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Ideal for seed drills and planting out and will last for many years to come. Made from Stainless Steel, FSC antique finished Ash.
The Handy Tool for Trimming Stems and Branches This foldable pocket saw will cut through branches up to 3½in(9cm) thick. Its 8in(19cm) long, carbon steel blade has a razor-sharp serrated edge, which can be locked open. An ergonomic, rubber easy grip handle is sited to either left or right hands.
A salad simply is not a salad without spring onions! White Lisbon is deservedly the most popular of all, yielding succulent stems with that characteristic 'bite'. Very quick cropping traditional salad onion with white stems and bright green tops. Good for successional sowing and very hardy. Can be sown in October for the following spring.
Start to pull these tender roots when they are as big as your little finger to enjoy as ‘baby carrots’.
Sow seeds thinly in a pre-watered shallow row, and lightly cover seeds with a little soil. Keep soil moist, as dry conditions impair germination.
Sow seeds thinly in a pre-watered shallow row, and lightly cover seeds with a little soil. Keep soil moist, as dry conditions impair germination.
A salad simply is not a salad without spring onions! White Lisbon is deservedly the most popular of all, yielding succulent stems with that characteristic 'bite'. Very quick cropping traditional salad onion with white stems and bright green tops. Good for successional sowing and very hardy. Can be sown in October for the following spring.
A salad simply is not a salad without spring onions! White Lisbon is deservedly the most popular of all, yielding succulent stems with that characteristic 'bite'. Very quick cropping traditional salad onion with white stems and bright green tops. Good for successional sowing and very hardy. Can be sown in October for the following spring.
Start to pull these tender roots when they are as big as your little finger to enjoy as ‘baby carrots’.
Very aptly named with enormously long smooth slender pods up to 50cm (20in) long. It is early, crops consistently well and produces very high yields with plenty of very tasty beans.
If there’s one plant that really is child’s play, it’s the runner bean. These ‘magic’ beans are really easy to grow into tall, climbing plants. Each plant produces masses of scarlet red flowers that are pollinated by the bees to produce lots of smooth, tasty pods for cooking. Scrumptious.
Sow seeds thinly in a pre-watered shallow row, and lightly cover seeds with a little soil. Keep soil moist, as dry conditions impair germination.
Lower growing than our other broad beans but just as tasty. The Sutton is suitable for spring or autumn sowing. It is ideal for small gardens and very exposed sites, where taller beans may suffer wind rock. To produce a very early crop sow up to February under cloches. These compact plants do not look out of place even if you grow them in the flower border!
Our most popular herb, and no surprise when you consider its versatility! Parsley sauce is perfect with fish, and the leaves can also be added to soups, stews, salads, and egg and cheese dishes. Vigorous and tasty with a multitude of uses!
A good all purpose variety producing medium sized fruit of exceptionally fine flavour and good deep colour .
Add crunch and extra vitamins to salad and stir fries with these delicious broccoli sprouts. As easy to grow as cress, they will be ready to use in just five to ten days after sowing, when the seedlings are about 2cm (1in) long. They have a subtle flavour and crisp texture and their high vitamin content makes them a great choice at any time of year.
If ever a variety deserved its name it was Little Gem! Grow your own for the best flavour and you can eat it minutes after picking. Compact, dark green leaves, with a very solid, crisp and crunchy heart. Extraordinarily sweet and just perfect for individual salads. Lettuces are easy to grow in the smallest of gardens or even in pots on a balcony or patio.
Grow this popular herb for compact plants with curly cushion shaped leaves. The rich green foliage is aromatic and full of flavour. You can add it to salads, chop it with cheese or make it into a sauce for fish. It’s easy to grow and smells amazing. Cool.
Drip water your greenhouse plants using the Big Drippa Watering Kit. A gravity fed watering system offering the benefits of drip watering at a low price. As the Big Drippa is a self contained system, it is ideal for use in areas where there is no mains water supply. The system can be fitted to standard greenhouse extrusions using the hardware included in the kit. The reservoir will drain over a 24 hours (depending on flow rate of each dripper) which will ensure plants are sufficiently watered for...
