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.
Wild Rocket has dark green, serrated leaves with a rich, intense peppery flavour. Wild Rocket is an ideal kitchen windowsill herb.
Many years of breeding work has resulted in this incredibly free-flowering dwarf mixture with intense colour blooms. Ideal planted in drifts or used as an edging plant where it adds long-lasting summer colour to the front of a sunny border.
An excellent performer during trials, 'Warrior' is a British-bred variety producing flavoursome, chunky, gradually tapering roots which measure up to 28cm (11?) in length.
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
Commonly known as the Strawberry Foxglove. This very compact variety produces neat flower spikes with huge, eye-catching strawberry-rose bells. A vigorous variety which is sure to make any early season garden shine, as well as attracting nectar-loving bees. Digitalis Summer King is a naturally occurring cross between the yellow-flowered Digitalis grandiflora and lavender-rose-flowered Digitalis purpurea
A heritage variety from Eastern Europe, unique in leaf colour and shape compared to the usual 'curly kales'. A long standing autumn/winter maturing kale for picking tasty, fresh and nutritious leaves at a time when fresh produce can be in short supply. Stands in condition for several months
Early to crop with prolific sets of huge jet-black fruit up to 680g (1 1/2lb). Just three plants will keep a family of four with aubergines from mid summer to late autumn. Aubergine Black Enorma is ideal for garden, patio or greenhouse. Stake plants and pick fruit regularly
A well-coloured selection of the traditional English celery. Long, heavy, thick, green stems with a lovely reddish tinge. Very winter hardy. Use crunchy stems and fine leaves in winter salads, soups and stews. Also a winner for the showbench.
The unusual rose-tinged stems of this outstanding celery not only add a refreshing, crispy bite to your summer salads, but they look pretty too.
Very easy to grow, low compact plant that comes into flower quickly from seed. The colours of Candytuft Dwarf Fairyland Mixed radiate through lilac, silver, pink , maroon, carmine and white and after flowering leave behind exquisite seed heads- just right for everlasting flower arrangements
An all-the-year round, nutritious salad crop. Extra Curled Cress is easy to grow outdoors in the summer and inside during the cold months of the year.
T&M has hand selected this visually stunning array of coloured skinned radishes all with crisp, white, delicious flesh. Radish Rainbow Mixed have round to plum shaped roots with white, purple, red, white and red, or a stunning gold skin, to add colour to your summer salads or sandwiches. Summer sowings grow quickly and will be ready to harvest in 28 days.
Delicious flavour! An attractive 'ornamental edible' Basil Lemonade produces masses of shiny, pale green leaves with pretty white flowers. But even more important is the delightful fresh flavour with a zesty, lemon twist - delicious in salads, tossed through warm pasta or even to accompany some fresh summer strawberries. Tolerant of the temperamental British weather, plants will stand well outside and Basil Lemonade has been recognised by the RHS for its outstanding garden performance.
A regal mix of semi-double and single blooms in cerise, carmine, red, orange and yellow. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 23cm (9). Spread: 25cm (10)
Pincushion flowers in a rich milk-chocolate shade, that look almost black on cloudy days. Drifts of annual cornflower 'Black Ball' add a touch of drama to summer borders and wildlife gardens where they will attract bees and butterflies to their pretty blooms. This tall variety of Centaurea makes an excellent cut flower too. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 30cm (12).
Perfect for plugging gaps at the front of borders! These quick and easy hardy annuals make an excellent standby, flowering just 4 weeks from sowing. Commonly called Virginia Stock, this colourful mix is a lovely blend of Malcolmia maritima seeds in lilac, pink and white shades.
The largest-leaved basil variety around - whilst Basil ?Lettuce Leaf? looks different to traditional basil with its large, frilly edged leaves, it has the same great flavour and soft texture. Sow successively indoors for a year-round harvest or grow it outdoors in the herb garden or in pots through the summer months.
Parsnip Tender & True is probably the best flavoured variety to use for both the kitchen and exhibition. Good canker resistance