Only good things for your garden - The Organic Gardening Catalogue

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THE
ORGANIC
GARDENING
CATALOGUE
2013
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Open Pollinated Seeds
Most of the seeds in this catalogue (not marked F1)
are ‘Open Pollinated’. These have many advantages
for the gardener, and are important for food
biodiversity. Their seed produces the same plant
each generation, unlike seed saved from F1 hybrids.
We recognise that F1 hybrids do have good qualities,
such as disease resistance, but it is vital that we
continue to promote and supply open pollinated
varieties, and that gardeners grow them. For more
information go to www.open-pollinated-seeds.org.uk
We know that quality is important
to our customers but good value
counts too, so this year we’re
holding all vegetable seeds at 2012
prices. We’ve also introduced over
60 new varieties for 2013, including
the return of some old favourites!
The catalogue is produced in
partnership with Garden Organic,
the national charity for organic
growing, so you can be assured
that everything in it is suitable for
organic gardening. Every purchase
helps fund our work delivering
sustainable growing projects
throughout the UK.
We have an exciting selection with
something for everyone, whatever
you want to grow, whatever your
growing space; patio, garden
or allotment, seasoned pro or
complete beginner...we hope you
will enjoy browsing and planning
what you’re going to grow in 2013.
Happy sowing and growing!
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Ryton Organic Gardens 2012
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Organic Guidelines
All products in this catalogue conform to Garden
Organic’s Organic Gardening Guidelines.
For definitive answers to ‘What is organic
gardening?’, buy your copy today (Page 107).
Bee-Friendly!
Bees need all the help they can get these days.
Organic gardening methods are generally ‘bee
friendly’. Varieties and products marked with this
symbol are particularly beneficial for bees.
PEAT
FREE
Make the ‘Peat-Free’ Promise
We’re campaigning to cut peat out of gardening
in the UK. For more about gardening without
peat visit: www.idontdigpeat.co.uk and join the
thousands of people who have already made the
‘Peat-Free’ Promise. Look out for the ‘Peat-Free’
symbol throughout the catalogue.
The Organic Gardening Catalogue 2013
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Contents
New Products
4-5
Vegetable Seeds
6-51
Seed Potatoes
52-55
Herb Seeds
56-59
Garden Flower Seeds
60-67
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Wild Flower Seeds, Bulbs & Mixes
68-69
Green Manure Seeds
70-71
Fruit Trees, Bushes & Plants 72-74
Vegetable & Herb Plants
75
Sowing & Raising Plants
76-78
Growing in Beds & Containers
79-81
Soil Preparation & Feeding
82-85
Making Compost
86-87
Pest Control, Traps & Barriers
88-93
Crop Protection
94-96
FREE DELIVERY for orders over £50
Supports, Ties, Garden Wear 97-98
Help with your order
Weed Control & Watering
101-102
Harvesting, Pond Care & Wildlife
102-103
Sprouting Seeds, Drying & Juicing
104-105
Household & Books
106-107
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Buy with confidence
We strive to ensure that everything we sell is of
the highest standard and conforms to Garden
Organic’s Organic Gardening Guidelines where
appropriate. If any seed or product fails to meet
with your satisfaction, we’ll be happy to send a
replacement or a refund, with no quibbles.
Free gardening advice
Garden Organic members can contact the team
of horticultural experts at Garden Organic, free of
charge. Simply send an email via the members
area of the Garden Organic website or write
to: Members Advice, Garden Organic, Ryton
Gardens, Coventry CV8 3LG.
Garden Organic also run gardening and lifestyle
courses throughout the year at Ryton Gardens
with discounted rates for members.
Tools99-100
About our seeds
Chase Garden Seeds. All our seed packets are
colour-coded for easy identification, feature sowing
and cultivation information and a description of the
variety you’ve chosen.
Organically grown seeds. We offer one of the most
comprehensive selections of organic seeds available
in the UK, harvested from plants which have been
grown to recognised organic standards. Our Soil
Association licence number is P2614.
Non-organic seeds. We choose organic seed when
available but offer high quality alternatives when
it is not. Many old non-organic vegetable varieties
thrive when grown organically. and we offer newer
varieties with proven strength, uniformity and ability
to withstand pests and diseases. These are not
chemically treated after harvest.
Seed Quality and Germination. All small seeds are
foil packed to preserve their freshness and seed lots
are tested at regular intervals. All our seeds have
been tested in accordance with EC seeds legislation
and their purity and germination are not less than
the required minimum percentages and, in most
cases, are considerably higher. Order by phone 01932 253666
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NEW
NEW for 2013! A selection of our new products and
favourites, recommended just for you...
Stack as potato
Kitchen Trough Planter
FGKT
160 litres£129.95
Work at a comfortable level but make life
difficult for pests like slugs and snails! This
beautiful raised height vegetable trough is
perfect for those who have trouble bending
down to garden and will make an attractive
feature in any garden. The depth allows
many different vegetables to be grown.
H 84cm x W 104cm x D 80cm. Made from
FSC wood. Delivery UK Mainland only.
Find Vital Earth
Potato Growpot System
POTG base + 2 collars £17.95
Scientifically developed, this ‘multi-storey’, spacesaving system for growing spuds means you can
maximise your potato harvest in the smallest of
gardens! Plant your tubers in the base pot and
as they grow, stack the second then third collars,
adding more compost each time. Each collar has
an external trough for more accurate watering
and feeding. Hard-wearing and reuseable.
Capacity 60L. 43cm diameter. Full height 61cm.
post on page
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Agrafeed F Organic
Fertiliser - Fruits
AGFF
750g £5.45
PEAT
FREE
Vital Earth Eco Mulch
VEEM 60 litre
£10.95
Vital Earth Eco Mulch is a
woody mulch selected from
composted garden waste.
Ideal for beds, borders and
all round use, it will suppress
weed growth whilst retaining
moisture. Remove weeds and
then spread 2.5–5cm around
trees, shrubs, roses and
hardy perennials.
PEAT
FREE
Vital Earth Organic
Ericaceous Compost VEEC 60 litre
£12.45
For use with all acid loving,
ericaceous (lime-hating)
plants such as Azaleas,
Camellias, Rhododenron
and Heathers, this specially
developed compost will
improve root growth and
boost flowering. Enhances
drainage, retains moisture.
PEAT
FREE
Vital Earth Soil Improver
VESO 50 litre £10.95
Based on specially
composted garden wastes
fortified with organic nitrogen
to sustain natural, strong
healthy growth, this soil
improver is perfect for trees,
shrubs, beds, borders and
vegetables. It will improve
and invigorate all soil types.
Absorbs and retains moisture.
Agrafeed is an organic
fertiliser with 100% vegetable
origin, containing comfrey,
seaweed and alfalfa, in
mini-pellets. It improves soil
structure and helps maintain
healthy populations of
micro-organisms. Maximises
flowering potential and yields.
Agrafeed F is formulated for
peppers, tomatoes and other
fruiting crops. Apply 50g per sq m.
Vouchers are the ideal gift...
Give a friend or relative the
chance to select their own
present. Vouchers will be sent
with a copy of the catalogue.
Garden Organic discount is
not given on purchase of gift
vouchers but can be claimed on
redemption of the voucher by
members.
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GIFT3 £30.00
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Agrafeed R Organic
Fertiliser - Roots
AGFR
750g £5.45
With the same plant derived
ingredients as Agrafeed F, this
blend is ideal for potatoes,
carrots and other root crops.
Apply 50g per sq m.
Every order counts! All purchases from this catalogue help to fund
Garden Organic’s charitable work; delivering
sustainable growing projects across the UK.
Back-savingly
brilliant!
Look out for the NEW
Gator Grabber on
page 98
Radius Hand Tools
GRTW trowel £10.95
GRTP
transplanter£10.95
GRWE weeder £10.95
GRCU cultivator
£10.95
GRTS
set of all 4£33.95
Award winning ergonomic hand tools. Designed to follow
the contours of your hand and work with the natural position
of your wrist, giving more leverage, greater power, with less
hand and wrist stress! The aluminium/magnesium blades are
surprisingly light, yet remarkably strong and they’re rust proof
too. Free yourself from the muscle and tendon tension that can
be caused by some traditional gardening tools.
Radius Bypass Pruner
GRBY£16.95
Clean, precise cutting action.
Sharp, long lasting carbon
steel blade and compound
leverage system for more
power with less effort. L
24cm. Weight 200g.
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Find Fruits Boos
Bloom Boost
DRBB 20g sachet £4.95
Radius Anvil Pruner
GRAV£16.95
Makes light work cutting
through thicker and woody
stems up to to 20mm.
Ergonomic, soft grip and
compound leverage system. L 24cm. Weight 190g.
- Ergonomic design
- Lightweight
- More leverage
Radius Hand Fork
GRHF£11.95
This robust hand fork with its
unique curved handle allows
the gardener to drive the
tines straight into the ground
with no wrist stress. Ideal
for loosening the soil and
digging out root vegetables. L 33cm.
Combines beneficial fungi,
mycorrhizal fungi and
organic fertiliser to benefit
a wide variety of container
plants, trees and shrubs. One
sachet treats up to 20 litres of
compost or 20 x 1 litre pots.
£15.95
These simple and versatile
corner fixings allow you
to create raised beds of a
variety of shapes and sizes,
using your own wood.
In-built corner hoop/cane
retainer will give support for
crop covers. Quick and easy
to assemble. Made from
durable, weather resistant
nylon. Pack contains 4 FlexiJoiners and wood screws.
Hardwood Cold Frame
TICD £89.95 Ideal for hardening off and protecting young and non-hardy
plants and for raising seedlings, plugs and cuttings, this quality
hardwood cold frame looks superb in the garden and will last
for years. Careful selection of materials provides insulation
through the winter and diffused light in summer, reducing
scorching. Made from Acacia from well-managed forests,
with UV stabilised, twin-walled polycarbonate glazing. Lid has
adjustable sliding bars for better ventilation control and easy
watering. H 40cm x W 100cm x D 60cm.
Contains 9 different species of
soluble Mycorrhiza combined
with soluble organic fertiliser,
bio stimulants and microbes
for healthy growth and
vigour in flowering plants like
bedding and pot plants. One
sachet treats up to 20 litres of
compost or 20 x 1 litre pots.
Pot & Container Boost
DRPB 20g sachet £4.95
Flexi-Joiners
FLJO pack 4
Stackable Apple Trays
TRAY
1 tray TRAY3 3 trays Thread Hoe
THRR red
THRY yellow
£8.95
£8.95
Ergonomic grip with no load
on wrist. Ideal for weeding in
confined areas. Loosens soil
to a depth of 65mm, perfect
for vegetable and flower
beds. The threads of stainless
steel on both ends are 65mm
and 25mm wide.
£22.50
£64.50
Hand crafted design for storing freshly picked
apples and other top fruit. the individual holes for
each apple ensure good air circulation around the
fruit and they’re space saving too - simply stack
the trays on top of each other!
Order by phone 01932 253666
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Vegetables A
Artichoke,
Globe
Asparagus Crowns
One year old crowns. Harvest a few spears of F1 varieties the season after planting; other
varieties take a year longer. Full production starts in the following season. Leave ‘fern’
(foliage) to die back then tidy up in winter. Last orders by end March, delivery March-April.
Thistle-like large plants,
90-150cm tall, grown for
their edible flower buds.
Sow in April, transplant the
following spring spaced at
30cm by 60cm. Needs a
permanent position in the
garden.
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Ariane F1 Green Globe
APAR
10
Organic ARGG £2.09
APAR2 30
The traditional green tasty
heads with thick, fleshy scales
and a solid centre. Harvest
when 8-10cm in diameter.
20 seeds.
Purple Globe Romanesco
non organic
ARPG £1.76
A very attractive variation
with excellent flavour. More
tolerant to both heat and cold
than green varieties.
38 seeds.
Asparagus
Lettuce
non organic
£14.95
£33.90
An old lettuce variety. Sow in
spring to enjoy as a looseleaved lettuce Sown from
June, it will bolt to produce
edible stems with a flavour
like asparagus. 240 seeds.
6
Mondeo F1
non organic
APMO
10 £14.95
APMO2 30£33.90
Larger, more tender spears
than green varieties, with no
stringiness. Delicious nutty
flavour, raw or cooked.
Intense flavoured green
spears with tight purple tips.
Early maturing, it survives well
in colder winters. All male.
Pacific 2000 F1 non organic
APPA
10£14.95
APPA2 30 £33.90
The earliest variety in our
selection, also one of the
most productive. Tender
green spears with tight tips.
Mid season. Highly rated in
taste tests for its flavour both
cooked and raw in salads.
Stringless spears.
Backlim F1 non organic
APBM 10£14.95
APBM2 30
£33.90
Grolim F1 non organic
APGR
10 £14.95
APGR2 30£33.90
All male. Mid to late
production with good yield of
thick smooth spears. Grow as
green or white asparagus.
Uniform, straight, thick, dark
green or white (see below)
spears with tightly closed
heads. All male.
Asparagus
Seed
Connover’s Colossal
Tip: Grow White
APCC
10£11.95Asparagus Spears APCC2 30
£29.95
2 years after planting
Sow in April when the soil
is warm or earlier in pots.
Takes about 3 weeks to
germinate. Transplant
when well-rooted.
Jersey Knight F1
non organic
ASJK £3.19
An ‘all male’ hybrid. Produces
good crops of large,
succulent green spears with
purple tinged tips. Resistant
to rust. May produce a small
crop in the 2nd year. 10 seeds.
Cracoviensis
Organic ASLE £1.54
Purple Passion non organic
APPN
10
£14.95
APPN2 30£33.90
A favourite for many years.
Green spears of mid
thickness with purple tips.
High yields for a non-hybrid.
30 Mixed Crowns
APMD
30
£32.95
10 each of Connovers,
Backlim and Purple Passion
to give a good variety of
colour and flavour.
non organic
crowns (or 3 years
for seed) cut the fern
in the autumn and
cover plants with a
mound of sand up to
30cm deep. When the
spears start to grow
the next spring, you
will find the white ones
below the surface
ready to harvest.
Artichoke, Jerusalem
Connover’s Colossal
non organic
ASCC £1.24
(1873) Well flavoured
mid green spears. Once
established will last for years.
Harvest a few spears in the
3rd year but do not overcrop.
Full production from 4th year.
95 seeds.
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Fuseau
non organic
750g ARFU £6.90
Fresh and crunchy with a sweet nutty flavour. Slice thinly in
salads, stir-fry like water chestnuts, or deep fry. Plant out as
soon as conditions allow, 30-40cm apart. Foliage grows up
to 3m high. Last orders by February 28th for delivery during
February/March. 750g pack approx 15 tubers.
Vegetables A-B
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Aubergine
No price incre
Best grown in a greenhouse or a sheltered sunny spot outside. Sow in gentle heat in February and March, harvest from August.
Feed as tomatoes. Put pot-grown plants outside on sunny days to help pollination. Indispensable in ratatouille together with
tomatoes, peppers and courgettes. Harvest when young and glossy, size varies between varieties.
Clara
NEW
Violetta di Firenze Black Beauty Tres Hative de Barbentane
non organic
AUVF £1.76 Organic AUBB £1.98 Organic
AUTH £2.93
Stocky, round ribbed fruit,
radiant light violet colour. Very
sweet flavour compared with
darker varieties. 28 seeds. (1902) Medium early. Dark
glossy dark fruit. Produces
large numbers of oval fruits
up to 12cm in length. Very
reliable. 47 seeds.
An early and prolific variety
with 8-10 elongated fruits per
stem. Matures well even in
cooler areas. 47 seeds.
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Clara F1 Long Purple
non organic
AUCL £1.89 Organic
AULP £1.76
Unique, pearly-white fruits
grow up to 16cm in length. A
quick maturing, high yielding
variety, with smooth tasty
flesh. 10 seeds. E
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Rosa Bianca
Orlando F1 Organic
AURB £1.98 non organic
AUOR £2.52
A gorgeous variety with
a delicate, mild flavour,
creamy consistency, and no
bitterness. 15cm long,10-15cm
diameter. 38 seeds.
Baby aubergines produced
in clusters of 3-6 dark purple
fruits up to 15cm long. Perfect
size for roasting or preserving
whole. 22 seeds.
(1905) Deep purple fruits of
excellent flavour, delicious
sliced and fried. Limit four
fruits per plant to let them
reach full size. 95 seeds.
Beans For Drying
These are French Beans so follow the growing tips on page 8. An early start gives a longer drying period. Do not
pick fresh pods from plants grown for drying as this will
delay maturity. Harvest when the pods are dry and crisp.
Will keep for months, stored in a jar in a cool, dry place.
Tip: Cooking Dried
Beans
Brown Dutch Pea Bean
Cannellino
FBBD £1.76 Organic
Organic FBCL £1.98 Organic
FBPO £1.76
For mid to late season use,
this produces medium green,
oval pods. Left to mature, the
white seeds can be shelled
and dried. Dwarf. 100 seeds.
Egg shaped brown beans,
ideal for stews and which
make great soup. Smooth
texture and nutty flavour.
Dwarf. 50 seeds.
The flat pods can be
harvested young to eat
whole, or shelled out like
peas. Alternatively leave to
dry. Climbing. 45 seeds.
Soak beans overnight,
drain and rinse. Put
beans in a saucepan of
UNSALTED cold water
and bring to the boil. Boil
vigorously for 10 minutes
then simmer until tender.
Cooking time is shorter
than for shop-bought
dried beans. Once
cooked, use in soups,
stews, or your own home
grown “baked beans”.
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Soissons Canadian Wonder Runner Bean Czar Barlotta Lingua di Fuoco RBCZ £1.98 Organic Organic
FBSN £2.93 non organic
FBLF £2.09
FBCW £1.76 non organic
A flageolet bean producing
flat, oval, light green seeds
with a pleasant flavour. A
prolific cropper. Climbing. 50 seeds.
Dwarf, bushy habit, flat green
pods. Red beans suited for
‘chilli con carne’ and many
other bean dishes. 150 seeds.
(1896) White seeded runner
bean. If left to dry, will give
a crop of ‘butter beans’.
See page 11 for growing
instructions. 65 seeds.
A dual purpose bean for use
as fresh pods, demi-sec or
dried beans. Beautiful red
striped pods and coloured
seeds. Climbing. 75 seeds.
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Vegetables B
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Beans, Dwarf French
Sow in pots or rootrainers under glass in April and transplant, or in the open May-Jul when the soil and weather is warm. Sow
5cm deep, 5-8cm apart in 45cm rows, 15-20cm apart in beds. Start picking when pods are young. More tolerant of hot, dry
conditions than runner beans. Extend the season by growing under cloches, greenhouse or polytunnel. Ave. height 30-60cm.
NEW
Stanley Aiguillon
Organic FBST £1.76 Organic FBAG £2.09
Strong and fast growing,
suitable for early and late
sowings. Abundant yields of
long, straight pods and white
beans. 75 seeds.
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Speedy Royalty Organic
FBSP £1.98 Organic
Early maturing, perfect for
two crops with spring and
summer sowings. Fleshy 1314cm pods. Resistant: bean
mosaic virus. 125 seeds.
FBRO £1.89
Pencil slim, stringless beans,
ideal for cooking whole.
Matures early on strong,
upright plants. Resistant:
bean mosaic virus. 75 seeds.
Distinctive purple pods
turn green when cooked.
Heavy crops of tender,
waxy, stringless beans with
excellent flavour. 75 seeds.
Capitano Canadian Wonder
Organic FBCP £1.89 non organic FBCW £1.76
A waxy golden yellow bean
with succulent, 15cm flat
pods. Bushy plants start
cropping early and produce
all season. 75 seeds.
(1873) Experience the flavour
of this old variety. Bushy
habit, flat pods. Pick young or
harvest dry red seeds for use
in bean dishes. 150 seeds.
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Slenderette Maxi Cantare
The Prince
FBCT £1.76 non organic
FBTP £1.76
Organic
FBSL £1.54 Organic FBMX £2.52 Organic
A maincrop variety with
dark green, round stringless
pods about 17cm long. High
yielding and delicious. Good
for freezing. 150 seeds.
Long, medium green oval
pods form above the leaves,
for easy harvest. Grows well
in poor soils. Tolerant: bean
Dark green, long stringless
pods. The plants stand
well without support. Early
maturing and resistant to
A trusted variety which we
have sold for over 20 years!
For the best flavour and
texture, pick when young and
stringless. 150 seeds.
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NEW
Triomphe de Farcy
Valdor Nassau Traviata
FBTR £2.93
FBTV £1.54 Organic
Organic FBVA £1.76 Organic FBNA £1.89 non organic Delicious waxy golden pods,
up to 12cm, harvested over
a long period. Good virus
resistance and freezes well.
60 seeds.
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Fleshy flat pods renowned for
flavour and texture. Produces
over a long period. Resistant:
halo blight, anthracnose,
A spectacular introduction
with very stable, upright
plants, and good alround
disease resistance. Fine
stringless pods. 150 seeds.
(1890) This is one of the
best tasting varieties. Very
slim pods should be eaten
when they are young, before
becoming stringy. 75 seeds.
Vegetables B
Beans, Climbing French
Treat the same as dwarf French beans (see left) but grow up sticks, strings a wigwam or against a fence. They will provide an
abundant crop over a perod of time and are good value for the space they take up. Keep well watered in hot dry conditions.
The pods generally grow longer than dwarf beans, so pick when 20-27cm. Average height 180cm.
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Neckar Gold Helda Blauhilde Neckar Queen non organic
FBNG £1.76 Organic FBBL £1.89 Organic FBHE £2.93 non organic FBNQ £1.98
Yellow-podded version of
Neckar Queen with the
same robust qualities for UK
production. Resistant: bean
Medium-early with flat pods,
good for slicing. Pick over a
long period. Grow outside or
under glass/tunnel. Resistant:
Beautiful purple, stringless
pods which turn green on
cooking. Plants are strong
growing and high yielding.
90 seeds.
Lots of tasty, stringless slightly
flat pods. Vigorous plants
tolerate poor weather. Good
for freezing. Resistant: bean
unnels
Good for polyt
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Eva Fasold
FBFA £1.89
Organic FBEV £2.09 non organic Golden Gate Cobra
FBCO £1.98
Organic FBGG £1.98 Organic Early maturing, dark green,
oval pods up to 26cm. Grow
outside or under cover.
Resistant: bean and yellow
Beautiful, flat, cream coloured
pods, tender and stringless
up to 25cm. Full of flavour,
raw or cooked. Terrific yields.
50 seeds.
Use year after
year
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Sturdy and
re-usable.
Lid included
Well flavoured, long, round,
stringless pods. Not as tall
as others - good for growing
under glass. Early with a long
harvest period. 50 seeds.
Smooth, light green, long
tubular stringless pods which
grow very straight. Suitable
for indoor and outdoor
production. 50 seeds.
Rootrainers
ROOT 12cm x 64 £17.95
ROOT2 8cm x 64 £16.95
The perfect start for cuttings
and plants that need deep
root structures or that are
sensitive to root disturbance.
The hinged cells open out to
remove the plants.
12cm ‘deep’ kit for beans,
sweetcorn and sweet peas,
64 x 12cm deep cells.
8cm ‘rapid’ kit 64 x 8cm cells
for bedding plants, brassicas
and salad vegetables.
Grow Tubes Grow Pots
FYGT pack 20
£3.35 FYGP 16 x 9cm
Bottomless biodegradable
tubes for sweet peas, peas,
beans, leeks etc. Whole tube
is planted out for strong root
growth. 6cm x 13cm deep.
£2.85
Made from recycled paper
& textile fibres. Plant pot into
the soil, and roots penetrate
as it degrades, eliminating
root damage and stress.
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Broad Beans
Very nutritious and a valuable source of protein. Bacteria in their roots take up nitrogen from the air, which feeds the plants.
Delicious when eaten young and tender. Sow in double rows 22cm apart, with 15cm between seeds, or 20-30cm each way
in beds. Average height 75cm; taller plants may need support. Autumn sowings will be ready to pick late May/June onwards.
The Sutton (Dwarf) Imperial Green Longpod
non organic BBTS 80 £2.52 non organic
BBGL £1.89
BBTS1 40 £1.54 Traditional green broad bean.
Only 30cm tall so ideal for
windy sites. Very hardy and
can be sown early in spring
or under cloches in autumn. Very hardy variety for autumn
and spring sowing. Well filled
pods with 6-9 bright green
beans. 80 seeds.
Express Eleonora Green Windsor
Organic
BBEL £2.52 non organic BBGW 80 £2.52
Fastest to mature from early
BBGW1 40 £1.54
spring sowings. Mild sweet
beans, good for freezing as
the beans retain their colour
well. 60 seeds.
(1809) Green beans with
superior, old fashioned
flavour in short pods. Freezes
well. Spring sowing only.
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Witkiem Manita
Bunyard’s Exhibition Organic BBWM £1.98 non organic BBBE £2.09
The hardiest variety for
autumn or early spring
sowing. Superb long pods
with 6-9 good flavoured,
light green beans in each.
(1863) Produces 5-7 tasty,
oblong, flat beans per pod.
Attractive light green colour.
Fast growing, sow in spring.
40 seeds.
Tip: Growing Broad
Beans
To avoid damage to
young plants from bean
weevil, start them off
under Enviromesh, see
page 94.
Enviromesh
(1884) This long podded
Victorian variety produces a
heavy crop of good flavoured
white beans. Very popular for
many years. 80 seeds.
A very early maturing large
podded variety for spring
sowing. Excellent light green
beans of outstanding quality.
40 seeds.
If mice are a problem,
start plants off in pots or
modules, see page 76
for solutions.
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Aquadulce Claudia Stereo non organic
BBAL £2.52 non organic
(1844) A vigorous old variety
for autumn or early spring
sowing. Delicious white
beans, hot or cold. Pods up to
25cm. 80 seeds.
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BBST £1.89
Produces masses of small
pale green beans with a
sweet flavour. Upright pods
for easy picking. Young pods
are also edible. 80 seeds.
Black aphids love the
soft growth at the top
of broad bean plants.
Karmazyn
Sow early to avoid the
problem. non organic
BBKA £1.98
Attractive rose/pink beans
Pinch out the tops when
noted for their wonderful
pests are seen, or spray
flavour. Robust 60cm plants
with insecticidal soap,
produce a good crop for their
page 92.
size. 80 seeds.
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Sow under glass in April or outside in May-Jun up sticks in double rows, or a wigwam. If moisture retention is a problem grow
over a compost trench. Plant 20cm apart. Containers must be at least 50cm deep and add rich compost or organic fertiliser
before planting. Keep well watered. Harvest Jul-Sep, pick regularly to maintain cropping. 65 seeds except where stated.
Moonlight
White Emergo Desiree
Hestia
non organic
RBHE £2.52 non organic RBMO £2.52 Organic
RBDE £2.09
RBWE £2.93 non organic A dwarf variety producing
lovely red and white flowers
and slim 18-20cm stringless
pods. Early cropping. Grow
in the open or in containers.
Self-pollinating, giving a good
yield in poor conditions or a
lack of pollinaters. 25-30cm
long, stringless fleshy pods
with a fine taste. 50 seeds.
A high yielding, white
flowered variety with delicious
smooth pods, stringless when
picked at 20-22 cm. Good for
container growing.
A heavy cropper typically
giving over 40 long, slender,
fleshy pods per plant.
Exceptional flavour and
stringless. Freezes well.
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Kelvedon Marvel Celebration`
Enorma Elite Scarlet Emperor non organic
RBKM £1.76 non organic
RBCE £2.52 Organic
RBEN £2.93 Organic
RBSE £2.93
Ready for picking a week
or two earlier than other
varieties. A heavy cropper,
deservedly popular with
gardeners and growers. Wonderful salmon pink
flowers, and produces an
abundance of high quality,
early pods. RHS Award of
Garden Merit in 2006.
A reselected stock of this
widely grown variety. Superior
quality, slim, stringless pods
are produced over a long
period.
(1906) A traditional early
variety that is as good today
as when first introduced.
Preferred by many gardeners
for its flavour.
Butler
non organic RBBU £2.09
This is a prolific cropper that
is also completely stringless.
Good sized tender pods on
strong vigorous plants. Crops
over a long period. NEW
Czar Painted Lady Lady Di Maypole Support
RBPL £1.98 Organic
RBLD £2.93 MYPL £19.95
non organic RBCZ £1.98 non organic
(1896) Long, good flavoured
pods, pick when young. If left
to dry, the large white seeds
are delicious cooked like
‘butter beans’.
(1855) This fine flavoured
old variety also adds colour
to the vegetable garden
with its lovely red and white
blossoms. 50 seeds.
Completely stringless, dark
green 30cm pods. Delicious
flavour, retaining a fleshy
texture as the seeds are slow
to develop. 50 seeds.
190cm tall with finial and eight
strings. Perfect for beans,
clematis or sweet peas. Quick
and easy to erect. Made of
powder coated steel.
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Leaf Beet and Chard
Chard can be harvested over many months. Later sowings will crop over winter and are suitable for a cold greenhouse. Sow
April-July 2cm deep in 30cm rows and thin to 15cm, or 22cm each way in beds. It does well in containers. Spinach-like leaves
and crisp stems can be used as separate vegetables, and are delicious with broad beans and dill.
Chard
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Rainbow Chard Organic BLBL £1.54
Canary Yellow Chard Swiss Chard BLSC £1.54
Organic
BLCY £1.54 Organic A stunning mixture of red,
pink, yellow and white chards
which makes a fine display in
the garden and when served
at the table. 145 seeds.
Delicate yellow stems and
veins on light green leaves to
add a dash of colour to the
garden and the plate.
95 seeds.
Swiss chard may not be as pretty as the ‘rainbow’ varieties, but
it is more productive and very tasty. It thrives in sun or partial
shade and will withstand some drought. Good outdoors and in
a cold greenhouse or tunnel. Also known as ‘silver’ or ‘seakale’
beet. 165 seeds.
Leaf or Spinach Beet
Unlike true spinach, leaf beets can be harvested over many
months, and will crop over winter. Grow in the same way as
Chard.
Oriole Orange Chard Rhubarb Chard BLRC £1.76
Organic BLOR £1.76 Organic Bright orange ribs and stems
with mid-green fleshy leaves.
Looks good and tastes
delicious too. 120 seeds.
(1885) Bright red stems and
glossy dark green crumpled
leaves. A tasty vegetable
which also adds colour to the
garden. 95 seeds.
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Erbette Organic
BLER £1.54
A tasty traditional ‘cut and
come again’ leaf beet from
Italy, with tender green leaves
and stems. Not as hardy as
perpetual spinach.165 seeds.
Tip: Cooking Chard
Separate leaves from the
stems. Chop up stems
and braise in a little
butter or olive oil. Chop
up the leaves, rinse
thoroughly and add to
pan on top of stems after
5 mins or so. Cover. Add a little or water
or stock so the leaves
steam. Season. Try black
pepper and a squirt
of lemon juice, or add
fresh or tinned tomatoes
during cooking.
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Perpetual Spinach
Organic BLPO £1.40
(1869) One of the most
productive sources of fresh
greens. Young leaves can
be harvested all year round
and they will regrow. Cook
like spinach. Good resistance to
drought and bolting. 165 seeds.
BLPO1 15g pack £2.52
Plug Tray and Base
PTAB £8.60
Flamingo Pink Chard
Organic BLFL £1.76
Delicate pink stems and
bright green leaves. 95 seeds.
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The wedge shaped plugs are
easily removed for planting.
Contains one 84 x 40mm cell
tray and watering base with
capillary matting. Made from
recycled plastic.
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Beetroot
Sow 2cm deep with 30cm between rows. One seed ‘cluster’ produces several plants, so thin out to allow space to grow. Sow
bolt resistant varieties from March (with protection). Wait until the soil is reasonably warm to sow other varieties, usually from
Apr-Jun, or earlier in modules to transplant. Harvest between August and November. Beetroot is suitable for winter storage.
Egyptian Turnip Rooted Detroit Globe Golden Detroit Detroit 2 Bolivar BEDG £1.54 Organic BEBV £1.54
Organic BEEG £1.54 Organic BEBG £1.76 Organic
(1890) Early variety which
does not easily bolt. Large,
heart shaped roots with
intense red flesh. Very tasty
when eaten raw. 145 seeds.
(1897) A smooth skinned
beet with short top and good
bright colour when cooked.
Large roots, a favourite with
exhibitors. 240 seeds.
Makes a change from red
types. Young leaves can
be cooked and served like
spinach. Resistant to bolting
and stores well. 145 seeds. TO
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Bright red tender flesh.
Tolerant to bolting. Equally
good as baby beet or grown
to full size. 240 seeds.
BEBV2 15g £2.52
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Boltardy
Cylindra Barabietola di Chioggia Rhonda
BEBO £1.24
Organic BECY £1.76 Organic
BEBC £2.09 Organic BERH £1.98 non organic Cylindrical, long red beet,
well flavoured dark red flesh.
Perfect for slicing. Harvest
over a long period. Good for
winter storage. 285 seeds.
Traditional Italian “bullseye”
beetroot. Rosy pink skin, flesh
white with pink circles. Can
be grated raw or is very tasty
cooked. 145 seeds.
Delicious sweet flavour.
Uniform, globe roots, smooth
texture at full size, also suited
for baby beet. Disease and
bolting tolerant. 265 seeds.
Good resistance to bolting.
Medium sized, globe shaped
roots of superb deep red
colour. 310 seeds.
BEBO1 15g pack £2.09
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Beetroot Bulls Blood Cheltenham Green Top
BECH £1.76
Organic BEBB £1.76 non organic Detroit White Moneta
non organic BEDW £1.76 Organic BEMO £1.98
Decorative dark crimson
leaves with a sweet flavour
when cooked. Dark red round
roots best eaten when young
and tender. 145 seeds.
Interesting sweet flavoured
white roots. Grows to a good
size with the flesh remaining
tender. The lack of pink juice
is a bonus. 190 seeds.
(1905) Green top refers to the
leaves, not the long deep red
parsnip shape roots! Slightly
rough texture but excellent
flavour. 285 seeds.
Tip: Cooking and Eating Beetroot Young beetroots are delicious raw, but are quick to cook
too. There are many uses for beetroot besides being
a traditional salad ingredient. They are so versatile in
cakes, risotto, flans and soups. To produce golf ball
sized baby beet, harvest alternate roots as babies, the
rest will have enough space to grow to full size.
Less thinning, as one plant
grows per seed. Globe
shape, smooth skin and
excellent colour. Resistant to
bolting. 240 seeds.
Forono
non organic BEFO £1.54
Beetroot Forono
Tankard-shaped roots with
outstanding flavour especially
eaten young. Stores well.
Perfect for pickling. 285 seeds.
BEFO1 15g £2.52
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Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli
Renowned for hardiness, flavour and nutritional value. Sow
Apr-May in a seed bed or module tray, plant out Jun-Jul
60-75cm apart. Purple or white shoots produced early in
the following year when other fresh vegetables are scarce.
Sow under glass Jan-Feb for an early crop or outdoors
Mar-Apr in seed bed. Transplant 60cm apart. Harvest from
Sep-Mar using a range of the varieties that we offer.
Early Half Tall Nautic F1
non organic
BSEH £1.76 Organic
BSNT £3.08
An old open pollinated type
which gives a heavy crop of
buttons from top to bottom of
the stalk. Ready September to
November. 475 seeds.
Rudolph non organic BREX £1.89
Extra early sprouting
producing large purple
spears from December, or
even October in warm areas.
240 seeds. Claret F1 non organic
BRCL £2.52
Top in trials for quality and
yield. Tasty smooth buttons.
October-December. Resistant:
white blister, ring spot and
powdery mildew. 38 seeds.
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For a very late crop maturing
in April. Large, vigorous plant
producing heavy spears.
Good quality and uniformity.
48 seeds.
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Churchill F1 Crispus F1
BSCP £2.52
non organic
BSCH £1.76 non organic
Tall, first early variety that
crops Sep-Nov. Vigorous
and easy to grow, with mild
flavoured, smooth large
sprouts. 48 seeds.
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Fast growing vigorous plants,
resistant to clubroot. Small,
tight, tasty buttons Sept-Oct,
remain in good condition to
pick as needed. 20 seeds.
Purple Sprouting Early
Organic
BRPO £1.98
(1835) A popular and reliable
variety. Produces a steady
supply of mature shoots in
March. Turns green when
cooked. 240 seeds.
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Purple Sprouting Late Santee F1
non organic
BRPL £1.54 Organic
Similar to the Early variety,
but harvest starts in April.
Both of these crop over a
longer period than hybrids.
240 seeds.
Bitesize F1
Groninger
BSBT £1.89
BSGR £1.98 non organic BRSA £3.08 Organic
Purple sprouting broccoli
in summer! Rich coloured
heads and spears June
to November. Sow from
February to May. 38 seeds.
Second early, noted for
its great tasting sprouts,
particularly after the first frost.
Crops steadily from October
to December. 145 seeds.
White Sprouting Spike (Summer Purple) Rubine
BRSP £1.98 Organic
non organic
BRWS £1.76 non organic Creamy white spears with a
more delicate flavour than
purple varieties. Light green
when cooked. Ready late
March. 240 seeds.
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A very quick cropping purple
sprouting ready 4-5 months
after planting. First heads
ready from August. Delicate
flavour. 100 seeds.
Sweet baby sprouts, half
the size of regular varieties.
Ready from November until
late January. Good disease
resistance. 48 seeds.
Igor F1
BSIG £2.93
BSRU £1.98 Organic
Purple sprouts make a nice
change. Not as tight as green
varieties, but have good
flavour. The colour intensifies
in colder weather. 58 seeds.
Medium green, tight round
buttons borne on vigorous
tall plants, outstanding frost
tolerance. Crops November
to January. 48 seeds.
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Calabrese
Vegetables B-C
Tasty central heads followed by side shoots. To miss the first caterpillars, sow March under
glass in modules and plant out April under fleece. For the best size sow direct Apr-May for
cutting Aug-Sep. Space 25-30cm in 45cm rows. Can be sown under glass Feb or autumn.
NEW
Trafalgar F1 Belstar F1
non organic
BSTR £1.76 Organic CABE £2.52
Superb medium sized, sweet
sprouts at Christmas and
new year. Very tall plants,
anchored by a strong root
system. 72 seeds.
An early variety for harvest
from July. Large distinctive
domed head which can
weigh 400-500g. Moderate
mildew resistance. 72 seeds.
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Fiesta F1 Waltham Organic CAFT £2.52 Organic CAWA £1.76
Tip: Harvesting Sprouts
The whole stem of sprouts
on F1 hybrid varieties is
ready to pick at the same
time. Open pollinated
varieties are picked as they
mature up the plant.
A great variety for late
summer and autumn harvest.
Produces big 300-400g
heads of a bright green
colour. 72 seeds.
Dark green with great flavour.
Open pollinated autumn
maturing variety. Small central
head and large numbers of
side shoots. 145 seeds.
Chevalier F1
non organic CACH £2.52
Harvest starting September,
medium size head then good
sized secondary spears. 72 seeds.
Seven Hills non organic
BSSH £1.54
Flower Sproutstm
A late maturing, open
pollinated variety cropping
from Christmas onwards.
Unlike a hybrid, the plants
tend to mature at differing
times, giving fresh sprouts
over several weeks. Medium
height plants stand well in
bad weather. 240 seeds.
Raab
Green Sprouting non organic
BRAB £1.54 Organic
CAGS £1.76
Spicy spears, eat stir-fried
or raw. Sow under cover in
March or outdoors in July.
Harvest after 40 days. Will not
overwinter. 240 seeds.
