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Maincrop variety producing a very good crop over a long picking period on vigorous plants. Straight, long, pointed, large 13cm (5in) pods containing up to 10 plump and sweet tasting peas. Resistant to Fusarium race 1.Sow March to June every 10 days for succession. Sow seed 5cm (2in) apart, 5cm (2in) deep in flat-bottomed drills spacing about 2.5-5cm (1-2 in) apart, and in rows 75cm (30in) apart.When plants are 1cm (4in) tall, provide twiggy sticks for support.Regular picking will encourage further cropping.

Extremely popular and reliable variety for successional sowings throughout spring, and a particular favourite for June sowings, Pea Kelvedon Wonder produces huge crops of narrow pointed pods in pairs, averaging 7 or 8 succulent peas per pod. RHS AGM winner. Pea Kelvedon Wonder is resistant to Pea Wilt, tolerant to Downy Mildew.Kelvedon Wonder is an early variety, height 45cm (18in). Peas prefer a deep rich, moist soil, which has had plenty of well rotted manure or compost dug in the previous autumn/winter. Commence sowing seeds in March once the ground is workable. Sowings can be made until July. In very cold or wet regions, cover early sowings with tall cloches. Rake in a balance of fertiliser at 2oz per sq.yd. before sowing and sow seeds thinly in drills 5cm (2in) deep, allowing 45-60cm (18-24in) between the rows.Keep the rows weeded and once the plants are 8-1cm (3-4in) tall, provide twiggy sticks for support. Give water twice a week during flowering and pod development to ensure a prolonged and heavier crop. Commence picking when the pods have started to swelEarly and regular picking will also improve the cropping and flavour of the peas.

"An excellent, high quality, double podded variety, Pea Rondo is guaranteed to out perform 'Onward' in every way. One of the best cropping varieties in T&M trials, Pea Rondo produces rich green, straight, long pods containing on average 10 deliciously plump peas. Wrinkle (Main). Resistant to Fusarium Race 1.Suitable For Freezing."Sow seeds from March to June every 10 days for succession in fiat bottomed drills 5cm (2in) deep, 15cm (6in) wide spacing the seeds roughly 5cm (2in) apart. Allow 80cm (30in) between rows.When 7.5-1cm (3-4in) tall provide twiggy sticks for support. Watering when in flower will improve the crop. The peas are ready to pick around 14 weeks from the sowing date.Regular picking will improve cropping.

British bred maincrop variety, outstanding in both the breeder’s and T&M trials. High resistance to both downy and powdery mildew. Ideal for successional sowings, especially in June/July for a quality late pick up to hard frost. Good vigour, dark green leaves and masses of 7-8 seeded, slightly curved, pointed pods, 2 pods per node."Sow March to July every 10 days for successional crops. Sow 5cm (2in) deep in flat-bottomed drills spacing 2.5-5cm (1-2in) apart, and in rows 75cm (30in) apart."When plants are 10cm (4in) tall provide twiggy sticks for support,or netting. The peas will be ready to harvest around 12-13 weeks from sowing date, and regular picking will encourage further cropping.

Fruits appear golden from the very start, turning to deep orange on maturity in time for Halloween carving and cooking. Thin each plant to three fruits to achieve weights of around 4kg (9lb) – the perfect carving size. The yellow gene can also cause the first true leaves to turn yellow in cold temperatures – don’t worry about this – celebrate it as an oddity!Sow seeds on their sides in small 7.5cm (3in) pots of seed compost at a depth of about 2.5cm (1in). Place them in a propagator or seal the pots inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 20°C (68°F) until germination, which takes 5-7 days. Once germinated, grow plants on for about 4 weeks until they are large enough to be transplanted outdoors.Gradually acclimatise them over 7-10 days before transplanting into warm, well drained, humus rich soil in full sun, with shelter from winds. Choose a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sun per day and prepare the soil in advance, adding plenty of well rotted manure or compost. Plant 90cm (3ft) apart. Pile the soil into mounds about 15cm (6in) high. Plant each pumpkin plant on top of a mound to ensure good drainage and keep them well watered until they are established. Feed of general fertiliser a few weeks after planting.

