Vegetable Seeds
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An improved “Onward type” with high yields of plump juicy peas. Resists powdery mildew and Fusarium, so good for successional and late sowings. Good source of vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin B1.
Outdoors, March-June where they are to crop, in flat drills 15cm (6") wide and 5cm (2") deep, in well-cultivated, fertile soil. Sow in a zig-zag fashion along the drill, allowing 5cm (2") between seeds. Fill the drill with fine soil and firm down gently. Allow 60cm (2') between rows. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 10-18 days. Harvest: May-September.
A wide range of colours, shapes and sizes. Different levels of heat, from mild to super hot. The biggest crops are produced in the greenhouse but also grows well outdoors.
For greenhouse crops, sow thinly indoors, February-April, 0.5cm (¼") deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 7-21 days. Transplant to individual pots when large enough to handle. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Plant out May-June, to large pots, growing bags or into warm, well-drained soil in the greenhouse border. For outdoor crops: delay indoor sowing until March or April. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 40cm (16") apart, when frosts are over. Choose a warm, sunny, sheltered spot. Outdoor crops will be smaller and later than those in a greenhouse. Harvest: July-October.
One of the best well known types, this reliable globe variety has an attractive bright red colour with a white tip. High yielding with very crisp texture and peppery flavour.
Outdoors, sow thinly, February-September, where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½") deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-drained, fertile soil, which has already been watered. Allow 23cm (9") between rows. Early sowings may benefit from cloche protection. Seedlings usually appear in 7-10 days. Water well until plants are established. Thin only if plants are overcrowded. Harvest: April-October.
A traditional favourite producing large succulent shoots with exceptional flavour. Once plants are established they can provide generous crops well into the summer. Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance. Part of the seed range produced by Mr Fothergill’s Seeds in partnership with the RHS.
Attractive, compact rosettes of great tasting rounded leaves. Easy to grow, the glossy, wide leaves provide generous crops that can even be picked in the winter months. Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance. Part of the seed range produced by Mr Fothergill’s Seeds in partnership with the RHS.
A high quality bush variety which is quick to grow and early to mature. Plants show good resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus for reliable, prolific crops of tasty fruit. Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance. Part of the seed range produced by Mr Fothergill’s Seeds in partnership with the RHS.
Deliciously sweet and aromatic melons. Cold tolerant and fast growing, ideal for our relatively short growing season. Can even be grown in a sunny spot outdoors.
Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance.
Part of the seed range produced by Mr Fothergill’s Seeds in partnership with the RHS.
A high quality British bred, red flowered variety producing huge crops of smooth straight pods which can grow up to a remarkable 40cm in length. Perfect for competitions and great flavour for the kitchen.
Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance.
Part of the seed range produced by Mr Fothergill’s Seeds in partnership with the RHS.
A ‘Supersweet’ variety with delicious well-filled cobs. Acclaimed for its flavour and reliability, plants show remarkable resistance to wind damage and disease. Plus, their vigorous growth makes them ideal for the UK climate.
Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance. Part of the seed range produced by Mr Fothergill’s Seeds in partnership with the RHS.
Brassica napus napobrassica High quality, sweet flesh. Globe shaped roots with excellent quality sweet flesh. Easy to grow and very winter hardy.
Grow your own fresh tomatoes. These popular, large, sweet 'cherry' tomatoes from Mr. Fothergill's are a delight.
Quick to mature and good for early sowings. The white, flat roots with purple tops have an excellent flavour.
Outdoors, sow thinly, March-July, where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½") deep, directly into finely-prepared, fertile soil, which has already been watered. Allow 30cm (1') between rows. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Thin out to 10cm (4”) apart. Water well until plants are established. Regular sowings, made every two to three weeks, will ensure a continuous supply. Harvest: June-October.
Easier to grow than celery, the large roots wash easily and have an excellent flavour. Great cooked or grated in salads.
Indoors March to April. A warm kitchen windowsill is all you need for starting these seeds. Sow 1.5cm (½") deep in trays of seed compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Transplant to other trays, 5cm (2") apart, when plants are large enough to handle. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out, in rows 30cm (1') apart, May-June, into rich, well-drained soil. Plant so that the upper, swollen part of the root sits on the surface of the soil. Water well and remove outer leaves as roots swell. Harvest: August to December.
An easy, reliable and milder alternative to spinach, which is very fast and easy to grow, cropping for much of the year.
Outdoors: Sow thinly, March-July, where they are to crop, 2.5cm (1") deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-drained, fertile soil, which has already been watered. Allow 40cm (16") between rows. Early sowings may benefit from cloche protection. Seedlings usually appear in 7-21 days. Water well until plants are established. Thin out to 15cm (6") apart. 1 or 2 further sowings will ensure a continuous supply of leaves. Harvest: June-October. Pick a few leaves at a time, without stripping plants. Give cloche protection from October onwards to encourage cropping into the winter months.