Excellent flavour. Bright green
medium sized heads ready in
August from an April sowing.
Tender spears continue for
several weeks. 145 seeds.
Italian Broccoli
These produce large, light green heads like cauliflowers, with
pointed florets, followed by side shoots. Surprisingly sweet and
mild when cooked, with a dense texture that holds up well to
different cooking methods.
Petit Posy Mix F1
non organic
BSFM £2.52
Doric F1
Organic
BSDR £3.08
Productive, late maturing.
Tight, tasty sprouts from
December to February. Strong
stem and root system, stands
well in the cold. 38 seeds.
A vitamin-rich winter
vegetable filling the “hungry
gap” from October to March.
Bred by cross pollinating
brussels sprouts and curly
kale, it gives a mix of green,
purple and bi-coloured, mild
sweet flavoured, frilly rosettes
grown up long stems. Stir fry, steam, or microwave. 38 seeds.
Veronica F1 Romanesco Organic CAVR £2.93 Organic
CARM £1.76
Nice curds with attractive,
fresh green florets. Suitable
for late summer and autumn
production. Stands well. 38 seeds.
This has fantastic, large
pyramid-shaped heads,
apple green in colour. Grows
exceptionally well in cool
conditions. 190 seeds.
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Cabbage
Careful selection of varieties will provide a supply of fresh, nutritious cabbage throughout the year. Get creative with stir fries
and salads, rather than plain boiled. Raise plants in modules or a seed bed, then transplant to growing position. For smaller
heads, plant 10cm closer together than shown in the descriptions.
Cabbages for Summer harvest
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Derby Day Capricorn F1
Stonehead F1 Marner Fruerot (Early Red) CBME £1.46
Organic
CBDD £1.89 Organic
CBST £1.98 Organic CBCP £2.52 non organic
Superb early ballhead.
Fresh light green colour. Not
prone to bolting. Sow under
glass Feb, plant 40cm apart,
harvest Jun-Jul. 70 seeds.
Early maturing fresh green
cabbage which reaches a
good size. Sow under glass
Feb, plant 40cm apart,
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Large green ballhead. Slow to
split and stores well. Tolerant
to mildew. Sow Feb-Mar,
plant 45cm apart, harvest
Jul-Sep. 95 seeds. Very early, medium sized.
Great flavour raw in salads or
cooked. Sow Jan-Mar, plant
45cm apart, harvest Jul-Aug.
70 seeds.
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Golden Acre
Kalibos
CBMA £1.89
non organic
CBGR £1.54 Organic
CBKA £1.54 Organic CBGA £1.89 non organic
Dwarf, pointed variety with
excellent flavour for early
summer use. Sow under
glass Jan-Feb, plant 40cm
apart, harvest June. 475 seeds.
Green heads with firm yellow
hearts. Good flavour raw
or boiled/steamed. Sow
Feb-Mar, plant 45cm apart,
Interesting crunchy red
hearts. Sweet flavour, shred
raw in salads or steam. Sow
Mar-Apr, plant 45cm apart,
harvest Aug-Oct. 145 seeds.
Uniform medium heads, crisp
texture and flavour. Cook, or
grate in salads/coleslaw. Sow
Feb-Mar, plant 45cm apart,
harvest Jul-Aug. 70 seeds.
Cabbages for Spring harvest
Hardy varieties for growing over winter. Sow in July and
August and transplant in September and October for
heading the following spring. Plant 25-30cm apart.
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Pixie Pyramid
Myatt’s Offenham Spring Hero F1 CBOF £1.24 non organic
CBSH £2.09
Organic
CBPX £1.54 Organic
CBPY £1.76 non organic
Quick to mature, gives the
first cut of hearted cabbage in
spring. Produces greens from
November. Sown in spring for
summer greens. 140 seeds.
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Versatile, for the production of
greens and hearted cabbage
Mar-late May, and Jun-Sep
from spring sowings. Dark
green, very hardy. 72 seeds.
(1897) Quick hearting, not
prone to bolting. For greens
in Nov and early spring
greens and conical heads in
Apr-May. 475 seeds.
Our only Ballhead spring
cabbage. Good sized heads
ready May-June. Stands well
when mature. Sow in August
only. 115 seeds.
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Cabbages for Autumn and Winter harvest
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Cuor di Bue (Bulls Heart) Marner Lagerrot Marner Lagerweiss
Organic CBCU £1.54 Organic CBML £1.54 Organic CBMW £1.54
January King non organic
CBJK £1.76
Light green pointed heads
and fluted leaves. Full of
flavour. Sow Mar-Apr, plant
45 cm apart, harvest Sep-Oct.
190 seeds.
(1867) Characteristic redtinged hearts, sweet crisp
texture. Frost resistant. Sow
Apr-May, plant 45cm apart,
harvest Dec-Jan. 350 seeds.
(Storing Red) Classic red
ballhead up to 4.5kg for fresh
use and long storage. Sow
Feb-Apr, plant 45cm apart,
harvest Oct-Nov. 95 seeds.
(Storing White) Delicious
in coleslaw and salads.
Solid heads store well. Sow
harvest Oct-Dec. 95 seeds.
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Christmas Drumhead Celtic F1
non organic CBCD £1.24 non organic (1903) Flat solid heads. Bluegreen and quick growing.
Sow May-June, plant 60cm
apart, harvest Oct-Dec. 475 seeds.
CBCE £2.09
Outstanding grower in all
conditions. Hardy as a savoy
with the quality of a Dutch
white. Plant 60cm apart
Harvest Dec-Feb. 120 seeds.
Kilaton F1
non organic CBKT £2.09
Resistant to clubroot. Tasty
white, long storing 2.5-4kg
ballhead. Sow Feb-April,
plant 35-45cm apart, harvest
Oct-Nov. 48 seeds.
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Enkhuizen 2
Organic
CBEN £1.54
Dutch white, for creamy
sauerkraut, salads and
coleslaw. Stores well. Sow
harvest Nov-Dec. 95 seeds.
Savoy Cabbages
An excellent green vegetable when little else is available,
with distinctive blistered leaves. Sow May-June, plant
60cm apart. ”Lightly braised in butter with a twist of
freshly ground pepper, Vertus is one of my favourite winter
vegetables.” Pauline Pears, Garden Organic.
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Organic
CBFL £1.54
Huge arrow shaped
heads, ideal for grating for
sauerkraut and salads. Sow
harvest Nov-Dec. 95 seeds.
Drago F1
Organic
CBDR £2.52
Ideal for tasty mini cabbages.
Attractive light green with
pale white heart. Sow
May-Jun, plant 40cm apart,
harvest Sep-Oct. 38 seeds.
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Plant Collars Tundra F1 Vertus Cantasa F1
CBVE £1.54 Organic CBTA £2.09 Organic PLCO pack of 20£4.40 non organic
CBCA £2.93
12.5cm collars to deter
cabbage root fly and repel
slugs and snails. Heavy duty
fabric coated with copper.
They do not restrict growth.
Very hardy with an extensive
harvest period, Oct-Mar.
Sweet flavoured, solid green
heads. Sow Jun-Jul, plant
60cm apart. 120 seeds.
An “Ormskirk” type with the
ability to stand severe frosts.
Deep green colour and
wonderful flavour. Harvest
Oct-Feb. 190 seeds.
Late maturing savoy for
cutting Dec-Mar. Dark green,
finely blistered, flattish heads.
Cut as needed through
winter. 38 seeds.
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Carrots
Carrots can be available most of the year, either fresh or stored. Short varieties, e.g. Paris Market and Chantenay, can be sown
in a pot or box, min 15cm deep, outdoors or under cover. Early varieties can be grown in the greenhouse, under cloches or
fleece Feb-Mar and in the open Apr-Jul. Early maincrop varieties can be lifted young or left to mature in autumn/early winter.
Early Carrots
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Nantes 2 Amsterdam Forcing Organic CRNT £1.40 Organic
CRAM £1.54
Quick maturing. Versatile,
sow Feb-Jun and it will crop
all summer. Blunt ended 16cm
roots. Lovely sweet flavour.
475 seeds.
CRNT1 15g pack £3.08
The earliest variety for sowing
in the spring. Small cylindrical
roots, excellent for freezing.
475 seeds.
CRAM1 15g non organic £2.52
Napoli F1
Sugarsnax
non organic
CRSX £1.76 Organic CRNP £1.76
One for the lunch box! A very
sweet, early maturing variety,
high in beta carotene. Good
for baby carrot production. 285 seeds.
A very early variety. Slightly
tapered roots with good
internal and external colour.
A very good bunching carrot. 475 seeds.
Early Maincrop Carrots
Paris Market
non organic
CRPA £1.76
Small sweet flavoured
spherical roots for eating
whole. Requires less depth
than most carrots, so good
for containers. 575 seeds.
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Starca F1 Fly Away F1 Resistafly F1 CRFL £1.89 Organic
CRRF £1.89
Organic CRST £1.76 Organic Fast maturing Nantes type for
summer and autumn harvest
with tasty 16-18cm roots of
beautiful colour. Stores well.
335 seeds.
Carrot Planter
PTCP pack 2 £10.95
Enjoy the flavour of freshly
picked, home-grown carrots!
Pack of 2 reusable planters,
with drainage holes.
W 45cm x H 30cm x D 30cm.
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Bred for carrot fly resistance.
Medium sized cylindrical
roots. Sweet flavour,
especially crisp and tasty
when raw. 475 seeds.
A Nantes hybrid with good
carrot fly tolerance. Long,
well coloured, smooth roots.
Sweet and juicy, suitable for
baby carrots. 475 seeds. Chantenay James’ Scarlet non organic
Organic
CRCH £1.40 Intermediate CRJS £1.24
Long Red Surrey non organic
CRLR £1.54
(1830) One of the tastiest
carrots. Short wedge-shaped
roots. Rich deep colour
throughout. 650 seeds. (1870) A heritage with long
tapering roots. Pull young
or lift in October for winter
storage. 950 seeds.
CRCH1 15g pack £2.93
CRJS1 15g pack £2.93
(1834) Classic slender roots,
orange with distinctive yellow
core. Drought resistance
on sandy soils. Exceptional
flavour. 950 seeds. The Organic Gardening Catalogue 2013
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Late maincrop carrots are the hardiest varieties. Leave in the
ground to lift as required (if slugs are not a problem), or lift
and store in sand or dry, used compost for example.
Late Maincrop Carrots
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Flakkee
Organic CRFK £1.40
Deep orange, heavy, conical
carrots up to 27cm. Keeps
well in the ground. Stores
for a long time, keeping its
flavour. 475 seeds.
CRFK1 15g pack £3.08
Berlicum Autumn King Rothild
CRBE £1.54 Organic
CRAU £1.76
Organic CRRT £1.54 Organic High carotene content, one
of the best for juicing. High
yielding and stores well.
Intense deep orange, sweet
tasting. 475 seeds.
High quality long cylindrical
red-orange roots. Excellent
texture. Uniform carrots up to
23cm long, ideal for slicing.
475 seeds.
Large uniform roots. Retains
exceptional colour and flavour
when stored over winter.,
Heavy cropping. Very popular
for many years. 475 seeds.
CRAU1 15g pack £3.65
Carrot Fly Barrier PROT 2 x 4 metres £29.95
Works in two ways: Stops
carrot aroma being carried
on the wind and a physical
barrier against the low-flying
carrot fly. Details on page 94.
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Eskimo F1 Miami F1 CRMM £1.76
non organic
CREK £1.54 Organic
Award winning ability to
withstand frost, a disease
tolerant variety with large
roots and strong foliage.
Harvest Nov-Mar. 380 seeds. Top class commercially grown
variety. Sweet cylindrical roots
up to 25cm. For summer-late
autumn cultivation, excellent
storage potential. 475 seeds.
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Coloured Carrots
Rainbow Carrots non organic CRMX £2.09
A colourful mixture of maincrop carrots to look and taste
gorgeous. Three varieties - white, purple and orange mixed
up to sow and harvest together. 275 seeds.
Cardoon
Organic
Yellowstone White Satin
CRWS £1.76
Organic CRYE £1.76 Organic Easy to grow yellow carrot.
Great flavour raw or cooked.
Tapered roots, succulent,
crunchy texture. Good carrot
fly tolerance. 475 seeds.
An unusual variety with long
smooth white roots, with a
green shoulder. Sweet flavour
both raw or cooked. 475 seeds.
Purple Haze
non organic
CRPH £1.76
Slender purple roots with an
orange core. Adds colour
grated in salads or cooked.
475 seeds.
CDOO £1.40
Cultivated for centuries,
cardoon is a relative of the
Globe Artichoke with spiny
leaves and a non-edible
flower head to cut and
dry. Stalks are tender and
delicious when cooked.
Sow under glass, plant out
45cm x 90cm. Tie up the
stems in autumn to blanch.
Harvest Nov-Dec. 30 seeds.
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Cauliflower
Cauliflowers are heavy feeders, and an application of rich compost or organic fertiliser is needed. Sow under glass Jan-Feb
or in outdoor seedbed Mar-Apr. To prevent a ‘glut’ sow at 14 day intervals. Harvest dates will vary depending on sowing date
and location. Do not allow the seedlings to become too tall before transplanting. Plant in firm soil with 60cm between plants.
Summer and Autumn Cauliflowers
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Candid Charm F1
non organic
CFCH £2.52
Grows well in poorer soils
and resists clubroot. If roots
are affected, can still reach
a good size. Freezes well.
Harvest Jun-Aug. 38 seeds.
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Snowball
Organic
CFSB £1.76
Violet Queen F1
Goodman
non organic
CFVQ £1.98 Organic
CFGO £1.89
Delicate flavour, excellent raw
with dips. Well wrapped pure
white heads. Vigorous, early
and reliable, up to 20cm.
Matures Jul-Sep. 140 seeds.
A hybrid deep purple
cauliflower maturing AugOct. Small dense heads with
a fine texture. 95 seeds.
Igloo
non organic
CFIG £2.52
Quick growing with crisp tasty
heads. For mini cauliflowers
plant 15 x 15cm. Grows larger
given more space. Harvest
Aug-Nov. 72 seeds.
Fast maturing 80 days from
transplanting. Good flavoured
creamy curds which freeze
well. Uniform. Sow Mar-May,
harvest Jul-Sep. 48 seeds.
Winter Cauliflowers
Sow early summer to stand over winter producing heads
in March to June. Sow in seed beds or modules April and
May.
All The Year Round non organic
CFAY £1.54
Sow in spring for use from
Jul-Sep, or in Oct under glass,
planted out Mar for an early
crop in Jun. Compact and
very firm. 190 seeds.
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Balboa F1 Medaillon F1 Chester F1 Organic
CFBA £2.93 Organic
CFME £2.93 Organic
CFCR £2.93
Tightly protected fresh white
heads ready from Sep-Oct.
Makes solid uniform florets
retain their texture well when
cooked. 38 seeds.
The first to be ready in the
new year, maturing in late
Feb-March. Firm, beautiful
white curds with good cold
tolerance. 34 seeds.
Strong growing plants that
are ready for cutting from mid
April and into May. Bright
white with great texture and
flavour. 34 seeds.
Sunset F1 Belot F1 Purple Cape Maystar
non organic CFSU £2.09 Organic
CFPC £1.98 non organic
CFBL £2.93 non organic
CFMS £1.54
Stunning bright orange
colour.Use raw in salads or
cooked. Sow in April or May
for late summer harvest.
38 seeds.
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One of the best for late
autumn / early winter
harvest, from mid Oct-Dec.
Stands well in cold weather.
38 seeds.
(1834) Rich purple heads with
distinctive flavour, good to use
either raw or cooked. Matures
in March. 72 seeds.
Selected stock for the British
climate. Solid pure white
heads are well protected and
ready in May and June. 95 seeds.
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Celery
Sow under glass in trays or modules Feb-Mar, at minimum
16OC day/night. Prick out, harden off when large enough.
Plant out when weather is warm. Harvest Aug-Sep.
Celeriac
Prinz Organic
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Daybreak F1
Organic CEDB £2.93
Green Utah
Organic CEUT £1.76
Early maturing, self blanching
type for summer cropping.
Produces long and smooth
stalks. Good bolting
tolerance. 190 seeds.
Delicious crisp, smooth long
stalks and good inner heart.
Mid green colour, no need
for blanching. Good disease
CEPR £2.52
A swollen, celery
flavoured root that has
crisp, white flesh that can
be cooked, or grated and
eaten raw. Sow Feb-Mar
in modules (it does not like
bare root transplanting).
In May plant out 30cm
apart in soil rich in organic
matter. Mulch well.
Celeriac will tolerate light
shade if soil is kept moist in
dry weather and it needs a
long, unchecked growing
season. Prinz is resistant
to hollowness and
tolerant of septoria.
145 seeds.
Celtuce
Organic
Solid Pink Tango non organic
CESP £1.40
Organic
CETA £2.93 (1894) Hardy, with large pink
Long, smooth stems and
beautiful colour. Erect habit
with no side shoots, stands
well when ready. Good
bolting tolerance and strong
against smut. Also suitable
for greenhouse production.
190 seeds.
stems. Blanch by earthing
up, tying stems and packing
straw around the plants.
Ready November. 475 seeds.
Claytonia
Chinese Celery
non organic
ORCE £1.98
Celery Leaf
Organic
Wild celery, more intensely
CECS £1.40
Celery flavoured leaves for
salads and soups. When the
plants start to go to seed
the leaves have a stronger
flavour. 475 seeds.
CELO £2.93
A multi-use vegetable,
sown late spring or early
summer. Young leaves are
used in salads and the
centre stems are eaten
raw or cooked as celery.
Bright green with a fleshy
white midrib and a high
vitamin content.
Cut the first leaves after
4-5 weeks; stems are
ready when 30cm tall. 475 seeds.
flavoured, smaller and less
fibrous than European types.
Seldom used raw,the flavour
sweetens when cooked. Sow
Apr-Jul at 4 week intervals.
Hardy but can also be grown
under glass. 190 seeds.
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Organic
CLAY £1.54
Unusual attractive winter salad crop rich in Vitamin C.
Available from Nov-Mar from an August sowing outdoors
and will thrive under a cloche or in an unheated greenhouse
or tunnel. Take a few leaves at a time on a ‘cut and come
again’ basis. Good as an intercrop between wider spaced
vegetables. Also known as Miner’s Lettuce or Winter Purslane. 190 seeds.
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Chicory
A salad vegetable with a distinct bitter flavour which can be reduced by blanching (a benefit of forcing). Can also be grown as
a seedling salad crop using the less-bitter young leaves. Our range will provide leaves or blanched chicons most of the year.
Sow direct, or in modules, and thin or plant out 20-25cm apart.
Sugar Loaf Grumolo Verde Rossa di Treviso Catalogna Frastagliata CHGV £1.54 Organic
Organic
CHSL £1.54 Organic
CHCF £1.54
CHRT £1.98 Organic Cut young leaves for summer
salads. Makes beautiful
green rosettes in winter for
use in spring. Hardy. Sow
Jun-Oct. 240 seeds.
Conical, crisp, tight heads.
Sweeter flavour. Stands mild
frost and drought. Sow JunJul, heads ready Oct, or AprSep, pick leaves. 240 seeds.
Great gift idea!
Witloof Organic CHBW £1.89
The variety to grow for forcing
“chicons”, a useful addition to
winter salads. Sow May-Jun,
thin to 22cm apart. Lift roots
in Oct and expose to air to
stop growth. Cut off foliage at
the neck, dry roots, store in a
cool place. To force chicons,
pack in sand and grow in a
dark place. 475 seeds.
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Palla Rossa
Organic
CHPR £1.54
(Radicchio) Green in summer,
turns red in cold. Adds colour
and flavour to salads. Sow
May for autumn use, Aug for
spring harvest. 240 seeds.
Corn Salad
Also known as Lambs Lettuce. Compact little plants,
invaluable as a winter salad. High Vitamin C content. Very
hardy. A good intercrop between wider spaced vegetables.
Can be grown in pots and containers.
Sharp flavoured, long, narrow
leaves with thin white ribs.
Cut as required, productive
over a long period. Sow JunSep. 240 seeds.
Deep red long pointed leaves
turn superb pink and white
when blanched. Harvest over
for a long period. Sow Jun-Jul 240 seeds. E
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Seed Collections
Organic Starter Collection
Good basics for setting up a veg patch, and ideal for
beginners. Varieties can be either sown direct or started
in small pots or trays for planting out when ready.
Basil - Sweet Genovese, Carrot - Nantes,
Courgette - Black Beauty, French Bean - Slenderette,
Leek - Pandora, Lettuce - Little Gem, Radish - Scarlet Globe
and Tomato - Moneymaker.
Code: COLL4 8 packets £10.60
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Container Collection
Use planters, pots and containers to grow a good
variety of produce through the spring, summer and
autumn.
French Bean - Speedy, Beetroot - Bolivar
Carrot - Chantenay, Rosette Pak Choi - Tatsoi,
Lettuce - Mixed , Patty Pan - Custard White, Salad
Onion- Ramrod, Spinach - Matador.
Code: COLLC 8 packets £11.40
Vit North Holland Organic CSBK £1.54 Organic CSGN £1.54
Ideal for winter production
under glass and outside. Sow
Sep-Apr for a succession of
leaf salad Dec-May. Thick
broad leaves with upright
growth and dark colour.
Mildew tolerant. Also sow
Mar-Aug for a summer crop.
335 seeds.
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(Grote Noordhollandse)
Succulent spoon shaped
leaves are a lighter, brighter
green than Vit, with a mild
flavour. Good frost resistance,
suitable for sowings Jul-Sep
outside, and in a greenhouse,
polytunnel or cloches Oct-Feb.
335 seeds.
Colourful Vegetables
Colourful leaves, stems and veg to create a beautiful
veg bed or to plant between flowers in the border.
Broad Bean Karmazyn (pink seeds), Carrot Purple Haze
Chard - Rainbow, Courgette - Yellow Zucchini ,
French Bean - Valdor (yellow pods) , French Bean Royalty (purple pods) , Lettuce - Amorina
and Radish - Mixed Colours.
Code: COLLA 8 packets £12.80
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ase for 2013!
Courgettes
No price incre
Sow under glass in April or May and transplant, or sow outside in May when the soil is warm after the last frost. Keep picking
fruits when 10-15cm long for a constant supply. Water regularly in dry weather once cropping starts. An early or autumn crop
of courgettes does well in an unheated greenhouse or polytunnel. Compact varieties are suitable for growing in pots.
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Genovese
Partenon F1 Organic COGE £1.76 Organic COPN £3.49
Beautiful light green, fruits
speckled with grey. Grows up
to 19cm. Early maturing with
a large open bush habit for
easy picking. 15 seeds.
Does not need pollination,
so produces fruit early in the
season or in cool weather.
Ideal under cloches. Beautiful
glossy dark fruits. 10 seeds.
NEW
Defender F1 Yellow Zucchini
Organic
CODF £1.98 Organic
COYZ £1.89
NEW
NEW
Resistant to cucumber mosaic
virus, the cause of many
crop failures. Very early, with
uniform dark green fruits.
Crops all summer. 10 seeds.
Very attractive bright yellow
courgettes with a slightly
different flavour to green
varieties and crisper texture.
12 seeds.
Best of British F1 Midnight F1
COMD £1.76
non organic
COBR £1.54 non organic
Fruits early, and copes well in
variable weather. Open plant
habit helps fast fruit growth
and disease avoidance. Spine
free stems. 10 seeds. Compact, bushy plants, ideal
for containers. Speckled,
delicious dark green fruits
grow over a long period. Very
few spines. 10 seeds. TO
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Tempra F1 Rondo di Nizza Safari F1
Organic
COTP £2.52 Organic COTN £1.98 non organic High yielding, early variety.
Compact habit, good under
cloches. Medium green 1821cm fruit. Can be sown Jun
for harvest Sep-Oct. 8 seeds.
A round Italian variety. Pick
when up to 10cm in diameter.
Strong growing plants. Very
prolific and ideal for stuffing.
12 seeds.
COSA £1.98
Striking fruits with light green
stripes. Cylindrical, with firm
tasty flesh, ideal for even
slices. Spine free stems for
easy harvesting. 10 seeds.
Black Beauty
Organic COBB £1.54
A steady supply of delicious,
deep green courgettes
throughout the summer.
Strong growing and ideal for
freezing. 15 seeds.
All Green Bush Rugosa Friulina Cavili F1
non organic
COAG £1.24 non organic
CORU £1.46 non organic COCV £2.09
Segev F1
Organic
COSE £1.89
A popular and reliable
non-hybrid variety which
produces numerous midgreen courgettes over a long
period. 25 seeds. Pale green, tapered 20-25cm
fruits, good flavoured white
flesh. Few spines on compact
plants. Resistant to powdery
mildew. 10 seeds. Traditional Venetian
courgette. Warty yellow skin,
but one of the tastiest. Firmer
than most varieties when
cooked. 15 seeds.
Like Partenon, Cavili will set
fruit without pollination. Extra
early, 15cm pale green fruit
with a creamy flesh texture.
8 seeds.
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Cress
Most cresses can be sown in succession throughout the growing season for a quick windowsill or garden crop. For mustard to eat with your cress, see page 34. Growing cress is a fun project for young children with quick results. Help them
to decorate the plant pot before sowing their cress seeds!
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Cress
Organic Morrocan Cress American Land Cress Winter Cress
CSUS £1.76 Organic Organic CSMO £2.93 non organic CSWN £1.54
CSFC £1.54
Sow in containers lined with
tissue on a windowsill, cut
when 4cm tall, or broadcast
in a patch in the garden and
cut after 4 weeks. 2800 seeds.
CSFC2 100g £2.93
Refreshing flavour between
corn salad and lettuce, rich
in vitamins, potassium and
magnesium. Eat fresh as
soup. Sow like lettuce in
spring or autumn. 475 seeds.
Extremely easy to grow with
a flavour like water cress. It
should be eaten when young
and tender. Sow Mar-Jun for
summer use, Jul-Aug for
winter cropping. 1350 seeds.
A hardy variety, rich in
vitamins and minerals. Adds
a spicy flavour to salads and
vegetables. For winter use
sow Aug-Sep, or Mar-May for
spring harvest. 475 seeds.
Greek Cress Rape Salad Cress
non organic
CSGK £1.98 non organic SRRP 40g £1.76
Water Cress
Organic
CSWC £1.76
Delicious, pungent, peppery
flavour. Fast growing salad
crop that can be broadcast
in succession and cut young.
1400 seeds.
Running water is not essential
for this variety which will grow
in any moist place or in well
watered pots. 975 seeds.
Very palatable, mild mustard
flavour. Either sprout or grow
in punnets. Very quick to
germinate and grow.
Cucumber: Outdoor Varieties
Traditional ‘ridge’ cucumbers and modern smoother skinned types. Suitable for growing outside or in a frame, unheated
greenhouse or tunnel. Will grow at lower temperatures and humidity than ‘greenhouse’ types. Can be left to trail over the
ground although those with longer fruits are best grown with support. Remove flowers after sufficient fruits have set to prevent
fruits becoming bitter and mis-shapen. Sow under glass in April and plant out in May after the last frost.
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Marketmore La Diva F1 Crystal Lemon Sonja
CUMA £1.54 non organic
Organic
CUSJ £1.54 Organic CUDV £2.52 Organic CUCL £1.76
Attractive dark green fruit
up to 20cm. Resistant to
cucumber mosaic virus.
Continuous high yield through
the season. 24 seeds.
Pick the dark green, 25-30cm
fruits all summer. Refreshing
flavour, with no bitterness.
Also for early cultivation
Crunchy, with a full, refreshing
flavour. Tender and seedless
when picked at 10-12cm
Prolific fruiter, and resistant to
mildew. 16 seeds. (1894) Delicious pale round
fruit, pick when 9-12cm in
diameter. Grow outside, up
a tripod of canes or on the
ground. 28 seeds.
Paris White Muncher
Long Green Maraicher Burpless Tasty Green F1
Organic CULW £2.93 Organic CUMU £1.89 Organic
CUBT £1.54
CULG £2.93 non organic A mild, sweet, white skinned
cucumber, low in acid and
easy to digest. Quarter
lengthways to serve.
10 seeds.
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Stocky 23-30cm fruits. Tender,
burpless and not bitter.
Vigorous, best given support.
Resistant to cucumber mosaic
virus. 28 seeds. Noted for its lack of bitterness
and astounding growth for
a non-hybrid. Should find a
place in the garden of any
enthusiast. 18 seeds.
Long slender palatable fruits,
good for slicing. Best grown
with some support, outside or
in a greenhouse. Resistant to
mildew. 20 seeds. Cucumber: Greenhouse Varieties
Vegetables C
For greenhouse culture, these cucumbers need higher temperatures and humidity to crop well. ‘All female’ varieties are
parthenocarpic, which means they will set fruit without insects for pollination. Sow seeds in a heated propagator Feb-Apr and
plant out in the greenhouse Apr-May. Harvest mature cucumbers Jul-Sep, regularly to encourage new ones to grow.
All Female Long Varieties
All Female Mini Varieties
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Cumlaude F1 Flamingo F1 Iznik F1 Melen F1
CUIZ £1.98 Organic
Organic
CUCU £3.95 Organic
CUME £3.19
CUGO £3.95 non organic A modern variety used by
commercial growers all over
Europe. Tolerant of powdery
mildew, Cumlaude has a
vigorous, open growing
habit. It produces a high yield
of excellent quality fruit and
is well suited for cultivation in
an unheated greenhouse or
polytunnel. 4 seeds. Suitable for early and
late production. Low light
conditions will not prevent
high yields of long fruits from
strong growing plants. Wide
ranging pest and disease
resistance including powdery
mildew tolerance and
cladosporium (leaf mould)
Crisp “snack” cucumber, full
of flavour. Thin skinned, at
their best when only 7-10cm
long. Compact vines perfect
for patio pots. 6 seeds. ‘Open Pollinated’
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Magnum F1
Organic
CUMG £2.52
Tube Heaters TUHE2 60cm £24.95
TUHE4 120cm £35.95
Economical to run, provides effective frost protection with a
constant background heat. 120cm is for a 3 x 2m greenhouse,
60cm for coldframes and smaller greenhouses. Water proof
sealed tube with green enamel finish. Floor stand, 2 metre
cable and moulded plug supplied. Safety cut-out.
Gherkins
16-18cm fruits. Resistant
to gummosis, tolerant to
powdery and downy mildew.
Will grow in an unheated
greenhouse. 4 seeds. Dark green 18-20cm fruits,
which keep well when
ready. Resistant to powdery
and downy mildew and
cladosporium. 4 seeds.
These seeds produce
the same plant each
generation, unlike seed
saved from F1 hybrids.
F1 hybrids do have
good qualities, such
as disease resistance,
but it’s vital that we
continue to promote
and supply open
pollinated varieties and
that gardeners grow
them.
Open Pollinated Greenhouse Varieties
Also for greenhouse cultivation only. The fruit will be bitter if
flowers have been pollinated – so pick off all male flowers
as they appear.
Short cucumbers, ideal for pickling whole. Grow in the
same way as outdoor cucumbers, see left.
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Agnes F1 Organic CUAG £1.98
An early maturing
parthenocarpic variety (it
sets fruit without pollination).
Good length fruits with
smooth skins. 10 seeds.
Telegraph
Vert Petit de Paris Conqueror CUCO £1.98 Organic CUTO £1.89
Organic CUVP £2.93 non organic
(1885) A true, small French
gherkin. Very fine taste and
prolific in yield. Can be sown
until the middle of June. 48 seeds.
(1872) Tolerates lower
temperatures than other
greenhouse varieties. Good
sized mid-green fruits.
15 seeds.
(1897) Produces straight
dark green fruits. A good
all-round variety which retains
its crispness and flavour
extremely well. 15 seeds. 25
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See individual varieties for availability.
Endive
A succulent and nutritious
alternative to lettuce,
with a slightly bitter taste.
Covering with a pot or
large bowl a few days
before cutting will ‘blanch’
the leaves, reducing the
bitterness. Easy to grow
and responds well to cut
and come again treatment.
Sow direct or in modules
Apr-Aug and thin to 30cm
apart. In winter, grow in
a greenhouse, tunnel or
under cloches.
Garlic
Selected for northern European conditions. Plant Nov-Feb
spacing 15cm between cloves. 150g will plant about a 4m
row. When the first six leaves have turned yellow, lift and
dry in the sun or in an airy shed. Ideally plant soon after
receipt, otherwise store in a cool dry place. Weights quoted
are when packed, some drying out may occur.
Vallelado Organic
GARV1 150g £4.45
GARV2 450g £9.65
GARV3 5kg £57.45
Large bulbs for autumn-early
winter plantings, available
Wallone
Oct-Dec. Hardneck.
Organic ENWA £1.54
Flavour
Organic
Large heads with bright
GARF1 150g £4.45
green, curled frizzy leaves
GARF2 450g £9.65
and creamy hearts. Easy to
grow. 240 seeds.
GARF3 5kg £57.45
Medium sized, for late winter
and early spring planting,
available Jan-Mar. Hardneck.
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Blonde Full Heart Cornet de Bordeaux
Organic ENBF £1.76 Organic ENBX £2.93
Large green curly leaves, with
tasty, pale midribs. Cover a
few days before cutting to
blanch. Spring/summer use.
215 seeds.
Winter salad, resistant to
frost. Dark-green, crunchy
leaves, big closed heads.
Constant supply of leaves
from Nov-Jan. 475 seeds.
Florence Fennel
Iberian Wight Picardy Wight
non organic non organic GAIB
150g £4.95 GAPW 150g £4.95
Early maturing, large juicy
bulbs, purple if grown close to
the surface. Plant Oct-Jan. Size 60-80mm. Softneck.
An excellent keeper, adapted
to cool and wet conditions.
Plant Oct-Mar. Size 40-60mm.
Softneck.
Japanese Burdock
This is grown for the large white “bulb” which is used in
salads or braised. The chopped leaves can be used like
Common Fennel (page 57). A useful autumn crop sown up
to July. Mulch well and water in dry conditions.
Organic
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ORJO £1.98
Sow in spring, then grow
and harvest like parsnips.
Roots can reach 60cm long
and have a unique bittersweet flavour, described
as a mixture of Jerusalem
artichoke, scorzonera and
parsnip. The Japanese name
is Gobo. To cook: peel, slice
and saute. 60 seeds.
Horseradish
HRAD 5 thongs £7.25
Home-grown is so much
tastier than shop-bought! Five
“thongs” will soon establish
and roots can be lifted after
the second year. Pick young
leaves to add zip to salads.
Use fresh, or sliced and dried
or preserved in white wine
vinegar. (non organic).
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Finale Romanesco Organic FENL £1.89 Organic FERO £1.54
Firm, uniform bulbs with
flattened shape. Excellent
bolt resistance. Can be sown
from end Feb to mid- Jul for
harvest Jun-Nov. 170 seeds.
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A “sweet florence” type best
sown between May and July
outdoors. Big white bulbs
weigh from 500g to 1kg.
Aniseed flavour. 145 seeds.
Order by 31st March for April Delivery.
Kale (Borecole)
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A hardy crop of nutritious leaves even in mid winter - rich in Vitamins A, C, E and iron. Less susceptible to clubroot and cabbage
root fly than other brassicas. Sow in Apr/May, plant 45cm apart, harvest Nov-Apr. Thin to 7cm (eating the thinnings), then cut
plants when 15cm tall or pick individual leaves. Can be grown in pots. Frost improves the flavour. Steam or stir fry.
Westland Winter Red Winter Red Curled
KARK £1.98 Organic KAWW £1.89
Organic KARR £1.40 Organic
Red frilly leaves on purple
stems. Sweeter flavour than
other kales; good for baby
leaf when picked young.
Harvest Oct-Mar. 335 seeds. Large, deep red coloured,
tightly curled leaves. Slightly
slower growing than green
types. Harvest Nov-Feb. 95 seeds.
Attractive, densely curled,
blue-green leaves. High
yielding and hardy, harvest
Oct-Mar. Mild, tender texture.
95 seeds. Jersey Walking Stick Nero di Toscana KANE £1.76
non organic
KAJW £1.24 Organic
An unusual vegetable that
grows 2-3 metres tall. Sow
in May, pick and cook the
cabbage flavoured leaves
through the season. In winter,
cut the stem, dry and polish
to make a walking stick! 240 seeds.
Kale Kailaan
non organic
ORKK £1.98
Long dark green blistered
leaves. Will survive most
winters. Strong peppery
flavour. Young leaves can be
used in salads. 125 seeds. riety
Non-hardy va
Kale Kailaan
Delicately flavoured, raw or
stir-fried. Rather like a tender
sprouting broccoli. Sow JunJul, later in a polytunnel or
under cloches. 145 seeds.
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Dwarf Green Curled Pentland Brig
Organic
KADW £1.76 non organic KAPB £1.76
(1860) A very hardy variety
with short, sturdy plants,
well suited to light soils and
unsheltered sites. Tightly
curled deep green, vitamin
rich leaves. Frost improves
the flavour. 190 seeds. Specially bred for texture and
flavour, it produces young
crown leaves from November,
and in spring, leafy side
shoots and spears that are
picked like broccoli. 145 seeds.
Kohl Rabi
Sow direct from April to June. Can also be raised in modules for earlier crops. Harvest from 8-12 weeks later. Spacing 23 x
30cm. The edible portion is the swollen stem seen just above soil level. Harvest when young and tender (tennis ball size),
with a flavour between cabbage and turnip. Enjoy its nutty flavour grated raw in salads or when lightly cooked.
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Noriko
Azur Star
Organic KRNO £1.54 Organic KRAZ £1.98
Olivia
Organic KROL £2.52
Superschmelz
Organic KRSP £1.98
White globe shape. Hardy
and quick growing with
excellent bolt and splitting
resistance. Good texture and
flavour. 120 seeds. Early maturing, slow to bolt.
Pure white flesh, virtually free
from fibrous\pithy tissue. Firm
stems keep the underside
clean. 72 seeds.
Grows up to 8kg, much larger
than others. Pale green semiglobe with tender, crisp white
flesh. Resistant to bolting and
splitting. 72 seeds. Striking purple bulbs. White,
mild flavoured flesh. Quick
growing. Leaves can be cut
and steamed like cabbage. 47 seeds.
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Leeks
Leeks are hardy and easy to grow, with a long harvest period and they do not take up much room. Sow in a seedbed Mar-Apr.
Transplant 15-30cm apart into 15cm deep dibber holes (2-10cm apart for mini leeks) when plants are 15-20cm tall. Protect with
extrafine enviromesh where leek moth or the allium leaf mining fly are a problem. Mini leeks do well in containers.
Late Summer/Autumn Leeks
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Pandora Organic LKPD £2.09
Early ‘blue green autumn’
type. Harvest from SepJan, longer in milder areas.
Delicious, uniform, long
stems. 190 seeds. Swiss Giant, Zermatt
Lancia
LKZE £2.09
Organic LKLC £1.98 Organic Can be harvested young as
mini-leeks or grown to full
size in the autumn. Long
white shanks and strong
foliage. 190 seeds.
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An early variety with
long slender shaft, erect
leaves and moderate rust
resistance. Performed well in
UK trials. 270 seeds.
Hannibal
Organic LKHB £1.76
An early autumn variety with
dark green leaves and a long
thick, white shank. Does not
bulb. 215 seeds.
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De Carentan Cairngorm F1 Nipper
The Lyon
LKCG £1.76 non organic LKNP £1.54 non organic LKTL £1.24
Organic LKMC £1.76 non organic (1885) A very old French
variety which crops Oct-Jan.
Short stem, large in diameter,
with blue green foliage. 215 seeds.
