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Spicy like rocket when used raw in salads and sandwiches, but mild like spinach when cooked in soups, casseroles or simply with some butter and garlic. This mix of five red and green, differently shaped leaves will add interest to the garden and your plate.Sow thinly, 13mm (½in) deep in drills 20cm (8in) apart, or in containers.Outdoor plants may benefit from cloche protection in harsh weather.

A splendid exhibition variety of golden merit producing large globe shaped onions with a rich, golden straw coloured skin. As well as being a super show variety, Onion Ailsa Craig is also one of the best varieties for general cultivation producing large onions with an excellent mild flavour. Onion Ailsa Craig can also be autumn sown.Sow seeds during mid-late winter in a good seed compost, just covering the seeds with compost. Germination takes 14-21 days at 19-21C (65-70F). Higher temperatures may prevent germination.Transplant seedlings when 36mm (1½in) high into 9cm (3½in) pots. Making sure the tiny bulb is not covered. When well rooted move to a cold frame and plant out in early spring at 38cm (15in) apart in a sunny spot in a rich fertile soil.Keep the soil moist during dry spells. As the leaves start to yellow bend over the tops, leave 14 days then lift and store when thoroughly ripened.

Use in salads for a milder flavour, or use them in soups and casseroles. Due to their huge size the onions don’t store for long, so why not chop and freeze, perfect to add to any cooked dish without making your eyes water each time you use them.For exhibition in Dec-Jan sow thinly 6mm (¼in) deep into a tray of good quality compost and keep in a propagator at 15°C (59°F). For culinary use seeds can be sown direct outside in March-April into finely raked soil 13mm (½ in) deep, 30cm (12in) between rows. Or into modules and planted out after the last frosts have passed.Transplant into individual 7.5cm pots (3in) at the ‘crook’ stage (when the young seedling still has the tip bent over like a shepherd’s crook) and grow on at 12-13°C (54-55°F). Keep moist but not wet. Keep young plants in a cold frame or greenhouse, planting out in May after all risk of frost has passed.

Deep globed, straw coloured bulbs which if given space can attain weights over 1kg (21/4lb). For general kitchen use bulbs of 300g (10oz) are readily produced. Bulbs are mild flavoured with juicy flesh ideal sliced for salads and sandwiches, and many culinary uses. Bulbs are not suited for long storage.For exhibited sized bulbs sow 1cm (1/2 in) deep in pots of compost and place at minimum 20C (68F). For smaller bulbs, seed can be sown outdoors in March..Prick out seedlings when large enough to handle and pot up into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow steadily and transplant to a well prepared onion bed from late April. Keep well fed and watered throughout the growing season.

Super little pickling or cocktail onions, Onion Paris Silver Skinned are easy and quick to grow and do well on the poorest soils. Sow thickly and the resultant competition will prevent the bulbs from getting too large for pickling purposes.Sow seeds thickly from March to April, preferably in light sandy soil which has been well prepared and raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds in shallow drills 15-20cm(6-8in) apart. Shallow sowing is necessary if round bulbs are required.No thinning is necessary. Keep the ground weed free and harvest from June onwards.

A mid-late maturing variety, Onion Red Baron has flattish-round bulbs of a beautiful dark red colour. Onion Red Baron is an excellent cropper producing attractive, firm well flavoured bulbs which keep well.Sow seeds from late spring. A rich firm, well drained soil in full sun is required. Sow seeds thinly when the soil surface is dry and workable, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart after raking to a fine tilth.When large enough to handle thin to 5cm (2in) and then 1cm (4in) apart.As the leaves start to yellow, bend over the tops, leave for 14 days or so then lift and store when thoroughly ripened.

Quality variety with rich maroon colouring and excellent flavour, the beets are also extremely uniform and of good size. Ideal for sowing in succession through the season to achieve a longer harvest period.Sow thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.Thin seedlings to 5cm (2in) apart when large enough to handle. Later thinnings will be suitable for using in salads. Harvest when roots reach about 4cm (1½in) in diameter or more. The smaller the root the better the quality. Beet can be stored by lifting the remaining roots; twist off the tops and store in boxes of slightly damp sand in frost-free conditions.

Increasingly popular vegetable for early summer to autumn harvesting. Once the central head has been cut, there are plenty of tender sideshoots over several weeks if cut regularly.Sow seed thinly 6mm (¼in) deep, and cover with a sprinkling of dry vermiculite or finely sieved compost. Place the seed and tray in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag and keep at around 18-21?C (65-70?F) until seeds germinate. This will take about 4-7 days.When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots or multi-cell trays. Plant out once the plants are approximately 10-15cm (4-6in) tall, into well-prepared soil allowing 38cm (15in) apart each way. Alternatively, sow thinly in a well-prepared seedbed, 1cm (½in) deep, and plant out when large enough to handle allowing 38cm (15in) apart each way. Sow successionally for extended harvest.To continue the organic life cycle of these seeds, gardeners should follow recognised organic growing methods, avoiding the use of artificial fertilisers and pesticides.

"This is a reliable outdoor trailing cucumber variety, producing large yields of 20cm (8in) long, dark-skinned fruits from July when harvested regularly.Plants show some resistance to powdery and downy mildew. Do not remove the male flowers.""Sow seed 1cm (½in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free-draining compost. Place pots in a propagator or seal in a polythene bag and keep at 21-25?C (70-77?F) until after germination which usually takes7-10 days. "Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out 1m (3ft) apart after all risk of frost is gone. Do not remove the male flowers. Best grown outdoors to trail on the soil. Pick fruits regularly when small to ensure continuous cropping. Feed and water regularly for increased yields.To continue the organic life cycle of these seeds, gardeners should follow recognised organic growing methods, avoiding the use of artificial fertilisers and pesticides.

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.

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.

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.

This British-bred parsnip really stood out from the crowd during trials! Producing an attractive white root that carries its weight well down its full length, Warrior has also shown strong resistance to root canker and is ideal for lifting through to December ready for Christmas lunch!Sow thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Sow clusters of 3 or 4 seeds every 20cm (8in) and thin out to the strongest seedling after germination. Germination can sometimes be very slow. Harvest the roots from autumn onward or leave them in the ground until required, if preferred.

An excellent tried and tested variety, Parsnip White Gem has shown that it can be grown successfully in virtually all soil types. Parsnip White Gem also has a very good canker resistance which results in lots of fine, medium length, smooth skinned, high quality, fine flavoured parsnips.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.Germination is very slow and it is helpful to sow a pinch of lettuce seed 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