Scarlet Emperor has been a favourite for decades, which is no surprise. It yields long, straight pods of excellent flavour. Sliced and blanched, it freezes well to provide tasty out-of-season treats. Requires support.
Gladiator is an excellent all round performer - strong growing with smooth white skin, long tapering roots and natural resistance to canker too. Excellent internal quality and fine flavour to give a parsnip of outstanding worth for the kitchen or on the showbench.
A good all purpose variety producing medium sized fruit of exceptionally fine flavour and good deep colour .
Gladiator is an excellent all round performer - strong growing with smooth white skin, long tapering roots and natural resistance to canker too. Excellent internal quality and fine flavour to give a parsnip of outstanding worth for the kitchen or on the showbench.
Like a cross between our Scarlet Globe and French Breakfast, Sparkler is as tasty and reliable as either. Perfect in summer salads and so attractive as a garnish.
Maxi Dwarf Beans - are Tender Enough to Eat Raw! The long, stringless beans are held well above the leaves, keeping them clean, visible and very easy to pick – no hiding among the foliage here! An excellent variety for freezing too. Sufficient for 10m/30ft row. Sow April - May. Harvest August - September.
A reliable globe beetroot, with good colour and a fine flavour. Delicious cold in salads or as a hot vegetable.
A splendid maincrop which has large, heavy roots that can be lifted from late summer through into winter. Great colour and flavour. The roots also store well if cleaned and packed in boxes of dry sand or compost.
This delightful mixture is unusual for having double, azalea like flowers. Perfect for giving some height to summer bedding displays, Madame Butterfly is also long lasting as a cut flower. These plants have hybrid vigour and a wide colour range.
Drip water your greenhouse plants using the Big Drippa Watering Kit. A gravity fed watering system offering the benefits of drip watering at a low price. As the Big Drippa is a self contained system, it is ideal for use in areas where there is no mains water supply. The system can be fitted to standard greenhouse extrusions using the hardware included in the kit. The reservoir will drain over a 24 hours (depending on flow rate of each dripper) which will ensure plants are sufficiently watered for...
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 10-15C (50-60F) and keep moist.
A good all purpose variety producing medium sized fruit of exceptionally fine flavour and good deep colour .
Very aptly named with enormously long smooth slender pods up to 50cm (20in) long. It is early, crops consistently well and produces very high yields with plenty of very tasty beans.
A Heritage Exhibition Variety which was named after a small island off the coast of Scotland. It is a large, globe-shaped onion with golden, straw coloured skin and produces weighty onions perfect for the show bench. The excellent keeping qualities and mild flavour make it a superb variety. A great all-rounder, which still takes some beating.
Plant out from May onwards when plants are about 15cm / 6in tall. Allow 20cm / 8in between plants and 45cm / 18in between rows. Make holes about 15cm / 6in deep with a dipper and drop a plant into each. Fill each hole with water, but not with soil.
Is there any flower more nostalgic than the cornflower? It is perfect for cottage gardens and other informal settings, and is wonderful for cutting. Give this tall growing mixture plenty of space and it will reward you with masses of blooms for many weeks.
This mix of rich, autumnal shades looks great in massed plantings. The bushy plants are strong stemmed and stand up well to wet and windy weather. Rudbeckias still look good in early autumn, when many other flowers are past their best.
This early summer pointed cabbage can be successionally sown to give delicious green hearts for many weeks.A reliable performer with a great taste.
Strong 5 inch square mesh to support garden peas, sweet peas and runner beans.
Sprouting broccoli takes some beating and come at a welcome time of year. Simply steam or lightly boil the spears for a delicious treat. Creamy white spears with a mild flavour that will even encourage children who don't like their greens to eat these tender broccoli stems.
Our Pea & Bean Netting is ideal for supporting Runner Beans, Peas and Sweet Peas. They particularly benefit from the netting when draped over a frame. The strong 5 inch square mesh is ideal for supporting garden Peas, Sweet Peas and Runner Beans.