Bred from prize winning
show leeks, this stocky variety
grows well in pots. Excellent
vigour and uniformity. Harvest
Sep-Dec. 95 seeds.
Winter/Spring Leeks
Fabulous uniform baby leeks,
milder, sweeter and less
stringy than when fully grown.
Use chopped like onions or
serve whole. 190 seeds.
(1886) Thick white stems
and deep green foliage for
autumn use. Pleasant mild
flavour. 400 seeds.
Leek Moth Trap
LKMT trap £8.95
LKMR refill £5.50
Reduces damage from leek
moth caterpillars. Pheromone
attractant lures male moths
onto a sticky mat.
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Atlanta Bandit
LKAT £1.98
Organic LKBA £1.98 Organic
Harvest from Dec-Apr. Grows
well in bad or cold conditions.
Resistant to bolting. Tasty,
uniform medium long white
stems. 190 seeds.
Saint Victor Organic LKSV £2.93
This differs from all the others
as it has distinctive blue/
purple leaves. Appetizing
flavour and very hardy. 475 seeds. 28
Very good frost tolerance and
resistance to bolting. Dark
green foliage and straight
shanks 18-24cm long.
Harvest Dec-Apr. 145 seeds.
Saint Victor
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Oarsman F1 Musselburgh
LKMU £1.76
non organic LKOA £3.29 Organic
Strong root structure, ideal
for organic growing. Good
tolerance to rust and bolting.
Very hardy, uniform white
stems, Nov-Mar. 145 seeds.
(1822) Known first as ‘Scotch
Flag’. A broad leaved tall type
maturing Dec-Apr. Reliable,
versatile and hugely popular
for many years. 310 seeds.
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Lettuce, Winter use
For late summer and autumn sowing. Harvest outdoor varieties in autumn and winter, or extend the cropping period into
spring in a greenhouse, tunnel or cold frame.
al prices!
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Winter Density non organic
LEWD £1.54
May King Organic
LEMK £1.76
(1800) Semi-cos, dark green
heads with crisp leaves and
outstanding hardiness. Sow
autumn for cutting in spring.
Slow to bolt. 475 seeds. Mid-green, slightly tinged
with red. Early and hardy,
ideal for frame, cold
greenhouse and outdoor use.
380 seeds.
Cold Season Seed Collections
Specially selected collections for late summer, early
autumn and winter sowing, to harvest autumn, winter
and spring. See individual entries for descriptions.
Varieties can be purchased separately.
Winter Salads
Raw vitamin boost from fresh salad leaves through the cold
months.
Corn Salad - Vit, Winter Lettuce - Valdor, Rocket - Rucola,
Endive - Wallone, Claytonia, Spring Onions - Ramrod,
Chicory - Palla Rossa, Winter Cress.
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Winter Crop Veneziana
LEVZ £1.76
Organic LEWC £1.76 Organic Early maturing variety that
can be overwintered outside.
Large compact heads with
wide, round pale green
leaves. 425 seeds. Light green, elongated
jagged leaves. Pick individual
leaves or cut the whole
head. Sow in early spring or
autumn. 240 seeds.
Late Sowing Veg
A tasty variety of good home cooking food basics.
Broad Bean - Aquadulce, Spinach - Giant Winter,
Pea - Avola, Carrot - Nantes 2, Parsley - Moss Curled,
Onion - Bedfordshire Champion (harvest July), Rainbow Chard
Sugar Pea - Norli.
Oriental Leaves
Rouge d’Hiver Valdor
Organic LERH £1.54 Organic
(1880) Old French strain, ‘red
winter’. Upright semi-cos
habit and striking red and
green leaves. Tender and
delicious. 240 seeds.
LEVA £1.54
Attractive large, green heads.
Resistant to botrytis. Grow in
a greenhouse, or in the open
for early spring cutting. 240 seeds.
Steamed, stir fried or raw, mild and strong tasting leaves.
Chinese Cabbage-Granaat, Pak Choi - Baby Choi, Komatsuna,
Chopsuey Greens - Shungiku, Mibuna, Chinese Cabbage Tatsoi, Mustard Greens - Giant Red,
Purple Choy Sum.
After the Tomatoes
Grow in the greenhouse or polytunnel after your tomatoes
have finished cropping.
Claytonia, Coriander, Corn salad - Vit, Cress - American,
Mizuna greens, Mustard - Green in the snow;
Mustard - Giant red, Spinach - Giant winter.
Code: COLLT 8 packets £11.70
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Spring Sown Polytunnel
Getting off to an early start in a polytunnel or greenhouse.
Neil
Lattughino
Beetroot - Boltardy, Carrot - Paris Market,
LENL £1.98
Organic LELH £1.54 Organic A loose leaved lettuce for
overwintering, with frilled redtinged leaves. Very productive
and resistant to winter cold.
240 seeds. A tasty, reliable winter
butterhead for greenhouse or
cold frame production. Sow
Aug-Jan for harvest mid Octmid Apr. 190 seeds. Climbing Bean - Fasold, Courgette Partenon,
Fennel - Finale, Pea - Sugar Ann, Rocket - Esmee,
Turnip - Snowball.
Code: COLLP 8 packets £13.45 NEW
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Lettuce, Spring and Summer use
Best sown at two week intervals to give a steady supply. The time to maturity will decrease as weather becomes warmer, and
with variety and type, the minimum being about six weeks. Plant out from seed bed or modules, or thin to 20cm apart. Extend
season by growing in greenhouse or under cover. Loose leaved varieties are particularly good in containers.
Butterhead Lettuces
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Buttercrunch All The Year Round Sylvesta Marvel of Four Seasons Organic LEBU £1.54 non organic
LESV £1.98 Organic
LEMF £1.54
LEAL £1.24 Organic Dark green compact heads
which stand well. The central
leaves are very crisp, even in
hot weather. One of the best
garden lettuces. 380 seeds.
(1831) Ideal for successional
sowings from spring to
autumn. Medium sized
heads of good flavour. 975 seeds.
Compact, medium green
heads. Harvest springautumn. Resistant to downy
mildew and leaf aphids
(greenfly). 190 seeds.
(1880) A stunning red curly
leaved variety, best sown in
spring and autumn. Solid
hearts and very good flavour.
380 seeds. NEW
Roxy
Suzan
Edox Tom Thumb LETT £1.24
Organic LERX £1.98 Organic LESU £1.54 Organic LEED £1.76 non organic
A voluminous, attractive,
shiny red heading lettuce with
light-blistered leaves. Slow
to bolt and very resistant to
tipburn. 240 seeds.
Sweet and tasty, light green,
tightly packed hearts. Ideal
for spring use under cloches
and summer harvest outside.
340 seeds.
Distinct reddish brown
succulent leaves tinged
with green, improving the
appearance of a mixed salad.
190 seeds.
(1885) A quick growing dwarf
variety excellent for small
gardens or small families. It
hearts quickly and is compact
and slow to bolt. 475 seeds.
Crisphead Lettuces
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Estelle Saladin Webb’s Wonderful Bedford
LEWW £1.24 Organic LEBD £1.89
Organic LEES £1.76 Organic LESN £1.76 non organic
Good flavoured large heads.
Noted for its strong root
system, it grows well in poor
soils. Resistant to bolting and
drought. 190 seeds.
Classic ‘iceberg’ - large well
wrapped, crisp heads. Bright
green leaves. Stands well at
maturity. Resistant to mildew
and bolting. 240 seeds. (1890) One of the most
popular of all lettuces, crisp,
solid, large, long standing
and of excellent quality. 950 seeds.
Fresh green crunchy heads.
Resistant to downy mildew
and leaf aphids (greenfly).
Grow in spring, summer and
autumn. 190 seeds.
Batavia Lettuces
Highly valued for their
flavour, texture and drought
resistance. They have the
crispness of an iceberg with
the more open growth habit
of a butterhead.
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LERV £1.76
Blonde de Paris Organic LEBP £1.76
Black Seeded Simpson
Organic LEBK £1.54 Easier to grow than Relay
Organic Fast growing, bright green
open head. Tender and sweet
flavoured ruffled leaves.
Withstands heat, drought,
and light frost. 190 seeds.
Resistant to downy mildew.
Medium sized tightly packed
heads. Fast growing, it has
succulent leaves with brillant
red colour. 240 seeds.
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crisphead varieties. Good
for outdoor production from
spring to autumn, and can
also be grown in a heated
greenhouse in winter.
Tasty crisp leaves with finely
jagged edges. It makes a
good head and is ideal for
spring and summer sowings.
240 seeds.
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Bedford, Belize, Sylvesta and Tantan are resistant to leaf
aphids (greenfly) which eat the tender heart of the lettuce.
Growing aphid resistant varieties reduces the need for
other forms of control.
Cos Lettuces
Longer leaves, good
flavour, crisp, fairly loose
heart. Higher levels of
beta carotene & Vitamin C
than some other lettuce.
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Tantan
Rubens Red
Organic LELT £1.98 Organic LERB £1.76
Little Gem
Organic LELG £1.24
Uniform hearts with golden
centres and bright green
outer leaves. Resistant to
downy mildew, root and leaf
aphids (greenfly). 240 seeds.
Quick maturing mini-cos for
sowing in spring and autumn.
Crisp leaves, delicious sweet
flavour. Resistant to root
aphid. 440 seeds.
Dark green leaves, overlaid
with striking deep red. Superb
texture and flavour. Suitable
for summer and autumn use.
240 seeds.
Paris Island Cos Organic LEPA £1.54
Freckles
Organic (1883) Large cylindrical heads,
20-25cm tall. Slightly blistered
green outer leaves and a
white blanched heart. Great
flavour. 475 seeds. Unique decorative bright
green leaves with burgundy
splashes. Slow to bolt and
useful for cut and come
again. 480 seeds.
Freckles
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Loose Leaved Lettuces
The quickest to crop as
they do not form solid
heads. Cut whole, or pick
leaves as required. Sow
Feb-Aug. Harvest May-Oct.
Salad Bowl
LEFK £1.40
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Salad Bowl Little Leprechaun (Cos) Organic LESB £1.76 Organic LELL £1.54
A favourite garden variety for
many years. Attractive green
foliage with curly edges. Two
sowings will usually cover a
whole season. 425 seeds.
Compact heads with a sweet
core and crunchy leaves.
Quick growing all summer
with good tolerance to heat
and bolting. 190 seeds.
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Belize
Organic
LEBZ £1.98
Lovely, bright, slightly bubbled
leaves and well filled heads.
Resistant to leaf aphids
(greenfly), mildew, tipburn
Navarra
Amorina Red Salad Bowl LENA £1.76
LERS £1.54 Organic Organic LEAR £1.98 Organic A Lollo Rossa type with
intense deep Bordeaux red
leaves. A vigorous, uniform
variety resistant to mildew
Deep red-bronze leaves
make a striking contrast
alongside its green cousin.
425 seeds.
Large deep red oakleaf, for
growing from spring-autumn.
Tasty leaves high in Vitamin
A and C. Resistant to downy
mildew & bolting. 190 seeds.
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Oakleaf Lollo Bionda LELB £1.54
Organic LEOK £1.76 Organic
Large deeply lobed leaves of
superb flavour. Dark green,
tinged with red. Slow to
bolt and regrows well after
cutting. 480 seeds. Pale green, crisp, frilly leaves
without a firm heart. Ready
about 50 days from sowing.
Fast to re-grow after cutting.
240 seeds.
Red Fire
non organic
LERD £1.54
Highly fringed dark red
leaves. Slow to bolt with
excellent flavour. For summer
and autumn cropping. 190 seeds.
Mixed Lettuces Organic LEMX £1.54
Colourful mixture of cos,
butterhead, crisp and loosehead varieties. Provides
variety of leaf types and
flavours. 335 seeds.
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Lettuce, Leaves & Salad Mixes
The quickest way to grow salads! Broadcast thinly or sow
in 15cm rows, or in a seed tray or window box. Cut when
5-8cm high and leave to regrow for a second cut.
Cut and Come Again
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Bionda Foglia Riccia Dandelion Red Rib
Organic LEBF £1.98 non organic
CHID £1.54
Red Orache Lettuce Lattughino Verde
Organic
ORRO £1.98 Organic
LELV £1.98
Cut and come again lettuce
for all seasons. Elongated,
deeply lobed leaves, light
green with tender crunchy
ribs. 475 seeds.
Grow and cook like spinach.
Sow March onwards, harvest
in six weeks. Best grown in
partial shade. Can reach 2m
tall. 380 seeds.
Chicorium intybus. Sharp,
chicory-like taste adds bite to
salad. Erect leaves with red
midrib. 400 seeds.
(finger lettuce) Sow spring
to autumn. Long, sharply
serrated green leaves.
Slow to bolt and very fast to
regrow. 380 seeds.
MultiSalad
Lettuce Collection
Saladini
Organic
LESD £2.52
Over 12 varieties of lettuce,
endive and chicory. Broadcast
together for a mixed salad
patch. Cut often to encourage
new growth. 475 seeds.
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Spinach Reddy MultiSalad Collection
non organic
SPRE £2.52 non organic
LEMS £1.98
Very sweet flavoured spoon
shaped leaves, with maroon
stems and veins. Cut when
young for use in salads.
95 seeds.
Salad Mixtures
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SE
Italian Blend non organicORIT 5g £2.52
SBRO2
mediterranean
oriental
Spicy Greens
non organic ORSM 5g £2.52
Salad Rocket, Mustard Green
Wave, Mustard Red Giant,
Mizuna. 32
£6.95
Wild Mixtures
Wild Salad Mix
non organic
WILE £3.19
summer salad
Gourmet Salad Seed Collection GORG £12.40
Leaves & Shoots - Wild plants
that provide a succession of
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organic) Covers 2-4 sq m.
Wild Veg Mix non organic WILR £3.19
Leaves, Stems & Roots Wild plants for cooking as
vegetables when mature.
Many are attractive flowering
plants too. Covers 2-4 sq m.
£6.95
Crisp sweet Cos, with frilly red and green Batavia and Tango
lettuce, wonderful with a creamy dressing.
succulent and tender leaves
non organicORSF 5g £2.52
mainly for salad use. (non
White Pak Choi, Chinese Kale
Full White, Tatsoi, Kaillan,
Choy Sum, Yukina Savoy.
£6.95
Crunchy with spicy flavours, delicious with a simple fresh
dressing, larger leaves can be added to a stir fry.
SBRO3
French Blend
non organic ORFR 5g £2.52
again salads
Peppery flavours with bite, perfect with rich tomato dishes.
Salad Rocket, Basil Sweet,
Lettuce Oak Leaf, Broccoli
Raab, Italian Red Dandelion.
Stir Fry Cut and come
A pre-seeded mat with a protective cover. Easy germination,
fast growing, less water and no transplanting. PLUS - No
weeding! The removable film cover provides a warm
microclimate as the plants develop and protects against pest
and diseases. The 1.2m x 40cm mat is made from wood pulp
and can be composted at the end of the season.
Combinations of baby
leaves for salads or stir
fry. Sow every two weeks
for a continuous supply.
Salad Rocket, Chervil, Corn
Salad, Red Batavian, Sugar
Loaf Chicory.
Salad Patches
Three lettuces, Multiblond,
Multibaby and MultiRed,
specially bred for baby leaf
and cutting young. 190 seeds
each in individual foil packs.
eds
9 packets of se
A delicious and colourful
salad mix. Easy to grow,
gives a blend of nine tastes
and textures. Red oakleaf
lettuce ‘Navarra’ contrasting
with light green ‘Salad Bowl’
and endive ‘Blond Full Heart’;
rosettes of ‘Lamb’s lettuce’,
delicate Cress, baby leaves
of ‘Rucola’, ‘Mizuna’ and
‘Coriander’ give a modern
twist and mild onion ‘Ramrod’
completes the feast.
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Marrows
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Marrows are easy to grow. Sow under glass in April/May. Plant out after last frost. Water well in dry spells and protect
against slugs. The flowers are also edible. See pages 45-47 for Pumpkins, Squashes and Spaghetti Marrow, and page 23
for Courgettes.
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Tiger Cross F1 Custard White Scallopini Yellow Long Green Trailing
MALG £1.24
Organic
MATG £2.52 Organic
MACU £1.98 Organic
MASY £2.93 non organic
Superb tasting stripy green
marrows, an ideal size for
stuffing. Very prolific and
resistant to cucumber mosaic
virus. Bushy habit. 10 seeds.
‘Patty pan’, flat creamy white
circular fruit with a scalloped
edge. Excellent flavour, very
nice roasted. Bushy compact
plants. 12 seeds. Another patty pan, this
time bright yellow in colour.
Harvest when 10cm across.
Productive over a long period
and very tasty. 15 seeds.
Large dark green fruits with
light green stripes. The
trailing plants need plenty of
room, but they also produce
plenty of marrows. 20 seeds.
Okra
Melon
Melons are a rewarding challenge for the average gardener. A steady temperature of 21°C
is needed to raise seedlings. Once the plants are raised they can be grown without heat
under glass or, in a good summer, in the open.
Honeydew Green Flesh
Troubador
Organic METR £1.98 Organic MEGF £1.98
Water Melon Malali
Organic
MEMA £1.98
A Charentais type with round,
slightly netted fruits of around
800g in weight. Resistant
to Fusarium. Harvest late
August-September. 10 seeds.
Quite sweet, light red juicy
flesh. Needs plenty of water
and a sunny sheltered
position. Protect under glass
in the early stages. 10 seeds.
Round, smooth, pale skinned
variety with light green,
delicious, juicy flesh. Mid to
late season maturity. 8 seeds.
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“Lady’s Finger”. Needs
warm, light conditions.
Raise in a propagator
from late March and
grow in a greenhouse or
outside in a warm place.
Grows to 1.5-2m tall so
support like tomatoes.
Pick pods when about
7cm long.
Clemson’s Spineless
Organic
OKLG £1.54
Vigorous and prolific, bright
green pods. 20 seeds.
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Hales Best Jumbo
Organic
MEHB £1.98
Ambrosia
Organic (1920) An early maturing
oval shaped melon with
appealing salmon coloured
flesh. Refreshing flavour. 10 seeds.
Aromatic, sweet orange flesh.
Vigorous grower. Round 15cm
fruit, weighing 1.5-2.5kg and
maturing in 80 to 100 days.
15 seeds.
MEAM £1.98
Emir F1
non organic
MEER £1.54
A good choice for beginners.
Oval cantaloupe with netted
skin and sweet orange flesh.
Resistant to fusarium and
powdery mildew. 10 seeds.
Burgundy Red
Organic
OKBR £1.98
Scarlet pods, leaves and
stems. Vigorous plants with
tender, slightly-ribbed pods.
30 seeds.
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Mushrooms by Ann Miller
Enjoy your own home grown mushrooms. These strains have been bred by mycologist
Ann Miller to be suited for growing in UK conditions. Fresh spawn is sent direct to you from
Ann’s own production unit. All packs and kits come with full instructions.
Dowel packs contain
100 wooden dowels
impregnated with
mushroom spawn,
enough for 6 logs,
50cm long and 10-15cm
diameter. You will need
to supply your own logs,
ideally recently cut with
the bark still attached to
the core of wood. Drill
holes, insert dowels
and seal with the wax
supplied. The logs can
be expected to fruit for
up to four years.
Mustard
Zlata
Organic
MUZL £1.54
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Crisp tangy sprouts. Sow
spring-autumn in tissue-lined
containers on a window sill.
Cut when 4cm tall. Sow cress
4 days before. 950 seeds.
Dowel Assortment Indian Oyster Dowels Shiitake Dowels
MUDA £14.95 MUID £14.95 MUSD £14.95
Grow an assortment of
mushrooms from this handy
starter pack. 30 dowels each
of Shiitake, Tree Oyster and
Chicken of the Woods.
Sweet, mild taste. High
in vitamins, proteins and
non-saturated fatty acids.
Regularly used in Indian
cuisine. Use pine logs.
The gourmets choice, full of
flavour. Also a good source of
vitamin B, protein, fibre and
minerals. Use hardwood logs
(Oak, Beech or Birch).
Mustard Green in Snow
Organic ** ORMG £1.76
Hardy plants with big
peppery flavoured leaves.
Use as a vegetable as well
as a salad leaf. Sow late
summer-autumn. 145 seeds
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Chicken of the Woods
Dowels MUCW £14.95
Tree Oyster Dowels Stropharia Pegs
MUOD £14.95 MUSR £8.55
Bright yellow, thick and fleshy
like chicken, this is a big
mushroom which likes to
grow on a large oak or beech
log part buried like a stump.
Native to Britain, this old
favourite is excellent in stir
fries. They have a soft, chewy
texture and taste a little like
seafood. Use hardwood logs.
Large, tasty, wine-coloured
mushrooms. Grow on wood
chip mulch. 16 impregnated
wood pegs, enough for 2 sq.
metres. Plant early spring.
White Button Spawn 100g Mustard Giant Red MUWS all year £6.15Organic ** ORGR £1.98
MUWS2 April-July £6.15 The colour intensifies in cold
Grow on rotted horse manure
any time of year in a frost free
shed, or in 15 x 15cm patches
on a lawn in spring/summer.
weather. Use young leaves in
salads, cook mature leaves
like spinach. Sow in spring or
late summer. 475 seeds.
Brown Cap Spawn 100g
MUBR All year £5.95
MUBR2 April-July £5.95
Mustard Spinach
Komatsuna **
non organic
ORKO £1.76
Brown Agaricus, Chestnut or
Portabella mushrooms. Grow
in exactly the same way as
white buttons.
Dark leaves ready one month
after sowing. Taste is a mix of
cabbage and spinach. Sow
spring to autumn. 380 seeds.
Oyster Straw Kit Oyster Spawn 100g Mushroom Knife
MUKI £9.20 MUOS £5.95 MUCK £9.45
Indian Mustard Greens **
non organic ORIM £1.98
Kit contains bag of straw,
oyster grain spawn and
everything needed to grow
delicate oyster mushrooms.
Brilliant project for children.
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Can be grown on logs, straw
or even toilet rolls - the kids
will love that!
Special stainless steel blade
and a fold away brush to
clean your harvest. Makes a
great and unusual present.
Hardwood handle. L 17cm.
Ideal for stir fry and salads.
Sow Jun-Sep for cutting in
autumn. Stands most winters,
with protection, for cutting in
spring. 215 seeds.
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** = Brassica family
Leaves and Shoots
Mizuna Greens Chopsuey Greens - Shungiku Organic
ORMZ £1.54 non organic ORSH £1.98
Gives a slight mustard flavour
to stir fry and salads. Sow
outside May-Aug and under
cover Sep-Apr.
285 seeds. Strong aromatic flavour. Use
seedlings and shoots in stir
fries, salads or like spinach.
Sow May-Jul outdoors, Sep
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Chinese Cabbage **
Fast growing and
ready for cutting from
6/7 weeks. The green
heads can be cooked
like cabbage, stir fried or
served raw in a salad.
Sow direct, thin to 30cm
apart. Only Kaboko can
be sown earlier than July.
NEW
Atsuko Organic ORCT £1.54
Pale green, barrel shaped,
well filled firm heads. Sweet
flavoured leaves. Fast
growing and good storage
ability. 58 seeds. Purple Choy Sum ** non organic
ORPF £2.09
Edible purple ribbed stems
and leaves; yellow flowers. A
decorative plant which tastes
best when lightly boiled. Sow
Jul-Sep. 275 seeds.
Mibuna Greens ** non organic
ORMB £1.76
Similar uses to Mizuna
but has a stronger flavour.
Clumps of long, thin leaves.
475 seeds.
Oriental Saladini non organic
ORSA 240 seeds £1.98
£4.60
ORSA2 10g
Mixture of greens providing
a nice range. Sow from late
spring. Used to ‘cut and come
again’ or leave to head up.
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Organic
ORCG £1.76 Organic ORKA £2.52
Tall 1.5-2.5kg heads with
medium green leaves. Best
cut and eaten fresh, so we
suggest sowing every 14 days
Jul-Aug. 95 seeds. Delicious, dark-green, early
cropping cabbage. Bolt
resistant, so sow early MarAug and harvest from mid
May - Nov. 72 seeds.
Pak Choi
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Mustard Golden Frills
Organic ** ORMY £1.40
China Choi **
Rosette Pak Choi Tatsoi
Wok Brocc **
ORPH £1.76 Organic ** ORCA £1.54
non organic
ORWB £1.54 Organic
Delicate, serated leaves. Mild
enough to eat raw in a salad.
Sow spring-autumn, harvest
baby leaves all season. Slow
to bolt. 145 seeds.
Perfect for stir frying. Tender
stemmed, nutritious broccoli.
Sweet, nutty flavour. Sow
Mar-Jun, plant 45cm apart,
harvest Jun-Sep. 240 seeds.
Strong flavoured, dark green
leaves and thick white stems.
Use raw or cooked. Slow to
bolt, good frost resistance.
Sow Jun-Aug. 190 seeds.
A loose headed variety with
spoon-shaped dark green
glossy leaves, for boiling, stir
fry or salad use. Crops well
into winter. 240 seeds.
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NEW
Mustard Purple Frills
Organic ** ORMP £1.40
Namenia (Turnip tops)
Organic TUTT £1.40
Red Choi F1**
Pak Choi-Baby Choi**
non organic
ORPD £2.52 Organic
ORPB £1.76
Spicy, burgundy delicate thin
leaves make a colourful and
tasty addition to your custom
salad mix. Very fast growing
145 seeds.
Tangy, spinach flavoured
salad for greenhouse and
outdoor use in spring and
autumn. Makes a rosette of
lobed leaves. 950 seeds. Young dark green leaves with
purple veins turn fully purple
when mature. Cut as required
or grow on to produce a full
head. 145 seeds.
Half the size of regular pak
choi. Dark green slightly
savoyed leaves. Good heat
tolerance. Sowing late spring
to early autumn. 165 seeds.
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Onion Seeds
Onions can be sown direct, raised under glass or planted as sets. A combination of autumn and spring sowing with the
appropriate varieties will extend availability of fresh onions through most of the year. Onions will keep for months if harvested
when the bulbs are mature and dry. For shallots see page 43. Can be grown in pots.
Spring Sowing
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Ailsa Craig Bedfordshire Champion Balaton Dorato di Parma ONBA £1.76 Organic Organic
ONAL £1.76 non organic
ONDP £1.98
ONBC £1.24 Organic (1899) Large golden strawcoloured onions, globeshaped, with a mild sweet
flavour. Much loved by
exhibitors. 240 seeds.
(1885) A very old-established
variety, renowned for its
keeping qualities. Globeshaped with brownish skin.
380 seeds.
A high yielding Rijnsburger
selection with round, firm,
dark yellow bulbs. Stores
well. Suitable for multi sowing
- use plug trays. 190 seeds. Large golden bulbs with
a shape reminiscent of a
spinning top. Late maturing
and very good for long term
storage. 190 seeds. Long Red Florence Red Baron Sturon Globe Golden Bear F1 ONBR £1.89 Organic Organic ONLG £1.76 Organic ONST £1.76 non organic ONGB £2.52
Very attractive red skinned
onions with pink and white
flesh. Use fresh or for short
term storage. Also available
as sets. 190 seeds.
Large yellow-brown globe
shaped bulbs. Strong skin
with good storage ability
and resistant to bolting. Also
available as sets. 190 seeds. Extra early maturing. Superb
globe shaped bulbs up to
300 grams. Highly tolerant of
downy mildew, botrytis and
white rot. 240 seeds.
Walla Walla Organic ONWA £1.76
Birnenformige Organic ONBI £1.54
Birnenformige
Renowned for its size and
sweet mild flavour. The large
10cm bulbs are ideal for using
fresh and eating raw. 240 seeds.
An old cultivar from Germany.
Small, elongated bulbs, with
a sweeter flavour than many
varieties. Bright golden skins
and white flesh. 145 seeds. Elongated bulbs of deep
purple red colour and mild
sweet flavour. Good for
slicing. 240 seeds.
Walla Walla
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Senshyu Yellow Keepwell F1 non organic
ONSY £1.76 non organic ONKW £1.98
A reliable Japanese variety
with good flavour. Sow
Aug-Sep, harvest and use as
required Jun-Jul.
145 seeds.
As the name suggests, these
store well for 4-5 months
after early summer harvest.
Sow Aug-Sep.
170 seeds.
De Rebouillon White Lisbon-Winter Hardy
Organic
ONDE £1.54 Organic
ONWH £1.40
Giant Zittau Swan Necked Onion Hoe non organic
ONGZ £1.54 SWSN £13.25
A bulby ‘spring’ onion for
overwintering. Sow end
of August to early March.
Resistant to bolting.
475 seeds.
(1880) Strong flavour, and a
good keeping onion. Semiglobe with attractive, goldenbrown skin. For autumn and
spring sowing. 380 seeds.
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Frost hardy version of the
well known spring onion.
Sow Jun-Oct and protect with
cloches in winter.
760 seeds.
Hand-held, perfectly shaped
for weeding around onions.
Swan-neck and curved highcarbon steel, angled blade.
Wooden handle.
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Salad Onions
Sow every 2-3 weeks early spring to late summer and protect with cloches in winter. Space seeds 2-3cm apart in drills 10cm
apart. Normally ready 12 weeks from sowing.
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Shimonita
non organic
ONSH £1.76
White Lisbon Parade
Organic
ONWL £1.24 Organic
ONPD £1.54
Very reliable, quick growing
spring onion. Mild flavoured.
Sow in succession from FebJun. 760 seeds.
ONWL1 10g pack £2.09
A novel salad onion with thick
tubular foliage and a sweet
mild flavour. Can grow to the
size of a leek. 380 seeds.
A Japanese bunching onion,
with long white stems. It does
not form bulbs. Earthing up
will increase the length of the
white portion. 285 seeds.
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Paris Silverskin Purplette non organic ONPS £1.24 non organic Small white onions ideal for
eating whole in stews and for
pickling. No need for thinning.
Early and well-flavoured. 475
seeds.
ONPU £1.76
A purple/red-skinned mini
onion. Harvest as ‘spring’
onions or leave to form a
small bulb for cooking or
pickling. 215 seeds.
Onion Sets
Easier than sowing seeds, onion sets are immature onions
grown from seed, then lifted and dried. When re-planted,
they put down roots and grow on. Plant in firm soil, 10-15cm
apart from Feb-Apr, leaving only the tip visible. Packs
contain minimum 130 onions, except where stated.
Spring Planting
Keep sets cool and dry to prevent them from sprouting.
Plant white varieties as soon as soil is workable, Red Baron
should be planted in late March or April.
Delivery from end December-April.
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Ramrod
Crimson Forest Organic
ONRM £1.40 non organic ONCF £1.98
Long straight white stems and Decorative, mild flavoured,
pleasant flavour. Sow spring,
summer and autumn, as it is
winter hardy. 760 seeds.
ONRM1 10g pack £2.52
Stuttgart Giant
non organic
OSSG £2.90
OSSG1 5 packs £12.45
Semi-flat bulbs of good
flavour. A good keeper,
popular for many years.
Jet Set Organic OSJS £3.90
OSJS1 5 packs £17.95
Matures faster than most
other varieties. Does not bolt
readily. Outstanding quality
and superb flavour. Very attractive red skinned
onions with pink and white
flesh. Use fresh or for short
term storage. Autumn Planting
Plant Sep-Oct to produce a
crop in Jun-Jul before the
spring-sown varieties mature.
Delivery mid Sep-mid Oct.
Radar 130 onions
Organic OSRA £4.95
Very hardy and early
maturing. Mild flavour and
crunchy texture. Good for
eating fresh or for short term
storage until autumn.
Centurion
Electric Red non organic
Organic
OSCE £3.90 50 onions OSEL £3.95
OSCE1 5 packs £17.95 Rich shiny red overwintering
Fast growing and dependable
when the weather is poor
Golden straw skins and crisp
Sturon
white flesh. Stores well.
Red Baron
Organic OSRB £4.85
OSRB1 5 packs £22.75
red-stalked spring onion
adding colour to salads. 475 seeds.
Organic OSST £3.90
OSST1 5 packs £17.95
OSST2 10kg
£44.75
Santero F1 non organic
250g pack OSSE £3.95
Large golden globe bulbs,
excellent for long-term
storage. Uniform shape, very
good skin quality and crisp
flesh.
High yielding ‘Rijnsburger’
type, resistant to mildew.
Copper brown, oval-to-round
bulbs, that have strong skins
and store well.
globe onions. Crisp, white
flesh with pink rings. Very
attractive in salads and stir
fry.
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Parsley
Rich in vitamins, Parsley is one of the most health-giving of all the vegetables and herbs. Sow once in spring and again in
late summer to ensure a constant supply through to the late autumn. Slow to germinate, so best raised in pots or modules.
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Champion Moss Curled Plain (French) Italian Giant Hamburg Parsley PSHG £1.54
Organic
PSMC £1.40 Organic PSPL £1.54 Organic PSIG £1.40 Organic (1894) A highly selected
strain, with lush curled deep
green leaves. Nicely flavoured
and crops over a long period.
285 seeds.
Stronger, more pungent
flavour than curled parsley.
Dark green, sturdy plants
with a great deal of leaf. 285 seeds.
Vigorous aromatic plant with
large bright green leaves.
Quite hardy, remaining
productive into the winter.
285 seeds. White parsnip-like roots. Lift
as required through winter.
Roast, or grate to add flavour
to various dishes. Use leaves
as a garnish. 285 seeds.
Parsnips
Traditionally sown in February but as germination is slow a later sowing is often more
successful. The first parsnips can be dug in October and they will store in the ground until
at least February.
Pepper Sweet Nardello
Organic CPNR £1.76
One of the best frying
peppers, producing all
summer. Long red tapered
20-25cm fruits. Very sweet
when fully ripe. 22 seeds.
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Tender and True Pixie F1 Gladiator F1 Pepper Jubilanska CPJL £1.89
Organic
PATT £1.76 Organic PAGL £1.89 Organic PAPH £2.93 non organic
(1897) One of the best
flavoured parsnips. Long
roots at least 7cm across at
the top. Good resistance to
canker. 575 seeds.
High disease resistance, and
suited to early sowings. Lift
small or allow to grow on.
Tender flesh with a classic
sweet flavour. 320 seeds.
The world’s first hybrid
parsnip. Smooth, sweet
flesh and high resistance to
canker. Vigorous, producing
a heavy crop. 475 seeds.
An open pollinated type,
which has large tapered fruits
and a pleasantly mild flavour.
Attractive red colour when
ripe. 28 seeds.
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Half Long Guernsey
Organic PAGU £2.93
Cobham Improved
non organic
PACM £1.40
White King
Pepper Kobold F1
CPKO £1.89
non organic
PAWK £1.24 non organic
(1860) Medium length heavily
tapered roots, Smooth skin
and sweet flavour. 380 seeds.
Smooth- skinned, tapering
white parsnip of medium
size. Good resistance to
canker. Holds well for a late
harvest. 750 seeds.
A tasty variety with smooth
creamy white skin and
flesh. Very reliable and high
yielding. 760 seeds.
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Small round red fruits on
neat, compact plants, ideal
for growing in pots on the
patio. Sweet flavoured.
8 seeds.
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Peppers (Capsicum)
Colourful fruits on compact plants, which grow well in pots. Sow in a heated propagator Dec-Jan or under glass in Mar-Apr.
Grow in greenhouse, polytunnel, cloche or a sheltered border in warmer areas. Green fruit changes colour if kept on the plant
but picking green encourages more fruit to set. Sweet peppers become sweeter as they ripen and hot peppers get hotter!
Sweet Peppers
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Bell Boy F1 Oro non organic
CPBB £2.52 Organic
CPOR £1.89
Chocolate
Marconi Rossa
Organic CPCH £1.76 Organic CPLM £1.98
Productive and resistant to
mosaic virus. Deep green
fruits are sweet and thick
walled, ripening to shining
red. 24 seeds. Delicious deep orange flesh
and purple skin combine
to give a unique look. Early
maturing. Great in salads and
cooks well. 18 seeds.
Light green, ripening to
yellow-orange elongated
fruits. Mild, sweet flavour. Fast
growing and high yielding.
38 seeds.
Elongated fruits up to 15cm
long. Mild sweet flavour.
Medium green turning
deep red on maturity. Very
productive. 45 seeds.
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Bendigo F1 Attris F1 Palladio F1 Sweet Pimiento Salsa
Organic CPBN £3.65 Organic CPAT £2.52 Organic
CPPL £2.52 Organic CPPI £1.54
A fast cropper with the first
fruits ready to pick in August.
The fruits are quite small, and
thick walled, green ripening
to red. 5 seeds.
Smooth, tapering fruits reach
19-22cm long. Mild flavoured.
Starts green and matures to
bright red. Vigorous, early
fruiting plants. 5 seeds.
Similar in size and shape to
Attris, but matures to rich
golden yellow. Fleshy fruits
with a refreshing, sweet mild
taste. 5 seeds.
Succulent, aromatic 7-10cm
fruit. Delicious pickled or
stuffed. A fresh crunchy
colourful addition to salads.
28 seeds.
Hot Peppers
NEW
NEW
Snackbite Orange F1
non organic
CPSB £1.98
Pot Black Hungarian Hot Wax De Bresse
non organic
CPPT £1.76 Organic CPDB £2.93
CPHW £1.76 Organic
Compact, sweet fruits ideal
for eating whole, with very
few seeds inside. Plants
produce up to 30 fruits in
two flushes. 8 seeds.
Amazing black leaves and
stunning purple flowers.
2-3cm fruits start black and
turn red as they mature, Very
spicy flavour. 10 seeds.
Starts sweet, getting hotter
and redder as it matures
from light green to deep
red. Small plants, ideal for
cloches. 32 seeds.
Compact plants bearing
clusters of medium-hot small
red 6-9cm fruits. Excellent for
drying and pickles. 24 seeds.
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Doux Long des Landes Habenero Ring of Fire Early Jalapeno CPHA £1.76 Organic Organic
CPDL £2.93 Organic
CPRF £1.76 Organic
CPEJ £1.76
Long, thin 15-20cm green
fruits, which turn deep red.
Very good in a mixed salad
when cut into rings. Early
maturing. 24 seeds.
Beware, this is the hottest
commonly grown pepper!
Small wrinkled fruits start
green and mature to salmon
orange. 45 seeds.
Thin, tapered peppers that
start dark green and get
hotter as they change colour
to blazing red. 32 seeds.
Very hot small blunt chilli.
Early maturing and very
productive. Indispensible in
Mexican cooking. Dark green,
changing to red. 32 seeds.
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Peas
Sow in a 15cm wide, flat-bottomed drill, 5-8cm between seeds and 60cm between rows. Autumn sown varieties mature from
the end of May onwards. Early varieties generally begin cropping in about 70 days, maincrop varieties 85-100 days. Early and
late sowings tend to miss the pea moth or try growing a dwarf variety under Enviromesh.
Wrinkled Seeded Peas
Round Seeded Peas
Winter hardy and crop in
June from October/November
sowings. Can also be sown in
spring. Higher starch content,
so less sweet than wrinkled
varieties.
Sow from March onwards.
Sowings every few weeks
will produce peas until
September. Wrinkled varieties
are particularly sweet and are
delicious eaten raw.
Progress No 9 Alderman PEAL £1.98
Organic PEPR £1.98 non organic A second early variety with
11cm long curved pods on
vigorous plants. A consistent
heavy cropper. Ht 60cm. 300 seeds.
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First Early May Organic PEFM £2.52
Very hardy, tall plants for
autumn sowings. The first
peas can be harvested in late
May in warmer areas.
Ht 140cm. 150 seeds.
(1891) One of the few tall
peas, it needs good support.
