An early-maturing variety producing an abundant crop of tender green pods, each holding 7 to 8 delicious peas which freeze well if not used fresh. The dwarf plants (about 60cm/24in) are ideal for containers as well as the kitchen garden.
At harvest time Sweetcorn Early Xtra Sweet is twice as sweet as other varieties. Instead of the sweetness and flavour deteriorating as in other sweet normal varieties, Sweetcorn Early Xtra Sweet has a rich sugary flavour and is easy to grow. To ensure maximum sweetness do not grow near ordinary varieties.
Second early. Superb harvests of peas from Pea Jaguar which are abundant with paired pods for extra crops, and with pods averaging 6-7 dark green, tasty peas. An excellent form. Pea Jaguar is quick to harvest and is ideal for successional sowings. Can be sown March-June for cropping June-September. Height: 65-70cm (26-28in).
Pick fresh, tasty peas early in the season with this quality, British bred variety. Enjoy trouble-free, bumper crops of Pea Twinkle thanks to its impressive Pea Wilt resistance and Downy Mildew tolerance. Perfect for successional sowing to give longer cropping period. Plants of Pea Twinkle are self-supporting when grown in blocks. Height: 45-55cm (18-22in)
Dark green, semi leafless plant habit producing pods in pairs, averaging 8 dark green peas per pod. A heavy cropper even in poor growing conditions. Strong root rot tolerance and good powdery mildew resistance. Early maincrop maturity. Ideal for growing in containers. Height 80cm (32in)
Multiple flowers per stem coupled with a gorgeous chocolatey scent makes this perennial sunflower extra special. Ideal for the back or the middle of a border.
A popular commercial variety of strawberry, Strawberry 'Honeyeye' produces a heavy crop in June and July.
We've selected 'Czech Early' to ensure success in your garden no matter the weather. This fast growing aubergine is early to flower and set fruit, giving plants a longer growth period to reach their full cropping potential.
This heirloom variety has stood the test of time and remains a worthwhile variety today. The fruits are distinctive for their long, swan-neck shape and golden, knobbly skins. Inside the flesh is buttery yellow with a fabulous flavour.
A breakthrough in Rudbeckia breeding, Rudbeckia fulgida 'Early Bird Gold' flowers from June all the way through to October! Most Black-eyed Susans flower as the days shorten but this fabulous new variety flowers independently, allowing a full season of colour. The rich yellow blooms have contrasting dark brown centres and will be buzzing with bees all day. Try growing this compact Coneflower in perennial borders, prairie-style plantings or cottage gardens where it pairs wonderfully with grasses and Sedum. Rudbeckia flowers are also excellent for cutting. Height and spread: 60cm (24).
This fast maturing selection is ideal for early sowings under glass in late winter for your first crop of the year. Carrot 'Nantes 2' produces blunt tipped, medium length roots of about 15cm (6) long.
One of the earliest rhubarb varieties, Timperley Early can be ready to harvested from March. The vigorous growth produces flushes of succulent vivid red stems which are excellent for delicious pies and crumbles.