Popular and productive, beetroot 'Forono' forms a uniform, elongated, dark-red root that has a fine, smooth texture with little fibre and maintains its sweetness and tenderness over a long growing season. Awarded the RHS AGM. Organic Seeds.
Helianthus 'ProCut Plum' is an elegant sunflower with petals the most delicious mix of soft colours. Café-Au-lait lightly brushed with dusky bronze-crimson. Sow mid spring to mid summer and cut in just 60 to 65 days when the petals begin to unfurl from the face.
'Baby Boo' is a charming, all-white, miniature pumpkin that is popularly used for table arrangements for Weddings, for Xmas and for Halloween. They make wonderful Halloween 'Ghosts'! Sow indoors in pots April to June or sow direct from May to June.
Tropaeolum 'Salmon Baby' is a very striking and attractive nasturtium that produces an abundance of semi-double salmon-pink flowers which contrast beautifully against the dark foliage. Extremely easy to cultivate, this neat and compact variety has edible flowers and is an excellent companion plant.
Spinach 'Matador' is a reliable all-year-round variety that is beloved by many a gardener. This heritage variety can be sown in succession for fresh leaves throughout the season and is suitable for baby-leaf production. It provides a generous haul of leaves with a mild, sweet flavour.
'Spaghetti squash' is a unique variety whose flesh separates into spaghetti-like strands once cooked. Mild, sweet and nutty it is delicious roasted. Sow May to July and harvest up to first frosts, it is a healthy gluten free alternative to pasta or use instead of rice noodles in Asian-style dishes.
The Chrysantella series is a magnificent form and is rightfully considered a masterpiece of Aster breeding. Ideal for growing cut flowers, 'Flamingo at Sunset' are nothing short of spectacular. Large, with petals of an unusually warm, salmon-pink colour with a deep sunset-gold centre.
'Sweet Dumpling' also known as 'Patidou' is a lovely winter squash that is not only decorative but is also excellent tasting. Flat topped and single serving size it is ideal for cooking whole, roasted or stuffed. They store well and can also be used to decorate the home in autumn.