Marvellous flavour, especially
young. Ready in about 100
days. Ht 150cm. 300 seeds.
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Greenshaft non organic
PEGR £1.76
PEGR1 small £1.24
Wonderful flavour and hugely
popular. Mature in about
100 days. 12cm pods, borne
in pairs, with 9-11 small,
sweet peas in each. Good for
freezing. Resistant to downy
mildew and fusarium wilt. Ht 75cm. 300 seeds. Small packet 150 seeds.
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Early Onward
Karina PEKA £1.98
non organic
PEEO £1.54 Organic
(1908) Ready in 78-82
days, 10 to 14 days before
‘Onward’, which it resembles
in characteristics. Ht 75cm. 300 seeds.
8-10 beautiful dark green
peas per pod. The plants
produce an outstanding crop
for their size. Easy to harvest.
95 days. Ht 60cm. 300 seeds.
Douce Provence
non organic
PEDN £1.76
A traditional French variety
with high yields of tender,
well flavoured peas. For
autumn and spring sowing.
Ht 60cm. 225 seeds.
Avola
non organic
Ambassador Senator PEAV £1.76 non organic
PEAB £1.89 Organic PESE £2.52
Sweet, bright peas, good for
freezing. Early, only 60 days.
Can be autumn sown in mild
areas. Resistant to fusarium
wilt. Ht 60cm. 300 seeds.
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Meteor
non organic
PEME £1.89
Pleasant flavour and very
early maturing with an
abundance of short pods on
neat, compact plants.
Ht 40cm. 300 seeds.
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Resistant to powdery mildew,
mosaic virus and fusarium
wilt. Semi-leafless plants for
easy picking. Maturity 90
days. Ht 75cm. 300 seeds.
Tall plants that give a good
yield for the space taken up.
Bright green peas keep their
flavour well after freezing. Ht 100 cm. 150 seeds.
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Lincoln
Kelvedon Wonder Wando
PELI £1.54
Organic
PEKW £1.76 Organic PEWD £1.98 non organic
A very popular variety
maturing in about 75 days.
Suitable for successional
sowing. Compact plants.
Ht 45cm. 200 seeds.
Noted for its ability to grow
in hot dry conditions, also
tolerant of cold for early
sowing. Very sweet, 8-10 peas
per pod. Ht 75cm. 300 seeds.
(1884) A traditional main crop
with dark green curved pods.
Heavy yielding with nice
sweet peas. Ht 60cm. 300 seeds. Vegetables P
Mange-Tout Peas
The pods of these
varieties are eaten when
flat. Boil or steam for just
a few minutes. Perfect
for stir frying.
Rondo Onward Organic PERO £1.98 Organic
High quality maincrop. Pairs
of long pods averaging 10
delicious, plump tasty peas.
Resistant to fusarium wilt. Ht 75cm. 300 seeds.
PEOW £1.76
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Sweet Horizon Organic PESH £2.09
Plump pods and large peas
of super flavour. Ready in 92
days, this crops well in all
conditions. Heavy yield of 6-8
per pod. Ht 75cm. 300 seeds.
Late maturing with straight
7-10cm pods. Fantastic taste,
great yield, and very easy to
pick. Resistant to powdery
mildew. Ht 70cm. 125 seeds.
Petit Pois
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Waverex
non organic
PEWA £1.54
Sweet tiny peas. Lovely for
freezing and for eating raw.
Good value for growing pea
shoots. Resistant to fusarium
wilt. Ht 60cm. 300 seeds.
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Rapido
Herald (Heraut) Sugar Pea Norli Organic
PERA £2.52 Organic PEHE £2.09 Organic
PESP £1.89
A hardy variety for early
spring sowing. Tall, quick
growing plants of round
seeded petit pois. Ht 100cm. 200 seeds.
Very early and can withstand
light frost. Attractive light
green, sweet tender pods.
Pick regularly from June. Ht 120cm. 125 seeds.
Deep green juicy flat pods
with delicious flavour, best
picked when 5cm long.
Resistant to fusarium wilt. Ht 60cm. 300 seeds.
Snap Pod Peas
The pods have thick,
crisp walls that snap like
a stringless bean. Eat
after the peas develop
inside. Delicious raw,
steamed or stir fried.
Carouby de Mousanne Weggisser non organic
PECA £1.76 Organic
PEWE £2.93
Tall, with purple flowers
and spectacular wide pods.
Productive over a 2-3 week
period. Good sweet flavour. Ht 150cm. 300 seeds.
Sugar Snap
non organic
PESS £1.89
Very productive tall variety,
The tender pods are ready
in 80-90 days. Resistant to
fusarium wilt. Ht 150cm+. 300 seeds.
Sugar Ann
non organicPESA £1.54
A shorter, fast maturing
variety, with a concentrated
crop of light green, small
succulent pods. Superb
flavour. Ht 80cm. 150 seeds.
Pretty two-toned purple
flowers. Pick the flat 10cm
pods up to 10cm just as peas
form. Superb sweet flavour. Ht 150-200cm. 150 seeds.
Pea Frame
PEHP master £29.95
PEHX extension £19.95
A sturdy and tidy support
frame for a double row of
peas. Made of galvanised
steel tubing and rigid top bar
to hold the strong 13mm pea
mesh with ground pegs. The
Master kit: H 100cm x L 180cm
x W 30cm. The extension
adds a further 100cm length
for longer rows.
Ezetha’s Krombek
Asparagus Pea Blauwschok non organic
PEAP £1.54
Organic PEEZ £2.93 Trailing plant with beautiful
Purple pods must be picked
very young. Green peas also
have best flavour when small.
red flowers and small winged
3cm pods. Crops for up to
nine weeks if picked and
watered regularly. 55 seeds.
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Radish
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Radishes come in a range of shapes and sizes, cropping in summer, autumn or winter, depending on the variety. A rich source
of calcium, iron and Vitamin C. Summer varieties can crop in less than 30 days. Grow best in moist, cool conditions. In warmer
weather, protect from flea beetle with enviromesh.
Spring and Summer
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Cherry Belle French Breakfast Scarlet Globe Sparkler RASP £1.54
Organic RACB £1.40 Organic RASG £1.54 Organic RAFB £1.40 Organic Fast growing, for spring and
early summer. Tasty white
flesh remains crisp when
quite large. Can be grown
under cloches. 380 seeds.
(1885) Elongated, rosy-scarlet
with a white tip. The crunchy
flesh has a pleasant flavour.
Good value for slicing.
380 seeds.
(1896) A popular choice for
over 100 years. All red, round
reliable summer maincrop.
Does well in poorer soils.
475 seeds.
Spring sown variety, globe
shaped, red with a white tip.
Keeps its flavour and does
not readily go ‘hollow’. 475 seeds.
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Short Top Forcing
Pink Beauty Zlata Yellow Purple Plum
RAPL £1.76 Organic Organic RAPB £1.89 non organic RAZY £1.54 Organic
RAST £1.54
Unusual, attractive roots with
golden skin and crisp white
flesh. Mild tangy flavour.
Resistant to splitting and
bolting. 475 seeds.
A unique, beautiful round
pink radish. The crisp white
flesh is sweet and tasty.
Grows large but stays mild
and not pithy. 240 seeds.
Striking purple skin which
contrasts well with the crisp
white flesh. Slow to go pithy,
with good shape and strong
tops. 380 seeds.
Popular commercial variety.
Quick growing, sow early
under cloches or tunnels and
outdoors in summer. Tasty,
uniform size. 380 seeds.
Edible Seed Pods
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Munchen Bier Mixed Radish Icicle non organic
RAMB £1.76 Organic RAMX £1.54 Organic
Mainly grown for its 8cm
spicy stringless snap pods,
for stir fry and salads. Root
can be used from late
summer sowings. 750 seeds.
A mixture of three types in
one packet to give variation
from a single sowing. Perfect
for small gardens. 475 seeds. Giant of Sicily Organic
RAGS £1.54
RAIC £1.54
(1896) Tapered 7-15cm roots.
Cool and crunchy with a
tangy aftertaste. Crisp texture
never gets woody. Tolerates
summer heat. 380 seeds.
Bold, bright red roots up to
5cm across. Quick growing
and suited to cultivation from
spring to late autumn. 475 seeds.
Autumn and Winter Use
Minowase (Mouli) China Rose Black Spanish Round Organic
RAMS £1.54 Organic
RACH £1.54 Organic RABS £1.54
Rosa
Organic
RABE £1.40
Long white roots weighing
up to 2kg. Not very ‘hot’ but
stays crisp for a long time. Lift
as required. Sow from July
onwards. 190 seeds.
Strong flavoured, with smooth
red skin and white flesh.
Grows up to 15cm, and is
perfect for slicing. Sow from
July onwards. 330 seeds.
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(1894) Half long with a deep
crimson skin, and white firm,
strong flavoured flesh. Sow
July-August. 335 seeds.
(1834) A black-skinned globe
variety with crisp white flesh.
Sow June to August for use
from October onwards. 335 seeds.
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Rhubarb
Rocket
Grows in a wide range of
soil types, including acid
soil, provided it’s fertile and
well-drained. Requires a
permanent site and will
continue to crop for many
years.
Sow from spring-autumn in rows 15-30cm apart. May run to seed more quickly in warmer
weather. Also grows well in a cold greenhouse over winter. Cut young leaves for use in
salads, sandwiches or on pizzas when 5-8cm high and allow to regrow.
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Rocket Esmee
Rucola Salad Rocket Wild Rocket Organic
ROES £1.76 Organic ROLL £1.76
ROCK £1.54 Organic Rhubarb Seed
Glaskin’s Perpetual
non organic RHGP £1.54
Quick growing and remains
productive for many years.
Sow April 2.5cm deep, select
strongest plants and thin to
30cm. Plant out in autumn.
38 seeds.
Good for summer sowings,
slow to bolt and withstands
stress conditions. Ready in 30
days. Succulent, lobed leaves
- great flavour. 380 seeds.
Medium green with a rich
spicy flavour. Good for
salads. Well suited to growing
in pots. 380 seeds.
Scorzonera
Salsify
Dipsotaxis tenuifolia.
Thinner, pungent, peppery
leaves grow all summer. Sow
each year for best texture and
flavour. 190 seeds.
Seakale
Rhubarb Crowns
Pack of 3 one year old
crowns to produce a small
crop in the first season,
and then for many years
afterwards.
Delivery mid April 2013.
Victoria non organic RHUB 3 £10.25
Very reliable variety. Sweet,
juicy, greenish stalks. Champagne non organic RHCH 3 £10.25
Early maturing, long bright
scarlet stalks of good flavour.
Glaskin’s Perpetual non organic RHGC 3 £10.25
The old favourite, also
available as crowns.
Mammoth Organic
SALY £1.76
(1899) A mineral rich winter
vegetable with long, tapering
roots with a delicate but
distinct flavour. Has lovely
flowers in the spring. Grow
like parsnips. Sow in spring,
thin to 22cm apart, lift in
autumn and store in a cool
place or lift as needed in mild
areas. 78 seeds.
Lillywhite
non organic
SEAK £1.98
Russian Giant The shoots are eaten raw
Organic SCOR £1.76 or cooked in spring. Sow
Similar to salsify but with thin
black roots and a delicate,
asparagus-like flavour. Boil
or roast, remove skin, scrape
out and season the flesh. The
small young leaves can also
be eaten in salads. 78 seeds.
Delivery from end December 2012.
Shallots
Shallots are easy to grow and their mild onion flavour makes them a chef’s favourite in a wide
variety of dishes and salads. Each bulb that you plant divides when growing to produce a
clump of 5-6 shallots. Plant from late January to late March, 20cm apart. Lift when the leaves
turn yellow July-Aug. Dry in the sun and hang up in a cool dry place. Certified virus free. 500g
when packed. Approx 15-20 shallots. Delivered from late December to Feb/March.
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Organic
Jermor Organic Red Sun SHJM 1 pack £4.75 SHRD 1 pack £4.25
SHJM1 4 packs £17.70 SHRD1 4 packs £15.40
Noted for its sweet flavour
and ability to grow in cold
conditions. White flesh, tinged
with rose. Stores well.
in moist soil and plant in a
permanent site 45cm square.
Grow for two years before
cropping. Cover with straw in
autumn and blanch shoots
with a forcer in November.
18 seeds.
Large round bulbs with
reddish brown skin and
pleasant flavour. High
yielding and keeps well.
Longor
Organic
SHLN 1 pack£4.75
SHLN1 4 packs £17.70
Traditional French shallot with
lovely mild flavour. Copper
coloured, elongated bulbs
with pink flesh.
Shallot Seed Conservor F1
Organic
SHCO £1.89
Traditional semi elongated
type. Each seed produces
a single shallot so can be
intercropped with other
vegetables. Sow in modules
in spring and space 7-10 cm
apart. 78 seeds.
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Spinach
Use a range of varieties and successional sowing to enjoy spinach throughout the year. Thin plants to 15cm apart. Quick to crop. Remember to eat the thinnings!
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Early Prickly Seeded Matador Giant American New Zealand Organic SPPY £1.40 Organic SPGA £1.54 Organic SPNZ £1.98
SPMT £1.54 Organic A fast growing, hardy variety
for early spring and autumn
sowing. Grows best in well
fed soil. Smooth dark green
leaves. 240 seeds.
Tasty large, medium green,
slightly blistered leaves.
Vigorous and slow to bolt.
Grow from early spring to
late autumn. 240 seeds.
Really dark green, heavily
blistered, rounded leaves
for summer and autumn
maturity. 145 seeds. (1834) Tetragonia expansa.
Thrives in dry weather and on
poor soil. Sow Mar-Apr under
cloches, in the open from May.
Long harvest period. 48 seeds.
Strawberry Spinach
Organic
SPSY £2.93
Chenopodium capitatum. The
edible fruits resemble small
strawberries; the leaves can
be used like regular spinach
or eaten in salads. 145 seeds.
Giant Winter Palco F1 Organic SPGW £1.54 Organic SPPA £1.76
A very hardy variety that
stands well. Produces large
lance shaped, mid-green,
fleshy leaves.
240 seeds. For cooking or baby leaf
salads. Sow Mar-Sep
outdoors or under glass in
autumn. Resistant to bolting
& downy mildew. 240 seeds. Open Pollinated Sweetcorn
Sweetcorn
Sow in April with protection, or in May in the open. Grow in
a block to help pollination. Isolate Super Sweet (SS) varieties
8 metres from other types as they lose their sweetness if
cross pollinated. Harvest Jul-Oct, (when the ‘tassels’ turn
dark brown) depending on the variety. For the sweetest,
juiciest flavour, cook or eat raw immediately after picking.
F1 Hybrid Sweetcorn
Stowell’s Evergreen Lark F1 Sweet Nugget F1 Organic SCEG £1.98 SS non organic SCLA £1.98 SS non organic SCSW £1.76
(1848) Creamy white 20-23cm
cobs remain ready for a long
time, which is where the
“evergreen” name originates.
Very old variety. 48 seeds.
A ‘tender sweet’ type. Can be
eaten raw as well as cooked.
Bright, golden kernels. Grows
well even when soil is colder
than ideal. 48 seeds.
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A main crop super sweet type
ready in early September.
Long, well filled cobs with
large kernels. Grows well in
cool conditions. 48 seeds.
Golden Bantam
Organic
SCGB £1.98
Sativa Early Kelvedon Glory F1 Early Extra Sweet F1 SCKG £1.24 SS non organic SCEE £1.76
Organic SCSH £1.98 non organic
(1902) Open-pollinated
classic. Slender 18cm cobs,
with broad golden kernels.
Retains sweetness well.
Sturdy plants. 48 seeds.
From recent European
breeding of open pollinated
sweetcorn. Excellent quality
cobs stay sweet after harvest.
Matures 95 days. 48 seeds.
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Early heavy cropper with
delicious well filled cobs. Long
established and popular. No
need to isolate from other
varieties. 48 seeds.
One of the earliest super
sweet types with 20-24cm
cobs, often two per stalk.
Short plants, less prone to
wind damage. 48 seeds.
Squashes and Pumpkins
Vegetables S
Best started off in individual pots, sown no more than 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Plant growth can be checked if they are
kept in pots too long. Allow 90-100cm between plants. All varieties are trailing except where specified. Mulch well once they
have started to ‘run’.
Pumpkins for Summer/Autumn use
Jack be Little Small Sugar Pepita Potimarron
PUPM £2.93
Organic PUJO £2.93 Organic PUSS £1.54 Organic PUSP £2.93 Organic Only 8cm across fully grown.
Delicious stuffed and baked.
The skin is edible when lightly
boiled for 5 minutes before
baking. 20 seeds.
(1860) A widely grown pie
pumpkin. Fruits up to 18cm
across with bright orange
flesh weigh 2-3kg. 10 seeds.
Medium-sized with light
yellow flesh that can be
eaten raw or cooked. Very
decorative. 20 seeds.
Chestnut flavour, rich in
vitamins and minerals. The
aroma and flavour increases
when stored. Weighs up to 1.5kg. 10 seeds.
Cinderella Organic PUCL £1.89
Bright orange oval fruit
weighing 4-6kg. Bush habit
and early maturing.
10 seeds.
Mini Sweetcorn
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Rouge vif D’Etampes
Organic PUET £2.09
Connecticut Field Organic PUCO £1.54
Bright orange, round, lobed
fruit. Excellent flavour and
grows well in acid soils. Fruits
up to 18kg are possible. 10 seeds.
‘Jack-O-Lantern’ pumpkin
weighing 7-11kg. Colour and
size make it ideal for Harvest
Festival and Halloween. 10 seeds.
Minipop F1 non organic
SCMI £1.98
Advanced Slug Killer
GSAK 575g pack £6.95
Perfect for stir fry. Harvest
sweet flavoured mini-cobs at
10-15cm. Space 15cm apart.
Plants 1.2-1.5m, produce 5-7
cobs each. 48 seeds.
Safe blue pellets which only
kill slugs and snails. Breaks
down harmlessly in the soil.
(Full range of slug protection
see page 88.)
NEW
Strawberry Popcorn Tom Fox Yellow Hundredweight Slug Collars
PUTF £1.76 Organic Organic SCPC £2.93 non organic PUYH £1.98 SLUC pack of 3 £7.25
Little red cobs. Harvest, dry,
freeze for 2 days. Store in
airtight container. Microwave
whole cob until popping
stops. 48 seeds.
A good mid sized pie
pumpkin. Robust, superbly
coloured orange fruits
maturing at 3-5kg.
15 seeds.
Very large, weights of 1530kg are quite common.
Yellow flesh is delicious in
soups, pumpkin pie and
pickles. 8 seeds. Order by phone 01932 253666
Protection in wet and dry
weather. Re-usable year after
year. See page 88 for more
details. 22cm diameter. Packs
of three collars.
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Squashes, Pumpkins and Gourds
Best started off in individual pots, sown no more than 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Plant growth can be checked if they are
kept in pots too long. Allow 90-100cm between plants. Mulch well once they have started to ‘run’.All have trailing habit except
where stated. Will store for 6 months or more if allowed to ripen fully in a warm, dry autumn.
Squashes for Summer/Autumn use, and Winter Storage
Uchiki Kuri Organic
SQUK £1.89
Buttercup
Organic
SQBU £2.09
Futsu
Organic
SQFU £1.98
Bright orange, tear-drop
shaped, with smooth yellow
flesh. Sweet and nutty flavour.
Vigorous trailing plants.
10 seeds.
Goblet shaped, dark green
1-2kg fruit with light stripes.
Firm, sweet creamy flesh.
Fast growing, keeps well. 10 seeds.
Small slightly ribbed squash
with brown orange skin,
up to 1kg. Stores for a very
long time if well ripened in
autumn. 10 seeds.
Rarity (Crown Prince)
non organic
SQCP £2.93
Jaspee de Vendee Organic SQJV £2.93
Distinctive grey-blue
skins and tasty orange
flesh. Average 3.5-4kg.
Renowned for long storage.
Reliable cropper. 10 seeds.
Produces many fruits, each
weighing up to 2kg with a
very delicate, sweet taste
suitable for jam and sweet
dishes. 20 seeds.
Sprinter Golden Hubbard
non organic
SQSP £1.54 Organic SQGH £2.93
Sweet Lightning
non organic
SQSL £1.76
Table Queen
Organic
SQTQ £1.98
A tasty, early maturing
butternut, bred in the UK.
Produces a heavy crop of
uniform medium sized fruit. 15 seeds.
High sugar, small 12-15cm
dumpling style fruits, up
to 750g. Just right for an
individual meal, can be
microwaved whole. 10 seeds.
A dark green acorn shaped
squash with aromatic yellow
flesh. About 15cm across
when fully grown, great for
halving and baking. 12 seeds.
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Butternut
Organic
SQBT £1.76
The name describes the
flavour. Pale orange flesh
Needs warmer growing
conditions than pumpkins.
Stores well. 10 seeds.
Autumn Crown
non organic
SQAC £1.54
Deep orange flesh with unique
“sweet melon aroma” Attractive
long-storing 2kg fruits. Early
maturing squash with a small
seed cavity. 15 seeds.
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(1895) Attractive slightly ridged
fruits weighing up to 3kg, with
orange/yellow flesh. Stores
very well. 10 seeds.
Tip:
Trailing Squashes
If you are short of space,
why not encourage your
squash and pumpkin
plants to scramble up
some netting. Or plant
them where they can
trail under sweet corn or
around rows of runner
beans.
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Butterbush
Gemstore F1 non organic
SQBB £1.54
non organic
SQGM £1.98
Squat, fleshy, butternut
flavoured fruit on compact
plants, highly suited to
container and pot growing.
15 seeds.
Cricket ball sized, black
green fruits maturing from
mid August. Very high yielding. 15 seeds.
Green Hokkaido Organic
SQHK £1.98
Dark green ‘boxy’ shaped
fruits. Deep orange, smooth
and delicious flesh. Upright, semi bush habit. 8 seeds.
Marina di Chioggia Blue Ballet Turks Turban Tancheese
non organic
SQMA £1.98 Organic
SQTT £2.52 Organic
SQTA £2.93
SQBE £2.93 Organic Medium sized, flat fruits with
knobbly skin and superb
flavoured yellow-orange
flesh. Stores well, the flavour
improving with age. 15 seeds.
Blue-grey, teardrop shape
fruits with sweet, orange
flesh. 2 or 3 fruits weighing
up to 2kg per plant. Keeps
well. 10 seeds.
(1820) Often grown for
ornamental purposes but has
tasty pale lemon flesh with a
delicate turnip-like taste.
10 seeds.
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Vegetable Spaghetti Organic
PUVO £1.98
Tasty strands of soft flesh look
Moschata Muscade Sucrine du Berry
Organic
SQMO £2.09 Organic
SQSB £2.93
in half, remove seeds and
bake, boil or microwave. Fork
out the strands of soft but
slightly crisp flesh. A vigorous
trailing plant. 10 seeds.
Fleshy squash with a slight
taste of nutmeg. Ideal for
slicing and baking, good for
sweet as well as savoury
dishes. 10 seeds.
Golden Apple like spaghetti. Ripe when skin
Organic
SQGA £2.93 is yellow, weight 1-2 kilos. Cut
The size and colour of an
orange. Harvest when the
stem is still green. Makes a
lovely dish halved and stuffed
with mushrooms. 10 seeds.
Small, flat salmon coloured
squash weighing 1.5kg.
Honey sweet flesh with
flavour similar to avocados.
10 seeds.
A traditional variety from the
heart of France. An extremely
aromatic nutmeg squash.
Green/yellow skin. Fruits
about 1kg. 10 seeds.
Tip: Cooking
Squashes and
Pumpkins
Delicata Organic
SQDE £1.98
(1895) A winter ‘sweet potato
squash’. About 20cm long
and 8cm wide with white skin
and attractive green stripes.
12 seeds.
Mini Red Turban Twonga non organic
SQMR £1.76 Organic
SQTW £2.93
6-10 small ‘Turks Turban’
fruits per plant, weighing
up to 1.5kg. Pretty two-tone
orange and white skins.
12 seeds.
Decorative Gourds
Round, blue-grey fruits with
tasty flesh. Loves sunny
locations and well manured
soils. The plants thrive
growing up a trellis.20 seeds.
Edible Seeds
Nice Long Claws
Lady Godiva
Organic
SQNL £2.93 Organic
GOCL £2.93 Organic
SQLG £2.93
Curious light green squash
which turns pink on maturity.
Delicate flesh is good for
purees. Can be stored for up
to a year. 15 seeds.
Medium-sized fruit with
claw-like extensions 5-10 cm
long making it look like an
octopus. Mixture of colours.
Decoration only. 10 seeds.
Fine almond flavoured seeds,
rich in minerals. Eat raw or
roasted. Ready when fruit is
about 3kg, before seed shells
develop. 20 seeds.
Cut larger fruits into
wedges, parboil to
soften a little then
roast with oil and
herbs.
Smaller ones can be
halved, seeded and
scored in a crisscross, spread with
savoury butters, e.g.
chilli and lime, and
roasted.
For the sweet-toothed,
glaze with maple
syrup.
Cut flesh into 2cm
cubes - add to
risottos, curries and
stews at the start of
cooking. Boil with
softened onion,
liquidise and season
with nutmeg for
warming soup. Small
fruits can be halved,
stuffed and roasted.
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Tomatoes
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Swede A useful root vegetable that needs a fertile soil.
Sow April - May, thin to 22cm apart. Protect from flea beetle.
Lift after a frost, twist off the tops and store in moist sand.
Tomatoes need a fertile soil, enriched with compost, well
rotted manure or Chase tomato fertiliser. When growing
in pots, Moorland Gold Tomato Compost is ideal (page 81).
Bush Tomatoes
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These varieties grow side branches and rarely have a
main shoot. They may need staking to keep fruit off the
ground. Leave side shoots to grow, as they will ‘stop’
themselves. These are happy in open ground, growbags
and containers. Allow 10 litres of compost per plant.
Helenor
Tweed
SWHE £1.76
non organic
SWTD £1.54 Organic Attractive purple and yellow
uniform roots and tasty cream
flesh. Vigorous early growth.
Resistant to clubroot.
240 seeds.
For maincrop/late production.
Uniform globe shape. Deep
yellow flesh, even when
young, with smooth texture
and sweet taste. 375 seeds.
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Friese Gele Marian
Tumbling Tom Losetto F1
TOLO £2.09
TOTT £1.98 non organic
Organic SWFG £1.40 non organic SWMA £1.24 non organic
A traditional yellow skinned
swede with a purple top
and delicious mild flavoured
yellow flesh. 475 seeds.
Bred for texture and flavour,
and resistant to clubroot and
mildew. Purple skinned with
yellow flesh, globe shaped
and high yielding. 850 seeds.
A cascading red cherry
variety ideal for containers
or hanging baskets. Prolific
crops of sweet bite-sized
bright red fruit. 25 seeds.
Sets a new standard for patio
cherry tomatoes. Tidy plants
produce large numbers of
sweet, well flavoured fruit.
Late blight tolerant. 15 seeds.
Tomatillo (Physalis)
Tomatillos have a tangy flavour and are widely used in
Mexican cookery. Eat raw, or are lovely grilled.
Sow under glass and transplant after last frost. Space 7080cm apart. Plants grow to 1.5m so need support. No need
to pinch out side shoots. Harvest August/September.
Cape Gooseberry Organic
ORGB £2.93
Incas F1 Red Alert
TORA £1.76
Organic
TOIN £2.52 non organic
Physalis perivoana. Round
yellow fruits, delicious raw or
stewed like plums. Harvest as
flowers turn brown. Store fruit
in the husks. 25 seeds.
Italian paste tomato.
Cylindrical fruits weigh 85g.
High resistance to verticillium,
fusarium and tolerant of
blossom end rot. 16 seeds.
Large crop of small fruits
(30-40 per kg). Early outdoor
variety with fabulous flavour.
Harvest over a long period. 24 seeds. Mexican Tomatillo Violet Tomatillo Totem F1 Red Robin
TORR £1.98
TOTM £2.52 non organic
Organic
TOMX £2.93 Organic
TOVT £2.93 non organic
Physalis ixocarpa.
Resembles a green tomato
which is enclosed in a silk-like
skin. 48 seeds.
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Physalis ixocarpa. Fruits the size of a medium
tomato, dark violet in colour. 48 seeds.
Perfect for pots and window
boxes. Dwarf compact habit.
Quick to ripen. 16 seeds. The Organic Gardening Catalogue 2013
A true miniature with a lovely
taste. Cute 30cm plants.
Sets fruit in fairly low-light
conditions, useful for indoor
growing. 15 seeds.
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Tomatoes
The varieties on pages 49-51 produce tall, “indeterminate” plants whose main shoot could grow up to 3 m. Usually the
growing point is pinched out after a 5-6 fruit trusses have formed. Plants need support. Remove all the side shoots that
emerge from where the leaf joins the main stem. Can be grown under glass or outside except where specified.
Small Fruited Tomatoes
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Lily of the Valley
Yellow Pear Red Pear Gardener’s Delight
TOGD £1.98
Organic TOLV £2.93 Organic
TOYP £1.98 Organic
TORP £2.93 Organic
(aka Bryn de Muguet) Named
for the cherry tomatoes
which hang on the stem like
blooms of lilies of the valley.
Very prolific in yield. 48 seeds.
(pre 1900) Pear-shaped fruits.
Mild, low acid, sweet flavour.
Produces clusters of fruit all
summer. Excellent pickling
and preserving. 48 seeds.
Orange Bourgoin
Organic TOOB £2.93
Zuckertraube
Sweet Million F1 Clementine
TOCL £2.93 Organic
TOZU £1.54
non organic
TOMN £1.98 Organic
No bigger than a plum, this
tomato is one of the most
delicious tomatoes - juicy,
fruity and sweet. 48 seeds.
Long trusses of bright red
cherry tomatoes. Can be
grown outdoors in a sunny
spot. 20 seeds.
Clusters of little pear-shaped
red tomatoes. Wonderfully
sweet, juicy flesh, thin skins,
lovely for snacking or whole in
salads. 48 seeds.
Yellow-orange fruits the size
of a small plum. The fruits
have a slightly acid flavour
with a hint of citrus.
48 seeds.
Long trusses of small juicy
cherry-type fruit. Outstanding
flavour, ideal for salads. An
exceptional cropper outdoors
and under glass. 38 seeds. (Sugar Grape) Extremely
vigorous producing loads of
small, sweet, grape-sized
tomatoes. 48 seeds.
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Mirabelle Blanche
Organic
TOMI £2.93
Lylia Cerisette Black Cherry Koralik
TOBK £1.76 Organic
TOKO £2.09
Organic
TOLY £2.93 Organic
Long trusses of small pale
yellow fruit. The flesh is sweet
and the juice has an acidic
tang. Strong growing vines
and prolific yield. 48 seeds.
Big clusters of thin skinned,
aromatic fruits, about 10
grams in weight. A lovely
tomato for nibbling. 48 seeds. Produces large numbers of
dark skinned fruit, reaching
a deep purple colour when
mature. Very good flavour.
20 seeds. Ultra early and blight tolerant.
Consistent high yield. All
12-15g fruit on a truss ripen
together. Appealing colour
and sweet flavour. 20 seeds.
Medium Tomatoes
Agro F1 Chadwick Cherry
Ailsa Craig Alicante
TOAL £1.54 Organic
TOAG £3.49 Organic
non organic
TOAC £1.24 non organic TOCH £1.98
(1925) A popular variety
that was bred in Scotland.
Smooth-skinned tomatoes
of outstanding colour and
flavour. 72 seeds.
An early cropper with uniform
fruits of good flavour. Good
resistance to mildew and
greenback. 48 seeds.
Good flavoured, firm,
fleshy, elongated fruit. Early
maturing. Good skins resist
splitting. For greenhouse and
outdoor cultivation. 16 seeds.
A vigorous growing plant
with good disease resistance.
Large, cherry-shaped fruit
with a nice sharp flavour. 24 seeds.
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Medium Tomatoes
Matina Golden Sunrise San Marzano Shirley F1
TOSH £1.98
TOGS £1.54 Organic Organic TOMT £1.76 non organic
TOSA £1.76 non organic
Early outdoor variety. Tasty
crop of deep red greenback
free fruits. A “potato-leaved”
variety, looks different to other
tomatoes. 33 seeds.
(1896) Golden yellow, round,
thin skinned. Excellent flavour
and heavy cropper. Early. 72 seeds.
A red plum variety for
bottling, cooking, or making
passata and puree. Often
grown as a bush tomato.
52 seeds.
Outstanding greenhouse
variety. Perfectly formed fruit
of fine colour and flavour.
Resistant to fusarium, TMV
cladosporium. 16 seeds.
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Harbinger Olirose
non organic
TOHA £1.76 Organic (1910) Classic flavour lost in
many modern types, and a
smooth thin skin. Ideal for
ripening off the plant. 72 seeds.
Moneymaker Tigerella Organic
TOMM £1.54 Organic TOTI £2.93
TOOL £2.93
The shape of an olive, long
oval deep red skinned
fruit with pink flesh and an
exquisite sugary taste. 48 seeds.
Everybody knows this one!
A reliable variety producing
plenty of fruits with a
pleasant flavour. 38 seeds.
NEW
Attractive fruits are red with
gold stripes when ripe. A
good cropper both indoors
and outdoors. Early maturing
and full of flavour. 48 seeds.
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Tomosa F1 Yellow Perfection Prince Borghese Cerise
TOCE £1.76
Organic
TOTA £2.52 Organic TOYE £1.98 Organic
TOPR £2.93 Organic
Very early with a marvellous
flavour. Fleshy, medium sized,
even shaped fruit. Good
alround disease resistance. 15 seeds.
Smooth, round fruits of
golden yellow. Very early and prolific. Potato leaved plants.
48 seeds.
Aromatic and juicy, refreshing
sharpness. Good cropper on
the vine and especially good
for drying. 48 seeds.
Very attractive dark red
tomatoes with a purple
sheen. Medium sized, sweet
tasting fruit weigh 50-60g. 25 seeds. Large Tomatoes
Andine Cornue Black Russian Diplom F1 St Pierre Organic
TOAN £2.93 Organic
TOBL £2.93 Organic TODP £3.19 Organic TOSP £1.76
South American variety. Large
fruits shaped like peppers.
very suitable for soups and
sauces. Early ripening. 48 seeds.
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As it matures the skin
develops a brown tone.
Intense flavour, delicious
sliced and fried in olive oil
and garlic. 48 seeds.
Superb garden variety with
old fashioned flavour. Early
maturing and productive over
a long period. 80-100g fruits
20 seeds.
A traditional French variety
producing a late crop of
large, tasty bright red fruit
over a long period. 28 seeds.
Vegetables T
Chase Organic Tomato Feed
CHTF 1 litre £8.15 CHTF2 5 litres £26.95
A weekly liquid feed after the first truss has set will help the fruit develop
and ripen. 1 litre will provide 12 plants with the potash rich nutrients they
need for over 11 weeks. 3% N 6% K2O
Tomatoes
NEW
Fandango F1
Queen of Sainte Marthe Royale des Guineaux Marmande non organic TOFA £1.98 Organic TOQU £2.93 Organic TORG £2.93 Organic TOMS £1.98
Wonderful round red fruits
with a really good flavour.
More resistant to blight than
most other varieties. 20 seeds.
Juicy, aromatic variety with
firm flesh. Heavy, uniform
fruits ripen from mid August
onwards. 48 seeds.
Early maturing, with tasty,
fleshy fruit. Good strong
plants tolerant of poor
growing conditions. 48 seeds.
Large, irregular shaped,
fleshy fruit ideal for slicing.
Rich flavour. Can be grown
as a tall bush outdoors with
support. 48 seeds.
Very Large Tomatoes
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Big Boy F1 Burpee’s Delicious Country Taste F1
Beefsteak TOBB £1.98 Organic
TOCT £2.52
TOBC £2.93 Organic Organic TOBF £1.76 non organic
Large, well flavoured pink-red
fruits weighing up to 250g.
Good for slicing and stuffing.
Bush habit. 24 seeds.
Tall, strong- growing plant
which produces huge scarlet
tomatoes up to 450g in
weight! Good for stuffing and
frying. 28 seeds.
A Canadian tomato with
huge juicy fruits and exquisite
taste. Does not split. 48 seeds.
Red Brandywine
Organic
TOBR £1.98
Pink Wonder F1
non organic
TOPW £2.52
(1885) Large, vigorous vines
produce 200-300g, deepred fruits in clusters of 4 to
6. Robust, old-fashioned
flavours. 15 seeds. Produces big firm, slightly
ribbed fruit up to 200g.
Beautiful pink skin and flesh,
perfect for slicing or stuffing.
15 seeds.
Red Brandywine
NEW
White Globe
Organic TUWG £1.40
Smooth round, white roots
with a bright purple flash on
the top. The flesh is white
throughout and extremely
tender. 475 seeds. Massive bright red fruit can
reach 400 grams. Wonderful
flavour sliced in sandwiches
or fried. Matures faster than
other big varieties. 15 seeds.
Turnips
One of the easiest
vegetables to grow. Full
of minerals and nutrients.
Sow from late Mar-Jul.
Best harvested when
tennis ball size.
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Snowball
Golden Ball Purple Top Milan Noir d’Hiver TUND £2.93 non organic Organic
TUGB £1.40 Organic TUPT £1.54 Organic
(1906) A maincrop with
excellent keeping qualities.
Round golden roots with
tender yellow flesh. 475 seeds.
White below the soil line and
purple above. Tender white
flesh. Very quick to mature,
and suitable for early sowing
under cloches. 475 seeds. A quick maturing winter turnip
with medium-long cylindrical
black skinned roots. The white
flesh is sweet with excellent
flavour. 400 seeds.
TUSN £1.54
(1869) A quick growing turnip
best eaten when very young
as baby turnips. White skin and flesh. 1150 seeds. 51
Seed Potatoes
Delivery from December 2012-April 2013.
Organic varieties are grown to Organic standards, other varieties are untreated after harvest. All seed potatoes comply with
UK quality and disease control regulations. Despatched December to early April, subject to availability.
Please unpack and inspect on receipt and sprout in a light, cool, well ventilated place, free from frost.
First Earlies - Harvest around July
Earlies are a good choice
where blight is a problem
as they are more likely to
give a crop before blight
arrrives and damages the
potato foliage.
Colleen
Organic NEW
1.5kg
POCN £4.97
(1996) An Irish first early with
good resistance to blight and
scab. White skin and light
yellow flesh. An early scraper
that also fries well.
Red Duke of York 1.5kg
Organic PORD £4.97
1.5 kg Arran Pilot 2.5kg Casablanca POCB £4.97
non organic PNAP £5.98 Organic
Traditional superb taste and
texture when steamed or
boiled. Can be left to grow a
floury maincrop for roasting
and chips, and storage.
(1930) The nation’s favourite
for over 30 years. Continues
to be popular with gardeners
due to its yield and flavour.
A great tasting new potato
with white skin and cream
flesh. Good all round disease
resistance, particularly
eelworm. Amazing fries!
Sharpe’s Express
1.5kg Pentland Javelin 2.5kg
Organic
POSH £4.97 non organic PNPJ £5.98
Maris Bard
1.5kg
Organic
POMA £4.18
A heritage variety first
introduced in 1901. Pear
shaped new potatoes with
creamy white flesh and an
exceptional flavour.
(1972) A very popular, smooth
skinned variety, delicious
when cooked or steamed.
Excellent scrapers. High
yielding.
(1968) A dependable early
with excellent cooking
qualities. Good scab and
eelworm resistance.
Second Earlies - Harvest around August
Can be eaten young as
new potatoes or left to
grow bigger, and lifted
as required for fresh
summer use, or storage.