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 10-15C (50-60F) and keep moist.
Best grown at the front of a sunny border or in patio pots so that the beauty of the falls (the 3 outer petals) and the standards (the 3 inner petals) can be seen at close quarters. Big flowers on tiny plants!
Sow seeds in pre-watered soil at a depth of 2cm in their flowering positions. Keep the soil moist until seedlings emerge, and water well in dry spells. Thin seedlings to around 30cm (12in) apart.
Hugely popular mix of white, cream, pink and purple flowers all with heavily marked throats. Superb for shady areas under trees and around shrubs, back of borders and excellent for cut flowers.
Concentrated Pre-Planting Garlic Fertiliser Specially formulated for garlic and other alliums, this concentrated, slow release fertiliser is high in trace elements. This ensures strong bulb development and growth, early ripening and maturity, good skin and bulb firmness – as well as great pungency and flavour! Supplied in a handy re-sealable tub with integral dispenser, simply shake over the ground and rake in prior to planting. NPK:12:11:18, with trace elements (nitrogen, nitrate, phosphorous, sulphur...
If ever there was a plant that deserves to be in every garden this must be it! Tall but with a light and airy see-through habit, it can be grown anywhere in the border and with just about any combination of plants. This pack contains 3 packs (9 plants) for the price of 2 packs, saving £6.45 on buying each pack individually.
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Deep, purple-black, frilled outer petals with a dark purple inner.
Our Pea & Bean Netting is ideal for supporting Runner Beans, Peas and Sweet Peas. They particularly benefit from the netting when draped over a frame. The strong 5 inch square mesh is ideal for supporting garden Peas, Sweet Peas and Runner Beans.
Deep, purple-black, frilled outer petals with a dark purple inner.
This excellent, compact and early variety is highly resistant to bolting and produces a high yield of great tasting kohl rabi. Luna does not go woody like other varieties can and is highly resistant to stem splitting.
Keep moist but not saturated. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions before setting them out from April onwards to their cropping positions at the spacings given above. This often gives an earlier crop than outdoor sowings.
The soft 'Wedgwood' blue of the neat, domed flowers is a welcome foil to the many bright colours of summer bedding plants. Wonderful for edging and bedding, it looks equally good in patio containers.
The bright range of colours are complemented by the cream variegation of the leaves, which ensures plants are attractive even before the flowers appear. Unlike some nasturtiums, Alaska carries blooms above its foliage.
Plant out to their permanent positions in late autumn, allowing 30cm (12in) between plants and 45cm (18in) between rows of plants. The application of a high nitrogen fertiliser the following February is beneficial.
Sungold adds an interesting and very tasty dimension to summer salads with its bright orange to golden yellow colours.
This maincrop, Nantes type carrot has good resistance to carrot fly attack. This is the major pest of this vegetable. It produces large, smooth, cylindrical roots, which have a great flavour and store well.
A nice blend of different shades of blue from pale to dark, and all with that pretty contrasting centre.
All have ‘faces’ which are held upright, high above the leaves.
Astrantia Buckland flower heads look like pincushions and are surrounded by long-lasting bracts around each umbel of flowers which are produced in profusion above the attractive lobed foliage. Colours range from white and green through pink to deepest wine-red. Buy any 3 bare root perennials in the Pick & Mix offer and get the cheapest one FREE! (Price of the cheapest product will be deducted at checkout)
This is a compact variety which is ideal for growing in good-sized patio containers using ericaceous compost. It's also very decorative with clusters of white blossom in spring and glossy green foliage which is at its most attractive as it turns to bronze in autumn. Blueberries are excellent for pies and make delicious jams and preserves. Supplied as 1.5L pot grown plants. NB Plant in Ericaceous Compost.
A nice blend of different shades of blue from pale to dark, and all with that pretty contrasting centre.
Late summer and autumn sown seedlings may benefit from cloche or fleece protection when hard frosts threaten. Such plants generally bloom earlier the following summer than spring sown plants.
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 at 15-20C (60-70F) and keep moist.
