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With a compact habit, this British-bred variety produces solid, well-filled heads with a short core, averaging 500g. This crunchy sweet-tasting cabbage has dark green outer leaves with bright green pointed heads. Use for ‘full heart’ cabbages or planted closer together for ‘greens’.Sow in individual pots or a seed tray of good seed compost and cover with 6mm (¼in) of compost or vermiculite. Maintain at a temperature of 15°C (60°F) until germination which will take around 5-7 days. Alternatively, seeds can be sown thinly, 12mm (½in) deep, in a prepared seedbed.Transplant when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing, leaving 50cm (20in) between plants in each direction. Plant firmly and keep well watered until established. Can also be planted at 25cm (10in) spacings each way for ‘semi-hearted greens’. Use fleece to protect against caterpillars and aphids as necessary and use net during the winter to protect against pigeons.

New breeding in more compact, upright barrel heads which can be planted as close as 30cm x 30cm, and so ideal for the smaller garden.Sow under glass, ideally in modules of good seed compost 6mm (¼ in) deep. Can also be sown outdoors in a prepared seedbed, 13mm (½ in) deep.Transplant when large enough to handle, approx 3 weeks from sowing, into well prepared, firm soil allowing 30cm (12in) between plants and 40cm (16in) between rows for optimum head size, or 30cm x 30cm ( 12in x 12in) for less heavy heads. Keep plants well watered to avoid bolting. Cover with fine netting/ enviromesh to deter birds and cabbage caterpillar attack

High quality, round, bright red fleshed roots which do not go woody. Beetroot Wodan has wonderful flavour when freshly cooked, either as 'baby' beet or as larger roots. Ideal for pickling. The young leaves can be used as an alternative to spinach. Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection.Sow seeds early April-July. Sow in well prepared, fertile soil 13mm (½in) deep in broad drills, spacing seeds about 2cm (¾in) apart. Allow 25cm (10in) between drills. Beetroot also responds well to module sowing, sow 4 seeds per module, and transplant each module when 5cm (2in) tall, allowing 7-10cm (3-4in) between each plant.For baby roots, no thinning will be necessary. For larger roots, thin seedlings to 5cm (2in). Young leaves and stems can also be used as a spinach alternative.Prefers a moist, rich, well drained soil in cool conditions.

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.

Outstanding quality for the kitchen and exhibition, producing round, smooth skinned, uniform roots with both a rich red skin and flesh colour. Ideal closely sown in containers as a ‘baby beet’, or as fullsized roots which stand well without going ‘woody’.Sow in a well prepared, fertile soil 13mm (½in) deep in broad drills, spacing seeds about 2cm (¾in) apart. Allow 25cm (10in) between drills. Beetroot responds well to module sowing, sow 4 seeds per module, and transplant each module when 5cm (2in) tall, allowing 7-10cm (3-4in) between each plantFor ‘baby’ roots, no thinning is necessary. For larger roots, thin seedlings to 5cm (2in) apart. Young leaves and stems can also be used as a spinach alternative.

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.