Top 10 Seed Varieties
Flower Seeds
Name: Sunflower Giant Single
Description: An old popular favourite, huge sunny yellow heads. Nothing beats the beauty of tall sunflowers.
RRP: £1.29
Sowing Time: Outdoors: April-May Indoors: March-April
Flowering Time: July-October
Sowing Instructions: (Outdoors) Sow seeds 2 cm (1in) deep in pre-watered soil about 15cm (6in) apart in a row or in groups. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings are well established. Thin out if seedlings appear to be overcrowded. (Indoors) Sow individually in small pots of moist seed compost, lightly covering the seeds. Place in gently warmth 10-15oC (50-60oF). Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out to their flowering positions about 60cm (24in) apart from May onwards.
Name:
Stock Starlight Scentsation
Description:
The first night scented stock in a mixture of colours. Wonderful blend of pastel shades is as fragrant as ever and just as easy to grow.
RRP: £1.79
Sowing Time:
March-May
Flowering Time:
May-September
Sowing Instructions: (Outdoors) Rake soil to provide a firm, even surface. Sow seeds thinly in pre-watered soil, lightly covering them with a little more soil. Keep moist until seedlings appear and as required in dry spells. When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to allow their development and to prevent overcrowding.
Name: Butterflies Mix
Description: Attractive assorted species that encourages wildlife into your garden with this mix of nectar providers. They will give a mass of colour for several weeks.
RRP: £1.99
Sowing Time: March-June
Flowering Time: May-October
Sowing Instructions: (Outdoors) Rake soil to provide a firm, even surface. Sow seeds thinly in pre-watered soil, lightly covering them with a little more soil. Keep moist until seedlings appear and as required in dry spells. When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to allow their development and to prevent overcrowding.
Name:
Nasturtium Maharajah Mixed
Description:
Create some hot-spots in your garden with our firey mix of colours. Useful for beddings and patio containers.
RRP: £1.49
Sowing Time:
Outdoors: April-June Indoors: March-April
Flowering Time: June-September
Sowing Instructions: (Outdoors) Sow seeds in pre-watered soil at a depth of 2cm (1in) in their flowering positions. Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge, and water well in dry spells. Thin seedlings to around 30cm (12in) apart. (Indoors) Almost fill a tray with moist seed compost, covering seeds with 1cm (1/2in) of compost. Place in warmth 15-20oC (60-70oF). Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from bright sun. When large enough to handle, transplant 5cm (2in) apart into trays of potting compost, or individually to small pots. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out to their flowering positions. Allow 30cm (12in) between plants.
Name: Nasturtium Whirlybird Mixed
Description: An unbeatable mixture for small beddings, window boxes and hanging baskets. Spurless flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow and peach.
RRP: £1.79
Sowing Time: Outdoors: April-June Indoors: March-April
Flowering Time: June-September
Sowing Instructions: (Outdoors) Sow seeds in pre-watered soil at a depth of 2cm (1in) in their flowering positions. Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge, and water well in dry spells. Thin seedlings to around 30cm (12in) apart. (Indoors) Almost fill a tray with moist seed compost, covering seeds with 1cm (1/2in) of compost. Place in warmth 15-20oC (60-70oF). Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from bright sun. When large enough to handle, transplant 5cm (2in) apart into trays of potting compost, or individually to small pots. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out to their flowering positions. allow 30cm (12in) between plants.
Vegetable Seeds
Name: Beetroot Boltardy
Description: The most popular beetroot, and no wonder! This can be sown early in the year through to mid-summer for successful crops, yielding prefect, globe shaped beets of superb flavour and colour
RRP: £1.29
Sowing Time: March-July
Harvest: July-October
Sowing Instructions:
(Outdoors)Sow seeds thinly, about2cm (1in) apart in pre-watered shallow rows, and cover with a little soil. Allow about 30cm (12in) between rows. As seedlings develop, thin them to about 10cm (4in) apart. Keep soil moist at all times to prevent roots becoming dry and woody.
Name:
Spring Onion White Lisbon
Description:
White Lisbon is deservedly the most popular of all, yielding succulent stems with that characteristic 'bite'
RRP: £1.29
Sowing Time:
March-July, September - October
Harvest:
March-September
Sowing Instructions: (Outdoors) Sow thinly in pre-watered shallow drills, and cover with a little more soil. Allow 20cm (8in) between rows. Keep soil moist until seedlings are established. No need to thin - just pull when onions are young and slender. Sow little and often for a continuous supply.
Name: Carrot Nantes 2
Description: For the first sweet, juicy carrot of summer Nantes takes some beating! The long stump roots have little core and excellent colour and texture.
RRP: £0.99
Sowing Time: February - June
Harvest: May - October
Sowing Instructions: (Outdoors) Sow seeds thinly in pre-watered shallow rows, and cover with a little soil. Allow about 25cm (10in) between rows. As seedlings develop, thin them to about 2cm (1in) apart. Keep soil moist until seedlings are established.
Name: Carrot Autumn King
Description: A splendid maincrop which has large, heavy roots that can be lifted from late summer through to winter. Great colour and flavour.
RRP: £1.29
Sowing Time: March-July
Harvest: July-November
Sowing Instructions: (Outdoors) Sow seed thinly in pre-watered shallow rows, and cover with a little soil. Allow about 30 cm (12in) between rows. As seedlings develop, thin them initially to about 2 cm (1in) apart. Later thin again to about 10cm (4in) apart. Thinnings are delicious cooked as 'finger' carrots or raw in salads. Keep soil moist until seedlings are established.
Name: Lettuce Finest Salad Mix
Description: This seed mix will give you a plentiful supply of attractive and delicious leaves for summer salads.
RRP: £1.79
Sowing Time: Outdoors: April-July Indoors: March-April
Harvest: May-September (as required)
Sowing Instructions: (Outdoors) Sow seeds thinly in pre-watered shallow rows, lightly covering with a little soil. Keep soil moist, as dry conditions impair germination. Small sowings made every three weeks ensure a continuous supply.(Indoors) Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface, and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Place in warmth 10-15oC (50-60oF) and keep moist. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings 5cm (2in) apart to trays of potting compost. Gradually accustom them to conditions outside for 2-3 weeks before planting out to their cropping positions 25cm (10in) apart from late spring onwards.
