Basil 'Crimson King' is so named for its unusual colour. The half-hardy annual's leaves are unremarkable in shape, for they are traditionally cupped in appearance, but notable for their purple tone. This vibrant alternative to green basil is thus an excellent, ornamental herb while still performing well in terms of function and flavour. Ocimum basilicum grows vigorously, whether sown in a vegetable bed or on a windowsill, making it a practical way to spruce up salads, garnishes and other culinary creations even with limited garden space.
Compact growing variety of broad bean, which is ideal for smaller gardens. It offers bumper crops of 15cm (6in) pods that contain 5 tender beans, delicious to taste. Ideal for successional sowings, giving a harvest throughout summer. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 25cm (10).
These large round sprouts are firm and sweet-tasting. This heavy cropping variety is very popular and will provide a harvest from early autumn to Christmas. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 50cm (20).
Well known variety that yields solid, crisp, spring cabbages that boast firm pointed, well flavoured hearts. Ideal for cooking and make tasty ?spring greens?. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 35cm (14).
Harvest within 10-12 days! Cress is an all-year-round, nutritious and tasty addition to salads, sandwiches and garnishes, ideal for children to enjoy growing on a windowsill. Height: 5cm (2). Spread: 1cm (0.5).
Evergreen shrub with highly aromatic needle-like foliage and mauve flowers. This herb adds a superb flavour to roast poultry and meat dishes, not to mention roast potatoes. Height: and spread 150cm (59).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Bred in the UK especially for summer harvesting, plants need no vernalisation (winter chill) to produce the tasty purple spears. Good tolerance to heat. Height: 90cm (35). Spread: 60cm (24).
High quality variety of double-podded crops that provide an excellent pea. Long, straight pods contain around 10 peas that are plump and delicious to taste, especially steamed or boiled with a little mint. Ideal for successional sowings to provide harvests all summer. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 25cm (10).
Easy-to-grow, reliable variety that is quick to mature with medium length, uniform, rich tasting roots. These are ideal for sowing from late winter until mid-summer. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
Compact bushy plants bear mauve flowers, ideal for borders, rockeries, pots and windowsills. The aromatic leaves are useful, adding aromatic flavour to roast meats and stuffings. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 35cm (14)
One of the tastiest varieties of swede, with golden, ?bitterfree? roots, that are less coarse than other types. Excellent for storing, roots are winter hardy and versatile for cooking. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 25cm (10)
Delicate pure white blooms, making an attractive companion for her pink sister. Easy to grow in sunny borders. Height: 30-40cm (12-16in)
Masses of deep red/black blooms with golden yellow throats cover the spreading stems of this vigorous variety, an ideal choice for summer ground cover. Height: 23cm (9). Spread: 30cm (12).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Amazing bright colours are included in this mix. Perfect for borders in full sun, and any soil type. Easy for adults and children to grow. Great as a cut flower too. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Compact, bushy plants produce hundreds of deep blue flowers upon bronze foliage, throughout summer and into autumn. Ideal for bedding, pots and rockeries. Height: 10cm (4). Spread: 15cm (6).
Dazzling blend of flowers in scarlet, orange, gold and yellow. These semi-trailing plants are superb as ground cover, and also suit hanging baskets and planters. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 30cm (12).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Delicately scented lilac blend of flowers which open in the evening. An excellent filler for borders and bedding schemes. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 25cm (10)
Compact-growing cheerful mix of marigolds that bursts into bloom from June to the first frosts! Large double-crested flowers are great for bedding, borders or pots. Height and spread: 15cm (6).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Super reliable, with clear, pattern-free flowers, in a mix of bright colours. These will flower through winter or summer and are excellent for bedding or pots. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 23cm (9).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.