Kestrel non organic
(1992) Classic flavour, for
baking, roasting and chips.
Pale yellow flesh. Resistant
to blackleg, mosaic, white &
golden eelworm & drought.
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Orla
Organic
1.5Kg
POOL £4.18
Tasty white tubers. Versatile,
lift young as a first early or
grow on as a second early
Moderate resistance to scab,
blackleg and blight.
Potato Discounts
SAVE £££s
When you buy 8 or more
1.5kg, 2kg or 2.5kg bags
you save 30p on each bag.
(Excludes collections).
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2.5kg Ambo
PNKT £5.98 Organic
1.5kg
POAB £4.18
(1996) Fairly high yielding
general purpose variety.
Spectacularly attractive, part
red, large tubers. Sometimes
classed as early maincrop.
Cosmos Organic 1.5kg
POCS £4.18
(1973) Moderate resistance
to blight and common scab.
Tolerates drought. Bright,
attractive, waxy white tubers
ideal for baking and chips.
APACHE
VIVALDI
SEED POTATOES
SEED POTATOES
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Apache Solanum phureja 2kg Trixie Solanum phureja 1.5kg
POTX £4.97
non organic PNAH £6.81 Organic
Unusual pink and cream
mottled skin colour, with waxy
yellow flesh. Best eaten when
small, steamed or roasted.
Not for long storage.
Pretty, eye-catching tubers
with light yellow flesh.Quick
to cook and lovely flavour
boiled, mashed, roasted or
wedges. Not for storage.
Vivaldi
non organic
2kg
PNVV £6.81
Winner of a National Quality
Food Award. Buttery taste
and smooth texture. Stores
well. Versatile for cooking.
Light yellow skin and flesh.
Seed Potatoes
Bags contain stated weight when packed. 1.5kg gives 17-22 tubers which, if spaced 70 cm between rows and 30 cm between
tubers, will plant about 3-4 square metres. Plant closer for a crop of smaller potatoes. If a variety is sold out or there is a crop
failure we will send the closest alternative. If this is not acceptable please mark your order form, or tell us: ‘No substitutes’.
Early Maincrop - harvest around September
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King Edward
2.5kg Desiree non organic PNKE £5.98 Organic
(1902) Excellent cooking and
eating qualities. Some say
the best roaster ever. Oval/
long tubers with rose colour
around eyes.
Sante Organic
1.5kg
PODE £4.18
(1962) Superb roaster with
distinctive flavoured yellow
flesh. Resistant to drought
and keeps well. Avoid sandy
soils as susceptible to scab.
1.5kg
1.5 kg Lady Balfour POLB £4.97
POSA £4.97 Organic (1983) Strong growing with a
satisfying yield. Resistant to
white/golden eelworm and
moderate resistance to blight.
Creamy yellow flesh.
(2001) Good all rounder, nice
when boiled. Grows well
in poorer soils. Moderate
resistance to blight and scab.
White/pink skin, cream flesh.
NEW
Hunter
Organic
1.5kg
POHU £4.97
Attractive, large tubers with
light flesh, for baking, boiling,
mashing, roasting and chips.
Moderate resistance to blight
and partially to eelworm.
Milva
Organic
Innovator
non organic
A winner of taste tests. Russet
skins, creamy flesh. Best for
chips and baking, also roast
and mash. Resistant to cyst
nematode and blight.
1.5kg Remarka POML £4.97 Organic
Flavour to rival the salad
varieties. Highest yield on
three separate trial sites. Long
oval tubers with waxy yellow
flesh. Resistant to blight.
2kg
PNIN £6.81
1.5kg PORE £4.18
(1992) Good reputation for
all round disease resistance
and large size. A great choice
for texture and flavour when
baked but also boils well.
PURPLE MAJESTY
SEED POTATOES
NEW
NEW
Robinta
Organic
1.5kg
PORB £4.18
(1992) Retains shape well
when boiled.Very productive
and highly disease resistant.
Smooth red skin and cream
flesh.
Stemster
2.5kg Maris Piper
2kg
2.5kg Purple Majesty
PNPU £6.81
non organic PNMP £5.98 non organic
non organic PNSM £5.98
Resistant to drought and heat
tolerant. High yields and an
excellent keeper. Boil, mash
and roast through the winter
months.
(1963) A national favourite for
baking, roasting and awardwinning chips. Produces
big crops with lots of tubers.
Resistant to golden eelworm.
Vibrant purple skins and flesh,
abundant in antioxidants.
Retains colour when cooked,
making interesting chips,
roast potatoes and mash.
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NEW
Harmony
non organic
2.5kg Chase Potato Fertiliser
PNHA £5.98 CHPT1
4kg £11.95
Large bold potatoes best for
mash, saute and baking.
Stores well. Resistant to scab
and some resistance to blight
and heat tolerant.
Boost your potato harvest.
Formulated with extra potash
and magnesium. Apply 100g
per sq m before planting.
6% N 5% P2O5 10% K2O + 6% Mg
Potato Planters PTPL pack of 3 £10.95
Reusable 40 litre planters
to grow 3-5 potato plants
each. Made of tough, woven
polythene. Drainage holes
and handles. H 45cm.
Saturday 26th January Members only.
Sunday 27th January - Open to all.
Huge choice of seed
potatoes to buy by the
tuber. Talks, activities
and cookery demos.
www.gardenorganic.
org.uk
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Seed Potatoes
Organic varieties are grown to Organic standards, other varieties are untreated after harvest. All seed potatoes comply with
UK quality and disease control regulations. Despatched December to early April, subject to availability.
Please unpack and inspect on receipt and sprout in a light, cool, well ventilated place, free from frost.
Late Maincrop - Harvest around October
These varieties take the
longest time to grow,
and will give large yields
of potatoes which can
be stored for several
months.
Linda
Organic
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SEED POTATOES
Cara 1.5kg
Organic
POCA £4.18
Rooster
(1976) A famous household
name. Stores well and good
blight resistance. Large white,
red eyed tubers with creamy
flesh, to roast and bake. As seen on TV! Award
winning, with superb taste
and fantastic versatility. Can
be cooked in almost any way,
and will also store very well.
Isle of Jura
non organic
Valor
Organic
non organic
2kg
PNRO £6.81
Setanta
Organic
1.5kg
POSE £4.97
(2003) High yielding and
stores well. Suitable for
boiling, baking and chips.
Moderate resistance to dry
rot & foliage and tuber blight.
1.5kg
POLN £4.97
Saved from extinction after an
enthusiast campaign. Easy to
grow, tastes great and stores
well. A good all rounder, with
yellow skin and flesh.
NEW
2kg
PNJR £6.81
(2000) Tasty when boiled or
Potato mashed. White skin and pale
Growpots yellow flesh. High eelworm,
See page 4 for and moderate blight and
full details. scab resistance.
1.5kg Toluca
POVA £4.18 Organic
(1993) Resistant to tuber
blight, leaf roll virus, spraing,
potato cyst nematode, golden
eelworm, bruising, and
drought. Tasty waxy flesh.
1.5kg
POTO £4.97
Very high resistance to foliar
blight so continues to grow
late in the season and fill your
winter storage bags. Ideal for
boiling and steaming.
NEW
Sarpo Mira
1.5kg Arran Victory 1.5kg
Organic POSM £4.97 Organic
POVI £4.97
Big yields of tasty, floury, red
skinned tubers. Vigorous,
weed suppressing foliage.
Long storage. Very high blight
resistance. Late maturing.
(1918) Vivid blue/purple skin
with contrasting floury white
flesh. Will give a good yield if
given a long growing season.
Some resistance to blight.
The People’s Potatoes
Potato Harvesting Scoop Alan Wilson
GTPP£15.75 BKPO£19.95
Dig in and lift out some
potatoes, then give the scoop
a shake to knock off the dirt
and sieve it off. 50cm with
15cm scoop - a big handful!
Essential reading for potato
growers. Reviewing over 400
potato varieties, it tackles the
challenging issues of modern
day potato growing. 160 full
colour pages. Hard back.
Salad Potatoes, more on page 55
With waxy flesh and
great flavour - these
varieties are delicious
hot or cold, and remain
firm after boiling.
Potato Discounts
SAVE £££s
When you buy 8 or more
1.5kg, 2kg or 2.5kg bags
you save 30p on each bag.
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SEED POTATOES
Anya
2kg Bambino Early maincrop 1.5kg
POBA £4.97
PNAN £6.81 Organic
Early maincrop
non organic
(2000) Finger shaped tubers
with firm waxy texture
and pleasant flavour. High
resistance to scab,moderate
resistance to blight and slugs.
Small, round tubers, light
cream flesh and superb taste.
Resistant to foliage and tuber
blight, scab and blackleg.
Don’t over-boil.
Maris Peer
Organic
1.5kg
POMP £4.18
2nd Early
Oval shaped tubers with
white skin and waxy, cream
flesh. Often lifted small as
baby new potatoes. Delicious hot or cold.
Seed Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes
Bags contain stated weight when packed. 1.5kg gives 17-22 tubers which, if spaced 70 cm between rows and 30 cm between
tubers, will plant about 3-4 square metres. Plant closer for a crop of smaller potatoes. If a variety is sold out or there is a crop
failure we will send the closest alternative. If this is not acceptable please mark your order form, or tell us: ‘No substitutes’.
Salad Potatoes, continued from page 54
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Charlotte
Organic
2nd Early1.5kg
NEW
POCH £4.97
Nicola Early maincrop1.5kg
Organic
PONI £4.97
Pink Fir Apple Maincrop 2.5kg
non organic
PNPF £6.81
Juliette
(1981) Very popular high
yielding variety with long
yellow tubers and waxy, tasty
flesh. Excellent for salads.
Stores well.
(1973) Wonderful tasting long,
waxy salad potato and also
nice boiled or new potato.
Excellent yield and disease
resistance.
(1850) Distinctive, knobbly
long tubers. Yellow flesh with
‘new potato’ flavour. Slow to
chit, keep in the dark until
sprouts appear.
A French favourite with
creamy, waxy flesh excellent
for salads, steamed, boiled or
roast. Resistant to scab and
golden eelworm.
Potato Collections: 12-15 tubers of 4 different varieties
Ideal if you’d like to
sample a range of organic
potatoes and save
money on buying them
individually too!
2.5kg
PNJU £5.98
2nd Early non organic
Paper Potato Sacks
PSAC 5 sacks£4.85
PSAC1 10 sacks £8.45
Strong 2 ply sacks 40 x 70cm.
Early Bird
Cook’s Choice
Blight Resisters
PCEB £17.90
Organic
PCCC £16.50 Organic PCBR £16.50 Organic A good range of maturity and
culinary variation. 1.5kg each
of Orla, Ambo, Desiree and
Linda.
Improve your chances to beat
the blight, harvesting over
a long period. 1.5kg each of
Coleen, Milva, Sarpo Mira
and Valor.
ers
Waxy Salads
Eelworm Evad
Organic PCWS £18.85 Organic PCEE £17.95
Four unique flavours. 1.5kg
each of Charlotte, Nicola,
Maris Peer and Milva.
For new potato fans. 1.5kg
each of Casablanca, Orla,
Maris Bard and Sharpes
Express.
Paper
Slug Resisters
Organic PCSR £16.50
For areas with large slug
The best varieties to grow
populations. 1.5kg each of
if eelworm are a problem.
Ambo, Cara, Desiree, Sante.
1.5kg each of Casablanca,
Hunter, Sante and Valor.
Please note: In the event of crop shortages we may include alternative varieties in collections.
Hessian
Hessian Potato Sacks
PSAH 5 sacks
£6.95
Five hessian sacks 77 x 55cm.
Sweet Potato
Ipomoea batatas.
Although called a potato, apart
from its culinary uses, that’s
where the similarity ends. The
large roots are a rich source
of vitamin C, E and B, and the
more orange-coloured have
a similar vitamin A content to
carrots. They can’t be grown by
planting tubers so are supplied
as cuttings, also known as
slips. Each slip produces roots
and a new plant develops.
They do well under cover or
through black polythene or in
large containers. Lift and store
unblemished roots in a warm
place (10-15OC), as you would
pumpkin and winter squashes,
as they must not become too
cold and certainly not frosted.
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T65
Beauregard
Georgia Jet
PNST 10 slips £15.45 PNSB 10 slips £15.45 PNGJ 10 slips £15.45
The most reliable variety for
gardeners. Large roots with
red skin and cream flesh.
FIVE of each
TEN of each
PNSO
PNSS
Smaller, longer roots than
T65, and more compact
plants. Red skin and sweet
orange flesh.
15 slips
£24.20
30 slips£35.95
Important: On receipt, put the slips in water for a few days to
revive before planting. Full growing instructions included.
Deep orange colour and
excellent flavour. Early
maturing and good cropper,
reliable all over the UK.
Orders for sweet potatoes
accepted to 31st May.
Delivery May-June
depending on the season,
to UK Mainland only.
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Herb Seeds A-C
Herbs are an essential
part of any garden. They
give flavour to our food,
or are food in their own
right. The health-giving
properties of herbs are
also well documented.
Some have flowers that
attract beneficial insects,
others deter pests from
attacking your crops.
Many herbs can be
grown in pots, and a
herb garden makes
an attractive, fragrant
display.
(A)
Hardy Annual (B)Biennial
(HHA) Half Hardy Annual
(P)
Hardy Perennial
HtHeight
Angelica (B) Anise (A)
non organic
HBAA £1.59 non organic
Angelica archangelica. Sow
in August. Highly aromatic.
Use root for tea and the stem
candied for cakes. Ht 1.5-2m. 95 seeds.
Balm, Lemon (P)
HBAS £1.59 Organic
HBBM £1.59
Pimpinella anisum. Seeds and
leaves used in cooking. Sweet
and spicy. Flavour cakes,
soups, etc. Ht 60cm. 190 seeds. Melissa officinalis. Grow in a
sunny border. Used in cooked
dishes, and salads. Tea can
be beneficial for headache
sufferers. Ht 75cm. 475 seeds.
Basil (HHA) Ocimum basilicum
Basil is a delicate
annual, best grown in
pots in a greenhouse
or very warm sheltered
position outdoors. Sow
2 or 3 seeds to a pot
and when hardened off,
plant out 20cm apart
and keep well watered. It
comes in a large variety
of shapes, colours
and flavours, and we
offer seven of the most
popular types.
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Basil Bush Basil Sweet Genovese
non organic
HBBB £1.29 Organic HBBS £1.29
Basil Lemon Organic HBBL £1.79
Tiny green leaves with a
milder flavour than sweet
basil. Serve with tomato
dishes, salads and cheese.
Ht 15cm. 570 seeds.
A compact plant with a
superb lemon scent. Ht 30cm. 190 seeds.
Most commonly used basil
with relatively large leaves
and strong flavour. Ht 75cm. 335 seeds.
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Organic
HBBC £1.99
Basil Red Ruben Basil Greek Basil Lettuce Leaved
Organic
HBBR £1.79 Organic
HBGR £1.59 Organic HBBE £1.59
Light green leaves with
reddish stems, this basil
variety tastes of cinnamon
and cloves. 140 seeds.
Deep purple bronze leaves
with pleasant aroma and
flavour. Ht 40cm. 240 seeds.
Very compact plants with tiny
leaves and strong basil scent.
Ideal for growing in pots. 190 seeds.
Large crinkled leaves with
distinctive flavour, especially
good for pasta sauce. Ht 45cm. 240 seeds.
Borage (A) Burnet (P) Caraway (A) Catnep (P)
HBBT £1.29 non organic
HBCA £1.59 non organic HBCP £1.59
Organic
HBBO £1.59 Organic
Borago officinalis. Bees love
the beautiful blue flowers,
used to flavour drinks. Add
young leaves to salads. Sow
Mar-Jul. Ht 60cm. 48 seeds.
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Sanguisorba minor. Scented
evergreen foliage. Pick leaves
when young, remove flower
heads.Sow spring or autumn.
Ht 30cm. 95 seeds.
Carum carvi. Seeds used
to flavour bread and cakes.
Boiled roots are a delicacy.
Sow direct in April or autumn.
Ht 60cm. 475 seeds.
Nepeta cataria. Cats love
the scent. Try growing this to
attract them away from other
parts of your garden. Ht 90cm. 240 seeds.
Herb Seeds C-G
suitable
for drying
suitable
for cutting
can be sown
outside
repellent
plants
edible leaves
or flowers
feed birds
feeds
butterflies
feeds
hoverflies
feeds
bees
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Chamomile, Lawn (P) Chamomile Matricaria (A)
non organic HBCL £1.79 Organic HBCM £1.99
Chervil (A) Chives (P)
HBCV £1.79
Organic
HBCH £1.59 Organic Chamaemelum nobile. For a
fragrant green patch. Start
the tiny seeds in a tray,
plant out 10cm apart. Keep
trimmed to 15cm. 1450 seeds.
Anthriscus cerefolium. The
aniseed flavoured leaves
make a nice garnish. Sow
Feb-Aug in partial shade. Ht 30cm. 570 seeds.
Matricaria recutita. Tea made
from flowers, reputed to settle
the stomach. Pick about 8
weeks from sowing.and dry.
Ht 60cm. 575 seeds.
Allium schoenoprasum. Easy
to grow. Sow in spring, and
re-sow every 2-3 years as the
flavour diminishes. Ht 30cm. 190 seeds.
Coriander (A) Coriandrum sativum
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Clary (B)
Organic
HBCR £1.59
Salvia sclarea. Leaves are
used for flavouring soups. It is also a pretty border plant
with long-lasting flowers. Ht 60cm. 145 seeds.
Coriander
Coriander ‘Cilantro’ Organic HBCO £1.59 Organic HBCC £1.59
Use seeds in pickling spices
and curries or added to cakes
and biscuits. Sow early spring
to produces seeds from
August. 95 seeds.
For leaf production, cut when
15cm high. Sow monthly
spring-autumn. Ht 90cm. 120 seeds.
HBCC1 10g pack £3.19
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non organic HBCF £1.59
Frilly, elongated leaves and
a subtle taste. Ideal for
bunching and for use as a
garnish. Slow bolting.
Ht 60cm. 120 seeds.
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Cumin (A) non organic HBUC £1.79
Cuminum cyminum. Spicy
seeds with distinctive flavour.
Sow late spring. When seed
heads turn brown cut and dry
indoors. Ht 15cm. 425 seeds.
Dill (A) Dandelion (P) Evening Primrose EVPN £1.59
Organic HBDI £1.46 Organic HBDA £1.46 non organic Anethum graveolens. Sow
Apr-Jun in a fine tilth. Leaves
and seeds are used, adding
to the flavour of pickles and
sauces. Ht 90cm. 240 seeds.
Taraxacum officinale. Young
leaves full of vitamins and
minerals. Blanch and use in
salads or like spinach.
Ht 20cm. 375 seeds.
White fleshy root, cooked or
sliced in salad. Leaves can
also be eaten raw. Sow in
spring in fertile soil. Harvest
October. 145 seeds.
Fennel (P) Foeniculum vulgare
Feverfew (P)
Organic HBFE £1.59
Tanacetum parthenium. A
moth repellent, also reputed
for pain relieving properties.
Grow in a sunny spot. Ht 45cm. 285 seeds.
Garlic Chives (P)
Fennel Common (P) Fennel Bronze (P) HBGC £1.59
Organic
HBFN £1.59 non organic
HBFL £1.79 Organic Foeniculum vulgare. The
leaves are used fresh or
dried. Anise flavoured seeds
used in sweet and savoury
dishes. Ht 150cm. 360 seeds.
Bronze feathery foliage with
aniseed flavour. Grows well in
containers. May need staking
when in flower. Ht 180cm. 300 seeds.
Allium tuberosum. Flat leaves
with sweet garlic flavour for
cutting like chives and eating
in salads. Ht 30cm. 145 seeds.
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Herb Seeds C-S
(A)
Hardy Annual (B)Biennial
(HHA) Half Hardy Annual
(P)
Hardy Perennial
HtHeight
Good King Henry (P)
Garlic Mustard (A)
non organic
HBGM £1.79 Organic
HBGH £1.79
Hyssop (P) Lavender (P)
Organic HBHP £1.29 Organic
HBLA £1.29
Hyssopus officinalis. Use fresh
leaves in salads, or cut whole
plant before flowering and
dry. Grow in a sunny location.
Ht 45cm. 240 seeds.
Lavender vera. Old English
lavender, a hardy evergreen
shrub with silver-blue foliage
and mauve flowers. Ht 90cm. 300 seeds.
Marjoram Sweet (A) Marjoram Pot (P)
HBSM £1.59
Organic HBPM £1.59 Organic Peppermint (P)
non organic
HBPE £1.79
Alliaria petiolata. Large pale
green leaves, useful cooked
or in salads. Roots are an
alternative to horseradish. Ht 60cm. 95 seeds.
Chenopodium bonus henricus.
Cook shoots like asparagus
and leaves like spinach.
Rich in vitamins A and C and
calcium. Ht 30cm. 190 seeds.
Marjoram
Lovage (P) Organic HBLV £1.59
Levisticum officinale. Pick
fresh leaves all summer as
an alternative to celery. Sow
spring or late summer. Ht 150cm plus. 145 seeds.
Origanum onites. Mild flavour
enhances flavour of fish,
meat, salad dressings and
vegetables. Sow in spring. Ht 45cm. 190 seeds.
Origanum majorana. Fine
flavoured grey green leaves.
Cut young shoots for early
use, dry whole plant when
flowering. Ht 30cm. 710 seeds.
Mentha piperita. Used for
mint sauce & tea and to
flavour new potatoes and
peas. Forms runners.
Purslane (HHA) Portulaca oleracea
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Pennyroyal (HHA) Purslane Golden (HHA)
HBPS £2.93
non organic
HBPN £1.79 Organic Purslane Green (HHA) Rosemary (P)
non organic HBPL £1.79 Organic
HBRO £1.79
Mentha pulegium. Natural
insect, ant and moth
repellent. Grow in patches
around the garden.
Ht 30cm. 725 seeds. Attractive green leaves as a
contrast to the golden variety,
used in the same way. Both
colours Ht 60cm. 475 seeds.
Excellent summer salad or
cook as a vegetable. Sow
mid-April-Aug, water well.
Cut the shoots close to the
ground when 5-7cm long.
Rosmarinus officinalis.
Fragrant leaves for flavouring
meat and stuffing. Transplant
when plants are well grown. Ht 90cm. 55 seeds.
Savory
Sage (P) Savory, Summer (HHA) HBSS £1.59
Organic HBSA £1.46 Organic
Salvia officinalis. A popular
poultry and meat seasoning
Harvest in Sep and dry in the
shade. Sow every 3-4 years.
Ht 60cm. 28 seeds.
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Satureja hortensis. Goes well
with beans, potatoes, tomato
dishes, marinades and fish.
Harvest tips all summer. Ht 30cm. 235 seeds.
Savory, Winter (P) Soapwort (P)
HBST £1.79
Organic
HBSW £1.59 non organic
Satureja montana. Hardy,
with a stronger flavour. Sow
Apr-May and thin out to
20cm apart. Does well in
pots. Ht 30cm. 475 seeds.
Saponaria officinalis. Pink
flowers used to produce
a soapy lather for natural
shampoos, and fabric
cleaners. Ht 60cm. 145 seeds.
Herb Seeds S-W
suitable
for drying
suitable
for cutting
can be sown
outside
repellent
plants
edible leaves
or flowers
feeds
birds
feeds
butterflies
feeds
hoverflies
feeds
bees
Sorrel Rumex spp.
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Sweet Cicely (P) Sorrel (P) Broad Leaved
HBSF £1.46
Organic
HBSC £1.99 Organic
Myrrhis odorata. The seeds
are spicy and the leaves have
a sweet liquorice-like flavour.
Hardy plant, heavily scented.
Ht 90cm. 10 seeds.
Rumex acetosa. Large leaves
like spinach, with a sharper,
acidic flavour. Easily grown, it
likes partial shade. Ht 60-120cm. 475 seeds.
Sorrel Red Veined
non organic
HBSV £1.46
Rumex sanguineus.
Bright green leaves with red
veins. Mild, sourish taste,
becoming more bitter with
age. Ht 60-90cm. 200 seeds.
Spearmint (P)
non organic
HBSP £1.29
Mentha spicata. A mild
flavoured mint. Sow in open
ground in spring. Cut often
and allow to regrow. Ht 60cm. 1150 seeds.
Thyme
Tarragon (P) Thyme (P) Thyme, Creeping (P) Valerian (P)
non organic
HBTA £1.29 Organic
HBTH £1.59 non organic
HBVR £1.59
HBTC £1.99 Organic
Artemisia dracunculoides. Russian Tarragon. Flavour
and texture improve with
age. Grow in a sunny
position. Ht 90cm. 520 seeds.
Thymus vulgaris. Pretty
pink flowers. Used for tea,
flavouring, medicinal and
fragrance. Renew every 3-4
years. Ht 15cm. 145 seeds.
Thymus pulegioides. Very low
growing plants providing an
evergreen carpet with pink
flowers. Looks good in a
rockery. Ht 7cm. 240 seeds.
Valeriana officinalis. A native
of marshy soils, renowned
for its calming effects. Pink
flowers in June-August. Ht 75cm. 95 seeds. Lawn
Chamomile
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Welsh Onion (P) Wormwood (P)
Herb and Strawberry
non organic
HBWE £1.59 Organic
HBWM £1.59 Planter STHB £29.95
Allium fistulosum. Flavour
stronger than chives but
milder than onions. Grow like
chives, harvest all season. Ht 30cm. 240 seeds.
Artemisia absinthium. Tall
pungent, grey-leaved plant.
Decorative in the garden. An
insect repellent, particularly
fleas. Ht 90cm. 1140 seeds.
Grow 10 herb or strawberry
plants in this attractive
terracotta coloured planter.
The colour softens with age.
Herbs Basics Collection
Eight individual packets of herb
seeds, all suitable for late spring
and early summer sowing. They will
provide a good selection of fresh
flavours in summer and autumn.
Basil ‘Sweet’, Coriander ‘Cilantro’,
Chives, Chervil, Parsley ‘Curled’,
Rosemary, Sage and Thyme.
Herb and Seed Dryer
HERD £24.75
Air-dry your herbs, seeds,
chillies and much more.
Easy to assemble wooden
supports, washable cotton
sheets. Height 25.4cm x
Depth 36.8cm.
Treneague
HPTR
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£10.95
HPTR1
50 £20.90
Treneague makes an
attractive, apple scented
‘lawn’ with no mowing or
cutting required.
A non-flowering chamomile
that cannot be grown from
seed. It is supplied bare
rooted as small sections
of runners that will quickly
form roots when potted on
or planted out 10cm apart.
100 runners will cover approx
1 sq m.
Please order by end April.
Delivery during May/June.
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Flower Seed A-C
Organic gardening is not only for vegetables and herbs, the same principles apply to the ornamental garden. This can lead
to an improvement in the quality of the plants and flowers in your garden as well as providing a haven for beneficial insects
and wildlife. Our varied range offers many older varieties too. All seeds are non-organic except where marked.
Antirrhinum
Acrolinium (HA)
Antirrhinum (HHA)
Antirrhinum (HHA)
Alyssum (HA)
Double Mixed. Double daisylike ‘everlasting’ flowers. Can
be cut and dried. White, pink
and red with yellow centre.
Ht 40cm. Flowers Jul-Aug. 170 seeds.
FACR £1.59
Snapdragon. Sow Jul-Sep to
flower the next year or under
glass Jan-Feb, plant Apr-May.
Crown Mixed. Rust resistant.
Ht 90cm. Flowers Jul-Sep.
760 seeds.
FATM £1.29
Tom Thumb Mixed.
Dwarf compact plants which
are ideal for edging, tubs and
window boxes. Ht 25cm. Flowers Jul-Sep. 400 seeds.
FATT £1.59
Carpet of Snow. A splendid
edging plant. White flowers
on dense little bushlets.
Ht 10cm. Flowers Jun-Sep. 850 seeds.
FASN £1.29
Aster (HA)
Aster (HA)
Aster (HA)
Aster (HA)
For early flowering sow in
gentle heat under cover
in March and plant out in
May.
Standy Mixed. Organic
Selected for cut flower
production with sturdy stems
and a mix of bright colours.
350 seeds.
FAST £1.79
Giants of California. A good
colour range of large double
flowers. Long slender stems
perfect for cut flowers.
Ht 50cm. Flowers Jul-Sep. 240 seeds. FAGC £1.59
Ostrich Plume. Large graceful
feathery heads in scarlet,
pink, blue and white.
Ht 60cm.
Flowers Jul-Sep. 240 seeds.
FAOP £1.29
Aster
Calendula
Aquilegia (P) Aubretia (P)
Calendula (HA)
Calendula (HA)
McKana’s Giant. A graceful,
plant for borders or cutting.
Sow Apr-May or late summer
to transplant in spring. Ht 75cm. Flowers May-Jun. 140 seeds. FAMH £1.29
Large Flowered Mixed. Bright,
large flowers. Does well
on walls and in rockeries.
Colours: purple, blue, mauve.
Ht 10cm. Flowers Mar-Jun.
380 seeds.
FALF £1.29
One of the most useful and
popular of all the annuals.
Seeds itself freely. Flowers
Jun-Jul.
Gypsy Festival. Very dwarf
plants produce masses
of large flowers in cream,
yellow, orange and bronze.
Ht 25cm. 95 seeds.
FCGF £1.79
Calendula (HA)
Calendula (HA)
Calendula (HA)
Candytuft (HA)
Officinalis Organic
Original ‘Pot Marigold’. Single
orange flowers. Use to add
colouring to rice or in salads.
and to make ointments. 70 seeds. FCOL £1.79
Touch of Red. Organic
Double Art Shades. Double
Double flowers of rich
flowers in delicate shades of
orange. orange and yellow. Ht 45-60cm. Ht 45cm. 190 seeds. 190 seeds. BEST
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FCTR £1.79
FCDA £1.29
Special Mixed. Ideal for a
border. Sow in the open when
the soil is warm. White, pink
and mauve flowers.
Ht 20cm. Flowers Jun-Sep.
475 seeds.
FCAM £1.79
Flower Seed C-D
suitable
for drying
suitable
for cutting
can be sown
outside
Chrysanthemum (HA)
Flame Shades.
Organic Useful cut flower.
Abundance of multi-coloured
blooms in late summer. Ht 70cm. Flowers Aug-Oct. 165 seeds. FCFS £1.79
repellent
plants
Clarkia (HA)
edible leaves
or flowers
Elegans. Makes a lovely
summer display. Can also be
grown early in a greenhouse
to flower in spring. Ht 75cm. Flowers Jul-Sep. 1500 seeds. FCCE £1.59
feeds
birds
feeds
butterflies
feeds
hoverflies
feeds
bees
Clary (HA) Cobaea (HHA)
Bouquet Mixed. A decorative
mix of pinks, blues and
whites for bedding. Can also
be dried. Ht 75cm. Flowers Jun-Sep. 355 seeds. FSHB £1.29
Scandens. Vigorous climber
with large, purple, bellshaped flowers and dark
green foliage. Ht 3-6m Flowers Jun-Oct. 15 seeds.
FCSC £1.99
Cornflower
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Cornflower (HA)
Cornflower (HA)
Cornflower (HA)
Cornflower (HA)
Double Blue. Organic Rich brilliant blue, flowers all
summer. Sow Apr-May. Water
in dry weather. Ht 75cm. Flowers Jun-Sep. 165 seeds. FCDO £1.99
Double Mixed. A fine
assortment of mixed colours.
Sow direct in the open in early
spring. Ht 75cm. Flowers Jun-Sep.
95 seeds. FCDM £1.79 Polka Dot. A dwarf strain
with an outstanding colour
mixture. Ht 30cm. Flowers Jun-Sep. 310 seeds. FCPD £1.59
Black Ball. Dark mauve
double flowers give an
exciting contrast to the double
blue. Ht 75cm. Flowers Jun-Sep. 235 seeds.
FCBB £1.79
Cosmos
Convolvulus (HA)
Cosmos (HHA)
Cosmos (HHA)
Didiscus (HHA)
Tricolour Mixed. Masses of
trumpet shaped flowers over
a long period in shades of
blue, pink and white. Bushy.
Ht 45-60cm. Flowers Jul-Sep. 95 seeds.
FCOM £1.79
Mixed. Organic Large, single
daisy-like flowers in shades
of pink, red and white.
Ht 90cm. Flowers Jul-Oct. 290 seeds.
FCOS £1.79
Ladybird Mixed. Dwarf, bright
orange, yellow and red.
Enjoys hot, dry conditions. Ht 75cm. Flowers Jul-Oct. 95 seeds.
FCLM £1.79
Madonna Mixed. Upright
stems. Large pink, rose, white
and lavender flowers. Grow
outdoors or under glass. Ht 70cm. Flowers Jul-Aug. 120 seeds.
FDID £1.79
Dahlia
Delphinium
Delphinium (P)
Delphinium (P)
Magic Fountains. A dwarf
variety with a wide colour
range. Classic cottage garden
flower. Ht 75cm. Flowers Jun-Jul.
38 seeds.
FDMF £1.99
Pacific Giants. Mixed colours.
Unwins Dwarf Mixed.
Impressive, strong growing
Semi-double flowers in a
plants for the back of the
range of bright colours. border.
Ht 45cm.
Ht 120cm. Flowers Jun-Jul. Flowers Jul-Oct
65 seeds. FDLF £1.79 50 seeds.
FDUX £1.59
Dahlia (P)
Dahlia (P)
Pompone Mixed Double
Mixed variety with pom-pom
flowers. Red, pink, yellow and
orange. Ht 90cm. Flowers Jul-Oct.
33 seeds.
FDPM £1.59
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Annual (HHA) Half Hardy Annual
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Hardy Biennial
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Digitalis (B) ‘Foxglove’
Echinops (P)
Echium (HA)
Echinacea (P)
Organic Mixed. Traditional
pink and white. Excellent for
shady borders. Sow May-Jul
to flower following year. Ht 150cm. Flowers Jun-Jul. 1400 seeds.
FDFG £1.79
Ritro. Globe thistle. Blue
heads on tall stems, excellent
for flower arrangements. Ht 120cm. Flowers Jul-Aug. 70 seeds.
FERI £1.59
Blue Bedder Garden version
of Vipers Bugloss with blue/
purple spikes. Ht 25cm. Flowers Jun-Sep. 95 seeds.
FEVB £1.59
Purpurea Organic Spidery
purple petals with an orange
comb centre make this ideal
for cutting and border display.
190 seeds.
FEPU £1.79
Erigeron (P)
Eschscholtzia (HA)
Forget-Me-Not (B)
Felicia (A)
Profusion. Ideal for hanging
baskets and window boxes.
Small daisy like flowers, white
with a touch of pink.
Ht 30cm. Flowers Jun-Aug. 165 seeds.
FEPR £1.99
Mission Bells. Organic
Californian poppy in a range
of bright colours. Prefers full sun. Ht 60cm. Flowers Jul-Sep. 380 seeds. FPMS £1.79
Blue. Best treated as an
annual with new plants raised
each year.
Ht 15cm. Flowers Apr-Jun.
355 seeds.
FFMN £1.29
The Blues. For bedding or a
pot plant. Blue ‘marguerite’
type flowers with a darker
blue centre. Easy to grow.
Ht 50cm. Flowers Jun-Sep. 70 seeds.
FFEL £1.99
Gazania (HHA)
Geranium (HHA)
Godetia (HA) Gypsophila (HA)
Splendens. Large flowers in
a mixture of russet shades,
with silver-green foliage. An
excellent display .
Ht 25cm. Flowers Jul-Sep. 24 seeds.
FGSP £1.99
Country Garden. Superb
colour range, with zoned
and plain leaves. Good for
bedding. ‘Pelargonium’ type. Ht 24cm. Flowers Jul-Oct. 28 seeds. FGCU £1.99
Single Mixed. Smothered in
pink, white and red satinlike flowers. Bushy plants,
attractive in border or in pots.
Ht 60cm.Flowers Jul-Sep.
1400 seeds. FGSM £1.29
Covent Garden. Pure white
large flowering; beautiful in
the garden or for cutting.
FGCG £1.29
Heliotrope (HHA)
Helichrysum (HA)
Hollyhocks (P)
Honesty (HB)
Marine. “Cherry Pie”. Good
bedding plant. Mixture of
mauve and lavender shades.
Delicious scent.
Ht 60cm. Flowers Jul-Oct.
140 seeds.
FHRM £1.79
Double Mixed. Scented
everlasting flowers. Shades
of red, yellow and purple. To
dry, hang in a sunless room.
280 seeds. FHDM £1.79
Double Mixed. Full, double
flowers in a variety of bright
colours. Ideal against a wall
or fence in a sunny position.
Ht 180cm. Flowers Jun-Sep. 57 seeds. FHCD £1.59
Pink. Organic Pink flowers
followed by flat silvery
pods, ideal for winter floral
arrangements.
Ht 75cm. Flowers May-Jun.
70 seeds.
FHHO £1.46
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suitable
for drying
suitable
for cutting
can be sown
outside
repellent
plants
edible leaves
or flowers
feeds
birds
feeds
butterflies
feeds
hoverflies
feeds
bees
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Ipomea (HHA)
Impatiens (HHA)
Knautia (P)
Purple. Organic Morning
Glory. Provides a summer
show in conservatories or
sunny sheltered positions. Ht 3-4m. Flowers Jul-Oct.
70 seeds.
FIPU £1.59
Dwarf Mixed. Red, orange,
pink and white flowers. Use
in borders, pots, hanging
baskets and as a houseplant.
Ht 20cm. Flowers Jun-Oct.
57 seeds. FIDM £1.99
Melton Pastels. Good in the
herbaceous border. Pink,
mauve, salmon and blue.
Excellent cut flower. Ht 120cm. Flowers Jun-Sep.
28 seeds.
FKMP £2.93
Larkspur
Limanthes Douglasii (HA)
Poached-egg plant. Attracts
bees and hoverflies. Adds
colour around the vegetable
garden. Sow Mar-May.
Ht 15cm. Flowers Jun-Aug.
120 seeds.
FLDO £1.79
Linum
Larkspur (HA)
Larkspur (HA)
Linum (Flax)
Dwarf Mixed. A compact
plant which produces plenty
of large flowers. Ht 30cm. Flowers Jul-Sep.
285 seeds.
FLDM £1.59
Giant Mixed. Organic Tall
and upright. Seven colours,
Excellent for large flower
arrangements. Ht 100cm. Flowers Jul-Sep.
190 seeds.
FLGO £1.99
Rubrum. (HA) Organic
Slender stems with narrow
leaves and crimson saucerlike flowers.
380 seeds.
FLRO £1.59
Perenne. (P) Sky blue flowers
make a beautiful display.
Ht 30cm. Flowers Jun-Aug. 710 seeds. FLPE £1.59
Lobelia (HHA)
Lobelia (HHA)
Lobelia (HHA)
Lupin (P)
Crystal Palace. A splendid
edging plant. Rich deep blue
flowers with a bronze foliage.
Ht 15cm. Flowers May-Oct. 1900 seeds.
FLCP £1.59
Cambridge Blue. Pale blue
flowers and dark green
foliage.
Ht 15cm. Flowers May-Oct.
1900 seeds. FLCB £1.59
Pendula Cascade Mixed.
Perfect for hanging baskets,
graceful trailing lobelias in
red, mauve, blue and white.
Flowers May-Oct. 1900 seeds.
FLTC £1.59
Mixed. Organic Ever popular,
these flower very well in any
soil. A variety of colours.
