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Named for the city in Southern California where they were first grown commercially, Anaheim chili peppers are mild enough to eat raw, although if left to ripen longer in the sun, the dark green fruits will turn red and their flavour will become stronger. Delicious stuffed.Sow seed on the surface of a good, free-draining compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal the container in a polythene bag and maintain at a temperature of 25?C (77?F) until after germination, which takes up to 14 days. Maintain a minimum temperature of 15?C (59°F) after pricking out and transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots.For Indoor Crops: Plant 2 plants per growbag or individually into 20cm (8in) pots or into 2 litre pots. Plants may reach 75cm (2.5ft) high and so will need cane support. For Outdoor Crops: Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting 45cm (18in) apart in a sunny, fertile, moist site. Plant in final situation from early June once frost risk has passed and protect from biting winds.

Grown for its long harvest season as leaves can be used at ‘baby leaf’, midi and fully mature stages, either raw in salads or gently cooked. The shiny bright green leaves with their strong red stems are highly nutritious. Plants show excellent resistance to downy mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.Sow seed thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Sow at 2-3 week intervals for continuity.Thin seedlings to 7cm (3in) apart for ‘baby leaves’, to 15cm (6in) apart for larger chards/leaves, or 23cm (9in) for mature plants. If growing as a ‘baby leaf’ these will be ready to harvest in approximately 50 days from sowing. Harvest stems as required, picking only a few from each plant.SERVING SUGGESTION: Steam and serve with butter. Delicious!

A modern bred variety with large, uniform roots. Produces big, healthy plants. Interiors stay firm, even when roots are large. Holds well in the ground. Upright plant results in less splash from rain and are less prone to celery leaf spot.SOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Sow in a propogator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at minimum 18°C (64°F) using a good quality, peat-free compost. Cover the seeds with 3mm sieved compost until germination which can take 14-21 days.GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Transplant seedlings individually into 7cm pots or trays to grow on. After hardening off, plant out 25-30cm (10-12in) apart in rows 40cm (16in) apart after frosts.Water regularly in dry weather to encourage the bulb to swell, removing lower leaves to encourage further growth.

An improved 'Armado April' type. Cauliflower Winter Aalsmeer shows outstanding winter hardiness and produces well-protected, creamy white heads of good depth and weight. Matures gradually throughout April so extends the harvesting period. RHS AGM winner.Sowing time: May to mid June. Sow seeds thinly in a well-prepared seedbed, 12mm (½in ) deep. Keep watered during dry weather.Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing, allowing a minimum of 6cm (2ft) between plants in the row and 75cm (3in) between rows. Firm in well and keep watered until established. Net against pigeons and cabbage caterpillars.Top dress with nitrogen feed during late February.

Romanesco produce a pale green head consisting of a mass of spirals. Flavour is sweeter and more delicate than many white cauliflowers with a lovely crunch especially raw with ‘dips’. Also an excellent steamed vegetable. Romanesco is rarely seen in the supermarkets so do try to grow yourself.Sow in individual pots or a seedtray of good seed compost and cover with 6mm (¼in) of compost or vermiculite, at a minimum of 15C (60F), until germination which takes around 7 days. Alternatively, can be sown thinly in a prepared seedbed 13mm (½in) deep, allowing 30cm (12in) between rows.Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into larger pots, or transplant from the seedbed around 5 weeks from sowing. Allow 45cm between plants in the row and 60cm between rows. Plant firmly and water well until plants are established.

We've selected Cauliflower Boris F1 to withstand all weather conditions, under all levels of care, in any type of soil. If you're new to cauliflower growing or have had poor results in the past, Cauliflower Boris F1 is for you! This really is a gardener-friendly variety.Best sown in individual pots or seed tray of good seed compost and cover with 6mm (1/4in) of compost or vermiculite, at a minimum of 15C (60)F, until germination which takes around 7 days. Alternatively sow thinly in a prepared seedbed 13mm (1/2in) deep, allowing 30cm (12in) between rows.Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into larger pots, or transplant from the seedbed around 5 weeks from sowing. Allow 30cm (12in) between plants each way for 'baby heads' or 60cm (24in) each way for larger heads. Plant firmly to obtain best quality heads.Try growing cauliflowers with Nasturtiums to draw cabbage white butterflies away from your crop, and mint to help deter flea beetles.