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Artichoke Emerald seeds 10 Seeds
A thornless, cold-tolerant artichoke producing deep, thick-fleshed, nutty-tasting hearts. Open and erect habit with buds on long stems for ease of harvest. Will crop in its first year if sown early. Sow February-March; harvest July-November. Can be grown as an annual or perennial. A delicious, exotic (yet easy to grow) vegetable, popular in victorian times. COOKING HINTS: Remove outer leaves and boil for 30-45 minutes in salted water.
Artichoke Jerusalem Fuseau Pack of 20 Tubers
Larger and smoother tubers than the common 'knobbly' variety, making them much easier to prepare! Tubers despatched February/March (correct time for planting). Crops 40-50 weeks from planting. A novel winter alternative to potatoes, with a unique and delicious taste. Plant tubers 38-45cm (15-18") apart, 12.5cm (5") deep. Earth up when stems are 30cm (12") high. Harvest October-early spring. Plants can reach 1.5m (5') or more, making an ideal windbreak. Full growing instructions included. 7 - 10 Days HEALTH BENEFITS: Low calorie, so good for slimmers! CULINARY TIPS: Try them boiled, baked, or roasted. Equally delicious in winter stews.
Asparagus Crowns Stewarts Purple Pack of 12 Crowns
Purple asparagus is thought by many people to be considerably sweeter than the sweetest green types. Stewarts Purple, the latest variety, produces spears that have less fibre and are particularly tender with virtually no waste. An attractive addition to salads, spears retain their colour when steamed. The first spears will appear in late April.Note: Asparagus Crowns will be despatched from early April 2012, which is the correct time for planting. Please order by 4th March 2012. Full growing instructions included. Early April We offer one year old crowns (roots), which are quick to establish, enabling you to have your first pick 12 months from planting, cropping until May; and in subsequent seasons until mid June. HEALTH BENEFITS: Vitamins C & E. CULINARY HINT: Best eaten soon after harvest for fresh taste and maximum nutrient value.
Asparagus Dariana F1 1 Plant
A top quality hybrid which produces high yields of straight, high quality spears of exquisite flavour. Spears are green with purple tips, and are ready to pick slightly later than Gijnlim. It is fully hardy and highly sought-after, providing a tasty crop next spring and for many years to come.BUY 3 AND SAVE £12 We offer healthy plants in 3 litre pots, which are quick to establish, enabling you to have your first delicious harvest next spring, followed by annual spring pickings for many years to come. Now supplied as potted plants for immediate delivery! - Delivery within 28 days. Full growing instructions included. June HEALTH BENEFITS: Vitamins C & E. CULINARY TIP: Best eaten soon after harvest for fresh taste and maximum nutrient value.
Asparagus Gijnlim 1 Plant
This outstanding asparagus has been a consistent top performer in recent trials, out-yielding others by up to 25%. It's early too, giving the first succulent tasty spears in mid to late April and continuing to crop heavily until mid June. It is an 'all male' hybrid, forming no seeds which means all its energies go into spear production and troublesome seedlings in the bed are avoided.BUY ANY 3 ASPARAGUS PLANTS AND SAVE £12 Full growing instructions included. June HEALTH BENEFITS: Vitamins C & E. CULINARY HINT: Best eaten soon after harvest for fresh taste and maximum nutrient value.
Asparagus Plants - Stewarts Purple 3LTR POT
Purple asparagus plants are thought by many people to be considerably sweeter than the sweetest green types. Stewarts Purple Asparagus is the latest variety, producing spears that have less fibre and are particularly tender with virtually no waste. Supplied as a 3ltr plant June
Aubergine Listada De Gandia Seeds 20 Seeds
A first-rate, early-ripening aubergine bearing a heavy crop of attractive and very tasty oval, white-streaked purple fruit. Highly recommended! Sow during February and March in a temperature of 16-18°C (60-65°F). Grow in pots or growbags under glass or in a warm, sunny place outdoors. Harvest August-October. Flower / Fruit from August-October Grow like tomatoes - use tomato liquid feed. Eat within 2-3 days of picking. HEALTH BENEFITS: Contains vitamins E & K. High in potassium, folate, magnesium and fibre. COOKING HINTS: Slice, salt to remove bitter juices and soften. Rinse, dry, coat with flour and fry or use in Ratatouille/Moussaka.
Aubergine Ophelia F1 Seeds 6 Seeds
A compact aubergine that's ideal for container growing, bearing clusters of delicious, glossy, dark purple fruits throughout summer. Sow during February and March in a temperature of 16-18°C (60-65°F). Grow in pots or growbags under glass or in a warm, sunny place outdoors. Harvest August-October. HEALTH BENEFITS: Contains vitamins E & K. High in potassium, folate, magnesium and fibre. COOKING HINTS: Slice, salt to remove bitter juices and soften. Rinse, dry, coat with flour and fry or use in Ratatouille/Moussaka.Grow like tomatoes - use tomato liquid feed. Eat within 2-3 days of picking.