Zombie might be the ugliest, scariest pumpkin you’ve ever seen! Plants have a trailing habit, producing 2-3 warty fruits of 3-4kg (6.5-8.5 lbs) each which will ripen during September and store until October ready for Halloween decoration - you hardly need to carve them, they’re pretty scary already!Sow seeds on their sides in small 7.5cm (3in) pots of seed compost at a depth of about 2.5cm (1in). Place them in a propagator or seal the pots inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 20°C (68°F) until germination, which takes 5-7 days. Once germinated, grow plants on for about 4 weeks until they are large enough to be transplanted outdoors.Gradually acclimatise over 7-10 days before transplanting into warm, well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun, with shelter from winds. Choose a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sun per day and prepare the soil in advance, adding plenty of well-rotted manure or compost. Plant at a minimum of 120cm (4ft) apart between plants. Pile the soil into mounds about 15cm (6in) high. Plant each pumpkin plant on top of a mound to ensure good drainage and keep them well watered until they are established. Feed with a general fertiliser a few weeks after planting.

Bright red skin and crisp, sweet and succulent mildly flavoured white flesh. Radish Cherry Belle is early, very fast maturing, and very slow to go woody.Radishes grow well in most soils, but prefer rich, moist free draining soils. Sow seeds at regular intervals from early spring to early summer into well cultivated soil. Sow seeds very thinly 1cm (½in) deep in drills 15cm (6in) apart.Thin out seedlings to 3-5cm (1 to 2in) apart.Water during dry spells. Harvest as soon as the roots reach reasonable size, if left too long they will become hot and woody.

These purple-topped and white-bottomed summer radishes provide an attractive splash of colour to the vegetable garden. Olive-shaped, peppery roots are ready to harvest from just 25 days after sowing. Sow successionally outdoors from March to September or in pots under glass to prolong the season.Sow thinly in broad drills, 1cm (½in) deep, 30cm (12in) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially during dry periods.Thin as necessary, allowing 2.5cm (1in) between seedlings and keep watered to prevent bolting (running to seed) and a harvest of hot, pithy roots.

Crisp, crunchy, mild and sweet. Radish French Breakfast 3 is ideal for decoration - make small uneven cuts around the outside of the radish, place in iced water and it will open up into floral shapes.Radishes grow well in most soils, but prefer rich, moist free draining soils. Sow seeds at regular intervals from early spring to early summer in well cultivated soil. Sow seeds very thinly 1cm (½in) deep in drills 15cm (6in) apart.Thin out the seedlings to 3-5cm apart.Water during dry spells. For summer sowings choose a moist cool spot to prevent running to seed. As radishes grow so fast and use less of the soil's goodness, use them totally as a catch crop with other slower maturing produce. Harvest as soon as the roots reach reasonable size, if left too long they will become hot and woody.

Improvement on Mirabeau and Flamboyant for root quality and uniformity as a bunching radish. Quick maturing cylindrical roots with small white tip. The flesh is white, crisp and succulent with no pithiness.Sow thinly, 1cm (1/2in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially during dry periods.When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 2.5cm (1in) apart. Keep plants cool and moist to prevent running to seed.

Radish Scarlet Globe is a very popular and easy variety producing bright red, evenly shaped roots with pure white, crisp, moist flesh and mild flavour.Radishes grow well in most soils but prefer rich, moist, free draining soils. Sow seeds at regular intervals from early spring to early summer into well cultivated soil. Sow seeds very thinly 1cm (½in) deep in drills 15cm (6in) apart.Thin out the seedlings to 3-5cm (1-2in) apart.Water during dry spells. Harvest as soon as the roots reach reasonable size, if left too long they will become hot and woody

A giant amongst summer radish. Radish Vienna produces large, golf ball sized roots with pure white flesh which remain firm, juicy and crisp with a spicy flavour, but have no sign of pithiness or bitter after taste. Ideal for successional sowing.Sow seeds March to September at regular intervals. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially during dry periods.When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 2.5cm (1in) apart.Keep plants cool and moist to prevent running to seed.

