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Sweet Corn (Zea mays convar. saccharata) - Rising Sun F1

Sweet Corn (Zea mays convar. saccharata) - Rising Sun F1


An early supersweet with good eating quality and medium size cob. Very vigorous plant with good tolerance to rust.

Seeds per packet (approx.): 20

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£1.10

Brokali (Brassica oleracea) - Atlantis F1

Brokali (Brassica oleracea) - Atlantis F1


Atlantis F1 is a tenderstem type with many side shoots that are both tender and tasty.

The earliest of the range, Atlantis F1 tends to give the biggest head and slightly thicker spears.

The main or central head should be cut to encourage the growing of side-shoots and continued cutting helps improve the yield.

Seeds per packet (approx.): 20

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£1.10

Red Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata rubra) - Kalibos

Red Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata rubra) - Kalibos


Native to eastern Europe, Red Cabbage Kalibos is a beautiful carmine red colour with an attractive pointed head. High in sugar, Red Cabbage Kalibos is noted for its sweet flavour but it does not hold its colour or structure when cooked, it is however perfect for grating raw into salads where the distinctive colour adds beauty to the bowl. Can be harvested as greens or left to make a dense heart.
Kalibos is best sown late to mature in late summer and autumn. This east European heirloom variety makes a tasty and colourful addition to any vegetable garden.

Seeds per packet (approx.): 0.30 gm

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£1.10

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Tomato Black Greenhouse (Lycopersicon esculentum) - Chocolate Cherry

Tomato Black Greenhouse (Lycopersicon esculentum) - Chocolate Cherry


Indeterminate or cordon type, Chocolate Cherry makes an ideal salad tomato.
Chocolate Cherry produces heavy yields of extremely flavoursome tomatoes approx.70 days after planting.
Clusters of 6-8 tomatoes hang like bunches of grapes on this compact vine like plant as these miniatures ripen from green through lavender to mahogany. These little one inch gems boast the most delightful tomato tang and have a fresh home grown flavour and texture that no shop bought variety can match.
Chocolate Cherry is truly a gourmet delight and it keeps producing fruit all summer long.
Suitable for indoor production or can be cropped outdoors in a sunny frost-free position.

Seeds per packet (approx.): 30

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£1.10

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) seed

Basil  (Ocimum basilicum) seed


Annual plant with aromatic leaves for cucumber souring. Dried leaves are good for salads, cottage cheese, fish, roast meat and sauces.
Basil came originally from India where it was used to cleanse and protect Hindu houses and temples.
The flavour is sweet but slightly peppery. It is used extensively in Mediterranean and Greek cooking, blending particularly well with tomato dishes, soups, pasta, risottos and eggs. It also goes well with pork and cheese dishes.

Seeds per packet (approx.): 325

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£1.10

Tomato Cherry Late Blight Resistant (Lycopersicon esculentum) - Koralik

Tomato Cherry Late Blight Resistant (Lycopersicon esculentum) - Koralik


Koralik is a determinate bush variety with high yields of small fruit.
Late maturing, Koralik has exceptionally high tolerance to blight.
Fruits weigh 12-15 gms, are an appealing bright red colour with a sweet flavour and all tomatoes on a truss ripen together.
Koralik will thrive outside in wet seasons where other varieties fail.
Grow in a container on the patio or in open beds. Use for salads or chutney.

Quote / growing advice from one of our customers - "These toms will have a real place in the future of my allotment as despite their small size they crop late and they crop so profusely that we make soup and other preserves from them. I would like to add some real advice to your customers from past experience. They grow as a bush, needing no after-care at all, but it might be useful to learn from our experience and grow them through plastic sheeting to avoid fruits from being spoiled by the soil. We tried this last year and it was a winner.
They are resistant to disease, surprisingly prolific, what people buy these days in large quantities and they are so versatile. We intend starting them off earlier this year, now that we have cracked their method of growth."


Seeds per packet (approx.): 30

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£1.10

Spanish Daisy (Erigeron karvinskianus) seed

Spanish Daisy  (Erigeron karvinskianus) seed


Spanish Daisy is an easy to grow annual plant for hanging baskets, flower beds and rock gardens.
Originally from Central America, it has been growing wild in Southern Europe for many years and is now being hailed as one of the greatest horticultural discoveries of recent years.
The masses of small flowers are pink when they open, rapidly turn white, and finally as they mature change back to rose-red giving the plant an unusual and constant two-tone effect.
This compact jewel is beloved by bees and butterflies and will also make an outstanding contribution in a wildlife garden


Seeds per packet (approx.): 60

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£1.25

Zucchini (Courgette) Astra (Cucurbita pepo) seed

Zucchini (Courgette) Astra (Cucurbita pepo) seed


Early bushy zucchini variety with dark-green, club-like fruits and tasty flesh, rich in vitamin C.

Seeds per packet (approx.): 15

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Castor Bean Plant (Dark Red) (Ricinus communis) seed

Castor Bean Plant (Dark Red)  (Ricinus communis) seed


Castor Bean Plant is an annual with large purple leaves.
Native to Africa but now found growing all over the world.
If you need a big, fast-growing plant, Castor Bean is the one to choose.
This beauty quickly sprouts into a tall plant up to 5 ft. high with huge, exotic looking leaves which are often almost 3ft across.

Plant singly, as a screening plant, or in large flower beds in parks and bigger gardens.

Seeds per packet (approx.): 5

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£1.25

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Companion planting
Companion planting means arranging the plants in a garden in such a way that they enhance the growth and quality of nearby crops, provide maximum ground cover, and, if possible, improve the soil.
Companion plants are also a way of controlling insect populations. Fragrant flowers and herbs drive away pest insects. For example, an annual with a strongly fragranced leaf and blossom that many insects find unattractive is the marigold. Not only does its strong odour confuse pests looking for their favourite plants, but their roots give off a substance which repels nematodes. Planting a couple of rows of marigolds around the edge of your garden will add both beauty and a measure of protection for your vegetables.
Antagonist plants as their name implies have negative effects when planted together, and should therefore be grown apart from each other.
Plants may be good Companions because:
• They like the same soil and weather conditions
• One helps the other by loosening the soil for its roots
• One gives welcome shade and protection to its companion
• One attracts an insect that is beneficial to the other
• One deters a pest that habitually attacks the other for instance sage, rosemary, thyme
repel the cabbage butterfly; onions and leeks repel the carrot fly.
• One may leave a residue in the soil that benefits its companion.
• Plants with strong odours do confuse, deter, and often stop some pests.
• Some plants hide other certain plants we don’t want detected.
• Some plants (especially herbs) are considered nursery plants for beneficial insects,
providing shelter, nectar, pollen, and even dark, cool moist spots.
Listings of companions and antagonists are given. To interpret the lists:
• CABBAGE FAMILY: includes Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi
• MARROW FAMILY: includes Courgette, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash
• ONION FAMILY: includes Chives, Garlic, Leek

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