A main crop variety with round to oval, high quality roots with a dark red colour. The hybrid vigour of Beetroot Red Ace makes it a very strong grower which will do well in most sites and soils; good in dry seasons. Excellent for exhibition. Andrew Tokely says: I find Beetroot Red Ace quick to germinate and it produces good size roots for use in the kitchen or for exhibiting at the local shows and has won many prizes for me. I sow in succession from April-end of June for a continuous supply
Marvellous large pure white spikes, a rare and unusual colour. Magnificent in the border in sun or part shade and very useful as a cut flower. Flowers early summer
Dwarf Bean 'Sonesta' is an early maturing variety producing waxy yellow beans on compact plants. The colourful pods are slender, straight and stringless, reaching up to 13cm (5) long. This variety is resistant to Bean Mosaic Virus and Anthracnose. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12)
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.
Rocket ?Victoria? microgreens have an intense flavour, adding a peppery bite to salads or sandwiches. These tasty shoots make the perfect salad garnish and add a punchy flavour to sandwiches and wraps.
T&M is proud to bring you the first ever star-shaped petunia from seed. A white version of this uniquely-shaped flower was originally sent to us by a customer, Edward Cragen from Kent in 1998. After 10 years of breeding and many generations of selection, the perfect star shape was obtained as well as this fabulous range of colours. 'Sparklers' also differs from a typical petunia in that its leaves are pointed rather than rounded
Microgreens Mustard 'Wasabina Improved' is ideal for adding a spicy kick to stir fries! The peppery shoots of this oriental mustard are topped with bright green leaves that add a nutritious and flavoursome bite to sandwiches, wraps and salads.
A tumbling cherry tomato that is ideal for growing in baskets, containers and windowboxes. Tomato 'Gartenperle' produces a heavy crop of delicious deep red cherry sized fruits on cascading stems that won't require training or sideshooting. This compact bush variety can be grown outdoors or in the greenhouse or conservatory. Height and spread: 30cm (12)
Tomato 'Cherrola' bears long trusses of up to 20 well-spaced, dark red fruits weighing on average 20g (0.75oz)! This delicious cherry tomato has an excellent balance of sweetness and acidity giving the fruits an outstanding flavour. Delicious in salads and sandwiches or eaten straight from the garden as a snack! This heavy cropping cordon variety is suitable for growing outside or under glass where it will ripen particularly early. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 50cm (20)
Increasingly popular as a wheat free alternative to starchy grains as it is a complete protein containing all the essential amino acids and is naturally high in dietary fi bre. Sown as an annual, quinoa is easy to grow in a sunny spot. Tall growing to about 180cm. Collect seed heads when ripe as leaves wither. Harvest August-October.
French breakfast varieties are grown for their delicate flavour. Easy to grow Francis is an improvement on Mirabeau and Flamboyant, with roots ready to pick just 25 days after sowing. French Breakfast types are best grown as spring or autumn crops, but Francis stands up to summer heat, allowing for sowing from March through to Sept.
An easy to grow Brassica which matures in as little as 12 weeks from sowing and resists bolting! Kohl rabi ?Kossak? produces large bulbs of up to 3kg which remain tender, without becoming woody. The pale green bulbs have a pleasant, mild flavour.
BushDeterminateEgg sized, deeper than round plum fruits. Tomato Pomodoro Principe Borghese has a characteristic sharp taste as 'vine ripenedfruits for salad and ideal as a sun dried variety. A huge cropping tomato over the season.
Started in heat in late winter Rhubarb 'Glaskins Perpetual' can be harvested lightly the following year. The large, juicy stems are excellent for tarts, pies, jam, and wine. As its name suggests, this reliable rhubarb can be harvested late in the season due to its low oxalic acid content. This easy to grow garden variety will produce some variation in the seedlings ranging from green to pink and even red stemmed plants. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 120cm (47)
Beautiful, pure white flowers with a dashing violet picotee edging. The charming faces of this excellent, compact Viola will add grace and charm to your bedding, borders and patio containers.
The fruits of this productive Chilli Pepper are a real talking point - maturing from green through to black before eventually turning red if left long enough. The 7cm (3) long fruits are produced in profusion, with a medium heat when used in the kitchen. Bred in the UK, Chilli Pepper 'Chenzo' is particularly capable of coping with our ever changing weather. Neat, compact plants with arching branches eventually form a neat dome that makes an attractive patio plant and a useful windowsill crop. Height: 55cm (22). Spread: 50cm (20).
A bright, striking mixture of orange and lemon shades. The semi-double flowers, of medium size, are borne on bushy plants of fresh, fern-like foliage. Earlier to bloom than many other Cosmos