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- Ornamental kaleSierkool£3.75 As low as £3.25Stock 27Ornamental kale will brighten up your garden when most plants have had their season and your garden takes on somewhat of a barren look. Learn More
- Ornamental GourdsSierkalebas£3.50 As low as £2.95Stock 28Sow in mid March- mid April under frames or in mid April- mid May sow them in beds in the open ground. Transplant after 5-6 weeks. Harvest all... Learn More
- Ornamental Gourds Large & smallSierkalebas Klein en groot gemengd£7.95 As low as £6.75Stock 20Growing ornamental gourds is extremely easy and very rewarding. They are great for adding colour and interest to flower arrangments and craft... Learn More
- Ornamental Gourds Turkish TurbanSierkalebasTurkse muts£8.95 As low as £7.50Stock 20Growing ornamental gourds is extremely easy and very rewarding. They are great for adding colour and interest to flower arrangments and craft... Learn More
- Watermelon Sugar BabyWatermeloen Sugar Baby£3.75 As low as £3.25Stock 14Sugar Baby is one of the most popular varieties it has a strong disease resistance and produces small juicy melons with dark pink flesh in just a few months. For best results start seeds off indoors and transplant outdoors mid spring to a protected Learn More
- Garlic ChivesGarlic Chives£1.55 As low as £1.25Stock 40Also known as Chinese chives, garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) can be used and stored in the same manner as chives. It has a delicate garlic... Learn More
- Sweet Basil large leavedOcimum basilicum£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 87Plant mid May until July in beds in the open ground and transplant them after 4 weeks; or plant them directly in pots and thin out slightly. The... Learn More
- TarragonArtemisia dracunculus£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 21The leaves can be used fresh or dried for salads, pickles, vinegar and soups. It can also be used with chicken and fish dishes. Sow in early spring in... Learn More
- Camomille MayweedKamille£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 16Camomille Mayweed is a very useful herb, it can be used as an infusion against insomnia and stomach disorders. Start the seed off in a cold frame or... Learn More
- CorianderCoriandrum sativum£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 11One of the most useful herbs to grow in your home or garden. All parts of the Coriander plant are edible, the fresh leaves have a citrus flavour... Learn More
- Sweet MarjoramOriganum Majorana£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 22Sweet Marjoram sometimes referred to as the meat herb, it is highly aromatic and has a wonderful citrus flavour. Marjoram tea is helpful for tension... Learn More
- Peppermint seed bagPeppermint£4.95 As low as £4.25Stock 68Fresh leaves can be used for soup, stews and mint sauce, dried leaves for mint tea. Peppermint helps soothe an upset stomach and is an excellent... Learn More
- Rosemary officinalisRosemary (rosmarinus officinalis)£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 86Rosemary helps to increase circulation and to clear respiratory congestion, including sinuses and asthma. March-April in a propagator or April-June... Learn More
- Thyme WinterThymus vulgaris£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 23Thyme is used as culinary herb to flavour meats, soups and stews and for medicinal purposes as an antiseptic. Thyme retains its flavour on drying... Learn More
- Sage seedSallie£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 43Sage can be used both as a medicine and as a culinary herb. As medical plant it is known to heals wounds, sore throats and to guard against infection.... Learn More
- Fennel seed bagFoeniculum vulgare£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 26Fennel is a highly aromatic herb with a slightly sweet aniseed flavour, it is mostly associated with Mediterranean Italian cooking. The bulb,... Learn More
- Gherkin Parisian picklingAugurk kleine groene scherpe£4.50 As low as £3.75Stock 31This popular heirloom variety produces delicious gerkins ideal for eating fresh in salads or making sweet pickle. Sow from mid April until mid May in Learn More
- Chinese cabbage MichihiliChinese kool Granaat Michihili£4.50 As low as £3.75Only 9 leftChinese cabbage 'Michihili' produces tender and crunchy delicious green leaves, excellent for Oriental dishes or they can be eaten raw in salads.... Learn More
- Savoy Cabbage WinterkingSavooiekool Winterkoning£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 18Savoy Cabbage Winter king is an exceptional hardy variety producing firm dark green heads, finely crinkled leaves of excellent quality and superb... Learn More
- Brussels Sprouts RoodnerfSpruitkool Roodnerf£4.50 As low as £3.75Only 10 leftMedium sized Brussels Sprouts Roodnerf produces plump green sprouts from late September Learn More
- Swede ChampionKoolrapen Champion£4.50 As low as £3.75Stock 13Rich in flavour Champion is the tastiest variety available, perfect for in soups and stews. It can be planted out from late summer. For best results sow every year in Learn More