Grown for its highly ornamental deeply cut, woolly, silver grey leaves. Very popular for annual flower beds, borders and rock gardens. May be hardy in some areas if given some protection in winter.
Gradually accustom the young plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting them out to their cropping positions from late May onwards, when the danger of frost has passed. Allow 30cm (12in) between plants in the row.
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 at 15-20C (60-70F) and keep moist.
Sweetly-Scented Blue Blooms This half hardy annual has an unusual aniseed/ parsley flavour and is rich in vitamins. It can be used in soups, salads and goes well with chicken and white fish. Chervil prefers partial shade and a slightly moist soil. Sow March – July. Harvest Jan – Dec. Height 40-70cm/16-28in.
Please note: This product out of season and will now not be dispatched until early August 2011. Following the success of other Nemasys products in our catalogue we are extending our range to include Nemasys Codling Moth Killer. This will control: The destructive cabbage white caterpillars that can wipe out an entire brassica crop. Codling moth caterpillars that feed on the cores of apples and pears. Gooseberry Sawfly caterpillars that can completely strip the leaves of the gooseberry and red and...
This mix of rich, autumnal shades looks great in massed plantings. The bushy plants are strong stemmed and stand up well to wet and windy weather. Rudbeckias still look good in early autumn, when many other flowers are past their best.
Very Good! I started them in a greenhouse around mid January then moved them out around late February they grew really fast and in a matter of just a couple of months... Flowers! i was amazed to see them so early. They have fruited already but just keep coming! It seems the more you pick the more you get!
The bright range of colours are complemented by the cream variegation of the leaves, which ensures plants are attractive even before the flowers appear. Unlike some nasturtiums, Alaska carries blooms above its foliage.
Can Also be Sown to Flower in Summer Cumin belongs to the parsley family and is grown for its seeds, which are a main component of curry powder. Cumin is the second most popular spice in the world after black pepper and is widely used in North African, Indian and Mexican dishes – it is also the main spice in chilli con carne. Sow March – July. Harvest July – Oct. Height 30-50cm/12-20in.
Tumbelina Petunia Victoria x 5 Plants When it comes to double trailing petunias, Tumbelinas are the first and the very best – they will fill your baskets with masses of ruffled scented blooms throughout summer. These fabulous plants trail beautifully over the edges of your baskets and patio containers. Dead-head regularly to keep them blooming all summer long.
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 18-25C (65-75F) and keep moist.
This is a well balanced blend of chequered colours, ranging from pinkish-purple through to deep purple, together with some whites to give contrast. Suitable wild habitats for our native 'Snake's Head' Fritillary have declined significantly over the years but as they grow well in any moist soil, you can help save them by growing some in a damp spot in your garden. Left to self seed, over the years they will develop into a sizable patch.
We are proud to have bred Onward - probably the best loved and most widely grown pea in the world! It is a huge cropper, has a great flavour, needs little support and does well in most gardens - absolutely superb!
When seedlings appear, carefully transplant them to other pots to give them room to grow. During May, stand the plants outside to get them used to outdoor conditions.
Tumbelina Petunia Katrina x 5 Plants When it comes to double trailing petunias, Tumbelinas are the first and the very best – they will fill your baskets with masses of ruffled scented blooms throughout summer. These fabulous plants trail beautifully over the edges of your baskets and patio containers. Dead-head regularly to keep them blooming all summer long.
Both seeds and leaves are used as flavouring for lamb, fish and sauces. It has a strong aniseed flavour and goes well with cucumber salad. Use leaves with salmon, cream cheese, egg dishes and salads. Seeds can be used in soups, pickles, apple pie and cakes. Add flower heads to jars of pickled gherkins for the best ever dill pickles.
Cropping up to two weeks earlier than our famous Onward, this variety has all the same qualities. Early Onward yields a heavy crop of dark green, blunt ended pods full of delicious peas. It grows to just 60cm tall, so needs only minimal support.
Developed by a nineteenth century cleric from the wild poppy and named after his village, this is a lovely mix of soft and strong colours and bicolours. Shirley poppies look marvellous in cottage gardens and other informal settings.
