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Delicious bunches of stringless, purple, round/oval fleshy pods up to 27cm (11in) in length over a long harvest period. Climbing Bean Blauhilde is attractive in vegetable and flower gardens, especially if mixed with yellow or Borlotto beans, or Sweet Peas. Common Bean Mosaic Virus resistant. Ornamental for both flower and vegetable gardens. refers well drained, moist, rich soil in a sunny situation.Sow mid April indoors or late April to July outdoors. Sow seed 4cm (1½in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays of good seed compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 18-21C (65-70F} until after germination which takes 7-10 days. Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed sufficiently, sow 15cm (6in) apart, 4cm (1½in) deep.Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all frost risk has passed. Grow as for Runner Beans and support with canes or netting. Hoe regularly and keep well watered especially when flowering. -
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. -
"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. -
An outstanding new introduction as from February sowing it is ready to harvest at the same time as autumn sown Aquadulce. The other advantage over Aquadulce is its strong root system and upright plant habit which holds the pods above soil level.Sow seed 5cm (2in) deep into well-prepared soil. Sow double rows, allowing 23-30cm (9-12in) between plants, and 60cm (24in) between each row. Sow in modules or seed trays of multipurpose compost to transplant if soil conditions do not allow direct sowing.As plants grow, support with stout canes and string as necessary. Pinch out the tips of the plants when in full flower to help the pods swell and to help reduce infestation of blackfly. Pick frequently whilst young and tender. -
A tall growing variety with red leaf nodes and lovely mauve flowers followed by deliciously sweet pale golden-yellow, crisp pods. Best picked regularly before the peas swell in the pods, ideal steamed whole or added to stir fries. Mangetout Golden Sweet grows to 210cm (7ft) so needs support.Sow seeds March to June, every 10 days to ensure successional crops. Sow seeds 5cm (2in) apart, 5cm (2in) deep and in rows 75cm (30in) apart.Plants are tall growing and needs support using pea & bean netting or canes.Water plants regularly, especially when in flower as this will improve the crop. Start picking pods just as the peas inside start to form, regular picking will encourage further cropping and improve the flavour. -
A mix of early flowering plants and bi-coloured blooms, the flowers are a mix of four types, in shades of coral, pink, purple, scarlet These hardy, dwarf plants form dense, bushy ground cover when planted en masse. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 30cm (12").Sold in a 11cm pot.Please note, colours are picked at random depending on availability.Picture image for display purposes, courtesy of HGC DE.Web Orders: Due to the nature of this product we are unable to send by post or courier.We deliver to locally, we also offer a click and collect service. -
Artichoke Green Globe Improved is an artichoke with sharp spines greatly reduced and larger, heavier bearing, consistent quality globe-shaped heads. Height: 120-180cm (4-6ft).Sow seeds outdoors in free draining soil in mid spring when the soil has warmed up. Sow 2-3 seeds in stations 30cm (12in) apart. Seed sown outdoors usually flowers the year after sowing.Thin out so that there is one good plant every 6cm (4in). The thinnings can be transplanted.After harvesting the main head, secondary heads will appear and these too can be used. In cold areas, cover the plant with a mulch of straw, compost or bracken to protect it through the winter. -
Daisy-like flowers with yellow centres and feathery foliage which has an apple smell when crushed. Makes a delicious soothing tea, skin wash and shampoo. Please note: This chamomile is not suitable for use as a lawn.Sow seeds outdoors April to May. Sow seeds thinly, 12mm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.Thin seedlings if necessary, when large enough to handle, to 15cm (6in) apart. Keep ground weed free, water well during dry periods.Harvest 6-8 weeks after sowing, selecting a few leaves from each plant. -
A very fragrant selection and distinct improvement over other Thai Basils. Basil Siam Queen has an extra large leaf size and large plants mean more of that intense liquorice fragrance. The bright green leaves make an attractive foil for the purple-red stems which bear violet-pink flowers. Basil Siam Queen is superb as a container plant on the patio where you can smell its aroma. Excellent for bedding edging and the vegetable or flower garden. Height 20-30cm (8-12in).Sow seeds 1.5mm (1/16in) deep in good seed sowing compost from Late February to late April. Germination takes 7-14 days at 65-70F (18-20C).When large enough to handle transplant the seedlings to boxes or 7.5cm (3in) pots and when well grown gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions. Plant out in May after all risk of frost has passed 3cm (12in) apart in full sun and well drained soil. FSave one or two plants to grow indoors on a sunny windowsill. Pick the leaves anytime for fresh use; for drying pick as the flowers start to open. -
New British breeding for a 100% all purple leaved type with increased vigour and uniformity, and traditional cupped Genovese shaped leaves. An excellent ornamental edible, ideal grown on the windowsill, or in containers or baskets outdoors in the summer.Sow seed on the surface of good, free-draining seed compost. Cover with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 14-21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination. Keep compost barely moist until seedlings emerge to avoid stem rots.Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for a few days before planting out after risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart, or into containers. -
A bushy plant producing a mass of pale green, pointed leaves with a zesty lemon flavour when rubbed or crushed. The plants stand well in condition having good outdoor weather tolerance. Makes an attractive 'ornamental edible' in a patio container. White flowers. RHS AGM. Sow seed on the surface of good, free-draining, seed compost. Cover with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 14-21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination. Keep compost on the dry side at all times, water lightly as seedlings emerge. Transplant seedlings when large to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart. -
This very aromatic annual has tiny deep purple leaves which are borne densely on globular-shaped plants. No need to pinch. The tubular flowers are late to appear and add extra colour to the plant. Purple Ball performs very well under sunny and warm weather conditions and is drought resistant. Can be used just like green basil, perfect in pasta sauce, salads and as a garnish.Sow in a propagator on a windowsill or thinly in pots or trays in a greenhouse at approx 10-15°C (50-59°F) using a good quality compost. Cover seeds with 5mm (?in) compost. Germination 14-21 days.Grow on, planting out when the frost risk has passed, 20-25cm (8-10in) apart. Can also be sown thinly direct outside at a depth of 5mm (?in). Grows best in well-drained soil in a sunny position or in the greenhouse. Remove flowers to prolong leaf harvest.
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