A winter Acorn Squash with a wonderful secret! Beneath the dazzling white skins lies a creamy white coloured flesh which looks just like mashed potato when it is baked and fluffed ? but at just a fraction of the calories!
Here's four 'highsugar' varieties to offer home-growers an attractive mix of fruits to brighten the veg patch and the dinner plate.
This attractive Acorn Squash is a winter variety with pale orange skins and creamy white flesh. The fruits are produced in abundance, each weighing up to 700g. As the name suggests, they make a delicious alternative to traditional baked potatoes, but can also be roasted or used in warming soups.
A winter squash from British breeding, with unique silver foliage! This eye-catching variety makes a superb ornamental edible, worthy of a prominent spot, where its unusual colouring can be fully appreciated. Its compact habit makes Squash ?Silver Dust? ideal for large patio containers, as well as the vegetable plot.
Shred this 'baby pointed' green and red cabbage duo for a colourful and tasty coleslaw! Also delicious when cooked, they both have a mild, sweet taste. Ideal for cutting as autumn/winter greens or, if spaced closer together, as a semi-heart.
This hardy overwintering Cabbage ?Winter Jewel? keeps your veg patch green and productive through the chilly months, providing an exceptional harvest of healthy greens which can be picked during spring. Enjoy steamed and serve as a side or use its versatile, nutrient-packed leaves in all kinds of hearty recipes.
A dual purpose onion that resists bulbing up enabling it to be pulled for a longer period than regular varieties. Spring Onion Winter White Bunching has excellent overwintering qualities, can be sown either late August for late May pulling or in spring and summer for summer/autumn crops.
This charming sweet pea dates back to the 18th century and hence it retains the original strong, richly scented sweet pea fragrance. Bicoloured flowers of deep pink and white are borne on medium length stems early in the season. Sweet Pea 'Painted Lady' makes a wonderful border display and a delightful cut flower. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 30cm (12)
CordonPlum sized, oval fruits weighing 20g or more are borne in profusion. This is a vigorous indeterminate variety.
Johnsons Leek Bluegreen Winter Tadorna Seeds are a high yielding, disease tolerant variety, that are capable to withstand heavy frosts. Produces long white leeks with dark green, upright foliage which makes them easy to harvest and clean. High in vitamin K and low calorie, this makes an excellent addition to soups, pies or simply grilled. From their versatility to their abundance of nutrients, stem vegetables are a delicious and healthy choice to add to your garden. The term ôstem vegetablesö might be new to you, but they are quite literally the edible above-ground stems of plants which are treated as vegetables. From asparagus to leeks, celery to rhubarb, you can enjoy vegetables that are entirely edible with little waste, a great option for sustainable living! Grow stem vegetables preferably in full sun, though they will tolerate partial shade.Characteristics:When to Sow: For indoor sowing - January to MarchFor outdoor sowing - April to MayWhen to Harvest: For indoor sowing - October to MarchFor outdoor sowing - November to MarchSoil Type: Rich, well drained soilAdvice: Earth up the stems in autumn for extra whitenessPacket Contents: Average 150 seedsLatin name: Allium porrumJohnsons' 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.
Upright and compact 'Little Gem' with reddish-purple outer leaves and a pronounced red heart. Its colour, (produced by anthocyanin, a healthy antioxidant), as well as its flavour and crispness, will enhance any summer salad. Hearts stand in good condition without bolting.
Serve fresh home-grown mint with roast lamb, use it to make a refreshing yoghurt dip to accompany curry, add it to side dishes, make sauces or simply use as a decorative garnish on a dessert . With such a multitude of uses, it?s no wonder mint has been such a popular kitchen herb for so long.