- Lettuce all year roundKropslaZwart-duits£4.50 As low as £3.75Only 8 leftThis butterhead variety produces a good source of beta-carotene and Vitamin A. To get a better germination, lettuce seed needs a relatively low... Learn More
- Lettuce French MixedFranse Salademix£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 35By preference, from the end of spring when all danger of frost has passed sow them by scattering or in rows. Thin out when necessary. Early or late... Learn More
- Lettuce Lollo BiondaKrulsla Lollo bionda£5.25 As low as £4.50Only 6 leftFrilly and crispy this attractive variety produces leaves for more than 3 months if you pick your leaves from the outside. By its open habit and... Learn More
- Lettuce Lollo RosaKrulsla Lollo rossa£5.25 As low as £4.50Only 8 leftThis attractive variety produces frilly and crispy leaves for more than 3 months if you pick your leaves from the outside. The dark red colour of... Learn More
- Beetroot Egyptian turnip rootedBiet of Kroot Egyptische platronde£4.75 As low as £3.95Stock 29This turnip shaped, flat rooted beetroot is a heirloom variety that matures early and is full of flavour. After boiling, cool off the beets and... Learn More
- ChicoryWitlof Mechelse£4.75 As low as £3.95Only 5 leftYoung Chicory leaves can be eaten fresh in salads and older which have a more bitter flavour can be cooked as a vegetable. Sow in the open ground in... Learn More
- Cucumber Chinese snakeKomkommer Chinese Slangen£4.75 As low as £3.95Stock 51This variety produces high yields of large juicy cucumbers, ideal for in salads. Start them off indoors and transplant seedlings to a sheltered sunny... Learn More
- Broccoli CalabriaBroccoli Calabria£4.75 As low as £3.95Only 8 leftCalabria is a compact growing variety. Broccoli a member of the cabbage family is an excellant source of vitamines, potassium, iron, fibre and Learn More
- Sweet Corn golden bantamSuikermais£4.75 As low as £3.95Stock 19Golden Bantam corn is an heirloom variety, hugely popular for it's delicious sweet flavour and tenderness. Plant out in rows after frosts in early... Learn More
- Pumpkin red EtampesPompoen Red Etampes£4.75 As low as £3.95Stock 17Red Etampes is a highly productive variety, not only full of flavour they are also highly decorative known as the Cinderella pumpkin due to their... Learn More
- Leek bluegreen WinterPrei Blauwgroene winter£4.75 As low as £3.95Stock 16This hardy variety has a strong resistance to disease and produces high yields of tasty leeks with attractive blue green leaves. Sow from early... Learn More
- Celery PascalGroeneselder Pascal£4.75 As low as £3.95Stock 10Celery Pascal is full flavoured and one of the most crisp and tender varieties available. The stalks can be added to soups or stews and the leaves... Learn More
- Asparagus Early Argenteuil/aspergeAspergers Argenteuil£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 12Asparagus early Argenteuil is a highly recommended heirloom variety, it produces very large sweet tasting spears earlier than most other varieties.... Learn More
- Aubergine Early Long PurpleAubergine Lange Violette£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 38'Early Long Purple' variety is very prolific and full of flavour. Learn More
- Spinach SpinnakerSpinach Spinnaker£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 35Spinach is richer in nutrients than any other food, it can be eaten raw or cooked. Spinnaker produces heavy yields from early spring to September... Learn More
- Tomato MoneymakerTomaat Moneymaker£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 45Early spring in a protected seedbed at 20º C or later outdoors in frames; prick out once and plant out indoors in pots. Tomatoes love the... Learn More
- IshikuraStengelui Ishikura£6.25 As low as £5.25Stock 43Ishikura variety is quick to mature and quite hardy. It forms long white stalks without bulbs that resembles leeks, as most of the plant can be... Learn More
- Onion Improved BrunswickUi Noordhollandse Bloedrode Brunswick£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 20Allium cepa Brunswick is a new improved excellant medium large flat variety. Its flavour is mild and it has a deep red coloured skin with white... Learn More
- Courgette DiamondCucurbita Pepo£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 26This early variety is easy to grow and very productive. Start them off indoors, prick out once by transferring partially developed seedlings to... Learn More
- Artichoke SeedArtisjok£1.65 As low as £1.50Only 8 leftArtichoke (Cynara scolymus) contains significant levels of vitamin C. fibre and folic acid. Its meaty, tender leaves and the bottom part of the... Learn More
- ParsnipPastinaak halflange£4.75 As low as £3.95Stock 23This sweetly flavoured root vegetable is easy to grow, nutritious and versatile. They taste like a combination of celery and parsley. Parsnips are... Learn More
- Shallot Seed F1Zaai Shalot F1£5.75 As low as £4.95Only 8 leftAdd a gourmet depth of flavour to your cuisine with this gorgeous sweet, mild, tasty shallot. They are extremely versatile in the kitchen and are a... Learn More
