Easy-to-grow in virtually all soils, this flavoursome variety boasts a medium-length smooth root, long cropping period and good canker resistance. Ideal for baking and roasting. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12).
A mixture of quick growing lettuce, tasty and nutritional, and ready to eat in as little as 6 weeks. Ideal for growing on a windowsill, for a contstant supply of baby leaves all year. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 25cm (10).
The best choice for early spring sowings. Reliably producing high quality, tasty, dark-red rounded roots, up to 10cm (4in) across, with crisp, sweet flesh. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
Reliable old favourite, produces early, pointed hearts that are full of flavour. Plants are more narrow in growth allowing closer cropping and less waste of outer leaves. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 40cm (16)
Traditional favourite for spring/summer sowings. Easy-to-grow, with good ?bolting? tolerance, the soft ?butterhead? hearts are ready to harvest from 10 weeks after sowing. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 30cm (12).
Evergreen plant with aromatic textured leaves and mauve flowers. This herb is great for adding flavour to meat dishes and stuffing. It also repels cabbage white butterflies. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 90cm (35).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Ready to eat in 5 days! Mustard is a delicious ingredient, ideal for salads, sandwiches and garnishes, and great for children to enjoy growing on a windowsill at any time of the year. Height: 5cm (2). Spread: 1cm (0.5).
Well known variety offering a reliable crop of long, thick, tasty stems. Winter hardy crops can be harvested from September to the new year. Great added to cheese sauces. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12).
Wild rocket has deeper green, more serrated foliage, than the usual Rocket. Its strong peppery flavour is ideal in salads and makes an attractive garnish. Height and spread: 15cm (6).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Compact bushy herb whose aromatic foliage displays mauve flowers in summer. Leaves are used to flavour Mediterranean dishes from pasta, pizza and moussaka, to pork and lamb. Height and spread: 45cm (18).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
A wonderfully bright mix of coloured salad leaves, that offer a crunchy texture with mild flavours and a hint of spice from the Greek Cress. Add to salads, sandwiches and garnishes. Height and spread: 15cm (6).
Small melons are produced in abundance and are perfect for families. Their golden flesh is complimented by a rich, sweet flavour. Ideal grown outdoors or in a greenhouse. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 200cm (79).