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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. -
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. -
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. -
‘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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Tall plants with attractive purple bi-coloured flowers and strong tendrils to aid climbing produce sweet-tasting purple pods. Best picked and eaten before pods become too big. Delicious eaten raw in salads, lightly steamed or added to stir fries.Sow March to June every 10 days for successional crops. Sow 5cm (2in) deep in flat-bottomed channels (drills) spacing about 2½-5cm (1-2in) apart, and in rows 75cm (30in) apart.When plants are 10cm (4in) tall provide twiggy sticks for support. The peas will be ready to harvest around 12-13 weeks from sowing date, and regular picking will encourage further cropping.SERVING SUGGESTION: Delicious when cooked the traditional way, steamed or boiled with a sprig of fresh mint. -
A colourful collection of tasty French Beans! Climbing Bean Mixed combines 3 of the best varieties from the latest breeding programmes, each with different flower and pod colours. These high yielding varieties produce excellent crops of stringless, flavoursome, 25cm (10") pods which hold in prime condition for much longer than traditional varieties. An excellent choice for adding colour to the vegetable plot as well as on the plateSow climbing bean seeds indoors from mid April for transplanting later on, or direct sow outdoors from late May to July. Indoors, sow bean seeds at a depth of 2cm (1") in 7.5cm (3") pots or trays of free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 12-25C (54-77F) until germination, which takes 7-10 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination. Alternatively direct sow French beans outdoors when the soil as warmed. Sow 2 bean seeds per station at a depth of 5cm (2") and a distance of 23cm (9") apart. Plant Climbing beans in rows that are 60cm (24") apart, or where space is limited, try growing climbing beans onto a wigwam structure. Climbing beans require support from garden canes, strings or netting which should be put in place at the time of planting.Once germinated, grow on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and the climbing bean plants are large enough to be transplanted. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 - 10 days before planting French beans outdoors in rich fertile, well drained soil in full sun with protection from strong winds. -
Our Mamba trial crops have consistently produced double the yield of Cobra, with no reduction in flavour or pod quality. Mamba’s mid-green, stringless pods are larger, more uniform and carried in clusters for easy picking. Plants are slightly less vigorous than Cobra, but this is a bonus – growth is more manageable, taking up less space, and the plants will perform better in large patio pots than most other varieties, supported by a wigwam of canes.Sow seeds indoors individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 18-21C (65-70F) from mid-April to May for transplanting outdoors after all risk of frost has passed. Alternatively sow direct outdoors May to July in warm soil, as germination can be erratic in cold, wet soils. Sow 2 or 3 seeds 4cm (1½in) deep, allowing 20cm (8in) between each group of seeds and 45cm (18in) between rows with no need to thin out.Gradually acclimatise indoor grown plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost has passed. Grow as for Runner Beans and support with canes or netting. Hoe regularly and keep well watered, especially when flowering. Mulch during dry periods.For best results cook within an hour of harvesting. -
Delicious, fleshy bright yellow broad, flat podded, stringless waxpod, 25cm (10 inches) long and 25mm (1 inch) wide. Climbing Bean Goldfield is a good early plant vigour and early to pod continuing throughout the summer. Decorative in both flower and vegetable gardens. *CBMV resistant.Sow seeds April to May in pots of moist seed compost and cover with a 2cm (1 inch) layer or compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F), After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 6-10 days. Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Sow 2 seeds, 5cm (2 inches) deep at 23cm (9 inch) intervals in rows 45-60cm (18-24 inches) apart.After all risk of frost; plant out with support of strong canes, sticks or netting. Provide a sunny sheltered spot on rich, well-drained soil, raked to a fine tilth.Hoe between plants regularly and water regularly. You can also give plants compost mulch to combat dry periods. Harvest regularly while pods are still young for the best crops. -
A multi-purpose Italian speciality, either for fresh young pods as flageolets (semi-mature pods with succulent seeds) or more usually as haricots (full mature pods with ripe seeds). Spectacular, flattish, pale green pods are heavily splashed with reddish streaks which disappear on cooking.Sow seed 4cm (1½ in) deep in 7.5cm (3 in) pots or trays of good seed compost. Place in a propagator or sealed container inside a polythene bag and place at 18-21C (65-70F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days. Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed sufficiently. Sow in 15cm (6in) apart, 4cm (1½ in) deep.Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost has passed. Grow as for Runner Beans and support with canes or netting.Hoe regularly and keep well watered, especially when flowering. Mulch during dry periods.
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