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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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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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£1.10

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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Links

To enhance your interest, we offer a number of links to other websites that we have found.
We hope you find them as interesting and informative as we did.


Gardening Links

Royal Horticultural Society (UK) - http://www.rhs.org.uk/
Tom Clothier - General Germination and Gardening Advice - http://tomclothier.hort.net/
Floridata - Plant Details - http://www.floridata.com/
Allotments UK - Allotments UK and other related allotment links
Allotment Growing - Allotment diaries, photographs, advice about growing vegetables, fruits and herbs with a forum for chatting on the plot.
www.greenhousegrowing.co.uk focuses on greenhouse planting, potting, heating and watering
Garden Links - Directory for UK gardening and gardens online. Find suppliers, advice, plants, seeds, tools, gardens to visit, gifts, lawn care, design tips, garden buildings and more!
Garden Fresco - Step-by-step guides on growing fruit and vegetables, with plenty of pictures and top tips! Our guides, based on first hand experience, offer practical advice to both beginner and seasoned gardeners. Our aim is to make gardening easier and more rewarding.

Garden Web - Internet gardening community - hints, tips, discussion forums and lots more
Grow'Em Plant Propagation Database - Derived from the acclaimed freeware Grow'Em 2000, this database describes the propagation of over 1000 plant species from seeds, cuttings, layerings, etc. Composting techniques and fertilizers, growth media and lighting are presented in detail, as are foliar feeding, planting bare-root specimens, floating row covers, grafting techniques, etc.
www.plantlives.com - the prime source of Plant Biographies on the Internet. Currently over 4,000 separate plants, nearly 30,000 botanical synonyms and even more common names (in many languages), over 800 authoritative reference works quoted. All this information fully searchable and accessible within seconds.
www.Vegetable-Gardens.co.uk - vegetable gardening website and forum. Our aim is to help gardeners grow their own fresh, tasty vegetables, herbs and fruit using our growing guides and receive advice from fellow gardeners at our friendly forum, which covers all gardening subjects.
Guide to Composting - http://www.compostinstructions.com - learn how to make compost, and why improving your soil is the best thing that you can do for your lawn and garden.
Thegardenspider.com is continually spidering the web for gardening related websites. Providing one of the UK's largest Gardening directories
Landscaping Garden Plants - Comprehensive plants, gardening and landscaping website. 90,000+ plants in it's database.
Dave’s Garden - a community of both experienced and new gardeners and farmers - including extensive plant and growing information
BBC Gardening - http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/
My Garden is an innovative online gardening resource for lovers of gardening.
Garden Zone Info - Shared with everyone in the world Garden Guides, Your Guide to Everything Gardening etc.,
http://www.home-garden.co.uk Gardening - Home Improvement.The complete guide to Home Improvement, Gardening & Horticulture
Information and Tips on Gardening - Gardening basics to get any gardener off to a good start, including evaluating a site, selecting healthy plants and analyzing the soil. Grow the best vegetable garden you can with ideas on vegetable varieties increasing the harvest from your vegetable garden and organic pest control.
Organic Gardening Shop proudly offers a complete line of all-organic gardening products such as herbicides, fertilizers, insect and pest control, orange oil, and biostimulants. Our Solution Finder helps identify bugs and insects, weeds, diseases, and wildlife problems, with pictures descriptions and remedies.
Hydroponics offers a wide range of hydroponic supplies, lights, tents and other hydroponics equipment at their hydro world Birmingham, UK. For any query contact them on 01213280876.
For up to date Information on How to Grow Flowers, try visiting Madeline Edwards' Blog, she has some interesting articles
Technical Links

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England - http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) - http://www.rbge.org.uk/
The Horticultural Taxonomy Group - http://www.hortax.org.uk/
International Code of Botanical Nomenclature - http://www.bgbm.org/iapt/nomenclature/code/SaintLouis/0000St.Luistitle.htm
International Society of Horticultural Science (ISHS) - http://www.ishs.org/
Links of general interest

McCormick Spice Encyclopedia - http://www.mccormick.com/content.cfm?ID=8291
Mad About Herbs - a sprinkling of herb tips for the garden, cooking and crafts
Fresh Pod is a revolutionary new product that can extend the life of fruit and vegetables by up to four times longer. Natural, safe and 100% recyclable once you start using Fresh Pod you'll understand why it's the perfect fridge companion.
Bird netting - Bird Control UK specialise in the installation and supply of bird netting, bird spikes and all types of bird control solutions
William James & Co. - UK manufacturers of fruit cages and supplier of other garden equipment. Products include fruit cages, vegetable cages, timber raised beds, garden netting, water butts, patio planters, Bulldog garden tools and more.
Good Health | Natural Herbal Medicine | Homemade Remedy - Resource site for natural herb medicines and homemade remedies that promote good health. Come and see our list of natural cures for every day health ailments.
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