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Very quick growing salad onions, sow Spring Onion White Lisbon in succession for a continuous crop all spring, summer and autumn.Spring onions will grow in any good fertile soil provided it is well drained. Sow seeds from late winter to summer at 3 weekly intervals. For an early spring crop sow seeds in autumn and over winter. Sow thinly 6mm (¼in) deep in drills 15cm (6in) apart.No thinning is required. Harvesting can usually start 6-8 weeks after sowing. -
Visually attractive mix of summer squash producing green, yellow and creamy pale-green, oval-shaped squash on bushy plants with an open habit and reduced-spined stems for easier harvesting. Fruits are less watery and have firmer flesh than many other squash and courgette varieties which means they lend themselves well to slicing and grilling. Their taste is also much richer than other varieties.Sow seed 2cm (¾in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of good seed compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 21-25°C (70-77°F) 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 75cm (30in) apart in rows 75cm (30in) apart.Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost has passed, 75cm (30in) apart each way. Feed with potash fertiliser once fruiting begins. Water and pick fruits regularly to extend the harvesting season.SERVING SUGGESTION: For barbecues, stir fries, stuffing and baking.
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Consistently outperforms other spaghetti squash varieties. When mature, fruits turn a bright, canary yellow. Large enough to feed a family; the tasty, yellow flesh is the perfect substitute for pasta. Incredibly, fruits will keep for up to 6 months once the skin hardens!Sow seed 2cm (¾in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of good seed compost at 21-25°C (70-77°F). Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination. Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Do not sow in cold soils. Sow 2 seeds every 1.2m (4ft) and thin out to the best seedling. Ideally grow under cloches until the plant is established.Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out 1.2m (4ft) apart each way after all risk of frost has passed. Keep well watered throughout the season. Feed and mulch regularly.
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Lovely, lavender blue, pincushion like flowers from July to September held on delicate stems above clumps of lance shaped, grey green leaves. This long flowering blue scabious is ideal for a sunny, well drained rock garden or container planting. As its name suggests, the charming pincushion like flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and they make very pretty additions to fresh and dried flower arrangements.Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardySold in a 1.5 litre pot.
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At harvest time Sweetcorn Early Xtra Sweet is twice as sweet as other varieties. Instead of the sweetness and flavour deteriorating as in other sweet normal varieties, Sweetcorn Early Xtra Sweet has a rich sugary flavour and is easy to grow. To ensure maximum sweetness do not grow near ordinary varieties.Sow seeds mid spring. Requires a fertile soil in a sunny position. Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost in 7.5cm (3in) pots. Apply a layer of compost or vermiculite, 1cm (½in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 6-10 days.Plant out after all risk of frost 45cm (18in) apart in blocks to aid pollination.Once the cobs start to form. water regularly. Cobs are ripe when the liquid of the grains is thin and creamy.
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18-20cm cobs which are protected by a tight husk. The cream-coloured cobs are not only delicious, but so juicy they are perfect to snack on straight from the plant like you would eat an apple! Good tip fill and vigorous plants.Sow in a propagator on a windowsill or one seed per 5cm (2in) pot in a greenhouse using a good quality compost. Cover seeds with 2.5cm (1in) of compost. Sow directly outside after last frost has passed, 2 seeds per station.Grow on carefully planting out when the risk of frost has passed, allowing 40cm (16in) between plants each way in a block pattern to aid pollination. Can also be sown directly outside, 2 seeds per station, thinning to the strongest seedling.
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Deliciously sweet-tasting sweetcorn variety which boasts dramatically improved establishment of plants in cooler and/or wetter soils, offering gardeners the opportunity to grow sweetcorn in less-than-perfect soil and weather conditions. Cobs are filled to the tips with 16-18 rows of super sweet white and golden kernels.Sow individually, 2cm (¾in) deep in 5cm (2in) pots of good seed compost to avoid root disturbance. Sow at 25°C (77°F) under glass or in a propagator. Can also be sown direct outside in warm soil May to early June.Grow on steadily and gradually harden off prior to planting out from late May, or once frost risk has passed. Grow in a block for best pollination, allowing 38cm (15in) between plants each way. For optimum performance, we suggest planting through black plastic for extra warmth. Grow in isolation from other varieties to avoid cross-pollination.