This British-bred variety produces top-quality, well-shaped fruits suitable for exhibition work and ideal for the kitchen. It has the advantage of setting its fruits early to make the most of what sun we receive, ensuring the flesh is sweet and tasty. Each plant can produce up to three squashes, each up to 3kg, and with such a small seed cavity there is little waste.
Sow indoors for surest results, 1.5cm (1/2") deep, on edge, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 90cm (3’) apart, when frosts are over.
Or sow outdoors for ease, where they are to crop, 1.5cm (1/2") deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 90cm (3’) between sowing positions. Sow two seeds on edge per position. Early sowings benefit from cloche protection. Thin to leave the stronger plant. Water well until plants are established.
Green Globes have good size dark green heads and a tasty heart make a supreme delicacy when picked young for culinary use. Attractive thistle-like plant, which look at home in the flower border as well as a vegetable plot, growing to 150-200cm (59-79") tall. The flower buds are best harvested before they flower. Green globe artichokes can crop for up to 4 years!
Hardy perennial.
When to Sow Green Globe Artichoke Seeds
February to March Indoors or March to April Outdoors.
Where to Sow
Indoors using seed sowing compost in pots or trays in greenhouse at 18°C. Outside in free draining soil in mid spring when the soil has warmed up. They will need an open spot with plenty of sun and well drained soil. Sow 2 to 3 seeds 30cm (12") apart, then thin out so final spacing is 1 metre (39") apart.
Long Purple is one of the most commonly grown varieties of aubergine in the world. Medium size fruits of elongated shape, approximately 25cm long, deep violet colour and good flavour.
The aubergine plant is quite bushy with thick stems. They can grown anywhere between 1-8 feet tall. Beautiful star shaped purple flowers and green foilage. Can be quite tricky to grow as they need a long warm growing season. Feed as you would tomatoes. Long purple aubergines are popular in mediterranean dishes.
Annual vegetable.
When to Sow Long Purple Aubergine Seeds
January to April. Germination takes 10-21 days.
Where to Sow
Space the seeds 2cm (¾") apart in seed trays or two to a cell in modules under glass at 20°C. Cover lightly with compost.
What to do next
As soon as two full leaves have developed, prick off seedlings into individual pots. Grow on and plant in grow-bags or large pots. Plants can be transplanted outside in a sunny sheltered spot.
Maturity
July to October. Around 80 days after sowing.
GARDENER'S CHOICE. RHS Award
Beetroot seeds - Boltardy is the most popular choice for early sowing, good resistance to bolting. Produces medium size globe shaped roots of superb deep red with no rings. Outstanding quality! The plants reach heights of 45cm tall. Germination is quick - seedlings can appear in as little as 5-7 days.
Hardy Annual.
When to Sow Boltardy Beetroot Seeds
March to July. Germnation can take place in as little as 5-7 days.
Where to Sow
Sow thinly in shallow drills 1.5cm (½") deep with 30cm (12") between rows.
What to do Next
Thin the seedlings gradually as they grow to an eventual spacing of 10cm (4"). Do not transplant.
Harvest
June to October.
Beta vulgaris. Bring colour to your vegetable garden with rainbow chard! A lovely mixture of various red, orange and yellow coloured stems with leaves that can be used as baby leaf for salads or delicious cooked when fully grown. Rainbow chard is an excellent choice to replace spinach in various recipes, and add a vibrant colour to your dish. These can be slow to bolt but will eventually grow to heights of 45cm and spread to 30-40cm wide.
Hardy Biennial.
When to Sow Rainbow Chard Seeds
March to July.
Where to Sow
Sow direct in a well prepared, moist, fertile open ground and position in full sun or partial shade. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 2cm (3/4") in drills 35-40cm (14-16") apart. Can also be multi-sown in module cell trays and transplanted to the plot as gaps appear, or as decorative patio containers.
What to do Next
Thin seedlings to 7cm (3") apart for 'baby leaves' which will be ready to harvest approximately 2 months from sowing. For larger chards/leaves thin to 20cm (8") apart, for mature plants.
Harvest
June to September as baby leaf or mature plants. March/April sowings can be harvested from June onwards.
Burbank is the frist white sprouting F1 hybrid producing strong vigorous plants with a high yield of succulent white spears! An Ideal replacement for White Eye.
The plant grows to around 90cm tall and 60cm wide.
Hardy Biennial.
When to Sow Burbank Broccoli Seeds
April to May. Germinates in 7-14 days.