- Brussels Sprouts GroningerSpruitkool Groninger£4.50 As low as £3.75Only 7 leftProduces a steady supply of medium sized green sprouts great tasting sprouts all through the autumn and well into the winter Learn More
- Lettuce Iceberg DublinIJssla Dublin£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 21Lettuce Iceberg Dublin is an early variety that’s quick to mature with a very long cropping period. Its rounded heads are tightly packed with... Learn More
- Cabbage Langedijk white lateCabbage Langedijk white late£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 34Langedijk the most popular variety for making coleslaw! A great late season variety that if kept in a frost proof place can be stored till... Learn More
- Savoy Cabbage VertusSavooiekool grote laten Groene Vertus£5.25 As low as £4.50Only 9 leftSavoy Cabbage Winter king is an exceptional hardy variety producing firm dark green heads, finely crinkled leaves of excellent quality and superb... Learn More
- Endive NuanceAndijvie Nuance£5.25 As low as £4.50Stock 16Endive "Nuance" falls under the curly variety and is suitable for growing in greenhouses, as well as in the ground. Grown just like lettuce, its a... Learn More
All Vegetables & Herbs
You don't need a garden or greenhouse to grow your own herbs.
Our kits are ideal for growing herbs on your windowsill, they can be taken directly from the pot to the saucepan for maximum freshness and flavour.
Our seed packets complete with detailed growing instructions
Herb seeds - a mixed container of herbs growing outside by your kitchen door is very handy but if you don't have the space don't worry most herbs can also be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill and can be taken directly from the pot to the saucepan for maximum freshness and flavour.
We supply seeds for growing many of the most popular and useful varieties such as Basil seeds, Coriander seeds, Parsley seeds, Sage seeds, Thyme seeds and Rosemary seeds.
We stock mini greenhouses with herb seeds and compost for you to start of your seedlings; our mini greenhouse kits make great gifts.
Sowing your vegetable seeds
Crops such as lettuce and carrots are usually grown in shallow trenches. Firstly fork and level your Soil. Spread a stretched garden line over the Soil. Stand on the line and remove the Soil away with your garden hoe. Make your trench a half inch deep and sow your seeds a half an inch apart. Slowly pour water over them and pull back the Soil. Be sure not to damage what you have just sown. Do not forget to mark the spot, so you know where your vegetables lie. Be sure never to let them dry out. They need water to germinate.
Keep your vegetables growing
Stagger your planting by planting a few Vegetable seeds weekly and you will be rewarded with a Fresh cycle of vegetables every week. In very hot weather, protect the Seedlings with net cloches to stop them from wilting and to provide some Shade. If Seedlings apPear to be close together they will need thinning out but not with lettuce or Carrot as they can stimulate Carrot fly. Plant chives beside Carrot plants to discourage Carrot flies.
Growing your own herbs
Growing herbs in containers allows you to free up garden space while controlling the invasive herbs such as dill, parsley and mint. Place the containers just outside your back door in arms reach. They also make great Hanging basket plants. Ensure your container has drainage holes and your Soil is well drained. plants growing in containers dry out faster than in the ground so water daily in dry weather.
During the growing season, pinch the plants back to keep them bushy, compact and Healthy. Remove any dead or diseased leaves. herbs can be easily moved indoors for the winter. You need to move them gradually into the different light and temperatures. Place them in the sunniest position in your house and continue to care for them, water only when the Soil is dry and check the plants frequently for common pest such as aphids and spider mites.
Conserving your herbs for the winter
Only cut Healthy branches from your herb plants in late summer. herbs such as Rosemary and Thyme are better dried but herbs that retain moisture such as Basil and parsley are best frozen as they can form mould. Freeze the leaves flat and individually. When frozen solid, place in airtight containers and return to the freezer. For drying the herbs, you can place them on baking tray and cook at a moderate temperature for a few minutes until crisp.
Another method is to bundle 4 - 6 branches together and tie as a bunch. Cut several holes in a paper bag and label the bag. Place the herb bundle upside down into the bag and hang the bag upside down in a warm room. They will be ready in two weeks. And last is using your car as a greenhouse. Spread out your herbs on a tray and leave on the back seat. In a sunny location with all the windows up your herbs will be ready in 1-2 days & the car will smell gorgeous. Your herbs will retain more flavour if you store the leaves whole and crush them when you are ready to use them. Always store your herbs in airtight containers and label them with names and dates.