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Create brilliant colour in your garden in autumn and throughout spring with our mixture of Polyanthus Crescendo. They are ideal for growing in containers and pots around the patio or in borders, where they will complement your bulb display. beautifully. Our vibrant mixture is one of the original and best of any Polyanthus, producing exciting colours on strong stems. Height 25cm. Sold in a 9cm pot.
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The finest of the preferred supermarket size tomatoes we've grown. Completely greenback free, crops heavily and over THREE WEEKS earlier than Moneymaker. Tomato Tigerella grows well outdoors or in a greenhouse in all areas, has a rich, tangy flavour uniquely its own - and the eye appeal of those clearly defined red and yellow stripes!For greenhouse culture sow seeds late winter to early spring 1.5mm (1/16in) deep. Germination usually takes 6-14 days at 24-27C (75-80F)."Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 8cm (3in) pots and later plant out into grow bags, pots etc, at 45-6cm (18-24in) apart.Outside, sow early spring and grow as above. When 2cm (8in) tall gradually acclimatise to outdoor co""Provide support and tie in regularly. Remove side shoots as they appear and restrict the plant to one main stem.Outdoor plants - remove growing tip in late summer to hasten ripening."
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Producing masses of super-sweet cherry tomatoes and with the added bonus of built-in resistance to various devastating diseases, this variety will make a great addition to your greenhouse or garden. Enjoy good crops of delicious tomatoes over the season.Sow seeds on the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place seed trays in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F) until after germination which takes 10-14 days. When seedlings gain 2 true leaves, transplant into individual 7.5cm (3in) pots of compost and grow on at a minimum temperature of 15°C (59°F).GROWING ON UNDER GLASS: When growing in a heated glasshouse, plants may be transplanted at the end of May or when the first flowers are showing, if earlier. Allow 3 plants per growbag, or 1 per 25cm (10in) pot, or plant directly into the greenhouse soil. GROWING ON UNDER GLASS: When growing in a heated glasshouse, plants may be transplanted at the end of May or when the first flowers are showing, if earlier. Allow 3 plants per growbag, or 1 per 25cm (10in) pot, or plant directly into the greenhouse soil.
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Vigorous plants producing masses of glossy red 15-20g (1/2-3/4oz), very sweet cherry fruits on long trusses. Indeterminate habit and best grown in the greenhouse, resistant to TMV and fusarium wilt. RHS AGM.Sow seed on the surface of a free-draining compost and cover with about 6mm (1/4in) of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at 18-21C (65-70F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days.Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant in the greenhouse in individual large pots, or 3 plants per growbag when 20cm (8in) high. Can be planted outdoors, 45cm (18in) apart once all frost has passed. Plants require side shooting and support for the best yields. Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.
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This carefully balanced, 100% organic fertiliser has been specially developed to promote the sustained growth of potato tubers. Its effect is to help increase the size of your potato harvests.Ideal for use with potato barrels and other planters, it is also recommended for use with other root vegetable crops.It should be applied as a top dressing at the time of plantingProvides an organic source of nutrients. Will help increase your potato harvest. Carefully balanced organic fertiliser. Also recommended for other vegetable crops. Apply when planting.
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Very quick growing salad onion. Sow Spring Onion White Lisbon in succession for a continuous crop all spring, summer and autumn. This customer favourite is also the best variety for overwintering - make a late sowing in September and see!Sow March to August, every 3 weeks for continuous crops. Sow thinly in either narrow or broad drills 13mm deep, allowing 23cm between drills. Popular and reliable for successional sowings throughout the season.No thinning is necessary. Keep watered for best quality crops. Delicious when young, becoming more pungent as the stems enlarge and start to bulb.HARVESTING: May to October, later sowings may remain through to December if weather remains mild.
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"Essential for authentic Italian cuisine, this sweet basil is one of the most popular varieties, with a strong clove scent and distinctive fresh flavour.Try growing basil on the kitchen windowsill or in convenient containers outside the back door."February to June, in pots or trays on the surface of barely moist seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of finely sieved compost. Place in a propagator at 20-25°C (68-77?F) until germination, which takes up to 21days.Transplant seedlings individually to small pots or cells until large enough to plant outdoors. Plant 30cm (12in) apart in well prepared soil in full sun, once frost risk has passed. Can also be grown in a pot indoors. Height to 30cm (12in). Trim to keep shape and heightHARVESTING Indoors for much of the year. Outdoors from June until frosts.
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"This is a reliable outdoor trailing cucumber variety, producing large yields of 20cm (8in) long, dark-skinned fruits from July when harvested regularly.Plants show some resistance to powdery and downy mildew. Do not remove the male flowers.""Sow seed 1cm (½in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free-draining compost. Place pots in a propagator or seal in a polythene bag and keep at 21-25?C (70-77?F) until after germination which usually takes7-10 days. "Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out 1m (3ft) apart after all risk of frost is gone. Do not remove the male flowers. Best grown outdoors to trail on the soil. Pick fruits regularly when small to ensure continuous cropping. Feed and water regularly for increased yields.To continue the organic life cycle of these seeds, gardeners should follow recognised organic growing methods, avoiding the use of artificial fertilisers and pesticides.
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Well known, popular gardener variety, producing high yields of dark green, glossy, slightly speckled fruit."Sow seeds from mid-April to early June, 20mm (½in) deep in 7cm (3.5in) pots or cells, using multi-purpose compost. Place in a propagator at 20-25°C (68-77?F) until germination which takes 7-10 days. Seeds can also be sown outdoorsin warm soil from May. It is tolerant to Yellow Mosaic Virus and Powdery Mildew."Plant out into rich, moist, well prepared soil once frost risk has passed, 60cm (23in) apart each way. Keep well watered and harvest regularly to ensure continuous cropping.To continue the organic life cycle of these seeds, gardeners should follow recognised organic growing methods, avoiding the use of artificial fertilisers and pesticides.
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Increasingly popular vegetable for early summer to autumn harvesting. Once the central head has been cut, there are plenty of tender sideshoots over several weeks if cut regularly.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. 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 (½in) deep, and plant out when large enough to handle allowing 38cm (15in) apart each way. Sow successionally for extended harvest.To continue the organic life cycle of these seeds, gardeners should follow recognised organic growing methods, avoiding the use of artificial fertilisers and pesticides.
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Quality variety with rich maroon colouring and excellent flavour, the beets are also extremely uniform and of good size. Ideal for sowing in succession through the season to achieve a longer harvest period.Sow thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.Thin seedlings to 5cm (2in) apart when large enough to handle. Later thinnings will be suitable for using in salads. Harvest when roots reach about 4cm (1½in) in diameter or more. The smaller the root the better the quality. Beet can be stored by lifting the remaining roots; twist off the tops and store in boxes of slightly damp sand in frost-free conditions.