Ht 150cm. Flowers May-Jul.
38 seeds.
FLMX £1.59
Linum (Flax)
Lobelia
Marigolds - French
Marigolds (HHA)
Marigolds (HHA)
Marigolds (HHA)
Marigolds (HHA)
French - Tiger Eyes
Dwarf type with bright orange
crest and almost scarlet
petals. Strong in hot weather.
95 seeds.
FMFT £1.79
French - Dwarf Double Mixed
Early and continuous large
bright flowers in orange, gold
and mahogany. Ht 15cm. Flowers Jun-Oct.
95 seeds.
FMFB £1.29
French - Mr Majestic A unique variety with striking
red and yellow striped petals.
110 seeds.
FMMR £1.99
French - Disco Mixed Profuse all summer. Large,
mixed bi-colour. Rain tolerant.
Ht 20cm. Flowers Jun-Oct. 120 seeds.
FMDM £1.59
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Marigolds - African
Marigolds (HHA)
Marigolds (HHA)
Mesembryanthemum (HHA) African - Crackerjack Mixed
Organic Large fully double
flower heads in a mixture of
gold, yellow and orange.
Ht 75cm. Flowers Jun-Oct
140 seeds.
FMAD £1.99
African - Kilimanjaro Long
lasting vanilla white flowers
on strong stems. A lovely
contrast to orange types. Ht 50cm. Flowers Jun-Oct
33 seeds.
FMKA £2.52
Livingstone Daisy. Spreading
habit for bedding, edging or
rockeries. Vivid shades. Likes
a sunny location. Ht 10cm. Flowers May-Aug. 950 seeds. FMLD £1.59
Monarda didyma (P)
Bergamot. Excellent border
plant. Dense heads of scarlet
flowers. Young leaf tips and
flowers are tasty in salads. Ht 60cm. Flowers Jun-Sep. FMDI £1.99
85 seeds.
Nasturtium
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Mignonette (HA) Nasturtium (HA)
Nasturtium (HA)
Large Flowering. Sweet
scented crimson spikes.
Flowers freely. In a sheltered
position it can survive winter.
Ht 30cm. Flowers Jul-Oct.
1330 seeds. FMLF £1.29
Alaska. Compact plants
with attractive ‘marbled’
variegated foliage. Ht 30cm. Flowers Jun-Sept.
38 seeds. FNAL £1.59
Tall Mixed. A free flowering
and fast growing climber for
use against trellises, screens
and trees.
38 seeds.
FNTM £1.79
Nasturtium (HA) Tom Thumb Mixed. Dwarf,
compact plants with dark
foliage and an assortment of
bright colours. Ht 30cm. Flowers Jun-Sep.
38 seeds.
FNTT £1.29
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Nasturtium (HA) Nasturtium (HA)
Nemesia (HHA)
Nemophila (HA) Whirlybird Mixed. Semidouble flowers easily visible
above the foliage. Good
tolerance of dry conditions. Ht 30cm. Flowers Jun-Sep. 38 seeds. FNWM £1.59
Wina. An attractive addition
to the salad bowl. Bright
cream blooms with maroon
dots.
Ht 30cm. Flowers Jun-Sep. 20
seeds.
FNWI £1.99
Carnival Mixed. A dainty
summer bedding plant. In
pots under glass it can also
bloom at any time of the year.
Ht 22cm. Flowers May-Aug.
630 seeds
FNCM £1.59
Baby Blue Eyes. Feathery
foliage with saucer shaped
flowers. Good for edging or
rockeries. Ht 10cm. Flowers Jun-Aug.
330 seeds.
FNBB £1.29
Nicotiana (HHA)
Nicotiana (HHA)
Nicotiana (HHA) Nigella (HA)
Mixed. Organic Wonderfully
scented red, pink, white and
purple flowers, blooming
continuously all summer.
Ht 75cm. Flowers Jun-Sep
2375 seeds. FNMX £1.79
Lime Green. Very attractive
with green/yellow flowers.
Good for bedding and flower
arrangements. Ht 75cm. Flowers Jun-Sep
1520 seeds.
FNLG £1.59
Affinis. Its evening fragrance
attracts night flying moths.
White trumpet shaped
flowers.
Ht 75cm. Flowers Jun-Sep
1520 seeds.
FNAF £1.59
Miss Jekyll. “Love in a mist”
A border flower with feathery
foliage and blue flowers.
Seed heads can be dried. Ht 45cm. Flowers Jun-Aug. 475 seeds.
FNMJ £1.29
Nicotiana
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suitable
for drying
suitable
for cutting
can be sown
outside
repellent
plants
edible leaves
or flowers
feeds
birds
feeds
butterflies
feeds
hoverflies
feeds
bees
Pansy
Nigella (HA)
Pansy (P)
Persian Jewels. A mixture
blue, red mauve and white.
FNPJ £1.59
Swiss Giants Mixed. A fine
selection of striking colours.
Sow May-Aug under glass or
where they are to flower.
140 seeds.
FPSG £1.59
Pansy (P)
Pinks (P)
Winter Flowering Mix. Large
blooms of both clear and
traditional blotched. Very
hardy. Sow Jul-Aug. Ht 15cm. Flowers Oct-May. 95 seeds. FPWI £1.59
Dianthus chinensis. Sweetscented flowers, mixed
colours. May flower the first
year if sown early.
Ht 30cm. Flowers Jun-Jul.
240 seeds.
FPDC £1.59
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Petunia (HHA)
Petunia (HHA)
Penstemon (P)
Phacelia (HA)
Merlin Mixed F1. Dwarf,
compact plants with large
flowers. Very reliable in all
conditions.
95 seeds.
FPDR £2.52
Cascade Mixed. A prolific
trailing petunia for use in
hanging baskets and tubs.
Ht trailing. Flowers May-Oct. 95 seeds.
FPPM £1.99
Barbatus. Organic Spikes of
trumpet-shaped blossoms in
shades of purple and pink.
Can flower the first year.
950 seeds.
FPBA £1.79
Tanacetifolia. Fine cut dark
green leaves with spikes
of sweet scented lavender
flowers.
475 seeds FPTA £1.79
Poppy (HA)
Poppy (HA)
Poppy
Phlox (HA)
Large Flowered Mixed. Large clusters on long stems.
A variety of colours. Excellent
for cutting.
165 seeds. FPLF £1.29
Poppy (B)
Wonderland Mixed. Large
flowers, orange, yellow, pink
and white. Resists wind and
cold. For bedding and pots.
70 seeds. FPWM £2.52
Shirley Double Mixed. Showy
and bright. Sow when the soil
is warm, at 14 day intervals
for continuous flowering.
1900 seeds.
FPSD £1.29
White Cloud. Ideal for both
bedding and cut flower use.
Extra large pure white double
blooms.
Ht 75 cm. Flowers May-Jul.
475 seeds. FPWH £1.79
Rudbeckia
Pyrethrum (P)
Rudbeckia (HA)
Rudbeckia (HA)
Solidago (P)
Hybridum single mixed.
A blend of large-flowered
varieties. Easily raised from
seed and good for cutting. Ht 60cm Flowers May-Jun.
140 seeds.
FPHS £1.59
Prairie Sun. Organic Large
warm golden yellow flowers
with contrasting green centre;
flowers over a long period.
Ht 90cm. Flowers Aug-Nov.
900 seeds. FRPS £1.79
Becky Mixed. Large single
daisy-like flowers in shades
of gold and yellow with redbrown centres.
Ht 40cm. Flowers Aug-Nov.
190 seeds.
FRBM £1.79
Yellow Springs. “Golden Rod”.
Easy to grow and much loved
by bees. Large plumes of
golden yellow flowers.
475 seeds.
FSYS £1.59
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Flower Seed S
(A)
(HB)
Hardy Biennial
(P)Perennial
HtHeight
Scabious
Scabious (HA)
Scabious (HA)
Swan River Daisy (HHA)
Sweet Rocket (P)
Tall Double. Organic Long stems and pin-cushion
flowers. A favourite in the
garden and for cutting.
50 seeds. FSTD £1.59
Ping Pong. Light blue flowers
are followed by ball-shaped
seed heads, ideal for drying.
FSPP £1.79
Short Crested Mixed. Masses
of showy daisy-like flowers in
white, pink and blue. Full of
fragrance.
475 seeds. FSRI £1.59
Long spikes of white, mauve
and purple fragrant blooms.
Prefers a moist soil in a sunny
location. Ht 60cm. Flowers Jun. 425 seeds.
FSRO £1.29
Stock
BEST
R
SELLE
Stock
Stock
Night Scented. (HA) Matthiola bicornis. Fragrant,
rosy lavender in colour. Plant
near windows or doors.
Ht 30cm. Flowers Jul-Aug. 280 seeds. FSNS £1.59
Stock
Ten Week. (HHA) Compact,
with large, double, scented
flowers in a wide colour
range.
Ht 30cm. Flowers Jun-Sep. 165 seeds. FSTW £1.59
Virginian. (HA) Mixed colours.
Largely grown for edging and
borders. Flowers within four
weeks of sowing.
Ht 45cm. Flowers Jun-Jul. 3300 seeds.
FSVI £1.29
Stock
Brompton Mixed. (B) The
first to bloom outdoors, in
crimson, purple, rose and
white.
Ht 45cm Flowers Jun-Jul.
140 seeds. FSBM £1.29
Sweet William
e OGC!
Exclusive to Th
Statice (HHA)
Sweet William (B)
Sweet William (B)
New Art Shades. A valuable
everlasting flower, which,
after drying, makes a good
winter indoor decoration.
Ht 60cm. Flowers Jul-Sep. 50 seeds. FSNA £1.29
Indian Carpet. A dwarf variety
with compact habit. Excellent
for borders.
620 seeds.
FSIC £1.59
Double Mixed. Organic Plenty
of double flowers on long firm
stems. Ideal for cutting.
Ht 50cm. Flowers Jun-Jul
300 seeds. FSWO £1.79
Ecobulbs
Organically grown
flower bulbs in themed
collections for spring
colour.
Available to buy online
from July to October.
Sunflower
E
PRICT
CU
BEST
R
SELLE
Sunflower (HA)
Sunflower (HA)
Sunflower (HA)
Sunflower (HA)
Tall Single. Organic Easy to
grow. Giant yellow heads on
high stems. Produces plenty
of thin shelled, edible seeds.
Ht 1.8-2.4m. Flowers Jul-Sep.
24 seeds. FSTS £1.79
Cucumerifolius. Yellow
petals with centres in shades
of red and maroon. Several
heads per plant.
65 seeds.
FSCU £1.59
Californian. Organic
Each plant bears several
blooms 15-20 cm in diameter.
Ht 2.5m. Flowers Jul-Sep.
48 seeds.
FSCN £2.93
Big Smile. Dwarf variety, early
to flower. Bright yellow with
black centres. Excellent for
bedding schemes and pots.
FSBI £1.99
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Flower Seed S-Z
suitable
for drying
suitable
for cutting
can be sown
outside
repellent
plants
edible leaves
or flowers
feeds
birds
feeds
butterflies
feeds
hoverflies
feeds
bees
Sunflower continued..
NEW
Sunflower (HA)
Sunflower (HA)
Tagetes (HHA) Verbena (HHA)
Pastiche. Branching variety in
all shades between gold and
red, including several bi and
tri colour heads. Ht 150cm. Flowers Jul-Sep. 28 seeds.
FSPA £1.99
Earthwalker. Tall multiheaded plants with stunning
red and orange flowers.
Flowers Jul-Sep. Ht 2-3m. 28 seeds.
FSEW £1.99
Tenuifolia. Organic Popular
dwarf edging plant. Single,
lemon yellow fragrant flowers
and fresh green foliage.
Ht 15cm. Flowers Jun-Oct. 475 seeds.
FTTE £1.79
Imagination For bedding
and hanging baskets. Dainty
branches on mound shaped
plants. Blue/violet flowers.
70 seeds.
FVIM £2.93
Sweet Pea
E
PRICT
CU
BEST
R
SELLE
Sweet Pea (HA)
Sweet Pea (HA)
Sweet Pea (HA)
Viola (P)
Spencer. Organic Strong
plants with big, fragrant,
blooms. Tolerates drought. Ht 150cm. Flowers Jun-Aug.
24 seeds.
FSSW £2.52
Little Sweetheart. Neat,
compact plants, just right for
growing in pots, containers or
in bedding displays.
22 seeds. FSLI £1.59
Old Fashioned Mix.
Strongly scented blooms in
a fine mixture of colours on
vigorous plants.
28 seeds. FSOF £1.29
Large Flowered Mixed.
Similar to pansy, but with no
dark zones. Thrives in well
drained soil.
190 seeds. FVLF £1.59
Tagetes minuta (HHA)
Sweet Pea Scented Collection
Grown for its root secretions.
Can suppress ground elder
when planted amongst it.
Sow early in the year. Strong
smelling foliage repels flies
and moths. Ht 150cm.
95 seeds.
FTMN £1.79
Selected for their wonderful scent,
delightful in the garden and as cut
flowers. 20 seeds of each variety.
Air Warden (scarlet-cerise), Beaujolais
(deep maroon), Blue Velvet (deep blue),
Eclipse (cerise-purple), Gwendoline
(lilac on white), Leamington (lilac
lavender), Mrs. Bernard Jones (soft pink),
Percy Thrower (lilac flush), White Frills
(white).
Tagetes minuta
Useful & Beautiful Flowers Collection
Code: FSPC 9 packets £8.95
Wallflower
Gardens need balance and balance means beauty.
This colourful collection of flowers will attract
beneficial insects and birds. A mixture of annuals and
perennials.
Wallflower (HB)
Wallflower (HB)
Persian Carpet Mixed. A rich mixture of creams,
apricot, yellow, red and gold.
475 seeds. FWPC £1.29
Single Mixed. Beautifully
scented and in a nice array
of colours.
475 seeds. FWSM £1.29
Phacelia ‘Tanacetifolia’ Calendula ‘Officinalis’,
Echinops ‘Ritro’ (Globe Thistle), Ecinacea ‘Purpurea’,
Honesty ‘Mixed’, Monarda didyma (Bergamot),
Nemesia ‘Carnival Mixed’, Nigella ‘Miss Jekyll’,
Solidago ’Yellow Springs’ and Sweet Rocket.
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Wild Flower Seed Mixes
Guide to Wild Flower Seeds:
These mixtures contain at least 8 varieties of
wildflower. The full ingredients can be found
online at our website.
(A) Annual
(P) Perennial
(B) Biennial
Windowbox Mix Bats in the Garden
WIWM £3.39 Mix WIBA £3.39
Bumblebee Mix
WIBB £3.39
For the smaller garden
a mix of low growing
species suitable for
tubs and containers.
Covers 2-4 sqm. Formulated from nectar rich wild flowers known
to be attractive to bees. Makes a beautiful show
while helping to feed and strengthen your local
bee population. Covers 2-4 sq m.
Butterfly Mix
WIBM £3.39
Turn to our back
cover for our
Pictorial Meadows
selection.
Scented Mix Pond Edge Mix
WIST £3.39 WIPM £3.39
Low-medium height wild flowers to attract
butterflies to the garden. Designed to provide
stunning colour all season long, year after
year. Some species are valuable food plants for
caterpillars. Covers 2-3 sq m.
Well known for the
fragrance of their
colourful flowers and/
or the scent of their
leaves. Covers 2 sq m.
Field and Hedgerow Mix
WIFH £3.39
Wild Bird Woodland Mix
Mix WIWG £3.39 WIWO £3.39
Colourful annuals which will flower in the first
season and perennials which will mostly flower
in the second year and continue for many years.
Attracts butterflies, bees and seed-eating birds. Covers 2 sq m.
Annuals, biennials and
perennials attractive
to birds & butterflies.
Covers 2-3 sqm.
Cornfield Mix
WICF £3.39
The farmer’s nightmare! Pretty annual flowers
once common in cornfields but now more of a
rare sight. Plants will self seed and increase each
year. Covers 2 sq m.
Large pack 50g to sow 15 sq m. WICF2 £12.45
WIFL £3.39
Low growing wild flowers found in lawns, ideal
for mixing with grass seed. Plants will withstand
mowing at 3-10cm except during flowering.
Covers 2-4 sq m.
Attractive spring
and early summer
flowering species that
are tolerant of shade.
Covers 2-4 sq m.
Best Six Annuals WIAN £3.39
A colourful
combination to rival
even the most showy
mixtures of cultivated
annuals. Contains Field
Poppy, Corn Marigold,
Corn Chamomile,
Corncockle, Cornflower
and White Campion.
Covers 2 sq m.
Wild Flower & Grass Mixes
Create a mini-meadow which will require little or no maintenance. 20% wild
flowers and 80% low maintenance grasses, mixed for different soil types or
maturity periods. Sow in spring or autumn. 100g for 30 sq. metres. All one price: 100g for £12.80 500g for £54.50
Easy & Colourful Mix WGEF
WIES £3.39 WGAC
One for the kids’ patch or for beginners. Contains
WGWE
some of Britain’s most showy and attractive
WGCH
species which flower abundantly and are easy to
WGWD
grow from seed. Covers 2 sq m.
Flowering Lawn Mix
Provides a permanent
aquatic mini habitat
for wet soils and pond
edges. Covers 1-2 sqm.
Bats are predators of
many insect pests.
Nectar rich plants,
many with night
scented flowers,
attract night-flying
insects to feed bats.
Covers 2 sq m.
Early Flowering
Acid Soil
Wet Soil
Chalky Soil
Woodland WGLF
WGCL
WGSA
WGLA
Late Flowering
Clay Soil
Sandy Soil
Loam/Alluvial Wild Flower Bulbs
Commercially grown on land in conversion to organic standards.
Packs of 20 bulbs. Delivery will be mid-late September 2013.
Please order by 31st August 2013.
Wood AnenomeBluebell
Snowdrop
Daffodil
Ramsons
BUBL £7.60 BUWA £7.60 BUSN £7.60 BUDA £7.60
BURA £7.60 Allium ursinum
Wild garlic. Star like
flowers found in damp
woodland, hedgerows
and stream banks. Flowers Apr-May.
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Anenome nemorosa
Delicate white
blossoms and fern
like foliage. Spreads
to form a carpet of
blossom. 30cm tall.
Flowers Mar-May.
Hyacinthoides nonscripta
British bluebell with
fragrant flowers. Easy
to establish in open or
shady ground. Flowers
Apr-May.
Galanthus nivalis
Single flower version
which will naturalise in
most parts of the UK.
Flowers Jan-Mar.
Narcissus
pseudonarcissus
30cm tall with pale
petals and deep yellow
corona. May need
two seasons before
flowering. Flowers Apr.
Wild Flower Seeds
suitable
for drying
suitable
for cutting
Bluebell (P)
can be sown
outside
repellent
plants
edible leaves
or flowers
feeds
birds
Cowslip (P)
Campion, Red (P) feeds
butterflies
feeds
hoverflies
Corncockle (A) Agrostemma githago Flowers: pink, Jun-Aug.
Habitat: cornfields,
likes light soil. Ht 75cm. WICC £1.79
Cornflower (A)
Harebell (P)
Marigold, Corn (A)
Flowers: blue-violet,
Apr-Jun. Habitat:
woodland.
Ht 30cm. WIBL £1.79
Primula veris
Flowers: yellow, AprilMay. Habitat: chalk/
clay grassland. Ht 22cm. WICO £1.79
Silene dioica
Flowers: red, Apr-Jun. Habitat: woods and
hedgerows. Ht 60cm. WIRC £1.79
Cranesbill (P) Geranium pratense
Flowers: blue, Jun-Aug. Habitat: old
pasture, likes sun.
Ht 60cm. WICR £1.79
Foxglove, Wild (B) Digitalis purpurea
Flowers: pink/purple,
Jul-Sep. Habitat: woodland. Ht 90cm. WIFO £1.79
Fritillaria meleagris
Flowers: purple-white,
Apr. Habitat: moist
meadows. Ht 50cm. WIFR £1.79
Campanula rotundifolia
Great Mullein (B)
Ox Eye Daisy (P)
Pansy, Wild (P)
Endymion non-scriptus
Meadowsweet (P)
Filipendula ulmaria Flowers: cream,
scented, Jun-Sept.
Habitat: moist soils. Ht 120cm. WIME £1.79
Primrose, wild (P)
Primula vulgaris
Flowers: yellow, FebMay.
Habitat: woods and
hedgerows. Ht 17cm. WIPR £1.79
Verbascum thapsus
Flowers: yellow spikes, Jun-Aug.
Habitat: wasteland. Ht 1-1.5m.WIGM £1.79
Ragged Robin (P)
Lychnis flos-cuculi
Flowers: red and
ragged, May-Aug.
Habitat: moist
meadows. Ht 40cm. WIRR £1.79
Birds Foot Trefoil (P) Lotus corniculatus
Flowers: yellow,
Jul-Aug. Habitat:
Light soils. Food for
Common Blue Butterfly.
Plant with brassicas to
deter cabbage root fly. Ht 15cm. WIBT £1.79
Fritillary (P)
Leucanthemum vulgare
Flowers: white, JunAug.
Habitat: grassland. Ht 45cm.WIOX £1.79
Purple Loosestrife (P)
Lythrum salicaria
Flowers: purple spikes,
Jun-Jul. Habitat: damp soils. Ht 75cm. WIPL £1.79
feeds
bees
Flowers: blue, bellshaped, Jul-Sep.
Habitat: dry grassland. Ht 30cm. WIHA £1.79
Centaurea cyanus Flowers: bright blue,
Jun-Aug. Habitat:
cornfields. Ht 60cm. WICN £1.79
Chrysanthemum segetum Flowers: yellow, Jun-Oct. Habitat: cornfields. Ht 30cm.WICA £1.79
Poppy, Red (A) Viola tricolour
Flowers: purple, violet.
Habitat: cornfields. Ht 25cm. Papaver rhoeas
Flowers: red, Jun-Aug.
Habitat: cornfields and
verges. Ht 30cm.
Scabious, Field (P)
Sweet Violet (P)
WIWP £1.79
Knautia arvensis Flowers: mauve,
Jul-Sep. Habitat:
hedgerows and
meadows. Ht 30cm. WIFS £1.79
Organic
WIPP £2.50
Viola odorata
Flowers: blue/
purple, Apr. Habitat:
woodland. Ht 15cm. WISV £1.79
Yellow Rattle (A)
Rhinanthus minor
Flowers: yellow, May-Aug. Habitat: grassland. Ht 40cm. WIYR £1.79
Tip: Befriend bees!
A wild area is an
atractive addition
to any garden
and will help
attract bees and
beneficial insects.
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Green Manure Seeds
The Garden Organic Guide to Green Manures
Practical advice booklet on choosing and using green manures. Growing a ‘green
manure’ is an easy and
effective way to add
vital organic matter
to the soil - anywhere
in the garden or an
allotment. The foliage
helps to suppress weeds
and provides cover
for beetles and other
pest- eating creatures.
The roots improve soil
structure.
N
FIXER
These absorb
nitrogen from
the air.
These absorb
N
surplus soil
R
LIFTE n u t r i e n t s
so they are
not washed
away by rain.
BKNG £1.35
N
FIXER
You can still use green
manures with a ‘No Dig’
system. Plants can be
hoed off or killed with a
mulch. Autumn sown,
frost tender varieties are
killed off over winter,
leaving a protective
cover of dead foliage.
Hardy Annual Half Hardy Annual
Hardy Biennial
Hardy Perennial
N
FIXER
Alfalfa (Lucerne) (HP) Agricultural Lupin (HA)
Sow Mar-Jun. The deep roots
Organic
N
R
LIFTE
Buckwheat (HHA) Sow Apr-Aug. Fast growing
break up and aerate the
foliage to suppress weeds
Sow Apr-Jul. Rich in calcium
soil, and pull nutrients and
and mop up available
and the major elements. Very
minerals up to the surface.
phosphate. Regrows if cut
deep rooting bringing trace
humus as they rot down.
as it begins to flower. Quick
elements to the surface. Turn
Thrives in acid soils. Best cut
to decompose once dug in.
under in autumn or leave
down before flowering to
Avoid wet or very dry soils.
over winter. Can be left for
avoid seeding.
Crop rotation: fits anywhere. several years, cutting the
GLAG1 112g (for 9 sq m) £1.79 GBUN2 225g (36 sq m) £2.52
foliage for use as a mulch.
GBUN3 3kg pack£15.95
Unlikely to fix nitrogen in UK
conditions.
GALF1 112g (45 sq m) £2.93
GALF2 225g (90 sq m) £4.95
GALF3 1kg pack
£14.75
When the green manure
plants are dug back into
the soil they decay to
release their nutrients for
whatever you plant next.
Plan green manures
into your vegetable crop
rotation; grow them
anywhere the soil would
otherwise be left empty
for six weeks or longer.
(HA)
(HHA)
(HB)
(HP)
N
FIXER
N
R
LIFTE
Tubingen Mix An attractive annual mixture
developed to improve bee
forage in the summer and
autumn. Contains: Phacelia,
Buckwheat, Mustard, Dill,
Coriander, Calendula, Black
Cumin, Oil radish, cornflower,
Wild Mallow and Borage. GMTM1 50g (17sq m) £2.93
Fenugreek
Trefoil HB
Sow Mar-Aug. Organic
Sow Mar-Aug. A quick
grower for summer use.
Attractive foliage which can
also be eaten as a spicy
green vegetable or used as
a flavouring. Prefers well
drained soil. Crop rotation fits with peas and beans.
GFEO 112g (25 sq m) £2.93
GFEO2 1kg pack
£12.35
A low growing plant that will
tolerate shade suitable for
‘undersowing’, eg between
rows of sweetcorn. When the
corn is cut the trefoil will grow
to protect the ground over
winter. Crop rotation - fits with
peas and beans.
GMTR1 112g (45 sq m) £2.52
Clovers
Wild White Clover (HP)
N
FIXER
Sow April - August. For
maximum benefit, grow
for a year or more. Cut
occasionally to promote
fresh growth, use
cuttings as a mulch. Fits
with peas and beans in
crop rotation.
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A low growing clover that
can be grown between rows
of vegetables. It can also be
used for oversowing a lawn
to add fertility and help keep
it green in dry weather.
GCKW 112g (16 sq m) £3.49
GCKW3 1kg pack £18.95
White Clover (HP)
Organic
Strong growth to suppress
weeds and produce large
amounts of organic matter.
GCWO 112g (35 sq m) £3.49
GCWO2 1kg pack £18.95
Alsike Clover (HP)
Organic
Grows on a wide range of
soils, including poor, acid
and wet. Red/pink flowers.
Withstands a wide range of
temperatures.
GCAO 112g (35 sq m) £2.93
GCAL3 non organic 1 kg £12.95
Red Clover (HP)
Organic
Does best in good soils.
Cut back after flowering to
encourage new growth.
GCRO 112g (35 sq m) £3.49
GCRO3 1kg pack £18.95
Crimson Clover (HHA)
Organic Annual clover. Sow Apr- Sep.
Weed smothering foliage and
stunning flowers.
GCCO 112g (35 sq m) £3.19
GCCO3 1kg pack £15.75
Green Manure Seeds
suitable
for drying
suitable
for cutting
can be sown
outside
repellent
plants
edible leaves
or flowers
N
FIXER
BEST
R
SELLE
N
R
LIFTE
N
R
LIFTE
feeds
birds
feeds
butterflies
feeds
hoverflies
N
R
LIFTE
feeds
bees
N
FIXER
Fertility Builder Mix (HP)
Organic
Hungarian Grazing Rye
Organic
Mustard (HHA) Winter Tares (Vetch) (HA)
Organic
Organic
Sow Mar-Sep. A two year
ley mixture of Napoleon
Perennial Ryegrass, Tivoli
Perennial Ryegrass and Red
Clover for sowing on areas
that will be out of use for a
season or more. Cut several
times a year to provide
mulching material. Builds
fertility and supresses weeds. GFBU 200g (40 sq m) £4.65
GFBU2 1kg (200 sq m) £14.95
Sow Aug-Oct. One of the best
green manures for storing
nutrients, improving structure
and suppressing weeds.
Continues to grow in cold
weather. Overwinter and dig
in in the spring. Crop rotation
- fits anywhere.
Sow Mar-Sep. A very quick
growing short-term green
manure which may help to
reduce wireworm in the soil.
Dig in before it flowers. Later
sowings may be killed by
frost. Leave frosted foliage
as a protective cover. Crop
rotation - fits with brassicas.
GMAG1 225g (45sq m)£3.19
GMAG3 3kg pack £24.75
GMAG4 9kg £61.90
GHUN1 112g (7 sq m) £1.99
GHUN2 225g (14 sq m) £2.93
GHUN3 3kg (180 sq m)£14.45
GHUN4 9kg
£36.45
N
R
LIFTE
N
R
LIFTE
N
FIXER
N
R
LIFTE
Fodder Radish (HB)
Organic
Annual Ryegrass (HA)
Organic
Field Beans
Organic
Sow Aug-Sep. Deep roots
bring up nutrients from
subsoil. Produces lots of
foliage which will gradually
die down over winter to be
dug in in the spring. Crop
rotation - fits with brassicas.
GFDR1 112g (20 sq m) £2.09
Sow Mar-Apr or Aug -Sep.
This does not produce as
much bulk as grazing rye but
is easier to dig into the soil in
spring. GANN1 200g (20 sq m) £2.93
GANN2 1kg (100 sq m) £10.95
Sow Sep-Nov. The lastest
sown green manure. Very
hardy for overwintering. Dig
in when around 45cm tall.
Crop rotation - fits with peas
and beans.
GFBB1 112g (5 sq m) £1.99
GFBB2 225g (10 sq m)£2.93
GFBB3 3kg pack
£14.45
GFBB4 9kg
£36.45
Phacelia tanacetifolia (HA)
Organic Green Manures at a Glance
NEW
Persian Clover (HHA)
Organic
An annual for short-medium
term use. Sow Apr-May or
Sep. Will grow well on slightly
acidic and clay soils. Good for
no-dig as dies back naturally.
GCPE 112g (45 sq m) £3.19
GCPE3 1kg pack £15.75
Plant Type
Overwinter
Alfalfa HP
Field Beans HA
Buckwheat HHA
Clover, Annual HA
Clover, others HP
Fenugreek HHA
Lupins HHA
Mustard HHA
Phacelia HA
RadishHB
Rye, Grazing HA
Rye, Grass HA
Tares HA
Trefoil HB
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fix Nitrogen Open Sow Rotation
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Apr-Jul
Sep-Nov
Apr-Aug Apr-Sep
Apr-Aug
Mar-Aug
Mar-Jun
Mar-Sep Mar-Sep
Aug-Sep Aug-Sep
Spr or Aut
Mar-Sep
Mar-Aug
Sow Mar-Sep. Best grown
from spring or autumn
sowing to provide a good
supply of nitrogen for a
following leafy crop such
as brassicas. A mass of
attractive foliage smothers
weeds. Crop rotation - fits
with peas and beans.
GTAR1 112g (7 sq m) £2.09
GTAR2 225g (14 sq m)£3.39
GTAR3 3kg pack
£15.45
GTAR4 9kg £40.30
Legume
Legume
Fits anywhere
Legume
Legume
Legume
Legume
Brassica
Fits anywhere
Brassica
Fits anywhere
Fits anywhere
Legume
Legume
Sow Mar - Sep. A very
reliable plant for summer
use or overwintering if sown
late in the season. Attractive
foliage smothers weeds and
extensive roots improve soil
structure.
Crop rotation - fits anywhere. GPTA 100g (45 sq m) £3.55
Tip: Green Manure
Caution! As green manures decay
in the soil they release
compounds that inhibit
germination of small
seeds. This particularly
applies to overwintered
plants such as rye,
tares and clover. To
avoid problems, follow
green manures with
a transplanted crop,
sets or tubers. Or, allow
at least four weeks
between digging in and
sowing seeds.
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Strawberry Plants & Seed
Delivery from November 2012.
Despatched direct from the growers in two periods - February to mid April, and November, subject to seasonal conditions.
Young plants (runners) supplied ‘bare rooted’ and should be planted out on receipt, either in pots to grow on, or in the final
position. Direct from producer to UK Mainland addresses only.
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Christine
STCH1 10
STCH2 25 Organic Korona
£18.95 STKO1 10
£35.75 STKO2 25
(Very early) Large, well
flavoured fruit. Resistant to
mildew & verticillium wilt. Use
fleece to protect early fruit.
Organic Honeoye
£17.30 STHO1 10
£32.80 STHO2 25 (Early) Very productive. Large,
conical, dark red and evenly
formed fruit. Juicy flavour and
good aroma.
Organic Red Gauntlet
£16.95 STGA1 10
£32.20 STGA2 25
(Early) Even sized red/orange
fruit with good flavour. Fruits
do not split in wet weather.
Little affected by botrytis.
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£17.30
£32.80
(Early/Mid) Large tasty fruits,
and a second small crop in
autumn. Resistant to redcore
and botrytis.
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Cambridge Favourite
Pegasus
non organic
Organic Royal Sovereign Organic Aromel STRS1 10
£17.30 STAL1 20 STCF3 10
£16.95 STPE 10£16.95
£19.25
£32.80 (Perpetual) Crops late
STCF4 25
£32.20 STPE1 25 £32.20 STRS2 25
(Mid) Easy to grow in all
conditions. Good sized and
resistant to botrytis, mildew
and verticilium wilt.
(Mid) Strong plants. Large,
good flavoured fruits keep
well. Resistant to verticilium
wilt, botrytis and mildew.
(Mid) Heritage variety
renowned for superb flavour
that more than makes up for
smaller plants and crops.
summer-autumn. Good sized
fruit. Can continue until Nov
under cloches. Despatched
mid-April/early May.
Strawberry
Collection
SPECIAL OFFER
Alice STAC1 10
STAC2 25
Organic Florence
£18.95 STFL1 10
£35.75 STFL2 25
(Mid/Late) Sweet, even
sized fruit. Excellent disease
resistance and a long picking
season.
Organic
£18.95
£35.75
(Late) High yields of large firm
and juicy fruit. Outstanding
disease resistance to mildew,
wilt and crown rot.
Ten plants each of
early, mid season and
late varieties to give a
long harvest period.
The actual varieties
supplied will depend
on availablity.
Code: STCO 30 plants
£45.50
Symphony STSM1 10
STSM2 25 Organic
£18.95
£35.75
(Late) Excellent flavour and
high yields. Doesn’t mind
damp conditions. Good
resistance to redcore.
Strawberry Seed
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STMM 10 mats £4.45
25cm square mats. Protect
fruit from soil and rain
splashes, keep down weeds
and preserve moisture in
the soil.
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Strawberry Tub
STTB £24.95
Alpine Temptation F1 non organic STBS £1.99 non organic
STTE £2.93
Will fruit for several years.
Holds 32 plants. Anti-bird
netting and watering tube.
Durable polypropylene. H 60cm x W 43cm.
Start in a seed tray and
transplant to permanent
quarters when large enough.
Produces small sweet fruits.
240 seeds.
Deep red, very sweet fruits
which can reach a large size.
Sow in gentle heat Jan-Mar
to fruit in the first year. Plant
out from April. 70 seeds.
Organic Soft Fruit Bushes
Delivery from November 2012.
One year old organic plants from certified stock as freshly lifted, top quality, bare-root plants in prime condition. Available
November to February, subject to seasonal conditions. Plants delivered direct from producer to UK Mainland addresses only.
Raspberries
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Glen Ample
RPMJ
10 £26.35 RPGA
10
(Early/Mid) Well known for
its lovely flavoured juicy fruit.
Tolerant of most conditions
and much recommended for
organic cultivation.
£26.35
Autumn Bliss
RPAB
10 (Mid) Now the most widely
grown raspberry variety. Very
high yields of large, fleshy
fruit of excellent flavour, on
spine-free canes.
Blackcurrants
Ben Connan
BLCO 1 £11.25
BLCO3
3 £25.45
Ben Hope
BLHO 1 £11.25
BLHO3 3 £25.45
(Early) High yielding with very
large berries. Medium sized
bush. Resistant to leaf curling,
gall midge and mildew.
(Mid) One of the best tasting.
High yields and good disease
resistance. A vigorous grower
that needs a sheltered site.
£26.35
(Autumn) Much praised fruit.
Crops from August until first
severe frost. Simple to grow,
it generally doesn’t need
support wires.
When you order from us we will
send a voucher for a selection
of 12 fruit plants.
1 x Redcurrant bush 1 x Blackcurrant bush 1 x Gooseberry bush
4 x Raspberry canes
4 x Strawberry runners
1 x Rhubarb crown
NEW Fruit can be grown in good
sized containers, raised
Ben Tirran beds or a vegetable patch.
A complete growing guide
BLTI
1 £11.25
is included to help you get
BLTI3
3 £25.45 the most from this fruit
garden; it’s so simple that no
(Late) Vigorous, high yielding.
experience is needed.
Medium sized, juicy fruit, with
good flavour. Extends the
(Page 75 explains how the
season, fruiting late Jul/Aug.
voucher system works.)
3 Colour Currants
Collection
Redcurrants
SPECIAL OFFER
Rovada Jonkheer Van Tets
RCRD
1 £11.25 RCJV
1 £11.25
RCRD3 3 £25.45 RCJV3 3 £25.45
(Late) A very high yielding
bush with long strigs of large,
bright berries. A very good
organic variety.
An early variety with large,
juicy, flavoursome berries.
Excellent resistance against
foliar diseases.
Compact Fruit Garden
RGFG £36.99
Three bushes, one
blackcurrant, one
redcurrant and one
whitecurrant. All mid
season varieties to
crop together.
Build your own fruit
cages with our range
of aluminium tubing,
Build-A-Balls and
clamps on page 96.
You can view our full
range of fruit cages
online.
Code: TCUR 3 plants
£28.95
Gooseberry
Invicta (Green)
GOIN
1 £11.95
GOIN3 3 £27.70
(Mid) High yielding culinary
variety. Produces lots of large,
fleshy, pale green berries.
Good resistance to mildew.
Raspberry Beetle Trap
Fruits Boost RBET trap £16.95 DRFB 40g sachet £6.95
RBER
refill £6.45 For fruit trees, cane fruit
Prevent beetle maggots by
attracting and trapping adults
in spring. Place the trap April/
May. Lure lasts 5-6 weeks.
and soft fruit. Contains
Endomycorrhizae and Biostimulants. 1 x 40g sachet
treats up to 16 plants.
Berry Pickers
BERY large £10.95
BERY2 small £9.45
BERY3 both £17.95
Perfect for harvesting all kinds
of currants and berries. A
comb separates berries from
the stem for gentle and fast
harvesting.
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Organic Fruit Trees
Delivery from October 2012 - late March 2013.
Minimum order of 2 trees.
All trees £24.75 each (£49.50 for 2).
There are many more varieties and rootstocks to choose
from at our website.
Cooking Apples
Eating Apples
Bramley (1815)
Howgate Wonder (1915) Discovery (1949) Adam’s Pearmain (1826) Large fruits with yellow green
skin colour. Acid yet sweet.
Cook to pale cream fluff.
Golden yellow with a
delicious aromatic flavour.
Keeps well.
C, mid OctATBR
D, early OctATHW
Very large cooker that needs
very little, if any, sweetening.
Pleasant eating apple too.
C, Aug ATDI
A very good early eater,
crisp, juicy and sweet, bright
crimson. A good pollinator.
B, Oct ATAP
Trees need a partner in a close pollination group (A-E), (e.g. C can be pollinated by B, C, or D).
1 year old ‘Maidens’, supplied bare rooted. Rootstocks for trees on this page will all give a final height of 4-5m.