Autumn Planting Vegetable Collection Pack of 36 Plug Plants (6 of each variety)
When summer crops such as potatoes or peas and beans have been cleared, why not use the space to produce even more from your plot? Even if you've missed the chance to sow you can take advantage of our easy-to-grow plants to provide some of the first vegetables from the garden in the New Year!Cabbage Spring Hero - Hardy ball headed cabbage that will mature into solid heads from early May.Sprouting Broccoli Claret - Produces extra large purple spears from early April.Cauliflower Mayfair - Overwinter cauliflower with high quality curds for cutting in April.Cabbage Sparkel F1 - Quick to crop and produces lots of tasty, nutritious leaves.Brussels Sprout Doric - Good yields of quality dark green buttons from Christmas through to February.Kale Reflex F1 - A heavy-cropping variety. Pick off the tasty, dark green leaves as required.Must be ordered by 7th July! July
Autumn Planting Vegetable Collection Pack of 72 Plug Plants (12 of each variety) - SAVE £4.95!
When summer crops such as potatoes or peas and beans have been cleared, why not use the space to produce even more from your plot? Even if you've missed the chance to sow you can take advantage of our easy-to-grow plants to provide some of the first vegetables from the garden in the New Year!Cabbage Spring Hero - Hardy ball headed cabbage that will mature into solid heads from early May.Sprouting Broccoli Claret - Produces extra large purple spears from early April.Cauliflower Mayfair - Overwinter cauliflower with high quality curds for cutting in April.Cabbage Sparkel F1 - Quick to crop and produces lots of tasty, nutritious leaves.Brussels Sprout Doric - Good yields of quality dark green buttons from Christmas through to February.Kale Reflex F1 - A heavy-cropping variety. Pick off the tasty, dark green leaves as required.Must be ordered by 7th July! July
Beetroot Action F1 Seeds Average Seeds 180
A superb garden performer, producing a good crop of high quality, smooth-skinned, deep red roots. The strong tops make it easier to harvest too. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Choose a sunny spot and sow seed thinly outdoors in drills (straight shallow grooves) made 30cm (12") apart and then covered with about 1.25cm (½") of soil. For general use, sow at regular intervals late April-early June. Thin out seedlings to 5-7.5cm (2-3") apart. Harvest June-December. Row 7.5m (25'). Triplepack - Row 22.5m (75'). Twist tops to remove - cutting induces 'bleeding'. HEALTH BENEFITS: Known to boost the body's immune system. Roots rich in potassium and folate plus some vitamin C (Anti-ageing, wound healing, decreasing blood cholesterol and prevention of infections. Assists the body in absorbing iron). Tops rich in beta carotene, calcium and iron. COOKING HINTS: Retain leaf stalk and root. Boil from ¾ to 2 hours (depending on size) in salted water. Remove skin and cool for fresh use or pickling. Boiling can actually increase the nutrient value, pickling reduces it. Use tops of young roots as for spinach.
Beetroot Alto F1 Average Seeds 245
An early-maturing cylindrical beetroot producing a good crop of straight, uniform, ringless roots, which are very sweet in flavour. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Maturing 12-16 weeks from sowing. Choose a sunny spot and sow seed thinly outdoors in drills (straight shallow grooves) made 30cm (12") apart and then covered with about 1.25cm (½") of soil. For general use, sow at regular intervals late April-early June. Thin out seedlings to 5-7.5cm (2-3") apart. Harvest June-December. Row 7.5m (25'). Twist tops to remove - cutting induces 'bleeding' of messy sap. HEALTH BENEFITS: Known to boost the body's immune system. Roots rich in potassium and folate plus some vitamin C (Anti-ageing, wound healing, decreasing blood cholesterol and prevention of infections. Assists the body in absorbing iron). Tops rich in beta carotene, calcium and iron. COOKING HINTS: Retain leaf stalk and root. Boil from ¾ to 2 hours (depending on size) in salted water. Remove skin and cool for fresh use or pickling. Boiling can actually increase the nutrient value, pickling reduces it. Use tops of young roots as for spinach.
Beetroot Burpee's Golden Seeds Average Seeds 225
A superb, yellow-fleshed beetroot, providing great colour in salads or pickles. Leaves can be cooked like spinach. Row 4.5m (15'). Globe variety. Maturing 12-16 weeks from sowing. Choose a sunny spot and sow seed thinly outdoors in drills (straight shallow grooves) made 30cm (12") apart and then covered with about 1.25cm (½") of soil. For general use, sow at regular intervals late April-early June. Thin out seedlings to 5-7.5cm (2-3") apart. Harvest June-December. Twist tops to remove - cutting induces 'bleeding' of messy sap. HEALTH BENEFITS: Known to boost the body's immune system. Roots rich in potassium and folate plus some vitamin C (Anti-ageing, wound healing, decreasing blood cholesterol and prevention of infections. Assists the body in absorbing iron). Tops rich in beta carotene, calcium and iron. COOKING HINTS: Retain leaf stalk and root. Boil from ¾ to 2 hours (depending on size) in salted water. Remove skin and cool for fresh use or pickling. Boiling can actually increase the nutrient value, pickling reduces it. Use tops of young roots as for spinach.