When to Plant
June.
Harvest
February to April the following year.
Where to Sow
Sow seeds thinly in a well prepared seed bed in shallow drills 1.5cm (1/2") deep in short rows. Alternatively sow the seeds thinly in seeds trays or two seeds per cell in modules under glass at 13°C.
What to do Next
Outdoor sowings should be thinned out to 7-10cm (3-4in) apart, then once plants are large enough, lifted and transplanted to their final planting positions 60cm (24in) apart and 90cm (36in) between the rows to grow on to maturity. As soon as glasshouse seedlings show their first pair of leaves, prick off into trays 5cm (2") apart or thin modules to one seedling per cell. Gradually harden off before planting out when about 15cm (6") tall to the same spacings as detailed above.
This stunning looking, highly attractive head of lime green is made up of a mass of small conical shaped florets forming a pointed curd not unlike a green cauliflower. It is packed full of superb flavour and more tender texture than cauliflower. Matures September to October.
Cauliflower, not being one of the easiest of vegetables to grow is certainly regarded by many old hands as the test of a real gardener. But with good planning, regular care and a small dose of common sense, you can pretty much have cauliflower on the table all year round.
When to Sow Romanesco Cauliflower Seeds
April and May.
Where to Sow
Sowings can be made in trays or modules under glass at 13°C. Later sowings can be made into a seed bed in shallow drills 2cm (3/4") deep in short rows.
What to do next
As soon as glasshouse seedlings show their first pair of leaves, prick off into trays 5cm (2") apart or thin modules to one seedling per cell. Gradually harden off before planting out, spacing plants 45cm (18in) apart between plants and 60cm (24in) between the rows. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to 7-10cm (3-4in) apart , then once plants are 15cm (6in) tall, they can be lifted and transplanted to their final planting positions, spaced the same as detailed above.
Maturity
First heads should be ready from August to October.
Very frizzy curled deep green leaves held on plants 50-60cm tall which need no staking.The older larger leaves will be more bitter so best to use only young leaves.
When to Sow Dwarf Green Curled Kale Seeds
May to June.
Where to Sow
Sow seeds thinly in a well prepared seed bed in shallow drills 1.5cm (1/2") deep in short rows. Alternatively sow the seeds thinly in seed trays or two seeds per cell in modules under glass at 13°C.
What to do Next
Outdoor sowings should be thinned out to 7-10cm (3-4in) apart, then once plants are large enough, lifted and transplanted to their final planting positions 45cm (18in) apart and 60cm (24in) between the rows to grow on to maturity. As soon as glasshouse seedlings show their first pair of leaves, prick off into trays 5cm (2") apart or thin modules to one seedling per cell. Gradually harden off before planting out when about 15cm (6") tall to the same spacings as detailed above.
Maturity
November to February.
This variety of pea is a very dwarf growing type with small but well filled pods. It is early into production from an autumn sowing and it boasts excellent flavour. Meteor pea is the ideal variety for exposed sites and it can grow to a height of 35cm.
Many young people today have never seen a pea-pod and only recognise peas if they come out of a plastic bag! We think this is a sad state of affairs because when grown fresh, peas are a totally different vegetable to those that are frozen. To get the sweetest flavour, peas are best cooked when picked young and cooked within 30 minutes of harvest, before the sugar has turned to starch.
Where to Sow Meteor Pea Seeds
March and April or October and November.
Where to Sow
Prepare a flat bottom drill 5cm (2in) deep and 10cm, (4in) wide.
What to do next
Space seeds 5cm (2in) apart throughout the drill allowing 60cm (24in) between the drills, then cover over with soil and gently tamp down with the back of a rake. It is advisable to give some net protection against birds, once seedlings start to grow. As dwarf, plants usually hold each other up and will not require any net support.
Maturity
May to July.
Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) is a fragrant bushy plant of a similar habit to mint, in that it can be invasive if not contained. It has a strong lemon flavour and the leaves can be used in cooked dishes, salads and for tea. This herb grows to about 70cm and prefers full sun. The flowers help to attract bees.
Perennial herb.
Where to Sow Lemon Balm Seeds
Sow Outside in spring, in drills keeping watered if dry. Germination may be erratic. Thin out or transplant when large enough to handle. Grow in good soil, preferably in a sunny position.
Harvest
Fresh leaves for drying at any time. Pick young leaves before the sun gets too hot.
Individual foils of 5 different culinary herbs ideal for adding flavour to a variety of dishes. Perfect for planting in the garden or containers.
1 each of:
Basil.
Sage.
Thyme.
Mint.
Sweet Marjoram.
GARDENER'S CHOICE.
RHS Award.
This variety of broad beans produce slightly longer pods and is slightly more winter hardiness than Aquadulce. In all other respects they are the same. This is a traditional white seeded variety which is a popular choice with gardeners.The plants reach sizes of 100cm tall x 45cm wide, and the pods can reach 22cm long! Aquadulce Claudia seeds are also great for autumn sowing, for an early spring harvest.
Hardy Annual.
When to Sow Aquadulce Claudia Broad Bean Seeds
Late October to November or February to March.
Where to Sow Aquadulce Claudia Seeds
Draw out seed drills direct into the growing site 5cm (2in) deep in rows, spacing the seeds 10-15cm (4-6in) apart, spacing rows 60cm (24in) apart. Early spring sowings may benefit from being sown under cloches.
What to do next
If necessary thin seedlings to 10cm (4in) apart. When the first pods have set pinch out the top 6cm (2 1/2in) to help discourage blackfly. Harvest once pods become filled with succulent tasty young beans.
Maturity
June and July.
RHS Award
EXHIBITION.
Runner Bean seeds "Benchmaster" boasts deep red flowers which then go on to produce long straight tender pods that reach up to 40cm (16") in length. This variety produces an abundance of high quality beans that hang in clusters. These runner beans are also perfect for pollinators such as bees and butterflies!
When to Sow Benchmaster Runner Bean Seeds
April to June.
Where to Sow
Early sowings can be made underglass at a temperature of 16°C, sow 3 seeds per 8cm (3in) pot filled with seed sowing compost. Outside sowings can be made from May onwards into the growing site 5cm (2in) deep. Sow 2-3 seeds every 20-30cm (8-12in) apart with rows spaced 60cm (24in) apart.
What to do Next
Seedlings sown underglass should be gradually hardened off before planting outside in late May to the above spacing, once all risk of frost has past. Place a support cane at each planting station. Alternatively circular plantings can be made with canes joined at the centre to form a wigwam. For optimum crop, place canes 30-45cm (12-18") apart with 3 beans planted per cane. Water regularly during dry weather.
Harvest
May to July.
As easy to grow as French beans. Edamame are a popular snack in upmarket restaurants and a delicacy in Japan. Small pods contain green beans, these can be cooked in the pods and popped out into your mouth to give a nutty flavoured snack.
When to Sow Edamame Green Shell Seeds
Mid May to June
Harvest
Aug - Sept
Where to Sow
Best sown direct into a well prepared growing site 5cm (2in) deep. Sow 2-3 seeds every 20cm(8in) apart with rows spaced 45cm (18in) apart.
What to do next
Direct sown seedlings can be thinned out as required. Water regularly during dry weather.
Handy Tip
Keep a high moisture level around the roots as soon as pods start to develop.
April cabbage is an early spring variety, known as a spring green. Compact heads grow on dwarf plants. They can be planted at 30cm spacings as it makes few outer leaves, and therefore needs less space than other varieties. Plants grow to around 30cm tall.
Hardy Annual
When to Sow April Cabbage Seeds
Late July to August.
Where to Sow
Sow seed thinly in a prepared seed bed in shallow drills 2cm (3/4") deep. Keep well watered.
What to do Next
Thin the seedlings as they appear to 5cm ( 2in) apart. Once seedlings are 10-15cm (4-6in) tall, transplant to their final growing site spaced 30cm (12in) apart. Always set the young plants 1.5cm (1/2in) deeper than they were in the seed bed. Keep well watered during hot dry spells.
Maturity
March to Late April the following year.
Handy Tip
A dual purpose variety. To grow spring greens plant out at 15-20cm (6-8in) apart and take alternative plants in March as spring greens, leaving others to fully mature.
Nutritional Values
Excellent source of vitamins A, C and B. The darkest leaves contain the most nutrients.
Luckily, this variety is easier to grow than pronounce. It is one of the most attractive beans with bright green flat pods splashed with red which disappear on cooking. It can be used as a flageolet type. Climbing beans such as this variety should be supported in the same way as you would support runner beans.
This family of beans is frost tender and cannot be sown until the weather has warmed up.
When to Sow Barlotta Lingua Di Fuoco Seeds
April to June.
Where to Sow
Early sowings can be made underglass at a temperature of 16°C, sow 3 seeds per 8cm (3in) pot filled with seed sowing compost. Outside sowings can be made from May onwards into the growing site 5cm (2in) deep. Sow 2-3 seeds every 20cm(8in) apart with rows spaced 60cm (24in) apart.
What to do next
Seedlings sown underglass should be gradually hardened off before planting outside in late May to the above spacing, once all risk of frost has past. Provide support by canes or netting for plants to climb. Water regularly during dry weather.
Maturity
July to September.