Egremont Russet
(1872)
B, late Sept ATEG
Fiesta C, late Sept
Greensleeves
ATFT C, mid Sept
A modern variety, also
known as ‘Red Pippin’. Good
cropping. Fruit sweet and
juicy with balancing acidity.
Suitable for cold areas.
Golden skin with large areas
of brown russet. Crisp flavour,
nutty and sweet. Suitable for
growing in wetter parts.
ATGS
Sweet and crunchy Golden
Delicious type of apple with
pale green skin and some
russetting. Crops well.
Sunset
(1918)
C, late Sept ATSU
High quality, mid season
small dessert apple, similar
to Cox but more disease
resistant. Heavy crops of
smallish apples.
Pear, Plum, Damson & Cherry
Pear, Beurre Hardy (1820)
C, Mid Sept
PTBH
Medium/large coloured
russet brown. Good flavour.
Plum, Victoria Pear, Louise Bonne of
C, late Aug PTVC
Jersey (1780) B, late Sept PTLB Pale red skin, yellow/green
Reliable, good quality pear.
Medium sized fruits.
flesh. Reliable, heavy cropper.
Beautiful flavour.
Damson, Merryweather C, Sept PTMD
Blue/black fruits with a lovely
flavour, quite sweet when
ripe. Flesh green-yellow.
DELIVERY to UK Mainland only (excluding Scottish Highlands). Call us for a delivery quote to other destinations.
Comfrey Plants
Codling Moth Trap
CMOT trap
£8.95
CMOR refill £6.65
Natural pheromones lure
male moths into a sticky
trap, preventing them from
breeding. Use from late May.
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Bocking 14
CMFP5 5 plants £6.55
CMFP1 10
£10.15
CMFP2 20 £17.80
More details can be found
in the Garden Organic book
An invaluable hardy
perennial which will need a
permanent site. The leaves,
(which can be cut several
times a season) can be used
as a compost activator, as a
mulch, made into liquid feed
or mixed with leaf mould as a
base for potting compost.
Supplied as root cuttings
which establish rapidly. Plant
out 60cm apart or start in
pots and plant once roots
and leaves develop. Water
regularly until established.
‘Comfrey for Gardeners’ BKNR £1.35
Available from May until August. Can be pre-ordered.
Organic Vegetable & Herb Plants
Winter Cropping Collections
There are 4 autumn planting collections available to
provide leaves and salads over the colder months.
Visit our website or phone 01932 253666 for details.
It’s so simple and a good way to gain experience in growing. Each collection is sent with full instructions and a growing guide.
After ordering your plant collection, you will receive a voucher from us with a unique serial number. When you are ready to
receive your plants, you activate the voucher - either online, by telephone or by post. You will then receive a box brimming full
of baby organic vegetable or herb plants packed in golden straw to plant and grow on in your garden. The boxed voucher makes an ideal gift, or you can receive the voucher yourself and then arrange for the plants to be delivered
to someone else. Delivery to UK Mainland only. Please contact us for additional postage charges for delivery to other UK
destinations. Delivery of most plants can be expected to start in April and end in July. Herb collections are available until
October.
Large Vegetable Garden
RGLG
242 plants
£54.99
Large Herb Garden
RGHG
16 plants
Fill a 20m² patch with delicious
seasonal produce for the summer.
Rocket x 20
Mixture of lettuces x 40
Dwarf French Green Beans x 12
Runner Beans x 12, Beetroot x 10
Cauliflower x 15, Peas x 20
Cabbage selection x 15
Frills mustard x 10, Courgettes x 4
Sweet corn x 15, Tomatoes x 4
Onions x 20, Carrots x 20
Giant Red Mustard x 10
Seed potatoes x 15
Established plants in 9cm bio pots. 2 each of eight different herbs from list
below depending on the season.
Rosemary, Basil, Sage, Thyme, Parsley,
Mint, Chives, Oregano, Marjoram,
Vietnamese coriander, Tarragon,
Lavender
£36.99
Fantastic selection of tender leaf salads
to fill roughly 8m2.
Rocket x 20, Mizuna x 20
Beetroot x 10, Tomatoes x 5
Cucumber x 3, Rainbow Chard x 6
Spinach x 10, Spring onions x 20
Giant red mustard x 10
Compact Herb Garden
1 pack radish seeds
RGHS
8 plants
£24.99
Established plants in 9cm bio pots. Eight different herbs for cooking.
Rosemary, Basil, Sage, Thyme
Parsley, Mint, Chives, Marjoram
Patio & Container Garden
RGPC
127 plants
£36.99
Small Vegetable Garden
RGSG
153 plants
£39.99
Simple and quick way to fill a vegetable
patch of approx 10m². Rocket x 20, Peas x 10
Runner beans x 8, Beetroot x 10
Cauliflower x 6, Kale x 5
Cabbage x 6, Courgettes x 3
Seed potatoes x 10
Giant Red Mustard x 10
Carrots x 20, Tomatoes x 3
Salad Garden
RGSL
142 plants
£36.99
Veg choices for containers or growbags.
Plants will fill around 6-8 m2.
Tomatoes x 5, Courgettes x 4
Mixed lettuce x 30, Spinach x 10
Runner beans x 5, Mizuna x 20
Rainbow Chard x 5, Rocket x 20
Garden peas x 12, Strawberries x 6
Children’s Garden
RGCH
92 plants
£34.99
Encourage the kids with this inspiring
collection to plant their own 10m² patch.
Pumpkins x 3, Courgettes x 3
Strawberries x 3, Tomatoes x 3
Runner beans x 5, Borlotti beans x 5
Beetroot x10, Peas x 10
Carrots x 20, Mixed lettuce x 10
Spinach x 10, Potatoes x 10
Mediterranean Garden
RGMD
79 plants £36.99
Bring the flavour of the Mediterranean
to your home. 73 plug plants and 6 potted herbs to plant around 8m².
Aubergine x 3, Artichoke x 3
Mixed pepper x 3, Tomatoes x 5
Rocket x 20, Courgettes x 4
Mediterranean Lettuce selection x 20
Italian Borlotti Beans x 10
Cavolo Nero x 5, Basil x 3
Rosemary x 1, Oregano x 1
Italian Parsley x 1
Window Box Plants
RGWB
76 plants
£24.99
73 baby plants and 3 potted herbs. A
veggie plot for window boxes and pots.
Mixed lettuces x 10, Rocket x 10
Mizuna x 10, Spinach x 10
Frills mustard x 10, Spring onions x 10
Beetroot x 10, Basil x 1 pot
Parsley x 1 pot, Chives x 1 pot
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Sowing Seeds
The starting point of the season. Over the coming pages you will find a wide range of equipment,
containers, raised beds, growing media and plant feed to grow your own vegetables, herbs and flowers
from seed.
Paper Potter
POTM original £12.75
POTL large£18.95
CowPots
COWP3 7cm pot (12)
£4.95
COWP4 10cm pot (12) £6.95
COWPC 7cm cell (3 x 6) £5.95
Ideal for potting on and planting
out, these plantable pots are fully
biodegradable, eco-friendly and
made with 100% cow manure.
Plants benefit by utilising the natural
fertiliser of composted manure as
the pot decomposes, and their
roots are not broken or disturbed,
which can happen when bareroot transplanting. Plant the whole
cowpot directly into the soil. No
leftover plastic waste!
Grow Pots
FYGP 16 pots NEW
£2.85
Made from paper and textile
fibres, these pots are planted
directly into the soil and
degrade as plants grow.
Recycle waste newspaper to
create starter pots with no
glue required. The whole pot
can be planted and the roots
will grow through the pot
as it biodegrades. ‘Original’
makes pots 4cm wide and
5cm deep. Large makes pots
6.5cm wide and 7cm deep.
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Seed Starters
SEST 25 pellets £4.20
Plug Tray and Base
Growtubes Block Maker
£19.25
£3.35 MCBM PTAB £8.60 FYGT 20 tubes Compressed coir pellets
which expand when
moistened. Sow one seed in
each then plant out or pot
on the whole pellet. 38mm
diameter. 50mm depth when wet.
The wedge shaped plugs are
easily removed for planting.
Contains one 84 x 40mm cell
tray and watering base with
capillary matting. Made from
recycled plastic.
Like Grow Pots, these paper
and textile fibre tubes are
perfect for sweet peas, peas,
beans, leeks and tap rooted
plants.
Compost blocks encourage
rapid plant growth with
minimal root disturbance at
planting out. Robust, zincplated tool makes 4 x 50mm
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Wooden Seed Trays Dial Seed Sower Pro Seeder
WOST set of 3 £11.95 DIAL £2.85 PRSE Nesting set of 2 small trays
and 1 large tray. Untreated
FSC pine, slatted for drainage.
Small trays: 22.5 x 17.5 x 7cm.
Large tray: 38.5 x 245 x 8cm.
A simple device for precise
sowing of seeds. Adjust the
opening to suit the size of
seed, then tap the seeder to
release each seed.
Sow seeds of all shapes and
sizes, easily, one at a time,
without wasting a single
seed. Brass tipped with 3
different sized needles.
Rootrainers
Labels and Tags
ROOT 64 cells,12cm deep £2.75
- frame & lid
£17.95 Lolly Sticks LOLB pack 50
Pack of 50 x 13cm. Wood.
ROOT2 64 cells, 8cm
- frame & lid £16.75 Plastic Plant Labels
PLLB
50 labels
£3.45
The perfect start for cuttings and plants that need deep
root structures. The hinged
cells open out to remove the
plants. The 12cm ‘deep’ kit
is best for beans, sweetcorn
and sweet peas. The 8cm
‘rapid’ kit is ideal for bedding
plants, brassicas and salad
vegetables.
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White plastic labels. L 12.5cm. With pencil.
Alitag Aliminium Plant Labels
ALPL6 25 labels, 6” straight £8.35
ALPL7 10 labels, victorian
£6.95
ALPL3 10 labels, short stem £5.75 Copper Plant Tags
Anodised aluminium labels which last for
years. Write on them with a HB pencil to
indent a permanent name.
and Tees pictured are
available online.
£9.95
Seed Composts
NEW
PEAT
Seed Storage Tin
BXSB shutter blue£5.95
This handy metal storage
box offers perfect protection
for your seed packets, with
hinged lid. H 14cm x W 10cm x D 6cm.
3 in 1 Garden Riddle
RIDD3
£16.95
Powder coated steel frame,
37cm diameter. Fixed
12.7mm mesh. 2 additional
mesh discs (10mm and 7mm)
included for finer riddling.
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Seed Packets Organiser
BXSO £19.95
A smart and practical way
to sort and store your seeds,
month by month. Wide front
section holds larger packets
of peas and beans, labels,
seed storage envelopes and
pencil included. H 16cm x W 28cm x D 20cm.
GroChar® Seed Compost CGSC 8 litre
£4.95
Give your seedlings a strong
start with this seed compost.
containing GroChar®, coir
fibre and a mild blend of
vegetable based nutrients. It
will nourish young plants and
boost healthy root formation
helping them to ‘take’ quickly
when planted out. (Find the
GroChar range on page 108).
Moorland Gold Seed and
Cutting Compost NOSC 40 litre £13.95
The ideal start for seedlings,
with the correct balance of
nutrients to feed young roots
without scorching them. Fine
consistent texture, suitable for
modules. Based on Moorland
Gold reclaimed peat. (Read
more on page 82).
NEW
Seed Storage Envelopes BXEN pack 20 £3.95
Collect, store and organise
your seeds like the
professionals with these
handy storage envelopes.
Wooden Riddle Potting Tidy
GTGV £11.85 TIDY Create a fine tilth for seeds
and seedlings with 5mm
mesh. Compact size. Made
from moulded plywood. Dia. 20cm x D 7cm.
£11.40
Four other Moorland Gold
blends are available on
page 81 - multi purpose,
potting, tomato and vegan,
plus organic grow bags.
Turn any surface into a
potting bench with this tough
one piece tray to confine the
mess! H 20cm x W 61cm x D 55cm.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Pot Brushes
GTPB standard £14.45
GTPB2 large
£15.85
Traditional pot brushes with
wooden handles and stiff
bristles.
Standard 22.5cm for pots
10cm diameter and over.
Large 23.5cm.
Citrox CITR 500ml
£7.95
A powerful citrus disinfectant
for cleaning greenhouses,
pots, tools, seed trays and
bird feeders. Does not harm
plants, so it will disinfect
water for washing cuttings,
bulbs and corms. Pleasant
smelling, safe and effective.
Dilute 50mls to 1 litre of water.
Timber Potting Bench
FGPB
£55.95
Sulphur Candle Potting at a comfortable
The top measures
SUCA £8.95 height.
108cm x 52cm and is edged
A disinfectant for those hard
to reach areas of empty
greenhouses. The candle
smoke will find its way into
nooks and crannies that
washing won’t. Sufficient to
disinfect any size greenhouse
up to 10 cubic metres in
volume - approximately a 3m
x 2m (10ft x 6ft) greenhouse.
to the back and sides. Height
92cm with shelf under.
Smooth planed, pressure
treated FSC softwood that
will never need treating.
Supplied flat packed, partially
assembled with most parts
slotting together, but a
basic tool kit will be needed
including a drill.
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Some seeds need to be grown in warmer conditions
whilst others can be started in propagators or under
protection to give an early crop.
Mini Propagators Top 10 Propagator £56.95
MGMG 1 £4.65 PROP5 MGMG1 4 £13.95 50 watt, thermostatically
Perfect propagation unit for
sowing smaller amounts. Clear lid, adjustable ventilation.
H 18cm x L 23cm x W 17cm.
controlled element copes
with rapid temperature drops
and keeps compost warm at
19OC. 10 mini trays. L 60cm x
W 41cm. 50W/240V.
Greenhouse Equipment, Cold Frames and Propagation
Compact Plant Trainer
PLAT 1
£16.75
PLAT2
2
£32.95
PLAT4
4
£59.95
Sow and grow only what
you need, no waste through
thinning. 49 cells to grow
easy to handle plug plants
that withstand pest attack
better than direct sown seed.
Stackable. H 14cm. Base
22.5cm x 22cm.
Super 7 Windowsill
Propagator
PROP3 £39.95
A nursery for the windowsill.
Start 7 varieties at once in
individual trays. 13W/240V.
H 15cm x L 76cm x W 18.5 cm.
Soil Thermometer
THER £11.35
Jumbo Propagator
JUPR propagator with heat mat £129.95
JUPW
frame and cover only
£46.70
JUTY
2 x self watering trays £39.95
Complete with 0-40OC thermostatically controlled heat mat
and remote soil sensor. Strong UV stabilised cover with
zipped end panels for ventilation and access. Easy assembly
aluminium frame. 3 year guarantee. Two self watering trays to
fit the Jumbo Propagator (55cm x 65 cm). Channels hold water
so the capillary matting stays moist. Trays are sturdy and don’t
flex and flop around like more basic trays will. Generously
sized. H 50cm x W 60cm x L 130cm.
Make sure
the soil is
warm enough
before sowing
or moving
tender
young plants
outside.
L 21cm.
Range -15o 110oC.
Soil Warming Cable
BGSW 6 metre £27.75
Flexible waterproof cable can
be laid to fit any space. Cover
with a layer of sand and plug
into the mains for a gentle
8-12OC heat.
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Grower System
Frame with poly
cover, showing
screened vent.
3 Tier Mini Growhouse
MIGR
£27.95
Use to raise and harden off
seedlings in spring before
planting them outside.
Remove shelves to grow on
taller plants like peppers and
aubergines. Coated tubular
steel frame and reinforced
cover with roll-up door. H 125cm x W 69cm x D 49cm.
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Heat Mat
BGHM3 40 x 75cm
Grower System
£85.75
GSGS grower frame only
£37.50
Ready to use, including
GRPC polythene cover
£28.95
thermostat control. A great
GRPP pest protection mesh cover£28.95
help for gardeners raising
GRFK frame & both covers SAVE OVER £10£84.90 many seeds in an unheated
For raising and protecting taller plants. Use as a spring
greenhouse or winter weather shelter with the heavy-duty poly
cover. Or create a pest protected growing area for plants such
as brassicas up to 1m tall by using the ultra-fine mesh cover,
which allows light, air and rainwater through but keeps pests
out. Covers 3m x 1m and is 1m high at the centre point. Easily
assembled powder coated steel with ground pegs. Both covers
have 4 zipped access panels and insect proof vents.
greenhouse, giving even
heat distribution under
seed trays or pots. Variable
5-40OC thermostat and
soil temperature sensor
for accurate control. Spray
waterproof. 3 year guarantee.
Bed & Container Growing
Tub trugs make great containers too! See page 102.
Patio Planting
Potting and container composts
can be found on page 81.
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Carrot Planter
PTCP pack 2
£10.95
Enjoy the flavour of freshly
picked, home-grown carrots!
Pack of 2 reusable planters,
with drainage holes.
W 45cm x H 30cm x D 30cm.
Potato Planters
PTPL pack 3
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Recycled Tomato Planter
FTTP
£8.95
A colourful, sustainably
sourced tomato planter.
Made from recycled cement
bags, sourced from Far East
Asia. Can be washed, folded
away, then re-used next year.
(Design and colour may vary
slightly). H 29.5cm x
W 29.5cm x D 29.5cm.
£10.95
Plant 3-5 tubers per planter.
Full instructions for a lovely
crop of home grown spuds.
Two strong handles. H 45cm x Dia. 35cm.
Dusky blue planter. 6 pockets
to hold canes and a neat
supported top rim. Holds 55L.
L 60cm x W 30cm x H30cm.
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Tomato Tower
MAXT single
MAXT2 pack 2
Tomatoes grow upside down
allowing nutrients and water
to flow efficiently to the plants.
No staking or tying necessary,
trusses are less likely to break
under the weight of fruit and
harvesting is easy. Includes a
sturdy cage, hanging chains
and re-usable soft poly fabric
liner. 4 litre reservoir which
feeds water via a capillary
strip.
3 sizes for different crops.
Deep: H 45cm x Dia. 35cm.
Medium: H 30cm x Dia.40cm.
Shallow: H 25cm x Dia. 45cm.
Supports 2 pla
NEW
Upside Down Tomato
Planter
UPTP
£14.95
6-Cane Support Patio
Patio Planters
PTSX £13.95
PTVE pack 3 £13.95 Planter
PTVE3 3 packs £37.45 Perfect for peas and beans.
£16.95
£29.95
Neat and space saving, it’s
perfect for patios, balconies,
greenhouses or in the
garden. 16 litre capacity
provides depth for extensive
root growth. Each Tomato
Tower can grow two tomato
plants. The integral tower
gives strong support for
stems and fruit trusses, and
the 2 litre reservoir ensures
a steady supply of water.
Also great for cucumbers,
beans, peppers and other
climbing plants too. Sturdy
and weather resistant, it will
last for years. H 105cm x W 28cm x D 28cm.
Tomato Growpots
GRPO pack 3 £16.25
GRPO2 2 packs £29.95
Growpots provide essential
depth for the root system of
tomato plants to grow and
absorb nutrients for the best
fruit development. They also
help support the plant and
are a ready made water and
feed reservoir, delivering
them straight to the roots.
They help keep young plants
warm and deter slugs and
snails.
Cascade Patio Planter
FGTT£109.95
Ideal for growing tumbling
tomatoes, this three-tiered
wooden planter is both
attractive and practical
and will make a statement
wherever you choose to
place it! There’s plenty of
space for herbs, flowers and
salads. Made from pressure
treated, FSC certified timber.
Dimensions: H 128cm x W
64cm x D 90cm. Delivered to
UK Mainland only.
Patio Produce Paul Peacock
BKPP £15.45
How to cultivate home-grown
vegetables from the smallest space
possible. Container growing explained
in a friendly, no-nonsense style. 156 pages.
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Every order counts! Organic materials that improve soil structure and water
holding capacity. Some of these contain plant nutrients.
2m raised
bed using
extension kit
Grow Bed System
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RABD4
RABF
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1 bed
£34.95
2 beds£54.95
4 beds
£99.95
canopy support £16.45
extension kit
£19.90
Four panels of 100% recycled material link together simply
without tools. They will never rot or need treating. Each pack
makes a 1 metre square bed 25cm high. The extension kit adds
a metre length using 2 panels and a fixing kit. The canopy
frame covers 1m to support protection materials such as fleece,
netting or mesh. Add more packs for deeper beds too.
3m raised bed kit
RABO bed kit £66.75
Buy this special bed kit
comprising one 1m bed and
two extension kits to make a
complete 3m x 1m bed and
SAVE £8.
The optional aluminium
support frame is ideal for
tomatoes and other tall
plants. H 143cm. Complete
with castors and net.
Full kit components pictured above.
EarthBox 56 Litre Gardening System
EABO
EarthBox green
£39.75
EABO2
buy 2 for £74.95
EABO4
buy 4 for
£139.75 EABT
EarthBox terracotta £39.75
EABT2
buy 2 for£74.95
EAST
support frame green
£28.45
EASB
frame terracotta £28.45
EACO
2 x extra mulch covers£4.80
Designed and used by commercial tomato growers, Earthbox
is a maintenance-free, easy to use system that controls soil
conditions for healthy plants and bountiful yields.
Much more than an ordinary planter, with many features:
Planting & Preparation
(1) Water reservoir with overflow system, topped up through
watering tube;
(2) Under soil aeration screen keeps roots free of rot and
Widger
mould; (3) Plant-through mulch cover stops weeds, conserves moisture
GTWD £12.45
and helps keep the soil warm;
This useful tool helps with levering plants out of pots, as well
(4) Easily moved on castors;
as seed and seedling planting. Stainless steel, hardwood
(5) Not just for tomatoes; we’ve grown beans, cabbages,
handle and leather hanging thong. L 33cm. Boxed.
cauliflowers, courgettes, lettuces, strawberries and peppers.
(6) Durable, long-lasting, use year after year.
Wooden Dibber
Feed and Dolomitic Lime included for first season.
EarthBox dimensions: H 26.5cm x L 74cm x W 34.5cm.
DIBI £6.65
Depth lines for guidance.
Shallow point for small
seeds, push in deeper for
plugs, large seeds, garlic
cloves, shallot and onion
sets. FSC wood.
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Seed and Plant Spacing
Ruler
Wooden Garden Lines
£11.95
GTRU £18.45 GTLN
Use the holes to evenly space GTLN set of 2 £22.95
seeds or plants. Graduations
in metric and imperial with
a guide to the spacing for
different vegetables. 1m ruler.
FSC beech wood. (Dibber and
seeds not included).
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Neat planting every time!
FSC wood pegs and green
twine. Mark out boundaries
and beds up to 20m. Wrap
the twine around the wooden
pegs to store.
Wooden Economy Plot 2.6m
WOED
1 plot
£84.45
WOED2
2 plots
£159.95
This easy to assemble garden plot will give 2.3 sq. metres
of growing space, with a generous 30cm depth to grow a
wide range of crops. It comprises 8 pointed posts, ready for
knocking into the ground and 16 side boards. Made from FSC
wood and treated with a non-toxic preservative that won’t kill
the worms and bugs in the compost or spoil your plants. UK Mainland delivery only. H 30cm x L 260cm x W 90cm.
Bagged items to UK Mainland addresses only.
See page 77 for Seed and Cutting Compost.
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Organic composts based on
Moorland Gold reclaimed peat
(see page 82) with a good
reputation for consistency and
reliability. Sweet smelling, fine
texture and rich black colour.
Moorland Gold
Compost Scoop Wool Compost Moorland Gold Potting
GTOP £12.35 WOOL 30 litre £13.45 and Container Compost Multi Purpose Compost Stainless steel scoop for
WOOL2 2 bags £23.75 NOPC 40 litre £13.95 NOMP 40 litre £11.95
digging compost out of a
Made from bracken and
Added nutrients to encourage NOMP2 2 bags £21.90
bag without spillage. Deeply
dished sides for transferring
compost to pots.
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sheep’s wool, this peat-free
compost will really boost
your flowers, fruit, vegetables
and trees. Bracken provides
natural potash whilst wool
contains slow release
nitrogen and retains water.
A real peat alternative with a
similar soft texture.
Coir Fibre Bricks
PFBR 1 brick £2.75
PFBR8 8 bricks £15.95
Compressed coir fibre which
expands to make a compost
base when soaked in water.
Mixes well with soil, sand and
perlite. 1 brick makes 8 litres
of coir to fill 2 seed trays.
strong healthy balanced
growth, with less need for
additional feeding.
Moorland Gold
Vegan Potting
Compost
NOVP 40 litre £14.55
Made from Moorland Gold
mixed with plant derived
ingredients only. With its fine
texture and consistency it
is good for sowing larger
seeds, or for filling pots and
containers for growing on.
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PERL
25 litre £17.45
Nutrients for Coir An inert material to improve
PFNS 200g
£1.95 drainage in potting and seed
Organic fertiliser, ideal for
tomatoes and cucumbers.
sachet to treat 4 bricks.
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Rich in potash, this is
ideal for nutrient hungry
tomato plants, cucumbers,
aubergines and peppers.
Moorland Gold Grow-Big
NOGB 1 bag £9.95
NOGB2 2 £17.85
NOGB4 4 £34.75
Growing bags with a similar
blend to Tomato compost.
Nutrient-rich, and good depth
for strong root growth, will
retain moisture and provide
nourishment to your plants as
they develop. Holds 3 plants.
Vital Earth Compost
VEVC 60 litre £11.95
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GroChar® Organic Moisture
All Purpose Compost Retainer ORMR 2.5kg £11.95 CGAP 20 litre £8.95
ORMR2 7.5kg £33.75 For vegetables, fruit and
ORMR3 20kg £64.45 flowers and can also be used
Coarse grade seaweed
meal which can retain up
to 6 times its own weight of
water. Invaluable in hanging
baskets, and planters.
Improves structure and
microbial activity. Mix 300500g in 40lt of compost and
water well before planting.
Moorland Gold Tomato
Compost
NOTC 40 litre £14.55
compost and cutting mixes.
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A new blend, suitable for
direct sowing seeds in trays,
pots, planters and beds, and
for potting on.
as a soil conditioner. Contains
GroChar® (see back cover),
coir fibre, and a blend of
vegetable-based nutrients.
Mycorrhizal fungi stimulate
root growth and nutrient
uptake, plus wormcasts and
seaweed promote vigour and
disease resistance.
NEW
Big value bag, perfect for
growing vegetables and
salads, provides a naturally
balanced feed for your plants.
Based on composted green
waste with added nutrients,
it’s ideal for all raised beds
and containers.
Peat Free Coir Composts
Fertile Fibre
FEFI
35 litre
FEFI2 2 bags
£11.95
£21.90
A lightweight peat-free
multi-purpose compost with
structure that allows easy
water and air penetration.
Made from coir (coconut
fibre) with added organic
nutrients.
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£11.95
FEVG2 2 bags £21.90
Peat-free Fertile Fibre but
with no animal derived
ingredients. All nutrients
come from organic vegetable
sources.
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New Vital Earth So
il Improver and Eco
Soil Improvers
Organic materials that improve soil structure and water
holding capacity. Some of these contain plant nutrients.
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Seaweed Meal CSML4 2.5kg £7.80
CSML1
5kg £13.55
CSML3 25kg £38.45
A slow-acting, long
lasting plant food rich in
trace elements. This soil
conditioner helps to build up
the humus structure of the
soil. Apply on the surface and
lightly rake in up to 3 months
before planting, by which
time it will have been broken
down by the soil bacteria.
Apply 60-120g per sq m.
Rock Dust
RODS 450g RODU 20kg
organic soil conditioner made
solely from green waste. It will revitalise and build up
fertility and humus in the
soil, and add body to sandy
soils. Natural slow release
of nutrients to sustain strong
root growth, flowering and
fruiting.
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Moorland Gold
Natural Peat Alternative MOGO 40 litre £11.95
In the Pennines, particles of
peat are naturally washed
into streams and carried
into lakes and reservoirs.
Moorland Gold is reclaimed
from the water so gardeners
can use peat without the
loss of peat bogs. Blend with
your home made compost to
make a potting mix or use as
a soil conditioner.
Cal-Sea-Feed
CALS
2kg
£7.55
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Only available April-October.
Cocoa Shell Mulch
SHEL 70 litre
£17.45
A mulch, an organic fertiliser
and a soil conditioner. It suppresses weeds, retains
soil moisture and improves
the structure and fertility of all
soils. It looks superb, is light
to handle and can deter slugs
and cats. 70 litre bag covers
1.5-3 sq m.
(Dog owners beware: Cocoa
Shell contains Theobromine
which could be dangerous to
dogs if they eat it. It dissipates
after a few weeks).
Lakeland Gold Earth Cycle Cow
LAKG 40 litres £13.95 Compost A naturally high potash soil
ECCP 40 litre £13.95
conditioner, sustainably
produced by blending
bracken harvested from the
Cumbrian fells with farmyard
manure. Composted and
allowed to cure over time,
it is rich in humus, supplies
slow release nutrients, aids
water retention and feeds the
earthworms.
An organic, environmentally
friendly alternative to calcified
seaweed, Cal-Sea-Feed
is a natural soil and lawn
conditioner rich in minerals.
A blend of seaweed
meal and natural calcium
compound, it breaks down
heavy soil and neutralises
acid soils. Soil Association
approved. Work into the soil
by simply forking or raking.
Apply 70g per sq m.
Mulching
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Earth Cycle Compost
£3.95 ECMP 40 litre £13.65
£14.25 A nutrient rich peat free
An organic remineralising
top dressing from quarries
in Scotland. Rock dust adds
a huge range of natural
volcanic minerals and trace
elements to boost long term
soil fertility. Apply at the end of
the growing season for best
results. 20kg bag covers up to
40 sq m.
Mulch on page 4.
FREE
GroChar® PEAT
Soil Improver
CGOL 1kg tube £6.95
CGOL4 4.5kg tub £19.95
A one off investment in your
soil which will continue to
work for many years, 1kg
will enrich 1 square metre.
When planting trees or shrubs
add 100g to the planting
hole, or 5g per plant when
transplanting vegetables and
bedding plants.
Stimulates vigorous growth in
vegetables, fruit, herbaceous
borders and roses.
Composted cow manure
from an organic dairy herd,
blended with green waste
to increase friability. Dig
in a layer 1.5 - 2.5cm thick
when preparing the soil for
planting. Free from weed
seed and pathogens and no
unpleasant smells, just all the benefits of cow
manure.
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Gypsum
GYPS1 3kg
£9.45
GYPS3 4 packs £29.95
An excellent conditioner for
heavy clay soils. Improves
aeration and drainage,
and makes the soil more
workable. Apply 250-500g
per sq m. The Organic Gardening Catalogue 2013
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Strulch
STRU 2 x 100 litres*
£20.45
Mineralised straw makes
a visually attractive mulch,
which will last up to 2 years, suppressing weeds
and reducing the need
for watering. Can also be
incorporated into soil to
improve structure. *When
spread, 100 litres will cover
2-3 sq m at a depth of 3-4cm. 2 bags per order. Soil Preparation & Feeding
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Fertilisers
For correction of major deficiencies
or where supplies of compost are
insufficient.
In very general terms Nitrogen (N) promotes green leafy
growth, Phosphate (P) helps root growth and Potassium (K)
feeds fruits and flowers.
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Purpose Fertiliser 6-5-7
COFR1 4kg
£12.95
COFR2 20kg £29.95
DUST FREE formulation. An
excellent balanced feed for
vegetables, fruit, salad crops
and flowers, releasing its
nutrients steadily through the
season. Contains dried blood,
feather meal, cocoa shells,
manure, seaweed meal and
vinasse, crumbed for easy
use at 75-150g per sq m. 6% N 5% P2O5 7% K2O
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Free Fertiliser 4-4-4
OFAF
4kg
£12.95
OFAF2 20kg £29.95
Contains only vegetable
ingredients including GM
free soya. A general purpose
feed to benefit a wide range
of crops. Improves humus
content and soil structure.
Easy to use granules so there
is no risk of scorching. Apply 75-150g per sq m. 4% N 4% P2O5 4% K2O
Grochar Fertiliser
CGFE
2.5kg
£9.95
An easy to use, all-natural
pelleted fertiliser for healthier,
more productive vegetables,
fruit and shrubs. Packed with
optimum amounts of nitrogen
for overall growth and
green leaves; phosphate to
support healthy root growth
and potash for abundant
flowering and fruiting. Easy to
carry bucket for transporting.
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Alfalfa Plus 2.5-0-7
ALFA 4kg
£15.25
Contains 100% plant material
- Lucerne (Alfalfa), Comfrey
and Seaweed. Naturally rich
in potash and nitrogen plus
a very wide range of trace
elements all in organic form.
An ideal feed for fruit and
vegetables. Apply at 1kg to
10-15 sqm preferably before
planting. 2.5% N 7% K2O
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Chase Organic Tomato
Fertiliser 4-4-8
CHAF 4kg
£13.60
CHAF2 20kg £33.85
Animal Free with high potash
formulation for tomatoes,
aubergines and peppers.
Mix in a handful at planting
and top dress when the fruit
starts to grow.
Can also be added to
homemade potting mixes.
4% N 4% P2O5 8% K2O
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CMPL2 1 litre £11.25
CMPL 4 litres £27.40
All the benefits of comfrey
leaves - NPK, trace elements,
minerals, vitamins and plant
hormones in a dried pellet
form. Use either to make
your own comfrey liquid or
apply directly into the soil or
compost to release nutrients
over the whole season. To
make liquid steep 200g in
1 litre of water for 5 days.
Filter, then dilute 1 in 25 for
watering onto plants. 1 litre
makes up to 75 litres of liquid
feed. Apply 150g pellets per
sq m. 1 litre pellets weighs
about 800g.
Tip: Lawn Care
Slug Gone Wool Pellets
SDAG 3.5 litres £8.95
SDAG2 20 litres £29.25
Greenvale Organic
Plant Food 5-3-3 Spread the pellets in a thin
GOPF 25kg £23.20 layer and when wetted, a
A natural slow-release plant
food and soil conditioner,
made from pelletised chicken
manure from free-range
hens.
Apply 120-200g per sq m. 5% N 3% P2O5 3% K2O
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weed suppressing, water
retaining, ’felt’ mulch mat is
formed. Contains naturally
occuring nitrogen, phosphate,
and potash released slowly
as it degrades. Also deters
slugs. The loose wool fibre
content is waste from the
fleece before it is washed.
3% N 0.4% P2O5 3% K2O
Don’t cut grass shorter
than 2.5cm, leave it
longer in dry weather.
Leave mowings on the
lawn. Worms will recycle
them.
Lime a lawn if pH is less
than 6.
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Chase Organic Potato
Spring treatment 9-3-3
Fertiliser 6-5-10
CLFR1 4kg
£13.60 Chase Lawn Fertiliser
CHPT1 4kg£11.95
CLFR2 20kg £33.85 Autumn treatment 4-6-12
CLFT1
4kg
£12.90
3 boxes for£26.95 Slow release nutrients to
Boost your harvest with this
CLFT2
20kg £29.95
give an attractive lawn
specially formulated fertiliser.
Similar to Chase Organic
Fertiliser with extra potash
and magnesium from milled
rock. Also good for roses
and flowers. Apply prior to
planting 100g per sq m. 6% N
5% P2O5 10% K2O +6% Mg
without excessive grass
growth. Similar ingredients to
Chase All Purpose but with
the emphasis on organic
nitrogen. Pellets are easy
to spread and break down
rapidly. Apply 100-200g per
sq m. 9% N 3% P2O5 3% K2O
Too much nitrogen in autumn
leads to soft, unhealthy
grass. With the emphasis on
potash and phosphate this
will keep your lawn in good
condition through the winter.
Apply 100-200g per sq m. 4% N 6% P2O5 12% K2O
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Horn 12-0-0
HHME1 3kg
£14.95
3 boxes for
£36.95
Slow acting organic nitrogen
suitable as a dressing for
most green vegetable crops
and on lawns. 60-120g per sq m. 12% N
pH Meter
PHMT £19.95
Chase Organic Bone Meal 3.5-20-0
BONM1 4kg
£10.95
3 boxes for £24.75
Sterilised bone meal, a slow
release organic phosphate
for strong root growth.
Particularly useful when
planting new shrubs and
trees. Apply 120g per sq m. 3.5% N 20% P2O5
Read the pH of your soil or
compost again and again.
Push in the probe and wait
one minute for the reading.
Range: acid 3.5-9 alkaline.
Belt clip. Instructions included. No batteries required.
pH Test Kit
PHTK £8.95
Magnesium Deficiency
Iron Deficiency
Straightforward and easy to
use, this ph test kit comes in a
handy plastic carry case and
is enough for 10 tests with
colour chart to check results.
Chase Organic Organic Potash 3-0-17 Rock Phosphate 0-27-0
ROPH1 4kg
£10.95 OGPT1 4kg
£11.95
3 boxes for
£24.75 3 boxes for
£26.95
An animal free source of
phosphate for strong roots.
Apply at 120g per sq m.
Also put in planting holes
for new shrubs and trees to
help them get established.
Powdered rock mineral form.
27% P2O5
Soluble potash from an
organic source, ideal for
correcting deficiencies.
Particularly suited to
tomatoes and fruit. Apply 50-100g per sq m. 3% N 17% K2O Dolomite Limestone
DOLM1 3kg
£7.75
DOLM2 4 x 3kg £24.45
Sulphur Chips
SUCH 750g £6.25
The organic gardener’s lime,
used to raise pH. Contains
calcium and magnesium.
Always test soil pH before
liming. Apply 200g per sq m.
Mined from deep volcanic
deposits. Use to reduce soil
pH where acid soil is needed
for plants such as Ericas and
Rhododendrons. Slow acting,
lasting for 2-3 years. Use
125-250g per sq m.
Rose Tonic
House Plants
A tomato
leaf showing
magnesium
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EPSA
1kg
£6.85
A soluble form of Magnesium
for when there’s a clear
deficiency - yellowing
between leaf veins, common
in greenhouse tomatoes and
chrysanthemums. Mix 75g in
4.5 litres of water.
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Seaweed Plus Iron
SMPL
500ml £6.40
Correct specific iron
deficiencies which often
occur on chalky soils (leaves
generally pale, brown edges
on margins). Plants will also
gain from the benefits of
seaweed extract.
Sulphur Rose
WETR 250g £13.80
Roses love wettable sulphur.
It is a brilliant tonic for healthy
blooms and foliage, and
prevents yellowing of leaves.
It also helps neutralise the
effects of hard water. Mix in
water and apply as a spray.
Fertiliser Sticks
STIC pack 50 £7.20
Fifty plant sticks made
from a mixture of farmyard
manures. Push the sticks into
the compost for complete pot
plant nourishment. 4% N 5% P2O5 10% K2O
Seaweed & Plant Tonics
Soil & Plant Tonics
By stimulating healthy plant growth, nutrients are
absorbed more efficiently and natural defence
mechanisms are enhanced to help withstand the effects
of disease and stress.
Liquid Feeds
Odourless!
Seaweed
Put more food
on the table!
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Liquid Comfrey Tonic
CMTO 500ml
£9.95
Plants can benefit from the
rich and diverse ingredients
of comfrey - potassium, trace
elements, vitamins, minerals
and hormones. A natural
tonic for tomatoes and other
fruit, flowers and vegetables.
Mix 25ml to 1 litre of water.
Revive
REVV 500ml
£7.95
A liquid microbial treatment
containing Bacillus subtilis,
to promote healthy and
vigorous root growth. Use
Revive to increase levels
of Bacillus subtilis to help
prevent the onset of fungal
attacks.
