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  • "Walter the Worm: Mr. Noisy loves shouting at the top of his voice but he has learnt that for his tomatoes to grow juicy and sweet he has to whisper to them. He also can't walk around stomping his feet or his plant pot might fall over and break!Mr. Noisy: These tomato's are the perfect size to be picked by little hands and can be eaten straight from the plant. THEY EVEN LOOK LIKE ME! I pot up and grow these tomato plants when it's warm and there's no frost, until they're big enough to plant outdoors.THEY TASTE SO JUICY AND SWEET, I COULD EAT THEM ALL IN ONE GO!"Sow seeds 6 mm (1?4in) deep in pots or in a propagator on a windowsill.
  • Narrow tray seed, black Ideally sized for windowsills.Features:Garland Narrow Seed TraySize 14cm x 37cm (approx)Colour blackRigid, long life, injection moulded trayMultiple 2 tier drainage cells
  • The Garland Rigid Seed Tray is a long life, reusable seed tray perfect for starting seeds.Garland Rigid Seed TrayMade in EnglandMade from recycled plasticLonglife injection moulded plasticReusableSize (measurements are approx): L37 x W22 X D6 cm
  • Attractive smooth, golden yellow skinned with golden yellow flesh of sweet and tender taste. Best grown as a main crop as the mature tennis ball sized roots store well overwinter. The leaves can be steamed as 'greens'Sow thinly, 1cm (1/2in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.Thin seedlings when large enough to handle to 10-15cm (4-6in) apart. For best results turnips should be grown quickly, help to achieve this by watering well at all stages. Harvest when still medium size for the best flavour. Lift mature roots as required, roots can be lifted and stored for use overwinter from the later sowings
  • If you have never tried to grow this vegetable, you must try Turnip Oasis. Can be picked at any size with a surprisingly sweet juicy flavour similar to a melon. Turnip Oasis is delicious when eaten raw like an apple, or grated and added to salads. Resistant to virus. Ideal for summer and autumn harvests.Sow seeds April through to July, at 4 weekly intervals. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.Thin seedlings when large enough to handle to 1-15cm (4-6in) apart.For best results turnips should be grown quickly, help to achieve this by watering well at all stages. Harvest when still medium size for the best flavour. Prefers a well drained, moist, fertile soil. Harvest May to September.
  • A first-class white, globe turnip. Turnip Snowball is early, juicy and sweet flavoured, will yield a good supply from early summer to early winter, and the tops make most nutritious and tasty 'greens'.Turnips grow best on rich well manured soil but will grow on ordinary fertile soil to which has been added plenty of well rotted compost. Sow seeds in succession from spring to mid summer, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.Thin out the seedlings to 1-15cm(4-6in) apart.Turnips should be grown quickly and kept well watered. Harvest them before they get too large for the best flavour. For greens follow above instructions but don't thin out. The season can be extended by sowing under cloches in early spring and again in late summer.
  • Consistently performing well in the UK, this small fruited variety matures and ripens quickly to produce oval fruit with delicious, sweet tasting and succulent flesh. Best grown in a polytunnel or greenhouse.Sow seed 2cm (3/4in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of good seed compost at 21-25°C (70-77°F) from April to May. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination.After germination, maintain a minimum temperature of 15C (60°F) and keep the compost moist but not wet. When melon plants are well grown, transplant them at a spacing of 2 plants per growbag or 1m (3ft) apart under frost free glass. Provide netting for plants to climb up or allow to crawl over the ground (2.5m).
  • "Stunning magenta blooms, on slender stems, move in the slightest breeze adding style, grace and a touch of elegance to borders or wild meadows. Easy to grow in any position, quick to flower and ideal for the cottage or wild flower garden.Height 60-90cm (24-36in).""Sow March to May outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 12mm (½in) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart.Alternatively, sow outdoors in late summer as above. Plants will develop and overwinter to make strong plants for flowering the following May/June."When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 3cm (12in) apart.
  • "Attractive, bright yellow flowers once commonly seen in cornfields across the British Isles. Nowadays they are only occasionally seen on waste ground, but you can change this by adding these to your wild garden.NOTE: Other varieties illustrated not included.Height:45-60cm (18-24 inches)."Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 6mm (¼in) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart.When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart.
  • A familiar sight in early summer growing wild in shady places in Britain Its tall spires of drooping rose purple flowers will grace any garden in sun of part shade. Very easy.Sow in late spring early summer outdoors in a well prepared seed bed. Sow the seeds very thinly 1.5mm (1/16in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart, keep the soil damp until germination takes place and thin out the seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart when large enough to handle.Transplant 6cm (24in) apart into flowering site in the autumn for flowering the following year.They will grow in most soils and prefer part shade.
  • The pretty British Harebell otherwise known as the bluebell of Scotland, produces thin wiry stems of nodding pale blue flowers. An easy, charming plant for rockery, border etc.Sow on the surface of the compost in spring or autumn in John Innes Seed Compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-28 days at 15-21C (60-70F). Do not exclude light which is beneficial to germination.Transplant when large enough to handle into 8cm (3 inch) pots and grow on at a lower temperature. Later plant out in autumn or spring 3cm (12 inches) apart into well drained fertile garden soil in sun or part shade.
  • A charming and prolific baby pansy with an unbeatable combination of 3-4 colours in each FLOWER! It will flower continuously from summer to winter, is compact enough for rockeries, walls or edging and will self sow seedlings. Flowers summer to winter. Height: 15-23cm (6-9in). The petals make a colourful addition to green salads, can be candied to top desserts etc. or used to make violet soup. Write to us for a free leaflet with recipes for a wide range of edible flowers.Best sown where they are to flower in spring, or late summer/early autumn for overwintering. Sow 3mm (1/8in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart in well cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.Thin out the seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart.They will grow in sun or part shade and in ordinary garden soil.
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