Beetroot Detroit 2 - New Globe Seeds - Triplepack Average Seeds 1110 - Triplepack SAVE 75p!
A uniform strain with short tops and nicely shaped, smooth skinned roots. The flesh is dark blood-red, without paler rings, and the roots retain their fine colour and quality. Recommended for exhibition. Globe variety. Maturing 12-16 weeks from sowing. SAVE 75p on Triple Pack. Twist tops to remove - cutting induces 'bleeding' of messy sap. HEALTH BENEFITS: Known to boost the body's immune system. Roots rich in potassium and folate plus some vitamin C (Anti-ageing, wound healing, decreasing blood cholesterol and prevention of infections. Assists the body in absorbing iron). Tops rich in beta carotene, calcium and iron. COOKING HINTS: Retain leaf stalk and root. Boil from ¾ to 2 hours (depending on size) in salted water. Remove skin and cool for fresh use or pickling. Boiling can actually increase the nutrient value, pickling reduces it. Use tops of young roots as for spinach.
Beetroot Detroit 2 - New Globe Seeds Average Seeds 370
A uniform strain with short tops and nicely shaped, smooth skinned roots. The flesh is dark blood-red, without paler rings, and the roots retain their fine colour and quality. Recommended for exhibition. Globe variety. Maturing 12-16 weeks from sowing. SAVE 75p on Triple Pack. Twist tops to remove - cutting induces 'bleeding' of messy sap. HEALTH BENEFITS: Known to boost the body's immune system. Roots rich in potassium and folate plus some vitamin C (Anti-ageing, wound healing, decreasing blood cholesterol and prevention of infections. Assists the body in absorbing iron). Tops rich in beta carotene, calcium and iron. COOKING HINTS: Retain leaf stalk and root. Boil from ¾ to 2 hours (depending on size) in salted water. Remove skin and cool for fresh use or pickling. Boiling can actually increase the nutrient value, pickling reduces it. Use tops of young roots as for spinach.
Beetroot Moneta Seeds Average Seeds 170
An easier way to grow good beetroot! This monogerm variety produces one strong seedling per cluster so much less thinning out is needed. The uniform, round, smooth skinned roots are of excellent flavour and deep crimson internal colour. Moneta may be sown earlier than many varieties without the risk of bolting. Globe variety. Maturing 12-16 weeks from sowing. Choose a sunny spot and sow seed thinly outdoors in drills (straight shallow grooves) made 30cm (12") apart and then covererd with about 1.25cm (½") of soil. For general use, sow at regular intervals late April-early June. Thin out seedlings to 5-7.5cm (2-3") apart. Harvest June-December. Row 4m (13'). Twist tops to remove - cutting induces 'bleeding' of messy sap. HEALTH BENEFITS: Known to boost the body's immune system. Roots rich in potassium and folate plus some vitamin C (Anti-ageing, wound healing, decreasing blood cholesterol and prevention of infections. Assists the body in absorbing iron). Tops rich in beta carotene, calcium and iron. COOKING HINTS: Retain leaf stalk and root. Boil from ¾ to 2 hours (depending on size) in salted water. Remove skin and cool for fresh use or pickling. Boiling can actually increase the ntrient value, pickling reduces it. Use tops of young roots as for spinach.
Broad Bean Aquadulce Claudia - ORGANIC SEEDS Average Seeds 35 - ORGANIC SEEDS
Early maturing with long pods and high yields. In our opinion, the best variety for autumn sowing to harvest late the following spring. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. For early crops sow late October-November or in January, in a warm sheltered position. Sow in double rows 23cm (9") apart, 5cm (2") deep, 23cm (9") apart allowing 90cm (3') between each pair of rows. Pinch out the plant tops when in full flower to obtain better-filled pods and to avoid infestation with black fly. Double row 6m (20'). Harvest when seed shape is just visible through the pod. HEALTH BENEFITS: Source of vitamins A (For growth, healthy hair, skin, bones, teeth and eyes as well as resistance to respiratory infections), C (Anti-ageing, wound healing, decreasing blood cholesterol and prevention of infections. Assists the body in absorbing iron), and E (Antioxidant important for anti-ageing [particularly for skin]). Source of protein and fibre.
Broad Bean Imperial Green Longpod Seeds Average Seeds 65
Produces pods some 38cm (15") long, each containing up to 9 large green beans. We recommend this long podded, heavy cropping broad bean. Suitable for deep freezing. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Sowings for summer cropping should be made February-March. Sow in double rows 23cm (9") apart, 5cm (2") deep and 23cm (9") apart allowing 90cm (3') between each pair of rows. Pinch out the plant tops when in full flower to obtain better filled pods and to avoid infestation with black fly. Double row 6m (20'). Harvest when seed shape is visible through the pod.HEALTH BENEFITS: Source of vitamins A (For growth, healthy hair, skin, bones, teeth and eyes as well as resistance to respiratory infections), C (Anti-ageing, wound healing, decreasing blood cholesterol and prevention of infections. Assists the body in absorbing iron), and E (Antioxidant important for anti-ageing [particularly for skin]). Source of protein and fibre.