British bred and supercedes the old favourite ‘Sunset’ for yields, pod quality and length. Very early, ideal for the first pick of the season and maintains production throughout summer. Fleshy straight pods up to 30cm (12in) long, of excellent flavour. Decorative rosy pink flowers. RHS Award of Garden Merit.Sow mid to late April indoors for transplanting. Sow seed 5cm (2in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays of good, free-draining, seed compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at 18-20?C (64-68?F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days.Can also be sown May to early July direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Sow 15cm (6in) apart, 5cm (2in) deep and in rows 45cm (18in) apart.Gradually acclimatise indoor grown plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost, against support such as canes or netting.Hoe regularly and keep plants well watered. Mulch during dry periods.

"In recent years we have introduced and developed vegetables that have achieved real steps forward in yield, flavour, space saving, disease tolerance; etc. This bean fits into this category and is outstanding in every way.Almost foolproof, it attains huge crops from a small area. Long, broad, completely stringless, very fleshy 25-30cm (10-12in) pods. Very heavy cropping, often averages 40 pods per plant. As it is a shy seeder there is more juicy fleshy edible area, which accounts for the exceptional flavour. Compared with other runner beans it is much more productive under dry weather conditions. White flowered."Prefers fertile, moist yet well drained soil which has had plenty of well rotted compost dug into it the previous autumn. For an early start sow seeds from mid spring in artificial heat (propagator, greenhouse, warm room) in peat pots and plant out after last expected frost. Outdoors do not sow until at least 10 days after last frost, 5cm (2in) deep. Sow 2 seeds every 30cm (12in) in rows 38cm (15in) apart.Remove weaker seedlings after germination. Ensure soil is warm and avoid it becoming baked hard. Water regularly and liquid feed every 14 days during mid summer. A thick mulch will help conserve moisture.Pick regularly on the young side to ensure top quality and prolonged cropping.

A major breakthrough in British breeding of Runner Beans. This unique, profusely white flowering variety combines the beneficial characters of French Beans into Runner Beans. Extra smooth, very fleshy, stringless, 25cm (10in) pods with a great texture and traditional Runner Bean taste. The vastly improved flower setting means an earlier and continual crop even during poor weather. Dark green foliage.Sow mid to late April indoors for transplanting. Sow seed 5cm (2in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays of good, free-draining, seed compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at 18-20°C (64-68°F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days.Gradually acclimatise indoor grown plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after risk of frost, against canes or netting. Hoe regularly and keep well watered. Mulch during dry periods and give a liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks.

Mr. Tall has very long legs! He's so tall that when I look up at him, I can hardly see his face; it's so far away! Mr. Tall is a good friend to have, he can see for miles, which is very helpful for worms.Sow seeds 5cm (2in) deep in rows spaced 30cm (12in) apart.I love growing runner beans because they’re tall like me! Sometimes gardening gives me backache because I have to bend right down to the ground, but runner beans grow up and up. You'll need to put some long canes or sticks in the ground for them to climb up and if they're really tall, you might need a ladder to pick them! It's worth it, they're delicious!

RHS AGM Winner, producing the heaviest yield of quality pods at the most recent Wisley Runner Bean trial. British bred bicoloured red and white flower, much earlier, heavier cropping with superior quality, smoother, fleshy, pale green 25-30cm pods when compared to 'Painted Lady'. The straight pods of Runner Bean St George have good 'snap' with little string or fibre if picked regularly whilst young."Sow seeds mid April indoors for transplanting, late April to June outdoors. Sow in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 18-20C (64-68F), 4cm (1½in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which takes 7-10 days.Seeds can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed, 15cm (6in) apart, 5cm (2in) deep and in rows 45cm (18in) apart. For even earlier crops, this variety can be pinched out and grown as a low Bush Bean."Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 7-1 days before planting out after all risk of frost, against support such as canes or netting.Hoe regularly and keep plants well watered. Mulch during dry periods.

Add vibrancy to your vegetable patch or flower border with this unique collection of Runner Beans with blooms in a variety of bright colours. Enjoy long season crops from red, white and pink flowered varieties.Sow seeds mid April indoors for transplanting. Sow seeds late April to late June outdoors, in 7.5cm (3 inch) pots at 18-20C (64-68F), 4cm (1½ inches) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which takes 7-10 days.Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 7-1 days before planting out after all risk of frost, against support such as canes or netting. Hoe regularly and keep plants well watered. Mulch during dry periods. Can also be sown direct outdoors once Hoe regularly and keep plants well watered. Mulch during dry periods and give a liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks.