Welcome to a new edition of our seed catalogue for 2025 In February we will turn a year old and as the seasons turn, the world outside transforms, inviting fresh opportunities to nurture and cultivate a garden full of promise
In this issue, we’re excited to unveil our latest selection of vegetable seeds, featuring both beloved classics and unique, hard-to-find varieties. Whether you’re lookig for heritage cabbages, juicy heirloom tomatoes, or adventurous Asian greens, our collection is carefully curated for outstanding flavor, resilience, and productivity ensuring your garden’s success is as rewarding as it is delicious
Gardening is much more than just a pastime; it’s an ongoing journey of growth, discovery, and wonder. Whether you’re planting your first seed or tending to a flourishing patch, we’re here to support you every step of the way with expert advice, inspiration, and tips From cultivating vibrant flowers to crafting the perfect seasonal sowing schedule, we’re committed to making your gardening experience enjoyable and fruitful
Whether you're a seasoned grower with years of experience nurturing plants or a novice just dipping your toes into the world of gardening, our comprehensive V I S I T O U R
Introducing...........
EXCLUSIVE
SWEET PEA LOVE HEARTS MIX
All The prettiest pastel colours
Classification: H/A
Sow:Oct-May
Bloom: May- Sep
SweetPeas
SWEET PEA MADONNA MIX
EXCLUSIVE to The Hamshire Seed Company
Just the perfect mix of blues with a hint of purple.
Classification: Hardy Annual
Sow:Oct-May
Bloom: May- Sep
SWEET PEA BALLERINA PINKS
A gorgeous mix of the prettiest pinks from pastel through to cerise
Classification: H/A
Sow: Oct- May
Bloom: May- Sep
Introducing our 5 exclusive Sweet Pea mixes.
Combinations of our favourite colours in the most enticing fragrances
SWEET PEA FLORENCE MIX
A blend of our varourite pink & lilac
Classification: H/A
Sow:Oct-May
Bloom: May- Sep
SWEET PEA MOULIN ROUGE
A mix of our very best bold and dark colours
Classifcation: H/A
Sow:Oct- May
Bloom: May- Sep
1.Eryngium Planum Blue Gliter
Classification: HP | Sow: Sep - Mar | Bloom: Jul-Sep
2.Nigella Damanesca Miss Jekyll Oxford Blue
Classification: HA | Sow: Sep - May | Bloom: May- Sep
3.Scabiosa Atropurpurea (Scabious) Oxford Blue
Classification: HA | Sow: Feb - Apr & Aug - Sep | Bloom: June - Sep
4.Ageratum Houstonianum Timeless Mix
Classification: HHA | Sow: Feb - Apr | Bloom: Jun - Sep
A beautifull extra large pink forget me not, a great gap filler throughout the summer which will self seed gently around the garden for a profusion of blooms
Classification: HA | Sow: Sep - Apr | Bloom: Jun - Sep
MonardaHybrida
(Lemon Bergamot/Lemon Balm/ Bee Balm
Beautiful whorl shaped blooms of pale purple and green, much loved by bees and an unusual bouquet filler
Classification: Perennial
Sow: Sep - Apr Bloom: May - Aug
Viola Sorbet Babyface
Classification: A/HAl
Sow: Mar-May & AugNov | Bloom: Apr - Oct
Centrathus Ruber ( Red Valerian) Roseus
Classification:HP
Sow: Sep/Oct &- MarchJune | Bloom: Jul - Oct
Papaver Somniferum (Poppy) Purple Peony
A beautiful cottage garden favourite which will self seed around the garden freely Will also produce the most beautiful seeds pods for drying
Classification: HA | Sow: Aug - May | Bloom: Jul - Aug
1.Malva Sylvestris Mauritiana
Classification: P | Sow: Sep - Jun | Bloom: Jul - Sep
2.Papaver Somniferum (Poppy) Laurens Grape
Classification: HA | Sow: Jan - Nov | Bloom: Jul - Aug
3.Callistephus Chinensis (China Aster) King Mixed
Classification: A | Sow: Feb - May | Bloom: Jun - Oct
4.Digitalis (Foxglove) Breeders Hazy Days Mix
EXCLUSIVE
Classification: A/B |Sow: Feb - Jun | Bloom: May - Jul
5.Hesperis ( Sweet Rocket) Violet
Classification: B/P | Sow: Feb - Jul | Bloom: May - Jun
Timing is key when it comes to harvesting cut flowers Flowers should be cut at their peak to ensure optimal freshness and longevity The best time to harvest is usually in the morning when temperatures are cooler and the flowers are fully hydrated, or alternatively in the late evening after a good drink.
Sweet Pea Beaujolais
Classification: HA
Sow: Oct - May
Bloom: May - Sep
Melinis Nerviglumis Karoo Queen
Classification: P Sow: Apr- Jun
Daucus Carota Dara
The most beautiful Chocolate and white umbels with long straight stems, perfect for cutting and for filling borders.
Classification: HA | Sow: Oct - Apr | Bloom: Jun- Sep
Amaranthus Cruentus Foxtail Oesc
Classification: HHA | Sow: Feb - M
Papaver Somniferum (Poppy) Peony Black Beauty
A beautiful cottage garden favourite which will self seed around the garden freely.
Classification: HA | Sow: Aug - May | Bloom:Jul- Aug
A mix of our favourite berry colours
AtriplexHortensis RedPlume
An unusual plant for the garden with deep burgundy leaves and seed pods which look fabulous in bouquets and in the garden. Can be dried but will lose their colour turning beige.
Classification:HA/HHA | Sow: Mar - May | Bloom: July - Aug
Classification: HA Sow: Jan - Nov Bloom: Jul - Aug
Classification: HA Sow: Aug - May
Bloom: May - Sep EXCLUSIVE
Classification: HA | Sow: Aug - May | Bloom: May - Sep
Usually grown from corms but can also be grown from seed.
Classification: HP |Sow: Oct - Feb | Bloom: Apr - Jun
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Berry Shades Mix
Ranunculus Asiaticus Bloomingdale II Magic Purple
Papaver Somniferum (Poppy) Laurens Grape
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Black Ball
PapaverRhoeas (Poppy)Pandora
A beautiful cottage garden favourite which will self seed around the garden freely Will also produce the most beautiful seeds pods for drying which look fabulous in bouquets bith fresh & Dried
Classification: Hardy Annual | Sow: Feb- Nov | Bloom:Jul - Aug
Classification: A/HA
Sow:Mar-May&Aug- Nov
Bloom: Jan- Dec
Pansy Wi Days Ras Classifica
Sow:MarBloom: Ja
Classification: HA |Sow: Feb - Apr & Aug - Sep | Bloom: Jun - Sep
Classification: HA | Sow: Feb- Nov | Bloom:Jul - Aug
Viola Cornuta Sorbet Raspberry
Scabiosa Atropurpurea (Scabious) Black Knight
Papaver Somniferum (Poppy) Giganteum
1.Astrantia Major
Classification: HP | Sow: Sep - Mar | Bloom: Jun - Aug
2. Centrathus Ruber ( Red Valerian) Roseus
Classification: HP | Sow: Sep/Oct &- March -June | Bloom: Jul - Oct
Classification: HA | Sow: Oct - May Bloom: May - Sep
Classification:A | Sow: Mar - May Bloom: Jul - Oct
Zinnia Benary's Giant Lilac
Ranunculus Asiaticus Bloomingdale II Pink Shades
Sweet
Royal Scarlet
Sweet
Love Hearts Mix
EchinaceaPurpurea Paradiso Super- Duper
Pretty ballerina double blooms on sturdy upright stems - great for cutting. This intriguiging doubleness increases as flowers mature Great for bouquets and long lasting in the vase Will flower in the first year and plants will grow slightly taller in 2nd year
Classification: HP
Sow: Jan - June | Bloom: Jul- Aug
Classification: P
Sow: Sep - Oct & Apr- Jul
Bloom: May - Aug
Pansy W Sizzle R Classific Sow: M Nov | Bl
Classification: P | Sow: Sep - Oct & Apr- Jul | Bloom: May - Aug
Classification: P | Sow: Sep - Oct & Apr- Jul | Bloom: May - Aug
With blousy pom pom blooms these are one of the most spectacular annuals you can grow specifically for cut flowers.
Classification: A
Sow: Feb -May
Bloom: Jul - Sep
Classification: HA
Sow: Oct - May
Bloom: May - Sep
Classification: HA
Sow: Oct - May
Bloom: May - Sep
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Sweet PeaBallerina Pinks Mix
Nasturtium Jewel Cherry Rose
Classification: A
Sow: Mar - May | Bloom: Jun - Oct
Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Summer Berries F2
Classification: HP | Sow: Aug - May | Bloom : May - Sep
Sweet Pea Bobby's Girl
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MatthiolaIncana
Katz White
Iron Apricot
Iron Marine Katz Purple
Cosmos Capri Mix
Cosmos Montabello Mix
Cosmos Favelloni Mix
Statice/Limonium
Malibu Sunset Mix
A must for any dried flower collection as one of the very best and easiest to grow. Petals take on a papery texture once dried but equally pretty when fresh Exclusive to the Hampshired Seed Company,
Classification: HHA
Sow: Feb - Apr | Bloom: Jul - Sep
Statice/Limonium
Sinuatum Qis White
Classification: HHA
Sow: Feb - Apr
Bloom: Jul - Sep
Statice/L
Sinuatum
Classific
Sow: Feb
Bloom: J
Matthiola Incana ( Scented Stocks)
Classification: HHA
Sow: Feb - March
Bloom: Apr - Aug
Callistephus Chinensis (China Aster) Roses Mix
Classification: A
Sow: Feb - May
Bloom: Jun - Oct
Classification: HA | Sow: Sep - Mar | Bloom: Apr - Sep
Classification: A
Sow: Mar - May
Bloom: Jul - Oct
Classification: HHA
Sow: Mar - May
Bloom: Jun - Nov
Classification:HA
Sow: Sep - Nov & Mar - May
Bloom: May - Sep
Classification: HHA
Sow: Mar- May
Bloom: Jun - Nov
Classification: A
Sow: Mar - May
Bloom: Jul - Oct
Cosmos Bipinnatus Apricot Lemonade
Calendula Officinalis "Pigmy Buff"
Zinnia Elegans "Cresto Peachy Pink "
Cosmos Bipinnatus Apricota
Cosmos Bipinnatus Apricot Lemonade
Zinnia Elegans Oklahoma Salmon
Ivory | Sow: Sep - Mar | Bloom: Apr - Sep
Classification: HA | Sow: Sep - Mar | Bloom: Apr - Sep
Callistephus Chinensis (China Aster) King Apri
Antirrhinum Majus (Snapdragon) Potomac Pink
(Snapdragon) Madame Butterfly
Zindarella Peach"
Sow:
With tall slender stems billowing with blooms they are a must for summer bouquets and great for pots too. Plants prefer cold weather and autumn sowings will do particularly well, can also be sowedred in Spring.
Classification: HA | Sow: Sep - Mar | Bloom : Apr - Sep
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Let's start by saying that nothing is for sure, but given the right conditions seeds will grow. It’s very easy to get it wrong with watering, temperature and pests but it’s the cheapest way to fill a garden and will give you many blooms which are not commercially available in the garden centres. Seedling success is easy when you know how
I start most of my seeds indoors or in my greenhouse at home as they need to be checked on daily and watered regularly. Some can be sowed direct into the ground but I do find that by planting out sizeable plants that they are much more able to withstand pests and diseases and of course the weather.
Top 5 seed sowing tips
1 DONT SOW TOO EARLY
It’s very easy to get carried away and sow lots of seeds too early, especially if you have a greenhouse but even if they do grow well at first you will have nowhere to transplant them as it will be too cold outside.
2 COMPOST
Moisten your compost first to allow greater absorption of watering later on If you water onto a dry mix you will find that your seeds can easily get washed to the sides of the pot. Just a small sprinkling of water is enough, mix the compost thoroughly and then fill your pots
3. SOW THINLY
Don’t sow seedling too thickly as this will just lead to disease and the seeds will have too much competition to grow strongly. Better to sow as thinly as you can so the roots have plenty of room to grow This will also make pricking our easier as the roots will not be so much of a tangled mess
4. INSTRUCTIONS
Check your seed packets There are vital tips on there for each type of seed and the conditins they require fr germinatin.
5 CONDITIONS
If you can use a heated mat and cloche covers to keep in the moisture It’s amazing how much quicker they will germinate Remove each pot as it germinates and grow on in slightly cooler conditions.
Discover our online growing guides for more sowing hints & tips www thehampshireseedco
1.Buplerum Rotundifolium
Classification: HA | Sow: Sep - Oct & Mar- Jun | Bloom: Jul - Oct
2.Phalaris C
Classification: A | Sow: Apr - Jun
3. Scabiosa Stellata Sternkugel
Classification: A | Sow: Apr - Jun | Bloom: Apr - Jun
4. Briza Maxima
Classification: HA | Sow: Aug/ Sep & Apr /May | Bloom: Aug - Sep
5. Amaranthus Caudatus Viridis
Classification: HHA | Sow: Feb - Mar | Bloom: Jun - Oct
Constantino Flower Mix
Three of our most favourite cut flowers which look superb together:
Phlox Creme Brulee
Molucella Leavis - Bells Of Ireland
Cosmos Capri Mix - Exclusive to The Hampshire Seed Company
1.Sweet Pea Hi Scent
Classification: HA | Sow: Oct - May | Bloom: May - Sep
2.Gypsophila Elegans Covent Garden
Classification: HA | Sow: Feb - Apr | Bloom: Jun - Oct
3.Hesperis (Sweet Rocket) White
Classification: B/P | Sow: Feb - Jul | Bloom: May - Jun
4.Borage White
Classification: HA | Sow: May - Sep | Bloom: May - Sep
5.Tanacetum Parthenium (Feverfew)
Classification: HP | Sow: Feb - Jul | Bloom: Jun - Sep
6.Delphinium Consolida (Larkspur) White
Classification: HA | Sow: Sep - Apr | Bloom: Jun - Sep
1.Achillea Ptarmica Ballerina
Classification: P | Sow: Feb - Jun | Bloom: Jun
2.Digitalis (Foxglove) Breeders Snow Whites Mix
Classification: A/P | Sow: Feb - Jun | Bloom: May - Jul
3.Scabiosa Atropurpurea (Scabious) Snowmaiden White
Classification: HA | Sow: Feb - Apr & Aug - Sep | Bloom: Jun - Sep
4.Zinnia Elegans Polar Bear
Classification: A | Sow: Mar - May | Bloom: Jul - Oct
5.Matthiola Incana (Stocks) Katz White
Classification: HHA | Sow: Feb - Mar | Bloom: Apr - Aug
6.Antirrhinum Majus (Snapdragon) Potomac White
Classification: HA | Sow: Sep - Mar | Bloom: Apr - Sep Shop from our full range of over 400 varieties of Flowers & Vegetables at : www.thehampshireseedco.com
AmmiMajus
The most beatuful foliage and filler flower with long straight stems perfect for cutting. With an abundance of pretty white umbels which seem to look great with everything. Great for wild English country gardens and also for cutting blooming all summer long.
Classification: HA
Sow: Feb - Jun
Bloom: Jun - Sep
Classification: HA
Sow: Aug - Sep & MarJun
Bloom: Jun - Aug
Classification: HA
Sow: Feb - Jun
Bloom: Jun - Aug
Classification: HA | Sow: Aug - May | Bloom:
Classification: HA | Sow: Sep -Nov & Mar-May | Bloom: May - Aug
Ammi Visnaga Casablanca
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Snowman
Orlaya Grandiflora
Ammi Visnaga Green Mist
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Salvia Viridis White Swan
Classification: HA
Sow: Mar- May
Bloom:
Erysimum cheiri (Wallflower) White Dame
Classification: B/P
Sow:Aug/Sep & Dec - Apr BlooM:
Dianthus Barbatus Albus
Classification: B/P | Sow: Feb - Jul | Bloom:
Classification: P | Sow: Sep - Oct & Apr- Jul | Bloom: May - Aug
Classification: HHA | Sow: Mar- May | Bloom: Jun - Nov
Hesperis (Sweet Rocket) White
Cosmos Bipinnatus Cupcakes White
GROW YOUR OWN
Alliums
Leek
Sow: Jan - Apr
Harvest; Oct- Mar
Sow: Feb - Apr
Harvest: Aug - Sep
Leek
Sow: Jan - Apr
Harvest: Nov - Feb
Sow: Jan - Mar
Harvest: Aug - Sep
Leek
Sow: Jan - Apr
Harvest: Nov - Feb
Sow: Feb - Apr
Harvest: Aug - Sep
Sow: Sep - Mar
Harvest: May - Jul
Sow: Feb - Jun
Harvest: Aug - Sep
Onion Red Brunswick
Onion Ailsa Craig
Onion Long Red Florence
Spring Onion Lilia
Giant Winter
Blue Solaise
Musselburgh
Three Cornered Leek
Tomatoes
One of the sweetest tomatoes you can grow with a sweet rich flavour
With stunning chocolate coloured fruits, and a tangy sweet flavour.
Producing large meaty red beefsteaks fruits full of sweet flavour
A very popular variety with large reliable crops packed full of flavour
Sow : Jan - Apr Harvest : Jul - Oct
A stunning heirloom variety with striking red and yellow striped skin
A beautiful heirloom variety with green flecks, a mild flavour and low acidity
Sow : Jan - Apr Harvest : Jul - Oct
A
very good sweet flavour producing a heavy crop which mature early.
Tomato Black Opal
Tomato Tigerella
Tomato Green Zebra
Tomato Alicante
Tomato Black Cherry
Tomato Big Daddy
Tomato Gardeners Delight
Tomato Marmande
lovely beefsteak tomato, producing heavy ribbed beefsteak fruits
HeirloomTomatoes
A beautiful heirloom variety with orange and red flecks, a mild flavour and low acidity.
with elongated fruits and a striking deep pink-purple color
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A unique heirloom variety with exceptional flavor Named after the iconic Beatles album.
A multiflora variety which is a heavy producer
Sow : Jan - Apr Harvest : Jul - Oct
A unique heirloom variety known for their deep, dark coloration and highly productive clusters of small, cherry-sized fruits
A unique heirloom variety with dense flesh, a rich flavor and slightly spicy note
Sow : Jan - Apr Harvest : Jul - Oct
shape known for a
yet tangy taste
a slight smoky,
undertone
Tomato Slivka Gurman
Tomato Black Centiflor
Tomato Queen of The Night
Tomato Cherokee Purple Large beefsteak fruits with
earthy
Tomato Mr Stripey
Tomato Sgt Pepper's Yellow
Tomato Stormin Norman Green
Tomato Evil Olive With
distinct olive-like
sweet
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Chillis
1.Chilli Trinidad Scorpion
Needs warm conditions, both day aExtremely pungent with a strong aroma.
Scoville Heat Rating : 750,000 – 1.4 million Extremely Hot !
2.Chilli Vindaloo
A new variety of British bred Chilli which is fast cropping for our climate
Scoville Heat Rating : 50,000
3.Chilli Orange Tyger
Will give an abundant crop of slender and flavoursome chillis.
Scoville Heat Rating : 100,00 - 350,000
4.Chilli Fiery Tongues
Deep red glossy long fruits upto 30cm. Ripening from green to a deep red color.
Scoville Heat Rating : 28,000
5 Chilli Scotch Bonnet Red
A well loved variety Small and hot, these fiery beauties also have a strong aroma.
Scoville Heat Rating : 350,000
6.Chilli Hungarian Black
Sturdy plants with mildly hot jalapeno shaped fruits which turn black when ripe Leaves are purple veigned with pretty purple flowers
Scoville Heat Rating : 5-10,000
2.Fragaria Vesca (Wild Strawberry) Mignonette
for the first 3 years
Classification: HP
Sow: Oct - Mar
Harvest : Mar - July
3.Physalis Ixocarpa (Cape Gooseberry) Purple de Milpa
Very vigarous and spreading plant with delicious oriental fruit inside a delightful papery husk, also makes an unusual jam Star shaped flowers, followed by green cyclos which turn a purple colour when the fruits are ripe
Classification: HP
Sow: Feb - Apr
Harvest: Jul - Sep
A wild apline strawberry bearing sweet intensly aromatic fruit Ideal for containers, baskets and borders as they do not produce runners so can be kept neat and controlled
Classification: HP
Sow: Apr - May
Harvest :Jul - Sep
4.Physalis Peruviana (Cape Gooseberry) Orange
A very vigarous and spreading plant with delicious oriental fruit inside a delightful papery husk, also makes an unusual jam Star shaped flowers, followed by green cyclos which turn a golden orange colour when the fruits are ripe
Classification: HP
Sow: Feb - Apr
Harvest: Jul - Sep
Peas&Beans
Classification:HA
Sow: Aug - Apr
Harvest: Jul - Aug
Pea Blauwshokker
Classification: HA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Jun - Oct
Classification:HA
Sow: Aug - Apr
Harvest: Jul - Aug
Classification: HA
Sow: Feb - Jun
Harvest: Jun - Aug
Classification:HA
Sow: Apr - Jul
Harvest: Jul- Sep
Classification: HHA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Ju - Sep
Classification: HHA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Jul - Sep
Classification: HHA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Jul - Sep
Pea Maincrop Onward
Runner Bean Firestorm
Pea Mange Tout Sweet Sahara
Broad Bean Crimson Flowered
Broad Bean Bunyards Exhibition
Climbing Fench Bean Cobra
Climbing Fench Bean Cosse Violette
An unusual bean with pink seeds, these compact plants will produce a large crop of tasty beans which are also great to use raw in salads.
Classification: HA
Sow: Feb - Apr
Harvest: Jun - Aug
Broad Bean Karmazyn
RootVegetables
Carrot Resistafly
Classification: HA
Sow: Apr - Jul
Harvest: Jun - Nov
Carrot Paris Market
Classification: HA
Sow: Apr - Jul
Harvest: Jun - Nov
Carrot Giant Flakkee
Classification: HA
Sow: Apr - Jul
Harvest: Jun - Nov
Classification: HA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Jun - Nov
Classification: HA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Jun - Nov
Classification: HA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Jun - Nov
P i Tender & True
ation: HA
d Mar - Mid May
Sep - Feb
Carrot Ruby Prince
Carrot Rainbow Mix
Carrot Purple Dragon
Radish Watermelon Classification: HHA
Sow: Mar - Aug
Harvest: Apr - Oct
Radish Sparkler Classification: HHA
Sow: Mar - Sep
Harvest: Apr - Oct
Radish Malaga Violet Classification: HHA
Sow: Mar - Sep
Harvest: Apr - Oct
Turnip
Classification: HA
Sow:Mar-May & July /Aug
Harvest: Jun - Nov
Radish Black Spanish Round Classification: HHA
Sow: Jun - Sep
Harvest: Sep - Dec
Radish Black Spanish Long Classification: HHA
Sow:Jun - Sep Harvest: Sep - Dec
Radish China Rose Cl ifi i HHA
Turnip Milan Purple Top Cl ifi i HA
Temari White
Beetroot Chioggia Barbietola Classification: HA | Sow: Mar- July | Harvest: Jun - Oct
Beetroot Bolthardy Classification: HA | Sow:Mar-May & July /Aug | Harvest: Jun - Nov
Pumpkins&Squash
Gourd Xiaohulu
Classification: HHA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Sep - Oct
Pumpkin Pink Kabocha
Classification: HHA
Gourd Dinosoar
Classification: HHA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Sep - Oct
1.Gourd Froggy
Classification: HHA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Sep - Oct
Winter Squash Bush Baby
Classification: HHA
Pumpkin Autumn Crown
Classification: HHA
1.Pumpkin Bany Boo
Classification: HHA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Sep - Oct
Pumpkin Queensland Blue Classification: HHA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Sep - Oct
Pumpkin Marina Di Chioggia
Classification: HHA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Sep - Oct
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Sep - Oct
Squash / Pumpkin Winter Buttercup
Classification: HHA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Sep - Oct
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Sep - Oct
Squash Patty Pan Green Disc
Classification: HHA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Jul - Oct
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Sep - Oct
Butternut Squash Waltham
Classification: HHA
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Sep - Oct
Courgettes&Summer Squash
Classification: A Sow: Apr - May
Harvest: Jul - Oct
Classification: HA
Sow: Apr - May
Harvest: Jul - Oct
Luffa Cylindrica
Classification: HHA | Sow: Feb - May | Harvest: AugOct
Classification: HA
Sow: Apr - May
Harvest: Jul - Oct
Classification: HA
Sow: Apr - May
Harvest: Jul - Oct
Classification: HA | Sow: Apr - May | Harvest: Jul - Oct
Courgette Trombochino Albenga
Courgette Alfresco Light Green
Courgette Zucchini Green
Courgette Yellow Zephyr
Courgette Boldenice
Cucumber Telegraph Improved
Suitable for indoor or outdoor growing dark green fruits with excellent flavour
Classification: HHA | Sow: Feb - May | H
1 Cucumber Crystal Lemon
With distinctive round pale yellow fruits, this varierty is very prolifoc with a mild sweet taste. Suitable for indoor or outdoor growing. Low in calories and high in potassium.
Classification: HHA | Sow: Apr - May | Harvest: AugSep
grow, this vagarous climber will produce a ly of fruits through the summer Fruits have e stripy watermelon pattern and the inside a cucumber : HHP | Sow: Apr - May | Harvest: Jul - Sep
2.Cucumis Anguria
Classification: TA | Sow: Apr - May | Harvest: Aug - Sep
3.Cucumber Party Time
Classification: HHA | Sow: Apr - Jun | Harvest: Jun - Oct
Classification: TA | Sow: Apr - May | Harvest: Jul - Sep
Brassicas&b&Leaves
Kale Nero
Classification: HA
Sow: May - Jun
Harvest: Oct - Apr
Kale Kalette Flower Sprout
Classification: HA
Sow: Mar - Apr
Harvest: Oct - Dec
Kale Russian Classification: HA
Sow: May - Jun
Harvest: Oct - Apr
Brussel Sprouts Long Island
Classification: HA
Sow: Mar - May
Harvest: Nov - Jan
Kale Cottagers Heritage
Classification: P
Sow: May - Jun
Harvest: Oct - Apr
Brussel Sprouts Red Bull
Classification: HA
Sow: Mar - May
Harvest: Dec - Feb
Kale Chinese Kailaan
Classification: HP
Sow: May - Oct
Harvest: Jun - Nov
Chard Bright Lights
Rainbow Mix
Classification: HB
Sow: Mar - Jul
Harvest: Jun - Sep
Cauliflower All Year Round
A reliable variety which can be harve suggests almost all year round Large with dark green leaves
Classification: HB | Sow: Jan-May & Sep - Oct
Kohl Rabi Purple Delicacy
Classification: HA| Sow: Mar - Jul | Harvest: Jun - Sep
Kohl Rabi Purple Delicacy
Classification: HA| Sow: Mar - Jul | Harvest: Jun - Sep
ese Purple Rain
ype which van be cut as a close head - like a used as florets Or can also be alowed to s tips or short spears
HA | Sow: Apr - Jun | Harvest: Sep - Oct
Purple Sprouting Brocolli
Classification: B
Sow: Mar - Jun
Harvest: Mar- May - Y2
Brocolli Calabrese Ironman
Recognised as the type of brocolli you can buy in the supermarket With large single heads, followed by smaller tender sideshoots
Classification: HA | Sow: Mar - Jul | Harvest: Jun - Sep
Unlocking the Secrets of Seed Stratification - Top tips from a flower farmer
Have you ever wondered about the mysterious process that some seeds require before they can germinate successfully? Look no further than seed stratification
Seed stratification is a controlled process of simulating the conditions that seeds would experience in nature to break dormancy and begin germination. This technique recreates the natural environmental factors essential for seed viability, such as temperature fluctuations, moisture levels, and light exposure. By imitating these conditions, seed stratification helps to initiate the germination process, preparing the seeds for optimal growth once planted in soil.
Cold Stratification
This is used to improve the germination rates of certain seeds that require exposure to cold temperatures to break their dormancy. Seeds are typically placed in a refrigerator or cold room for a specific period, usually several weeks to several months.
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This process helps simulate the natural winter conditions that these seeds would experience in their native habitats, triggering biochemical changes that prepare them for germination when planted in warmer conditions. The simplest and easiest way to cold stratify seeds into sow them into compost and leave outdoors over winter. In most of the UK this is a very reliable method to use.
Some seeds may need several periods of cold stratification and overwintering will usually do this as temperatures naturally fluctuate Otherwise placing them in and out of the fridge/ Freezer will also work For some seeds these fluctuating temperatures are essentail to brear their dormancy
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Scarification
Seed scarification is a technique used to improve germination rates by physically breaking or weakening the seed coat, which may be hard or impermeable This process involves nicking, scratching, or lightly sanding the seed coat to create small openings or abrasions, allowing water to penetrate more easily
Bag seed starting
Sowing seeds in a bag with tissue is a simple and effective method to facilitate germination, especially for seeds that require a moist environment to sprout This technique involves placing seeds between layers of moist tissue inside a sealed plastic bag The tissue provides a consistent level of moisture to the seeds while also allowing air circulation The sealed environment helps maintain humidity, creating optimal conditions for germination
1.Savoy Cabbage Vertus
Classification: HA | Sow: Feb - May | Harvest: Jun - Oct
