Produces an abundance of small, tasty aubergines throughout the summer on dwarf plants 60cm (24in) tall. An ideal variety for growing in patio containers. Height and spread: 60cm (24).
Highly colourful peppers that are sweet and crunchy to eat. A huge, tasty crop will be ready to harvest from July until October. Ideal for mixed salads, stir-fries, and for stuffing. Height and spread: 35cm (14).
Compact plants produce a large crop of bright, orange, blocky peppers, that begin green and ripen to orange. Ready to harvest from July, they are ideal for summer dishes. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 50cm (20).
Juicy, sweet and stringless, these 10cm (4in) crisp, flat pods are a marvellous way to eat peas. They?re ideal added to stir-fries or for steaming lightly. This variety has good resistance to powdery mildew and gives a good harvest throughout summer. Height: 90cm (35). Spread: 25cm (10).
Early harvesting variety, roots are smooth and firm, with deep-red flesh. Ideal for storing and a tasty addition to many dishes throughout the year. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
One of the most popular ?cos? lettuce varieties with a sweet, crispy heart and tasty outer leaves. A neat and compact, easy-to-grow variety ideal for gardens and patio containers. Height and spread: 20cm (8).
Popular variety of lettuce and great ?all-rounder?. Large, crinkly leaved, with a tight-centre and fresh crisp taste. Ideal for salads and sandwiches, whatever the growing weather. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 30cm (12).
Easy-to-grow and reliable, this loose-leaf variety produces an abundance of curvy leaves, that are tender to eat, and a great base for salads. Perfect for the garden or containers. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 25cm (10).
Mild flavoured white spring onion that is quick to mature, taking as litle as 6 weeks from sowing. Ideal eaten raw in salads, or cooked in stir-fries, omelettes and stews. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 5cm (2).
The feathery foliage makes this herb a beautiful addition to gardens. With an aniseed aroma, it is an ideal accompaniment to fish dishes, whilst young stems can be added to salads. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 45cm (18).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Highly nutritional winter spinach leaves. This variety is ideal for growing over summer and autumn. Leaves are succulent, with a tasty flavour, and are best lightly steamed. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 45cm (18).
This deliciously sweet and crisp parsnip is fast to mature, in a smooth white skin. Roots have a good resistance to canker and will store well for use over the winter. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12).