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Traditional favourite. Tomato Ailsa Craig produces medium sized green back fruit of perfect size and shape early in the season with excellent deep colour and noted for its vigour and the exceptional flavour of its fruit. A tomato suitable for indoor or outdoor cultivation.Sow seeds from late winter to early spring. Sow 1.5mm (1/16in) deep. Germination usually takes 6-14 days at 24-27C (75-80F).Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle into 8cm (3in) pots and plant out into grow bags, pots etc when large enough at 45-6cm (18-24in) apart.Provide adequate support and tie in regularly. Remove all side shoots as they appear and restrict the plant to one main stem. Feed weekly with a high Potash Liquid fertiliser and water only moderately.
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Ideal variety for beginners. Tomato Alicante is a superior variety possessing all the things we look for in a tomato. Tomato Alicante produces a heavy crop of greenback free fruit early in the season and the flavour is excellent."For greenhouse culture sow seeds from late winter to early spring. Sow 1.5mm (1/16in) deep. Germination usually takes 6-14 days at 24-27C (75-80F).To grow outside, sow seed in early spring and grow as described."Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle into 8cm (3in) pots and plant out into grow bags, pots etc when large enough at 45cm (18in) apart. When approximately 2cm (8in) tall gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions and plant out 45cProvide adequate support and tie in regularly. Remove all side shoots as they appear and restrict the plant to one main stem. Outdoor plants remove growing tip in late summer to hasten ripening.
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Heirloom variety, best grown as a cordon outdoors but will be earlier to form ripe fruit in the greenhouse. The large 400 – 500g (14oz – 18oz) flatter than round fruits have a streaky orange/ red skin. The flesh is juicy, thick and meaty of orange/ yellow/ red shades on ripening and few seeds. The flesh is sweet with a slight acid balance.Sow seed on the surface of a free-draining compost and cover with about 6mm (1/4in) of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at 18-21C (65-70F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days.Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant outdoors, 45cm (18in) apart once all frost risk has passed, or plant in the greenhouse in individual large pots, or 3 plants per growbag when 20cm (8in) high. Plants require sideshooting and support for best yields. Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed one the first truss has set.
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The unusual Artisan Tomato series is a new class of elongated mini-plum tomato. This decorative mix of Artisan Blush Tiger (pink blush on golden skin) and Artisan Pink Tiger (pink and gold stripes) offers superb flavours and are ideal for both greenhouse and outdoor cropping. Tapering, 5-6cm (3in) long fruits each reach 18-20g (0.65-0.70oz) and feature strong cracking tolerance for tip-top tomatoes straight off the vine.Sow on the surface of a damp, free-draining, seed sowing mix and cover with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place seed trays in a propagator at a temperature of around 15-20°C (59-68°F). When seedlings gain two true leaves, transplant into individual 7.5cm (3in) pots of compost and grow on at a minimum temperature of 15°C (59°F).Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting out from early June when tomato plants are approx. 20cm (8in) tall. Remove side shoots and provide tall support canes.
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Tomato ‘Bite Size’ has a higher sugar to acidity ratio than most other cherry varieties. The small cherry tomatoes, each weighing 8-12g, are borne on long trusses. This vigorous variety will produce up to 6kg of fruit with regular side-shooting, giving you more than enough tasty tomatoes for your family’s salads, snacks and lunch boxes.Sow in a propagator on a windowsill or pots or trays in a greenhouse using a good quality compost. Cover seeds with 6mm (¼in) compost.Transplant seedlings singly into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on, finally planting into large pots, or direct into a greenhouse border; or outdoors 45cm (18in) apart when the risk of frost has passed. Support with cane and remove side shoots regularly. Feed regularly with tomato food.
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