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Use as you would spring greens, harvesting from the bottom of the plant to encourage more growth at the top. In trials, plants suffered less pests than cabbage or kales, plus they are more disease resistant.Sow thinly direct into a finely raked seedbed at a depth of 13mm (½in).Transplant with a trowel or dibber when large enough to handle allowing 45cm (18in) between plants each way. Grows best in well-cultivated soil liberally manured the previous autumn. If the weather is dry, water in well when transplanting. Alternatively sow in modules and plant out after all risk of frost has passed. -
Unique climbing habit, saving space, and best grown in containers on the patio. Stems can be trained and tied to a trellis, stout cane, or netting and will produce dark green, cylindrical 15cm (6in) fruits in abundance if picked regularly.Sow seed 19mm (¾in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free-draining compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 5-7 days.Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out once all risk of frost has passed, allowing 60cm (24in) between plants if they are to be supported. Keep well watered and pick fruits regularly for a long season of production. Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed during May, preferably under cloches.Youngest fruits are delicious raw, just diced up in a mixed salad. -
Highly productive, erect plant habit and shows good resistance to powdery mildew.Sow seeds singly 2.5cm (1in) deep into 7.5cm (3in) pots indoors or in a greenhouse. Can also be sown directly outdoors into warm, well-drained, moist soil after all risk of frost has passed, sowing 2-3 seeds at 60cm (24in) intervals and thinning out to the strongest seedling.Grow on and plant out in the garden after hardening off, when all risk of frost has passed leaving 60cm (24in) each way between plants. -
‘Butterstick F1’ produces yellow straight-neck fruit in abundance. Proven top for performance, flavour and wide adaptability. Showing good mildew resistance in the garden, this variety has fruit with a firm texture and a sweet, nutty flavour. Perfect to harvest young and add to salads thinly sliced.Sow seeds singly 2.5cm (1in) deep into 7.5cm (3in) pots indoors or in a greenhouse. Can also be sown directly outdoors into warm, well-drained, moist soil after all risk of frost has passed, sowing 2-3 seeds at 60cm (24in) intervals and thinning out to the strongest seedling.Plant out in the garden after hardening off, when all risk of frost has passed, leaving 60cm (24in) each way between plants. Alternatively, plant in 45cm (18in) containers. -
A very heavy and early yielder of solid mid-green courgettes. The early yield is almost twice that of some other courgette varieties and it just keeps producing firm, remarkably heavy fruit right through the season. Courgette Defender has an open habit which lets you see and pick the fruits easily, and it has excellent resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus.Sow seeds in spring 1cm (½in) deep in a good seed compost. Germination usually takes 6-10 days at 24C (75F). Can also be sown where they are to crop in late spring/early summer once the soil has warmed up. Sow 3 seeds every 60cm (24in) and thin out to the best seedling.Transplant when large enough to handle into 8cm (3in) pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 1-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 6cm (24in) apart in a sunny sheltered spot on rich well Water regularly and feed every 14 days once the courgettes start to develop pick regularly while small 1-16cm (4-6in) and don't leave any on to grow large or cropping will be impaired. -
Lingodor produces bright yellow cylindrical fruits of superb quality. It is a vigorous and productive plant, resistant to virus with a very good shelf life.SOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Sow seed at a depth of 2cm (¾in) in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F) until germination which takes 5-7 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Once germinated, grow courgettes on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and courgette plants are large enough to be transplanted. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting courgettes outdoors in rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun at a distance of 90cm (36in) apart. Alternatively direct sow courgettes outdoors at a depth of 2cm (¾in) and a distance of 90cm (36in) apart. Sow 2 seeds per hole and thin out the weakest seedling per station after germination. -
Stunning golden-yellow skinned, cylindrical fruits of up to 25cm (10in) in length are produced on upright plants with an open habit and almost spine-free stems, making harvesting easier. Plants have the added bonus of being powdery mildew tolerant until late in the season."Sow seed 2cm (¾in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) potsof good seed compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and maintain at 21-25?C (70-77?F) until after germination which will take 5-7 days. Alternatively, sow seed directly into the ground outside oncethe soil has warmed and all risk of frost is passed. Plant at a depth of 2.5cm (1in), leaving a distance of 75cm (30in) between sowings in each direction."Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost has passed. Plant at a depth of 2.5cm (1in), leaving a distance of 75cm (30in) between plants in each direction. Feed with potash fertiliser once fruiting commences. Water and pick fruits regularly. -
British breeding and a world first in climbing golden skinned courgettes. Stunning space saving plant when grown up a trellis/arch. The fruits are less watery than many varieties so firmer when sliced for salads and stir fries. Harvest regularly to extend the season.Sow mid-April to early June under glass for transplanting outdoors. Sow 2cm (3/4in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of good seed compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 21-25C (70-77F) until after germination which takes 5-7 days. Can also be sown direct outdoors from mid-May once the soil has warmed and risk of frost has passed, 2.5cm (1in) deep at 60cm (24in) apart in rows 60cm (24in) apart.Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost has passed, 60cm (24in) apart each way. Group 3 plants together to ensure pollination. Feed with potash fertiliser once fruiting begins. Tie stems regularly to support the weight of fruit. Water and pick fruits regularly to extend the harvesting season. -
"Dark green, speckled courgettes, 15-20cm in length are produced on parthenocarpic plants - pollination by insects is not needed - whichshow good resistance to powdery mildew until late in the season.Fruits have a stronger flavour than many green courgette varieties.""Sow seed, 1cm (½in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free draining compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bagand place at 20-25°C (68-77°F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days. Do notexclude light as this helps germination.""Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, minimum 75cm (30in) apart. Canalso be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Sow 2 seeds every 75cm(30in) and thin out to the best seedling."SERVING SUGGESTION: Use fresh courgette flowers stuffed with ricotta cheese or rice and vegetables -
Mr. Tickle finds sowing seeds quite difficult because of his extraordinarily long arms and because he's usually trying to find someone to tickle! You should find sowing these cress seeds easier than Mr. Tickle does!Easy to grow outdoors in the summer and inside during the cold months of the year.If you like egg and cress sandwiches like I do, you'll enjoy growing these cress seeds. I grow mine on a sunny windowsill on a piece of damp kitchen roll or cotton wool. When the cress is grown, you can just snip some off with scissors and put it in your sandwich. Yum! Be careful with those scissors though! -
"Walter the Worm: Lucky for Mr. Clumsy, Cucamelon plants are high up off the ground so he doesn't trip and fall over them! They like growing up canes or frames where they can ramble and twist and turn all the way up!Mr. Clumsy: My favourite thing about Cucamelons is they look just like me! I can eat them straight from the plant which means I don't have to worry about dropping them on the way to the kitchen! They taste so refreshing - just like cucumbers with a twist of lime. Yum!"Sow seeds on the surface of a freedraining compost -
Best grown as a half hardy annual in the greenhouse, but will fruit prolifically in a sunny spot outdoors. The vigorous slender vines will need support/netting to ramble and can be trimmed if become too rampant. The vines are carpeted with dainty yellow flowers which form huge numbers of larger grape-like fruits all summer. Fruits are firm, juicy with a refreshing cucumber and hint of lime flavour.Sow seed on the surface of a free-draining compost and cover with about 6mm (¼in) of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at 21-24C (70-75F) until germination, then reduce to 18C (65F). Germination up to 21 days.Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant out, 1 plant per 25cm (10in) container or 2 plants per growbag. Can also be planted outdoors in a sunny spot in late May/June once all risk of frost has passed. Plants will need support to ramble.
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