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A modern bred variety with large, uniform roots. Produces big, healthy plants. Interiors stay firm, even when roots are large. Holds well in the ground. Upright plant results in less splash from rain and are less prone to celery leaf spot.SOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Sow in a propogator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at minimum 18°C (64°F) using a good quality, peat-free compost. Cover the seeds with 3mm sieved compost until germination which can take 14-21 days.GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Transplant seedlings individually into 7cm pots or trays to grow on. After hardening off, plant out 25-30cm (10-12in) apart in rows 40cm (16in) apart after frosts.Water regularly in dry weather to encourage the bulb to swell, removing lower leaves to encourage further growth. -
Bred as a culinary Swede. Swede Brora has attractive reddish-purple shiny skin and cream base, with fine grained, well-flavoured, creamy yellow flesh, free from any bitterness. Swede Brora is best harvested late autumn up to New Year. Excellent storage qualities. Prefers a rich, well manured soil. Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection.Sow seeds mid May to late June. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½ inch) deep in drills 38cm (15 inches) apart in soil that has been raked to a fine tilth.When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 15cm (6 inches) apart, taking care not to damage the roots.Keep plants well watered and hoe regularly. Roots can be stored in barely damp peat, soil or sand for winter use. -
Versatile and easy-to-grow variety with continual harvests as a ‘picking lettuce’. Attractive and voluminous lettuce with shiny green leaves offering an excellent level of resistance to downy mildew and lettuce leaf aphid.Sow 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 30cm (12in) apart. Harvest as and when required. -
Autumn cabbage, superceding our old favourite ‘Minicole’, ideal for close spacing. Good vigour for use on a wide range of soil types, particularly on less fertile soils. Good internal colour, dense 1kg heads can be cut and stored in November for winter use.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 7-10 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 35cm (14in) between plants in each direction. Plant firmly and keep well watered until established. Use fleece to protect against caterpillars and aphids as necessary and use net during the winter to protect against pigeons. -
Enjoy this versatile and increasingly popular vegetable as salad leaves when young, or when more mature, the leaves can be steamed and used like spinach. The broad, white stems can be chopped and cooked like celery or used to add crunch to salads and stir fries.Sow seed thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Sow ‘little and often’ for a continuous supply. Cloche later sowings for harvesting into December.Thin seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart for ‘midi’ plants or 30cm (12in) for mature plants. Thinnings are suitable for using in salads. Water summer sowings regularly to prevent bolting (running to seed). Harvest stems as required, picking only a few from each plant at a time. -
Distinctive orange-gold skinned roots with gold flesh which does not 'bleed' so are easy to prepare in the kitchen. A culinary delight, just wash young roots, peel skins of larger roots, for a delicious sweet taste grated or sliced in salads, or as a cooked vegetable. Stems and leaves of younger roots are delicious raw, steam or stir fried as an alternative to chard and spinach. A no waste vegetable.Sow thinly outdoors, 13mm (1/2in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Sow at 2-3 week intervals until mid-summer.Thin seedlings as necessary, to 2.5cm (1in) apart for 'baby beets' or slightly wider spacing for larger roots. Keep well watered for most tender roots and to avoid bolting (running to seed). -
"The first F1 hybrid cylindrical 'Housewives' Choice Beetroot with the sweetest of flavours. Beetroot Alto F1 has uniform, straight roots which have a smooth rich red skin and flesh colour, free from rings making them easy to prepare.Roots stand proud above the soil, but can be earthed up, and remain in good condition for long periods. Beetroot Alto is an easy to grow, space saving variety."Sow seeds March to July. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Prefers well drained, moist, rich soil.Thin seedlings to 5cm (2in) apart for 'baby beets' when large enough to handle, or 7cm (3in) for larger, heavier cylindrical roots.Beets can be stored by lifting the remaining roots; twisting off the tops and storing in boxes of slightly damp sand in a frost-free shed or garage. -
Use as you would spring greens, harvesting from the bottom of the plant to encourage more growth at the top. In trials, plants suffered less pests than cabbage or kales, plus they are more disease resistant.Sow thinly direct into a finely raked seedbed at a depth of 13mm (½in).Transplant with a trowel or dibber when large enough to handle allowing 45cm (18in) between plants each way. Grows best in well-cultivated soil liberally manured the previous autumn. If the weather is dry, water in well when transplanting. Alternatively sow in modules and plant out after all risk of frost has passed. -
Quick growing, uniform, round roots with rich orange flesh. These bite sized, tender roots are ideal in salads and as children's snacks. Ideal for growing in containers and window boxes. Also in clay or shallow soils where growing longer carrots proves difficult.Sow thinly, 1cm (1/2in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Thin seedlings to 25mm (1in) apart when large enough to handle, to reduce risk of carrot root fly attack.Keep well watered for best quality roots. -
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. -
Romanesco produce a pale green head consisting of a mass of spirals. Flavour is sweeter and more delicate than many white cauliflowers with a lovely crunch especially raw with ‘dips’. Also an excellent steamed vegetable. Romanesco is rarely seen in the supermarkets so do try to grow yourself.Sow in individual pots or a seedtray of good seed compost and cover with 6mm (¼in) of compost or vermiculite, at a minimum of 15C (60F), until germination which takes around 7 days. Alternatively, can be sown thinly in a prepared seedbed 13mm (½in) 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 45cm between plants in the row and 60cm between rows. Plant firmly and water well until plants are established. -
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.
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