. Popular and reliable for successional sowings throughout the season.No thinning is necessary. Keep watered for best quality crops. Delicious when young, becoming more pungent as the stems enlarge and start to bulb.HARVESTING: May to October, later sowings may remain through to December if weather remains mild. -
Early ripening, bush variety from eastern Europe, ideally for outdoor growing, but can be grown in the greenhouse. Spreading habit, may need cane support, but no sideshooting necessary. Shows tolerance to late blight.Place seed on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at a constant temperature of around 18-20?C (64-68?F) until after germination, which takes 7-14 days.Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant in final situation when 20cm (8in) high, 45cm (18in) apart. Remove sideshoots regularly. -
An autumn variety that produces excellent squashes with a typical butternut shape. Fruits store well over the winter months.Sow mid April to June, 25mm (½in) deep in pots or trays of moist seed compost and germinate at 20°C (68?F) for up to 7 days. Sow seeds on edge for reliable germination. Alternatively, sow outdoors in rich soil in full sun from mid-May through June, 25mm (½in) deep at 1.5m (5ft) spacing.Pot on individual seedlings into small pots of compost, keep barely moist to prevent stems from rotting and protect from strong sunlight with a sheet of newspaper. Plant out at 1.5m (5ft) between plants each way once frost risk has passed. Water and mulch regularly.Harvest and store fruits before heavy frosts. -
Can be grown as a 'baby leaf, or left to mature with thick, succulent stems of white and pale green, plus the unique purple leaf with bright green stems. Pak Choi Tri-coloured Mix produces quick maturing Oriental Pak Choy vegetables rich in Vitamins A and C, folate, calcium and iron with the added antioxidant benefit of red anthocyanadins in the purple leaf variety.Sow seeds March to July, every 3 weeks. Sow seeds thinly, 12mm (½ in) deep, in rows 38cm (15in) apart. Prefers rich, moist soil in full sun.Thin to 1cm (4in) for 'baby leaf, to 2cm (8in» for larger plants and to 3cm (12in) for fully mature plants. Keep well watered throughout the growing period to avoid bolting and lack of flavour. Harvest 'baby leaves' in 3 days, full size from 6 days. -
Long, smooth, white-skinned, tapering roots of uniform size with a delicious sweet flavour and good texture. Good canker resistance, especially from later sowings. Lifted roots store well for winter use.Sow April to May, earlier sowings may attract canker. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 45cm (18in) apart. Sow clusters of 3 seeds every 15cm (6cm) and thin out to the strongest seedling after germination. Germination can sometimes be very slow, especially if sown too early or in wet soils.Harvest the roots from autumn onwards, leaving them in the ground if required. Alternatively lift and store in boxes of barely moist soil, peat or sand. -
The world's first hybrid parsnip. Parsnip Gladiator F1 is fast maturing with consistent high quality flesh, silky-smooth white skin. Very good canker resistance and 'true' sweet parsnip flavour. Parsnip Gladiator F1 is excellent for exhibition.For long parsnips you need a deeply dug soil which has been manured for a previous crop. However, they will do well on ordinary well drained and cultivated soil. Sow seeds April to June, 1cm (½ inch) deep in drills 30cm (12 inches) apart. Sow clusters of 4 seeds every 20cm (8 inches) and thin out to the strongest seedlings after germination. Germination is very slow and it is helpful to sow a pinch of lettuce seeds between each cluster of seeds. They will mark the row and can be cut before the parsnips need the room.Harvest the roots from autumn onwards, leaving them in the ground until required.
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