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Unusual tapering, 18cm (7in) purple skinned roots are sweet, tender and flavoursome with coreless orange flesh and are delicious eaten both cooked or raw in a salad.Sow thinly, 13mm (1/2in) deep in broad drills 30cm (12in) apart. Thin seedlings as necessary, probably unnecessary for 'baby roots', but to 2.5-5cm (1-2 in) apart for larger roots for storing. Keep well watered for best quality roots. Protect with enviromesh or erect a 50cm (20in) barrier around the crop against carrot fly.Serve boiled carrots with a sprinkling of chopped parsley, a little sugar and ground black pepper. Add raw roots to salads or use with dips to create an attractive and tasty colour contrast. -
Deservedly well-known, rich, orange/red-fleshed carrot, crisp and sweet. Carrot Supreme Chantenay Red Cored is excellent for a very early and successional sowing. Described as an intermediate, stump-rooted variety.Carrots prefer a deep, rich well drained soil which does not contain fresh manure or compost. Sow seeds spring to mid summer in drills 1cm (½in) deep, spaced 30cm (12in) apart.As soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle, start thinning them out so that they are finally 1cm (4in) apart.The last thinnings should provide tender roots just large enough to be used. Harvest late summer and autumn. -
A high quality variety producing small cylindrical roots with a rich deep orange red colour and almost no core. Carrot Amsterdam Forcing is very quick to mature, ideal for early forcing in frames, cloches etc. to produce delicious finger carrots. To produce quick crops out of doors from summer to autumn sow at 14 day intervals through the spring and early summer.Sow seeds from late winter to mid summer in drills 1cm (½in) deep, spaced 30cm (12in) apart.As soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle, start thinning them out so they are finally 2cm (1in) apart.The last thinnings will provide tender roots just large enough to be used. Harvest summer to autumn as soon as the roots are big enough to pull. For early carrots sow in a cold frame or under cloches during February and March. -
A 2-in-1, autumn-maturing Brussels sprout producing well spaced, tasty round ‘buttons’ with the added bonus of the sweet, cabbage like top which is delicious eaten as ‘greens’. Plants show good resistance to stem mildew, leaf spot and alternaria.Sow Brussels Sprout seed indoors from February. Alternatively direct sow outdoors from March into a well prepared seedbed, for transplanting to their final positions later on. Sow at a depth of 13mm (½") and distance of 30cm (12") between rows.Indoors, sow seed in 7.5cm (3") pots or trays of free-draining, seed sowing compost and cover with a 6mm (¼") layer of vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 15C (60F) until germination which takes around 7 days. Once germinated, grow Brussels Sprouts on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and plants are large enough to be transplanted. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 - 10 days before planting Brussels Sprout plants outdoors in firm, rich fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Prepare the soil in advance in early spring by adding plenty of well rotted farmyard manure to the soil to improve its structure and fertility. Plant brassicas at a distance of 60cm (24") apart and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water the plants thoroughly after planting.Water Brussels sprouts regularly and do not allow them to dry out as this may impair their development. Hoe between plants regularly to prevent weeds from establishing and bring insect larvae to the surface. Remove any yellowed or diseased leaves as they occur. Brussels Sprouts can be harvested from October to December but their flavour will be improved if they are left exposed to the first frosts. Culinary note: Brussels sprouts are suitable for freezing. -
British bred variety specifically for summer and autumn cropping, so doesn’t need a period of winter cold to produce tasty spears. Sturdy 90cm (35in) tall plants produces high yields with regular picking. Harvest from July to November if sown successionally.SOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Sow sprouting broccoli seeds in a well-prepared seed bed from March to June at a depth of 13mm (½in) and spaced 30cm (12in) apart.GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Transplant to their final positions around 5 weeks later when the seedlings have four or five leaves. Choose a sheltered position in firm, rich, fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Prepare the soil in early spring by adding plenty of well rotted farmyard manure to improve its structure and fertility. Plant purple sprouting broccoli deeply for stability at a distance of 60cm (24in) apart, and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water the plants thoroughly after planting. -
