This large globe shaped, straw coloured bulb is very good for exhibition and for the kitchen. It has a mild flavour and will store for a few months. Root vegetables boast a host of colours and flavours and include carrots, radish, horseradish, sweet potato, turnip and beetroot. Their low rate of metabolism allows for a relatively long postharvest life. Thanks to their high water content, they are key ingredients for a low fat diet. This wholefood is well suited for all cooking options: grilling, mashing, roasting, frying and even in soups. Don't skimp on sunshine when growing them! Characteristics:When To Sow: Indoors: January-February, outdoors March-April When To Harvest: August-September Soil Type: Rich, well drained Advice: When tops turn yellow bend them over to assist ripening Packet Contents: Average 350 seedsLatin name: Allium cepaTransplanting: Will need transplanting Johnsons' premium ranges of flower and vegetable packet seeds feature captivating flowers and authentic vegetables from around the world. No matter what the size of your growing space, either a spacious garden or a limited patio, the high quality of Johnsons' seeds cater for any needs.Explore more of our horticultural range; we have a wide selection of gardening essentials available from compost to plant pots Have a query or can't find something you're looking for? We receive new deliveries every week, so if the item you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, please contact our Customer Services Team and we may be able to reserve the items you require.Please note: Plants and seeds are classed as perishable goods and are excluded from our returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Cancellation & Returns page for further details. In the unlikely event that you receive your goods damaged or you have been sent the incorrect item, please report your issues to our customer service team as soon as possible. Perishable goods cannot be returned unless we have sent the wrong item, or they are damaged.
JohnsonsÆ Tomato Alisa Craig seeds are a great high-yielding variety with that produce a medium-sized bright red fruit, well-renowned for their vigour and terrific flavour. Packed full of Vitamin C & K as well as potassium and folate, these would make a perfect addition to soups, salads or as a part of a full English breakfast. Try growing these tomatoes with French marigolds to deter whitefly, and basil, chives or mint to deter aphids and other pests.Fruit vegetables including tomatoes, courgettes, cucumbers, pumpkins and sweet corn are key elements of a healthy diet, bringing us closer to a Mediterranean lifestyle. Investing in some seeds, soil and a few containers is an economical way to grow your own kitchen garden. Whether you have a small patio or a vast growing space, you can enjoy fresh produce readily available for salads, garnishes and healthy snacks. If you end up with an abundance of crop, you can share them with friends and family.Characteristics:When to Sow: For indoor sowing - January to March, for greenhouse cropsMarch to April, for outdoor cropsWhen To Harvest: For indoor sowing - June to October, for greenhouse cropsAugust to October, for outdoor crops Soil Type: Fertile soil or grow bagsAdvice: Apply liquid feed every 2-3 weeks when first trusses have setPacket Contents: Enough for 50 plantsLatin name: Solanum lycopersicumTransplanting: Transplant outside in late May to avoid frostsJohnsons' premium ranges of flower and vegetable packet seeds feature captivating flowers and authentic vegetables from around the world. No matter what the size of your growing space, either a spacious garden or a limited patio, the high quality of Johnsons' seeds cater for any needs.Explore more of our horticultural range; we have a wide selection of gardening essentials available from compost to plant pots Have a query or can't find something you're looking for? We receive new deliveries every week, so if the item you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, please contact our Customer Services Team and we may be able to reserve the items you require.Please note: Plants and seeds are classed as perishable goods and are excluded from our returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Cancellation & Returns page for further details. In the unlikely event that you receive your goods damaged or you have been sent the incorrect item, please report your issues to our customer service team as soon as possible. Perishable goods cannot be returned unless we have sent the wrong item, or they are damaged.
A splendid exhibition variety of golden merit producing large globe shaped onions with a rich, golden straw coloured skin. As well as being a super show variety, Onion Ailsa Craig is also one of the best varieties for general cultivation producing large onions with an excellent mild flavour. Onion Ailsa Craig can also be autumn sown
Large globe shaped onions that harbour a mild flavour which is ideal for using raw in dishes, or for cooking. Winter sowing will produce harvests by late summer. Good for storing too. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 10cm (4).
Tomato 'Ailsa Craig' is particularly noted for the exceptional flavour of its fruit, which ripens early in the season. This well known gardener's favourite produces medium sized tomatoes with a uniform size and shape and an excellent deep colour. Grow this vigorous cordon variety in the greenhouse or outdoors. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 50cm (20)
Flavoursome, round and red, medium-size tomatoes. Expect a bumper crop, ready to harvest from August until the first frosts. Perfect for salads, and hundreds of other dishes. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 50cm (20).