4Chicory / Radicchio Rosa Di Treviso Precoce
An ancient variety with a distrinctive flavour, deep red leaves and white ribs Can be used raw or chargrilled and drizzled with oil Leaves are green in summer turning red in cold weather
Classification: HHA
Sow: May - Aug
Harvest: Jun - Oct
4.Cabbage Golden Acre
2.Cabbage Red Drumhead
Classification: HA
Sow: Mar - May
Harvest: Aug - Oct
3.Cabbage April
Classification: HA
Sow: Jul - Aug
Harvest: Mar - Apr
Classification: HA | Sow: Feb - May | Harvest: Jun - Oct
6.Chinese Cabbage Wong Bok
An oriental vegetable producing large heads with crisp green leaves, sometimes known as Napa Cabbage More subtle and crispy that traditional cabbage so can be eaten raw in salads like a lettuce as well as cooked making it very versatile Fast growing with high yields
Classification: HP
Sow: Apr - Jun
Harvest: Jul - Oct
Asparagus Mary Washington
A springtime delicacy emerging from the earth and reaching for the sun Produces thick, dark green shoots and very resistant to rust Harvest in the third year Foliage is also great for the cut flower patch
Classification: HP
Sow: Feb - Apr
Harvest: Apr - May
Aubergine Clara
Known for its attractive, creamy-white fruit and high yield
The smooth, oval-shaped fruits have a striking white color, making them stand out from the typical deep purple aubergines
This variety is also prized for its mild and delicate flavor, with a tender, less bitter flesh compared to other aubergines
Classification: HHA | Sow: Jan - Mar | Harvest: Jul - Sep
A reliable trench variety with a purple tint to the stalks which turn pink once blanched. Excellent flavour with a slightly open habit this varity will hold up until into the new year
Classification: HHA
Sow: Feb - Apr Harvest: Aug - Nov
Aubergine Black Beauty
With a deep purple hue and smooth, glossy skin this is a medium early variety which will grow 12-15cm
With a deep purple hue and smooth, glossy skin this is a medium early variety which will grow 12-15cm
Classification: HHA
Sow: Jan - Mar Harvest: Jul - Sep
Classification: HHA | Sow: Feb - Apr | Harvest: Aug - Nov
3.Fennel Sweet Florece
Classification: HA | Sow: Apr - Jul | Harvest: SEp - Oct
4.Sweetcorn Fiesta
Classification: HHA | Sow: Ar - May | Harvest: Aug - Sep
5.Sweetcorn Earlibird
Classification: HHA | Sow: Apr - May | Harvest: Aug - Sep
1 Celery Giant Red
2 Celery Golden Self Blanching
Salad Leaves
Classification: HHA
Sow: Mar - Aug
Harvest: Apr - Oct
Classification: HA
Sow: All Year
Harvest: All Year
Classification: HA
Sow: Feb - Jul
Harvest: Apr - Dec
Classification: A
Sow: Mar - Sep
Harvest: Apr - Oct
Classification: HA
Sow: Mar - Jul
Harvest: Apr - Oct
Classification: A/ B
Sow: May - Aug
Harvest: Jul - Oct
Classification: HA
Sow: Mar - Jul
Harvest: Apr - Oct
Classification: HA
Sow: Mar - Jul
Harvest: Apr - Oct
Lettuce Webbs Wonderful
Lettuce All Year Round
Lettuce Little Gem
Lettuce Lollo Rosso
Mizuna Japanese Greens
Komatsuna Japanese Green Boy
Pak Choi Green
Lettuce Mix
Wild Rocket Dragons Fire
With serrated leaves and attreactve red veigning with it's strong peppery flavour.
Classification: HA | Sow: Feb - Sep | Harvest: All Year
1 Lettuce Marvel of Four Seasons
Classification: HA | Sow: ar - Jul | Harvest: Apr - Oct
2. Lettuce Freckles
Classification: HA | Sow: Mar - Jul | Harvest: Apr - Oct
3.Spinach Giant Winter
Classification: HA | Sow: Jun - Sep | Harvest: Oct - Dec
4.Spinach America
Classification: A | Sow: Mar -Sep | Harvest: May - Oct
5.Perilla (Shisho) Frutescens Red
Classification: HA | Sow: Mar -Jun | Harvest: Jun - Oct
Lettuce Acherito
A pretty Romaine/Gem lettuce with red and green ombre leaves, a good flavour and cruch. Good tolerance to bolting and mildew.
Classification: HA | Sow: Mar - Jul | Harvest: Apr - Oct
Herbs
Classification: HB
Sow: All Year
Harvest: All Year
Basil Classic Italian
Classification: HHA
Sow: Feb - Oct
Harvest: Jun - Sep
Classification: HB
Sow: All Year
Harvest: All Year
Red
Classification: HHA
Sow: Mar - Jun
Harvest: Jun - Sep
Classification: HHP
Sow: Jan -Apr
Harvest:May - Oct
Classification: HHA
Sow: Mar - Jun
Harvest: Jun - Sep
Classification: HA
Sow: Jan - Dec
Harvest: Apr - Jul
Classification: HP
Sow: Feb -May
Harvest: Jan- Dec
Basil
Cinnamon Basil
Salvia Officinalis (Sage)
Parsley Moss Curled
Parsley Italian Giant
Lemon Grass
7.Dill Mamouth
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Peas & Beans Seed Collection Gift Box
Heirloom Tomatoes Seed Collection Gift Box
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