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A heritage variety originating from Australia in the early 1900’s. Prolific cropping on trailing plants if picked regularly at larger golf ball size. Crisp, tender flesh with a bitter free, sweet flavour. Best grown outdoors to trail on the ground or support on a trellis. Crops over a long season if picked regularly. Sow mid April to early June under glass to transplant outdoors. Mixed flowers, both types are required for pollination. Prefers well-drained, moist, rich soil in full sun. Extend the season with cloches.Sow mid April to early June, 2.5cm (1in) deep, in pots or trays of good seed sowing mix at 20C (68F) under glass or in a propagator. Protect emerging seedlings from direct sunlight to avoid scorching.Pot on individual seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots of sowing mix and keep barely moist to avoid stem rot. Maintain a temperature of about 20C (68F). Plant out 75x75cm (30x30in) apart once frost risk has passed. If space is limited, train up supports/netting
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The Hozelock Freestanding Hose Reel is the ideal hose storage system that comes with 25m of 12.5mm multi-purpose hose. Freestanding, it can safely store loose hose ensuring the life and quality of your hose while also allowing easy movement around the garden. Made from the highest quality plastics, the Freestanding Hose Reel will stand the hard wearing challenge of gardening tasks, time after time.30m capacity Hozelock Freestanding hose reel, with manual rewind and comes with 25m of multi-purpose hose, threaded tap connector, hose connectors and a hose nozzle, These reels sit on the floor near your tap. They can be disconnected and stored away for a clutter free garden, great for when extra space is needed. The reel can be either open for easy access or enclosed, which helps to protect your hose when not in use.Features and Benefits:Perfect for storing loose hose, reducing the risk of tripsNo more hose kinking and tangling ensuring the life of your hoseSturdy frame allows for quick and easy rewindingFreestanding with a handle for easy movement around a gardenTechnical Specification:Reel Capacity - 30mHoze Length - 25mSupplied With:30m capacity free-standing hose reel25 metre multi-purpose hose2 x Hose end connectorsThreaded tap connectorAdjustable nozzle
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"Attractive, purple-skinned roots with pure white, succulent flesh, best eaten when golf ball size, although the flesh still remains succulent and bitter free when roots are larger. Easy to grow, quick to mature in under 8 weeks from sowing. Plants have a neat, compact growth making them ideal for early sowings under cloches or fleece. Prefers well-drained, moist, rich soil in full sun. A rich source of the provitamin A, vitamins C and K and folate as well as the antioxidant carotenoids b-carotene and lutein."Sow March to July, at 4 week intervals. Sow thinly, 12mm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.Thin seedlings to 7cm (3in) apart for small bulbs, or 1-15cm (4-6in) for larger bulbs. Keep moist at all times for the most succulent roots and to minimise woodiness, bitter flesh and bolting.
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An eastern European variety with highly decorative red veined leaves intensifying in colour as winter approaches. Mature plants show excellent winter hardiness. Kale supplies fresh greens at a time when the vegetable plot can look rather bare.Sow seed thinly in a well prepared seedbed, 12mm (½in) deep in drills 23cm (9in) apart.Transplant when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing to 50cm (20in) between plants each way. Plant firmly and keep well watered until established. Fleece against caterpillar and aphid as necessary, and net against pigeons during the winter.
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An old favourite for stews stuffings etc., mixed herbs and bouquet garni. Old English Thyme stimulates the appetite and helps the digestion of fatty foods. Helps repel cabbage root fly. Companion Plant: Grow Old English Thyme close to cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli and brussels sprouts as it is a great deterrent of cabbage root-fly or cabbage worm.Sow seeds from late winter to early summer 1.5mm (1/16in) deep in John Innes Seed Compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 18-24 days at 13-16C (56-60F).Transplant when large enough to handle into 8cm (3in) pots. Later plant out 23- 3cm (9-12in) apart into well drained soil in full sun.
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An alternative to the usual Rocket, with deep green, serrated foliage that makes an attractive garnish. Wild Rocket has a stronger flavour than standard Rocket, and the young leaves can be picked in succession and are perfect for salads. Easy to grow. Height 15-20cm (6-8in), prostrate habit.Sow seeds from April to July. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in soil that has been raked to a fine tilth. When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 23-30cm (9-12in) apart.Harvest young leaves as required, picking only a few from each plant. Sowings made in late summer will carry on cropping into winter if given protection by cloches.Prefers moist, well drained soil in full sun.