An outstanding early variety producing a smooth domed 350g (12oz) head with tight beads 70-80 days from transplanting. Once the central head has been cut the plant will produce plenty of tasty side shoots. Partial downy mildew resistance and resistant to white blister. RHS AGM.Sow seed thinly 6mm (1/4in) deep, and cover with a sprinkling of dry vermiculite or finely sieved compost. Place the seed and tray in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag and keep at around 18-21C (65-70F) until seeds germinate. This will take about 4-7 days.When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots or multi-cell trays. Plant out once the plants are approximately 10-15cm (4-6in) tall, into well-prepared soil allowing 38cm (15in) apart each way. Alternatively, sow thinly in a well-prepared seedbed, 1cm (1/2in) deep, and plant out when large enough to handle allowing 38cm (15in) apart each way. Sow successionally for extended harvest. -
Fast-growing and easy-to-grow broccoli with tender stems, also known as green sprouting broccoli, is a popular alternative to round headed varieties. Sweettasting bluish-green stems are delicious picked fresh and lightly steamed.Sow seed thinly 6mm (¼in) deep, and cover with a sprinkling of dry vermiculite or finely sieved compost. Place the seed and tray in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag and keep at around 18-21?C (65-70?F) until seeds germinate which takes 4-7 days.When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots or multi-cell trays. Plant out once the plants are approximately 10-15cm (4-6in) tall, into well-prepared soil allowing 38cm (15in) apart each way. Alternatively, sow thinly in a well-prepared seedbed, 1cm (½in) deep, and plant out when large enough to handle allowing 38cm (15in) apart each way. Sow successionally forextended harvest. -
Visually stunning five variety mixture of both skin and sliced flesh colours, with contrasting colour shades of stems and leaves. A culinary delight, just wash the young roots, peel the skins (if required), and slice raw for salads. Also tasty pickled, cooked or added to soups.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). Both roots and leaves can be eaten, raw or steamed when young. -
Levington John Innes No.2 Compost for potting on small plants into larger containers and re-potting established houseplants and vegetables. Levington John Innes No.2 compost has a specially balanced nutrient mix ideally matched to the needs of plants being re-potted into medium sized containers.What is John Innes compost?John Innes compost is predominantly peat based but also includes sterilised loam and has a higher proportion of heavy particles like grit and sand than other composts and as a result is much heavier. A numbering system is used to indicate the nutrient levels within the compost. -
Bolting is almost a thing of the past with this excellent globe beetroot! Detroit 6 : Rubidus will be ready to harvest over a week earlier than 'Boltardy', which it supersedes in all respects. Firm, smooth, deep red flesh without a hint of fibre, even when 12.5cm (5in) in diameter. Vigorous, high yields which are synonymous with F1 Hybrids.Sow seeds from spring to early summer very thinly in drills 3cm (1in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart.When seedlings are large enough to handle thin them out gradually to 1cm (4in) apart.The later thinnings will be large enough to use in a salad. Pull the beetroot when the roots are 4cm (1½in) in diameter or larger. The smaller the roots the better the quality. In mid autumn lift the remaining roots, twist off the tops and use or store in a clamp as you would potatoes. -
An improved Detroit with rich maroon colouring. Beetroot Detroit 2 Crimson Globe produces globe-shaped beet which are ideal for successional sowing.Sow seeds from spring to early summer very thinly in drills 3cm (1in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart.When the seedlings are large enough to handle thin them out gradually to 1cm (4in) apart. The later thinnings will be large enough to use in a salad. Pull the beetroot when the roots are 1½in in diameter or larger.The smaller the root the better the quality. In mid autumn lift the remaining roots twist off the tops and use or store in a clamp as you would potatoes. -
Strong plants with dense foliage so weeds are less of a problem. Dark red, round roots which can be picked from baby beet size, or left to grow larger for roasting or pickling. Leaves are also a tasty addition to salads. Can be stored for up to 4 months in ideal conditions.Sow thinly into finely raked, moist, warm soil at a depth of 13mm (½in) in rows, leaving 30cm (12in) between further rows.Thin seedlings to 5-7.5cm (2-3in) between plants. Grows best in soil that has been manured the previous autumn. When harvesting, twist the leaves from the root to prevent staining.
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