Nemaslug nematodes control all common species of small to medium sized slugs. Start your control regime early and you will be able to target the young slugs growing under the ground feeding on humus. Do your young plants look wonderfully healthy one day – and the next morning look like they have provided a banquet meal for the local pests? We have been conducting our own tests over the last couple of growing seasons and have found Nemaslug nematodes to be both easy to apply and effective at killing...
Cropping up to two weeks earlier than our famous Onward, this variety has all the same qualities. Early Onward yields a heavy crop of dark green, blunt ended pods full of delicious peas. It grows to just 60cm tall, so needs only minimal support.
Really easy-to-grow cherry tomato with an excellent fruit set so you are sure of a huge crop of bite-sized, extra sweet fruits. They can easily be grown on a sunny patio in planters or in the cold greenhouse.
A widely grown commercial variety - it's often called 'the chippies choice' - but well worth growing in the kitchen garden for its high yields of top flavoured tubers, which makes it perfect for chips.
Hugely popular mix of white, cream, pink and purple flowers all with heavily marked throats. Superb for shady areas under trees and around shrubs, back of borders and excellent for cut flowers.
Rootgrow - for Bigger, Better, Stronger Plants! (Endorsed by the RHS) "Within weeks many plants grow huge secondary root systems to better support them for their lifetime!" RHS gardeners find that plants treated with rootgrow: Have superior plant establishment with better natural vigour and health Overcome replanting problems more successfully Have better developed root systems Are better able to cope with conditions of drought "The plant establishes quicker, grows better and the mycorrhiza will...
Compact, bushy plants with a bright mixture of single and double flowers in a wide range of colour combinations .
A leading quality variety for early and mid season planting. Brussels Sprout Maximus produces a high yield of outstanding button quality. Sow successionally from February to April for harvesting over a very long period from October to December.
This maincrop, Nantes type carrot has good resistance to carrot fly attack. This is the major pest of this vegetable. It produces large, smooth, cylindrical roots, which have a great flavour and store well.
I have grown these for three years now and they are lovely. Beautiful and easy to grow tomato, nice shiny skins with nice sweet taste. Very good quality and excellent results. I'll be growing them for many years yet!
Sow seeds in pre-watered soil at a depth of 2cm in their flowering positions. Keep the soil moist until seedlings emerge, and water well in dry spells. Thin seedlings to around 30cm (12in) apart.
A splendidly reliable maincrop variety, giving up to 10 peas per pod. Greenshaft also has an exceptionally sweet flavour. It crops heavily towards the tops of the plants (so picking is easy) and is disease resistant.
A splendidly reliable maincrop variety, giving up to 10 peas per pod. Greenshaft also has an exceptionally sweet flavour. It crops heavily towards the tops of the plants (so picking is easy) and is disease resistant.
This top quality, stainless steel hand tool with a lightweight, ergonomically designed, rubber handle for comfort and ease of use. It looks good, feels good and will last a lifetime! Its superb quality blade glides through the soil with no resistance making it perfect for cultivating and planting. The calibrated depth markings make it ideal for planting bulbs too. Size: L 14½in/36cm W 3¼in/8cm
An improvement on older strains, Monarch is smoother skinned and the flesh has a better flavour and texture. Surprisingly easy to grow, its popularity in the kitchen is on the increase because of its flavour and versatility. Cooked or raw, the nutty celery like taste will be appreciated.
Nothing beats the simple beauty of tall sunflowers. With a little feeding and nurturing, it is easy to grow plants to 4m (12ft) or more! Loved by children and adults alike, the plants are quick growing and in autumn the attractive seed heads are great for providing wild birds with a treat.
Astrantia Buckland flower heads look like pincushions and are surrounded by long-lasting bracts around each umbel of flowers which are produced in profusion above the attractive lobed foliage. Colours range from white and green through pink to deepest wine-red. Buy any 3 bare root perennials in the Pick & Mix offer and get the cheapest one FREE! (Price of the cheapest product will be deducted at checkout)
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