Organic Fruit & Veg
“Probiotic”
ECFV 1 litre
£8.95
A clear, odourless liquid
specially formulated for use
on fruit and vegetables. This
natural “probiotic”, adds
beneficial micro-organisms
to the growing medium
and stimulates root growth,
leading to improved nutrient
uptake. Enhances seed
germination. Dilute up to
40ml in 9 litres of water.
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Feed 3-0-6
CHTF 1 litre £8.15
CHTF2 5 litres £26.95
Fruits Boost DRFB 40g sachet £6.95
A water soluble plant
strengthener specifically for
fruit trees, cane fruit, soft
fruit and ornamental trees.
Contains Endomycorrhizae
beneficial fungi and Biostimulants including seaweed
extract. 1 x 40g sachet treats
up to 16 plants.
Chase Organic SM3
Seaweed Extract
SEAM1 125ml £2.95
SEAM2 500ml £6.75
SEAM3 1 litre
£9.95
SEAM4 5 litres £30.95
Tomatoes are particularly
hungry plants and should
be grown in a well fed soil
Super concentrated SM3
or specially formulated
10ml (2 teaspoons ) to one
tomato compost. A weekly
gallon or 4.5 litres - 1 in 450!
supplementary liquid feed
- much more economic than
after the first truss has set
many other brands. will help the fruit develop and Farmers around the world
ripen. Chase Tomato Feed is
use our pure seaweed extract
economic to use and 1 litre
to increase crop yield and
will provide 12 plants with
quality. The same is true for
the potash rich nutrients they
your garden! SM3 will give
need for over 11 weeks. you healthier plants and
3% N 6% K2O
more food on the table at
harvest time. Your vegetables
will be of higher quality
and yield with an extended
harvest time and fruit will
benefit from enhanced colour
and store better. Apply with
a sprayer or watering can at
regular intervals, diluting 10ml
SM3 in 4.5 litres of water. Rootgrow RGRP
360g
£10.90
Beneficial soil fungi
(mycorrhiza) attach to the root
system and enable plants to
withstand drought, take up
nutrients better and resist soil
diseases. The result is faster
growth, healthier plants
and better soil. A one-off
treatment for trees, shrubs
and bulbs.
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Maxicrop Seaweed Plus
Fertiliser 5-2-5
MASP 1 litre
£10.95
A natural fertiliser made from
plant extracts and seaweed
that contains no animal
products. Particularly good
for feeding plants in pots
and containers. Maxicrop
Seaweed Plus Fertiliser
provides balanced, healthy
nutrition for all plants, fruit
crops and vegetables.
5% N 2% P2O5 5% K2O
Foxy Plus Sprayer
SPFP
500ml £6.25
Spray from any angle, from
any position, even upside
down with no leaks or spills!
Perfect for applying spray to
the underside of leaves.
Closable and adjustable
nozzle for spraying mist. Fits
comfortably in the hand.
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Making Compost
Worms will eat their own weight of waste each day. Add small quantities of organic kitchen
waste, including vegetable peelings (but not meat) regularly and use the compost as a top
dressing for the soil, mixed into potting compost and use the liquid as a plant feed.
Compost
Activators
Composting with Worms
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QR Compost Activator
QRCA1 (2m3)
£1.95
QRCA2 (10m3) £3.95
QRCA3 (100m3) £10.95
Worm Cafe
WOCFworms £99.95
WOCF1 voucher £104.95
30 Litre Compost Caddy
Worm Cafe is the easy to use wormery for kitchen waste. The
HJCC caddy £13.95
tray structure allows easy access to the compost, and liquid
feed is collected from a tap in the base. No worm handling
HJCF 6 filters £4.65
necessary. Hinged, rainproof lid. Three robust 100% recycled
HJCL 10 bags £3.95
plastic trays. Kit includes a bedding block, 500g (approx 1000)
native composting worms, Lime Mix, Worm Treat, Moisture
Mat and Instructions. UK Mainland delivery only.
Compost Worms
WORM average 250 £17.95
For populating a wormery or
for use in a compost heap or
bin system.
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HotBin Composter
HOTB
£149.00
HotBin is a 200 litre hot
composting bin that is easy
to use. It quickly transforms
kitchen waste and plate
scrapings (including meat
and fish), grass cuttings,
garden prunings and leaves
into nutritious compost.
The insulated walls and
effective aeration allow high
temperatures to be reached
and sustained, which means
that food waste can be
successfully sanitised and
composted, without
unpleasant smells.mple…!
Dimensions: 550cm x 625cm
x 1145mm. Comes complete
with thermometer, raking
stick, wood chip bulking
agent, “kick start” bottle, full
instructions. 200 litre capacity.
UK Mainland delivery only.
Tested by Garden Organic at
Ryton Gardens and found to
produce ‘little odour, virtually
no flies and no problems with
rodents’.
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Jumbo sized kitchen caddy
made of recycled plastic with
carbon filter that absorbs
odours for 3-4 months.
Compostable lining bags
keep the inside clean, lift out
when full and add to compost
bin. 30 litre Caddy complete
with one filter. Dimensions: H 36cm, W 37cm x D 28cm.
‘Quick Return’ is a herbal
powder preparation with
seaweed and honey, and
has been sold for over 50
years. It produces rich, dark,
sweet smelling compost by
stimulating micro-organisms
present in your own soil to
decompose the material in
the heap. Full instructions
enclosed for building a QR
compost heap.
Biotal Compost Maker
BICM 500ml £6.95
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Greenline Garden 325
Litre Compost Bin
GAGG
£94.50 Premium quality, medium
sized compost bin made
from 6mm thick injection
moulded, recycled thermo
plastic. Folding lid for easy
filling. Back-saving height of
under one metre for filling
and turning. Two large, slide
up doors for easy compost
removal. Locking lid, tight
fitting sides (with metal bolts)
and ventilated base to keep
vermin out but allow worms
in. Capacity: 325 litre. H 82cm x W 70cm x D 70cm.
New formulation for general
compost making including
leaves and grass. Based
on the microbes, enzymes
and fungi essential to the
composting process. 500ml
bottle with measuring feature
for 10ml per watering can
of water. Treats up to the
equivalent of 80 bin bags of
waste.
Leaf Sacks
LELE3
3 pack £6.95
Turn fallen leaves into leaf
mould - these loose weave
jute sacks make composting
really effective. 100%
biodegradeable. 70cm x
40cm. Holds lots of leaves!
Making Compost
Compost Bins
Composting is a fundamental part of organic growing. Most garden and kitchen waste can be recycled into compost,
providing plant food and improving soil.
Beehive Composter
FGBH £99.95
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Duvet pictured insert
Wooden Compost Bin System
Compost Aerator WOCO
single bin£93.50
COAE
£13.95
WOTB
twin bin (SAVE £5)
£164.00
This handy tool lifts,
mixes and aerates
WOEM
extra module£75.50
compost without the
CODU
duvet £19.95
need to empty the
WOCL1
lid
£29.95
bin. Push the spike
Classic wooden composting system to add as many bays as
you need, each with a capacity of 500 litres. A row of three bins
allows new, semi-composted and finished compost in rotation
(order twin bin + extra module). Simple slot together assembly
using pillars and slide-in panels for easy access. Wood allows
the compost to breathe and prevents the compost drying out,
and is treated with a non-arsenic preservative (new treatment
after 2-3 years recommended).
An insulating “duvet”, made from rot-proof materials, features
eyelets to secure and can be added to keep rain out and
speed up the composting process. L 85cm x W 85cm. Each bin assembled measures W 91cm x D 91cm x H 75cm.
Extra module has two pillars and three sides. FSC wood.
into the heap and
then pull upwards
to operate the arms
and “fluff up” the
material. Metal with
comfort grip. L 85cm.
A decorative way of home
composting, but very practical
to use too. The lid is held
open with a prop, for loading
in waste and turning. The
bottom opening is full width
and stays open while you
check the bottom of the bin,
or remove finished compost.
It provides the proper air
circulation for composting.
Supplied flat packed and
partially assembled with
most parts slotting together.
However, a basic tool kit will
be needed including a drill.
Made from pressure treated
FSC softwood with a 15 year
manufacturers guarantee. UK Mainland delivery only. H 86cm x W 74cm x W 74cm.
Capacity approx. 350 litres.
roma Wood Preservative
C
PRFN 250ml £11.25
A non toxic and non flammable water-based wood protection
ideal for wooden compost bin (see page 96).
Wooden Compost Bin Options with Lids
WOWL1 single bin and lid
£119.50 WOWL2 twin bin and 2 lids
£215.00
Lids
able
avail 95
£29.
The Garden Organic
Book of Compost
BKCT £11.95
A truly practical book on
how to make and use a rich,
fertile soil for growing healthy,
beautiful fruit, vegetables and
flowers. Ideal for beginners
and more experienced
gardeners alike. Paperback.
192 pages.
FSC wooden boards and posts that simply slot together for
smart composting! The wood allows the compost to breathe
and not dry out. Capacity 520 litres. H 71cm x W 91cm x D 91cm.
Treated with a non-arsenic preservative.
Leaf Mould Composter
LMCO
£16.70
An economical way to
compost your leaves!
Made of strong, durable,
plastic mesh with a 10 year
lifespan. Open sides allow
rainwater access to assist
decomposition. 170 litres.
Tumbling Composter
TUMC £89.95
Turning the drum once a day mixes and aerates the
contents - speeding up production of rich food for your
soil and plants. This innovative design saves space
and requires much less physical effort than traditional
revolving composters. Two chambers provide efficient
batch composting - fill one side while the other cooks.
Built in churning paddles are designed to break down
and mix the contents. Adjustable air vents and easily
sliding doors make it quick and simple to load. Comes
in a unique flat-pack form. Made from rugged UV stable plastic.
Capacity approx. 7 cubic feet.
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Slug and Snail Control
Pest Control
Slugs and Snails are the most common pests in British
gardens and need a complete section of their own!
Here’s our veritable arsenal of controls to help you and
your plants gain the upper hand.
Use pest controls safely. Always read the label.
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Reusable! Will
last for years!
Slug Shield
SLSH1
small x 12
£10.95
SLSH2
large x 6£9.45
SLSH3
small x 24
£18.95
The Slug Shield is a multi-strand flexible copper ‘bracelet’ that
wraps around the base of a plant to create a physical and
electrochemical barrier. Easy to apply, it expands with plant
growth, is rain proof and completely safe for the ecosystem.
Simply wrap around the plant stem and twist ends to secure.
Works as a mini-electric shock for slugs. Unique and effective!
(Small for stems up to 5cm diameter, large for stems 6-10cm
diameter.)
Slug Collars
SLUC pack 3 £7.65
SLUC3 pack 9 £19.45
Single plant protection from
slugs, targeted watering
and a mini ‘micro-climate’.
Scrunch into the soil around
young plants like courgettes,
lettuce and cucumbers to
give them a really great start.
Used with care will last for
years. 22cm diameter.
Copper Slug Tape
SSTA 4m x 3cm £5.45
Pretty and effective, stickyback copper tape for your
pots and planters. Slugs
are shocked on contact by
the copper’s natural electric
charge and back away.
Use to keep slugs out of pet
dishes too.
Copper Snail & Slug Tape SNTA 5m x 3cm £11.95
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Slug tape with a pointed frill.
This adds another prickly
defence to deter snails and
large slugs. RICE
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Slug and Weed Mat Ground Staples CUT
SLWM 180cm x 80cm
GRST pack 8£4.95
Slug Stoppa £9.95 Galvanised steel staples
for securing fabrics to the
Made from a unique
SLGR 3 litres
£6.95
soil. Useful for Slug and
patented copper coated
SLGR2 3 boxes £19.95
Weed Mat, Envirofleece and
Enviromesh.
fabric, it acts as a barrier to
slugs and snails, protecting
many vulnerable plants such
as strawberries, lettuces
vegetables and hostas. Also
keeps weeds at bay and
helps to keep moisture in the
soil. Re-usable and harmless
to children, pets and wildlife.
180cm x 80cm. See also Plant
Collars on page 16, made
from the same material.
SAS Slug & Snail
Repellent
SSRE 300ml
£5.95
Stop slugs and snails
crossing over the doorstep,
and across walls and through
cracks. The compressed air
spray contains a natural
yucca extract that slugs and
snails find repellent. The spray withstands light
rain but reapply after a
downpour.
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Safe to pets, wildlife and
children, this is a 100%
natural product with no
additives or chemicals. Not
just gritty, the granules suck
the slime from any slug or
snail which dares to cross
a barrier of granules. No
need to replace after rain.
Work into the soil at the end
of the season. Works well
as a barrier to protect areas
treated with Nemaslug.
Slug Gone Wool
Pellets SDAG 3.5 litres £8.95
SDAG2 20 kg
£29.25
Pellets made of waste
wool that form a weed
suppressing ’felt’ mulch mat
that aggravates a slug’s foot.
A 100% natural barrier. Deter
slugs and introduce a slow
release feed all at once. Use
on soil around plants or the
top of beds or pots.
Copper Rings
RING3 6 large £22.45
RING2 6 small
£17.75
RING 3 of each £19.95
Attractive 5cm deep copper
rings can be used singly or
joined together to form an
effective solid slug and snail
barrier around plants. Large
17.5cm diameter, small 10cm.
Pest Control
Use pest controls safely. Always read the label..
The Simple Soution
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Simply sink the
outer chamber
and lift out the
slugs
ts but safe!
Professional Slug & Snail Advanced Slug Killer
Trap GSAK 575g
£6.95
SLPT £8.95 GSAK2 2 packs £11.95
Sink into ground in problem
areas. Holds hundreds of
slugs and snails. No need to
dig up to empty and re-bait
(every 10-12 days). Just lift
out the inner chamber and
pour contents directly onto
the compost heap. Self
locking, pet proof lid and roof
removes for easy inspection.
Best with special bait or beer.
Will last several years.
The only effective slug
control for potatoes!
Little blue pelle
Safe blue pellets which only
kill slugs and snails. Effective
for several weeks, even on
wet days. Based on ferric
phosphate, they’re safe for
humans, pets and wildlife,
breaking down harmlessly
in the soil as iron and
phosphate soil nutrients.
Use 5g to protect 1 sq m.
575 pack gives 115 sq m
coverage.
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Nemaslug® Slug Killer
BCSL
for 40 sqm
£10.95
BCSL3
2 packs, 2nd sent after 6 weeks £21.70
BCSL5
3 packs, 2nd at 6, 3rd at 12 weeks £31.80
BCSL2
for 100 sqm
£22.60
BCSL4
2 packs, 2nd sent after 6 weeks £42.70
BCSL6
3 packs, 2nd at 6, 3rd at 12 weeks £62.80
Naturally occurring microscopic nematodes which seek out
and kill slugs in the soil. Nematodes introduce a bacterial
infection when reproducing inside the slug. Nemaslug is easily
mixed with water and applied with a watering can or sprayer
giving protection for up to six weeks.
First treatment is best done 2-3 weeks before putting out
young plants vulnerable to slug damage. Ensure the soil is
moist for optimum performance.
Available April until September. It kills mainly young and small
slugs in the soil (90% of the population), rather than big slugs
on the surface for which additional controls may be needed.
However, this means that the young slugs do not mature and
breed, giving a much reduced slug population in the future.
Use before the expiry date on the pack, keep refrigerated until
use. Note: Does not control snails, and not recommended for
use in very heavy clay soil.
Slug & Snail Traps Slug X Trap
Slug and Snail Barricade with bait for a season SLGX £8.95 SBAR 4 x 25cm£6.95
SLTR 3 traps £13.95 Trap as many as 40-50 slugs SBAR3 3 sets£16.95
Free standing design to place
on soil or flat surfaces, or
bury to soil level, leaving
a ‘lip’ to keep out ground
beetles. Lift out dead slugs in
the strainer leaving behind
the bait. Pack of 3 traps
made from durable plastic,
complete with 100g of bait.
overnight in badly infested
areas. Site the free standing
trap on any flat surface. Bait
with either beer or attractant.
Slug Trap Bait
SLTB
100g
£5.95
Specially formulated bait for
use in slug and snail traps,
mixed with water or fruit
juice. Non-toxic. Makes up to
2.2 litres, or 15 doses to use
over 30 week season.
A simple, yet highly effective
way to stop slug and snail
damage in vegetable and
flower beds. Eco friendly,
no need for chemicals or
adhesive tapes. The sharp
spikes around the top will
stop unwanted visitors in
their tracks. Each set contains
4 panels. Connect several
sets together to cover larger
areas.
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Sprayer
AQNS 1 litre £28.50
The Aquamix Sprayer
connects to a standard hose
and provides a constant
dilution of 2%. Ideal for easy
application of Nemaslug at
the recommended rate.
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Pest Control
Direct from Producer.
Biological Pest Control
Biological controls for use in greenhouse, conservatory or polytunnel. This technique uses one living organism to control
another with no danger of harm to humans, pets and beneficial creatures. Order when the first pests are seen provided that
the minimum temperature can be met. If ordering in advance, please state your preferred delivery month.
The Problem
The Treatment
Aphids in the
greenhouse
including
greenfly and
blackfly
Aphids
Encarsia wasp
Red Spider
Mite in the
greenhouse
Phytoseiulius
Mealybugs
in the
greenhouse on
ornamentals
Cryptolaemus beetle
Mealybugs
Sciarid flies in
the greenhouse
and warm
places
Sciarid Fly
Encarsia - Biological Control
BCEN3 3 deliveries
£19.95
Phytoseiulius - Biological Control
BCRS2 1000 predators
BCRS3 2000 predators
£14.95
£22.95
Cryptolaemus - Biological Control
BCME 10 adults £14.95
Hypoaspis - Biological Control
BCSF 10,000
£17.50
A tiny parasitic wasp which lays its eggs in young whitefly.
Introduce as soon as possible after the first adult whiteflies
are seen. For the best coverage of 60sqm you will receive
three deliveries of 300 pupae approximately 14 days
apart. Minimum temperatures Night 16oC - Day 20oC.
Whitefly in the
greenhouse
Red Spider Mite
£17.50
A slender black insect about 2mm long that lays single
eggs into immature aphids killing them as the new
aphidius develops. A single female can lay 100 eggs in
her lifetime. A temperature of 18oC is required for at least
two hours a day.
Aphidius
Whitefly
Aphidius - Biological Control
BCAP 250 adults
Hypoaspis
A tiny predatory mite, which feeds on the red spider mite,
mainly in greenhouses. Available from mid April. Min.
temperatures Night 16oC - Day 20oC, but below 30oC. Where spider mite detected but not in high numbers order
1000, for high infestations, 2000.
Cryptolaemus beetles love mealybugs. Life cycle of several
months so 1 pack is sufficient for an average greenhouse
except for severe infestations. Min. air temperature
20oC for several hours a day and good levels of sunlight
needed. Strong fliers so cover vents with mesh.
Sciarid flies (or fungus flies) are 3-4mm long and black.
They hover near warm, moist compost and their larvae
damage rooted cuttings and seedlings. Hypoaspis adults
and larvae feed on Sciarid larvae. One treatment lasts 4-5
months, and treats 10 sq m of soil surface.
Order Info.: Biological controls are prepared in weekly batches to ensure complete freshness. Apply on the day of receipt.
We will not despatch between November and March unless specifically requested to do so. Supplied to UK addresses only.
Pests - How to Control them
on Fruit and Vegetables
BKPE
£5.95
Mighty Mite
BCMM 500 mites
You can
find more
really useful
Garden
Organic
guides on
page 107.
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£11.95
This amazing predatory Phoretic mite species is a unique
biological pest control.
An informative and practical book
for organic pest control. Colour
photos and charts help to identify
garden friends and enemies with
advice on the best method of
dealing with the pests.
Primarily a soil dwelling predator, it has a voracious appetite
and a rapid reproduction rate at temperatures over 10OC. It
feeds on the larvae of dipteran flies, fungus gnats, sciarid
flies, eggs and young maggots of the housefly, blowfly,
stable fly and flesh flies.
Mighty Mite feeding on
Vine Weevil larvae
It also feeds on vine weevil larvae, cutworms, woodlice and
springtails. Mighty Mite can be applied to pots and containers
or direct onto the soil, and is also effective added to mature
compost heaps. When the compost is used, it will contain a
population of mites ready to go to work against soil dwelling
pests. 500 mites will treat up to 2 sq metres.
Biological Pest Control
Nemasys Controls
For killing vine weevil larvae, leatherjackets, chafer grubs, codling moth and caterpillars. Keep refrigerated and use before
the expiry date. Mix whole packet with water and apply with a watering can or hose end feeder.
The Problem
The Treatment
Nemasys
BCVW
BCVW2
Steinernema kraussei
treats 12 sq m
treats 100 sq m
£11.60
£33.55
Nemasys
BCCG
Heterorhabditis sp.
treats 100 sq m £33.55
Nemasys
BCLJ
Steinernema feltiae
treats 100 sq m
£19.95
Control the Vine Weevil larvae present in soil. Most
effective in the autumn or from March if damage is
seen in spring. Use on open ground or in pots. Note:
Does not control adult weevils, only the larvae (1.4cm
grubs). Make sure the larvae are present before
ordering.
Vine Weevils indoors and out
Lawns beware the Chafer Grub! Not only do they
eat grass roots, but birds, badgers and foxes will rip
out your turf to feed on them. Apply during AugustSeptember when larvae (about 1.5cm) are active, but
before they move too deep into the soil for control.
Chafer Grubs outdoors
Another scourge to lawns! But luckily this nematode
can tackle leatherjackets, the 2.5cm larvae of the crane
fly or daddy longlegs. Most effective August - October.
Best applied 2 weeks after you see the adult crane flies
in your garden.
Leatherjackets outdoors
Visit our website for
a short and
simple
video guide to ap
Nemasys Grow Your Own
plication.
BCGY single pack - 2 weeks £5.95
BCGY4 double pack - 4 weeks £11.70
Take the guess work out of pest control. A blend of nematodes ideal for the ‘grow your own’
gardener to use as part of a programme to catch all pests hatching out. Apply with a watering can
of hose end feeder to treat for soil pests: Carrot Root fly, Cabbage Root Fly, Cutworm, Onion Fly,
Leatherjacket, Sciarid Fly and Ants. Apply with a pump sprayer for leaf and tree pests: Caterpillars,
Gooseberry Sawfly, Thrips and Codling Moth. Each single pack gives 2 weeks cover. Instructions included.
Ladybirds
Due to the nature of
biological products and
their use in conditions
beyond our control, their
effectiveness cannot be
guaranteed.
Ladybirds (Adults)
BCLA 25 adults £17.95
Open on receipt and wait for the adults to fly - they will need
light and warmth to become active. Pack contains 25 adult
ladybirds. Available April until late August. Ladybirds (Larvae) Direct from Producer.
BCLL 30 larvae
£12.50
Sprinkle pack contents directly onto infested plants to start a
colony. Pack contains 30 hungry larvae. Available April until late August. Ladybird Bag
Ladybird Feeders BCLB 100 larvae £26.45
BILA £5.95 Ladybirds and their larvae
To supplement the natural
feeding pattern of ladybirds.
Helping them if aphid
population is low and to
encourage them to stay in
your garden instead of going
elsewhere to feed! Contents:
two feeders, fixing twine,
ladybird food.
love tucking into vast
numbers of aphids. Increase
the local ladybird population
with 100 larvae in a hessian
bag to hang in a tree or
shrub. If ants are a problem,
prepare the area with glue
bands or insect barrier glue
before releasing the larvae.
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Pest & Disease Remedies
In an organic garden, preventative action is always preferred to curative methods. It is important to start with a good ‘living
soil’ sustaining healthy plants which are better able to withstand pests and diseases. Crop rotation is essential in avoiding
soil-borne diseases and pests can be minimised by encouraging natural pest predators. AI = Active Ingredient.
Insecticidal Soap
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Makes 50 litres
of spray!
Based on fatty acids,
insecticidal soaps make
effective contact
non-persistent sprays for
aphids, red spider mite,
white fly and other pests.
For use on fruit, vegetables
and flowers. Use up to
the day before releasing
biological pest controls. AI: Fatty acids.
Savona
SSCO 1 litre
£18.45
Whitefly Killer Concentrate Pyrethrum Concentrate
WHKL 500ml £6.95 PYRE 250ml £10.45
A growers pack giving a
more economical way of
buying insecticidal soap.
Dilute at 1 in 50 using soft or
rain water.
An insect killer based on
plant extracts that works
by physical contact action.
It is particularly effective in
controlling whitefly and it
can be used in conjunction
with Encarsia formosa In the
greenhouse. Will also kill
greenfly and blackfly. 500ml
makes 5 litres of spray.
Never spray
pesticides where
bees are active.
Organic Pest Control Ready-to-Use Spray
PCRT
1 litre £8.45
Made from the flowers
of Chrysanthemum
cinerariefolium. Kills greenfly,
whitefly, thrips, caterpillars,
flea beetles and ants but
stays toxic to them only
for a short time. Contains
a synergist, piperonyl
butoxide, which improves its
effectiveness. Use up to the
day before harvest. 250ml
makes up to 25 litres to
apply as a spray. AI: Natural Pyrethrins.
Pyrethrum Powder PYIK 175g
£4.35
Powder ‘puffer pack’ for
easy application. Control
ants, weevils, leafhoppers,
capsids and flea beetles.
Al: Natural Pyrethrins.
Ready-to-use, no need to
dilute, in a handy spray gun. Potassium Bicarbonate PBIC 200g
£6.75
Yellow Sticky Traps in
greenhouse at Garden
Organic, Ryton.
Yellow Sticky Traps
YESK pack of 7 £5.65
Bright yellow cards attract
pests such as adult whitefly
and sciarid fly catching them
in the highly sticky coating.
No pesticides involved! Use
to forecast when to use the
biological control, Encarsia,
but move traps well above
the plants before introducing
predators.
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Makes a spray to fight
powdery mildew, blackspot
and downy mildew on a
range of plants including
fruit, roses, courgettes and
Sulphur
cucumbers. Use when
SULP 225g
£3.95 disease is detected as
For the control of powdery
an eradicant, not as a
mildew on fruit, flowers and
preventative. Powder form.
vegetables, both outside and
Dilute one teaspoon per litre
in the greenhouse.
of water for weekly spraying.
NB: Certain fruit may be
AI: Potassium Bicarbonate.
damaged by sulphur. Puffer
pack. AI: Sulphur
Ant Killer PYAK 300g
£5.25
Multi-Catch Metal
Mouse Trap
Pyrethrum powder in a puffer
pack for applying to ants’
nests and runs. Suitable for
indoor and outdoor use. Al: Pyrethrum.
Bug Clear
BUCL 250ml £8.35
A contact pest control
containing natural vegetables
oils. Small insects suffocate
as their tiny breathing holes
are blocked when sprayed.
Larger, beneficial insects
such as bees, ladybirds and
lacewings are left unharmed.
Use in both the garden and
the greenhouse to kill aphids,
mealybugs, whitefly, blackfly,
scale insects and red spider
mites. 250ml concentrate
makes 12.5 litres of spray. AI: Rapeseed Oil.
st greenfly!
Effective again
Greenhouse Fumigator
BIOF 1
£6.95
BIOF2 twin pack £13.50
Natural ingredients
containing garlic oil will clear
the greenhouse of unwanted
insect pests. Easy to use.
Multi-Catch Metal Mouse Trap LCMM
£9.45
Designed to catch and
hold up to 10 mice at a
time. Galvanised steel with
two entry points and extra
ventilation. The clear plastic
lid means you can see when
you have caught something.
Traps should be checked
daily and mice released
somewhere where they won’t
be a problem.
Pest Repellents, Barriers & Traps
Codling Moth Trap Gluebands CMOT trap
£8.95 GLBA
1.75m£4.95
CMOR refill £6.65 Ready to use gluebands
to protect fruit trees from
Plum Fruit Moth Trap
moth caterpillars from
PFMT
trap £8.95 winter
October until March, and
PFMR
refill £6.65 to stop ants climbing into
Natural pheromones lure
male moths into a sticky
trap, before they can breed.
Each trap monitors trees
within 15m (50ft) radius. Only
attracts moths and no danger
to other insects. Refills have
2 sticky bases and lures. Use
from late May to early Aug. Note: will not control plum sawfly.
Cat Repellent
Powder CATP
500g
£8.25
Contains essential natural
aromatic oils to encourage
cats to ‘go’ somewhere else.
Remove mess then apply.
trees to ‘farm’ aphids. 1.75m
sufficient for 6-8 average size
trees. They do not dry out and
stay sticky.
Cat Rods CARD pack 4 £5.95
These plastic rods are
impregnated with a strong
citrus odour to encourage
cats to look for an alternative
site.
Fruit Tree Grease
COTW
200g £6.45
Paint a sticky barrier on fruit
trees against winter moth &
ants. Only use on trees over
2 years old in Sept-Dec and
again in the spring. Sufficient
for around 5 trees.
Bird Scaring Tape HUMM 30m
£5.65
HUMM1 500m £19.95
The tape ‘hums’ in the
slightest breeze, deterring
birds from attacking growing
crops. Place several stakes
at the outside of the area to
be protected and stretch the
tape between them. Glitterbangs
GLBG pack 5 £1.90
GLBG2 box 100 £10.95
Metallic foil strips which deter
Raspberry Beetle Trap
Catscat birds, rabbits and deer from
RBET trap £17.95 approaching crops by a
CATS £12.25
Cat deterrent made from a
RBER
refill £4.45 combination of rattling and
Prevent beetle maggots by
attracting and trapping adults
in spring. Place the trap April/
May. Lure lasts 5-6 weeks.
Protects up to 50 sqm.
web of bendy plastic spikes,
which won’t injure the cat
but feel horrid on their paws.
Pack contains enough to
make 20 pieces 10 x 7cm
which, when strategically
placed, will protect areas at
risk from fouling.
reflection. Should last for a
season but their ‘lifespan’ can
be reduced by strong winds.
Reinforced holes for hanging.
Pest Stop Cat Scarer
Protection Netting
ABNT23m x 4m £12.95
ABNT 2m x 10m £19.95
Lightweight 7mm mesh to
protect against birds and
cats. Cover seedlings, young
plants, fruit, vegetables and
newly seeded lawns. Makes
a great pond cover too.
Mole Repellent Granules
MREG 450g £6.45
Pest Stop Outdoor
PSTP £45.95 Pest Stop Cat Scarer
Powerful ultrasonic repeller
PSCS £29.95
with 3 settings to target small,
medium or larger intruders
- mice to deer. Infrared
sensor detects motion up to
70ft away to trigger a burst
of ultrasound. Needs 4 D
batteries, or use with mains
adaptor. Brackets supplied
for wall or pole mounting.
Will not affect people, fish or
birds.
Detects movement up to 40ft
and emits powerful ultrasonic
whistle preset at a frequency
to deter cats. Needs 2 x 9v
batteries or use with mains
adaptor.
Mains Adaptor
PSMA £9.95
For both Pest Stop Outdoor
and Cat Scarer.
NEW
Biodegradable granules
coated with castor oil for a
natural mole repellent. Use
for the effective treatment of
mole tunnels in vulnerable
areas such as seed beds,
meadows and parks. Scatter
by hand or use a garden
spreader. AI: Castor Oil.
Mole Repeller MORP £19.95
Battery powered mole repeller which emits
sonic ground vibrations. It is enviromentally
safe and causes no harm to the moles. Covers 9,000 sq ft. 2 year warranty.
Batteries not included.
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EnviroFleece
Crop Protection
EnviroFleece protects against frost and encourages early growth by increasing the
temperature around plants. EnviroMesh/Micromesh is primarily a pest barrier with the
advantage that it can be left on all summer. Will give some frost and wind protection too.
Enviromesh
ENVH 1.8 x 3m
£12.75 ENVI 2.1 x4.5m £17.95
ENVI5 2.6x5m £22.80 ENVI2 3.6x6m £33.90
ENVI7 2.1 x20m £59.95
ENVI8 2.6x20m £73.90
ENVI4 2.1 x50m £104.95
BEST
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Reusable mesh sheeting for excellent pest control. It can be
laid directly over plants or over hoops, allowing the crop to be
covered for its full life. Prevents attacks by cabbage root fly,
carrot fly, onion fly, leek moth, pea moth, cutworm, cabbage
whitefly, leaf miners and aphids. Essential for brassicas.
Protects against wind, hail, heavy rain and mild frosts. No
need to remove for watering. Lasts approx. 7-10 years.
Clingons
KIRK 4 pack
£6.90
KIRK3 12 pack plus 12
steel pegs
£21.50
Grip garden fabrics then peg
to the ground. Strong, easily
fixed and released.
Ultra Fine Mesh
ENFB 2.1 x 4.7m £22.90
Finer mesh which totally
excludes Flea Beetle. Also
an effective insect screen for
windows and greenhouses.
Has 17cm strengthened
edges.
Envirofleece Handy
ENFL 1.6m x 5m £8.85
Micromesh Tunnel Tunnel Hoops areas.
ETME2 3m
£22.50 ENTH 4 hoops £13.95
Envirofleece 30
Giant tunnel with an ultra-fine Set of four flexible plastic
mesh to protect against
hoops as supplied in the kit
ENFT 2.4m x 5m £12.75
Re-usable crop protection
system. Complete with
hoops and mesh, makes a
tunnel 4.5m long. Contains:
4 hoops, 4 fixing rings, 2.1 x
4.5m enviromesh.
airborne insects including
carrot fly, root fly and flea
beetle while allowing air and
water through.
above. 2 metre lengths to
position low and wide, or tall
and narrow to suit crop.
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The barrier confines the aroma of
the growing carrots that attracts
the fly. As they can’t fly higher than
the barrier, you’ll significantly cut
down the flies that ever get to your
carrot crop.
Carrot Fly Barrier
PROT
pack of two 4 metre barriers
PROT2 2 packs
Heavy duty “winter weight”
fleece for very cold conditions.
Use on frost tender plants like
potatoes, small shrubs, fruit
bushes, and for greenhouse
insulation.
Tripegs
TRIP 8 £5.80 Fleece Tunnels
TRIP2 20 £11.95 ETFN 3m x 45cm £17.95
TRIP1 50 £23.15 ETFN2 3m x 60cm £24.95
TI
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SAVE
For securing fleeces and
meshes without the need to
heap soil on the edges. Made
from durable plastic, they will
last for many years.
High grade (30 gsm) fleece
with sewn in hoops. Easy to
erect and fold for storage.
£29.95
£57.95
Year round protection against pests and harsh weather. This
versatile piece of equipment is a barrier against carrot root
fly and flea beatle, a windbreak, to create a warmer area in
cold weather, it will help prevent sun scorch and is a deterrent
against rabbits, cats and foxes. Its framework can also be
used to support a top cover of mesh or net. The kit will last for
years and is simple to erect, move and store. It comes in two
4m lengths of 70cm high micromesh with sleeves to hold ten
powder-coated steel posts. Position the barriers together or
separately, in rows, or squares depending on the location and
layout of the crop to be shielded.
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Envirofleece Plus
ENPL 2.6m x 7m £11.65
Handy pack for smaller
Enviromesh Tunnel Kit
ENTU 4.5m
£29.95
Exclusive to Th
Polypropylene fibre cloth to
protect plants against frost,
insect and bird damage. Air,
water and light can penetrate
easily, creating a perfect
micro-climate to encourage
strong growth. Can last for
several seasons. An effective
barrier against many flying
pests. Significantly extends
your growing season.
Envirotect
ENTC 5m x 2m £13.35
Ground Pegs
VIPG 12 pack £4.95
Galvanised steel pegs for
securing protection materials
and pegging down plant
runners. 16cm.
A stronger alternative to
Envirofleece that should
last five seasons. It allows
more light and water
through. Made of woven
soft polythene that can be
machine washed.
Crop Protection
Cloches, Tunnels & Nets
Using tent technology, Gardenskill pop up nets and
cloches are made from high quality net and come
complete with ground pegs and a handy storage bag.
NEW
NEW
GardenSkill Net Tunnels
NETT1 L 300cm x W 75cm x H 50cm NETT2 L 500cm x W 75cm x H 50cm NETT3 L 300cm x W 100cm x H 100cm NETT4 L 500cm x W 100cm x H 100cm
£24.95
£34.95
£32.95
£47.45
Protects vegetables and fruit from insects and birds, plus
acts as a windbreak and sun shade. Simple and quick to
erect, hard-wearing and requires no maintenance. High
quality 4mm netting and collapsible carbon fibre rods in
sewn material loops ensures a strong structure. Zip-in end
panels. Additional stability is gained by guy ropes at either
end. Storage bag and pegs included.
Self Watering Cloches
SWCL 3 cloches + 2 ends Kitchen Garden Cloche £17.95
CLKG £37.95 SWCL1 2 ends
£6.45
Long-lasting growing cover
with air ventilation. Powdercoated steel frame and
polycarbonate glazing.
H 35cm x L 100cm x D 45cm.
1.5m long. Gutters divert
water back inside the cloche.
UV stabilised polythene. Nonrust metal pegs. Buy extra
ends to make single cloches.
Polytunnel (large image), Pop-Up Poly Cloche (small insert).
GardenSkill Polytunnel
POLY1 L 300cm x W 75cm x H 50cm POLY2 L 500cm x W 75cm x H 50cm POLY3 L 300cm x W 100cm x H 100cm POLY4 L 500cm x W 100cm x H 100cm This high quality tunnel cloche will warm the soil and protect
vulnerable plants against cold conditions, to significantly
extend your growing season. Generous width and height
and supported by tent-style carbon fibre rods, both strong
and flexible to withstand windy conditions. Features sewn-in
support loops and zipped end panels for access. Easy to
erect (and dismantle after use), and includes ground pegs,
end guy ropes and storage bag.
GardenSkill P
op-Up Poly Cloche
PUPC1 L 125cm x W 50cm x H 50cm
PUPC2 multipack of 3
£9.95 £24.95
Ideal for the smaller garden, this triangular poly cloche can
be put up or folded away in seconds, to provide protection
against cold conditions where and when it is needed.
Lightweight yet strong and, easy to pick up and move
around the garden. Complete with pegs and storage bag.
A Pop-up Net Cage with zipped panel entry
PUNC1 PUNC2
PUNC3
A
B
C
low (125cm x 125cm x 75cm) £25.95
mid (125cm x 125cm x 135cm)£29.95
high (125cm x 125cm x 185cm)£35.95
Pop-up net cages with 4mm mesh net with zipped entry
panel for easy access. Three heights available for protecting
most sizes of fruit and veg plants, in raised beds or open
plots. Complete with ground pegs and storage bag.
B Pop-up Net Cloche
PUNC4
Carry case
for easy
storage
£24.95
£34.95
£32.95
£47.45
H 75cm x L 100cm x W 50cm
£13.95
This rectangular cloche has good head room - ideal for
covering planters and pots, and it fits neatly over an Earth
Box. Lightweight, yet rigid, thanks to the clever strengthening
poles in the end sections. 4mm mesh net, comes complete
with ground pegs and bag for compact and easy storage.
C Pop-up Triangular Crop Net
PUNC5
H 60cm x L 150cm x W 60cm
£12.95
Pop-up triangular crop net. Easily moved, this is ideal for
covering rows of carrots, lettuce, strawberries, swedes or
seedlings. 4mm mesh net. Complete with bag for easy
storage.
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Frames,Cages & Support
View our full ra
nge of fruit ca
ges online!
Supports for climbing plants such as runner beans, climbing
french beans, tall peas and sweet peas. Components to
make your own cages and support structures.
Cane Caps
CACA pack of 20
£3.55
Simple green
rubber caps to
cover sharp ends of
canes.
Wood Treatment
NEW
Pea & Bean Frame Pea Frame
PBFR
£24.95 PEHP master £29.95
PEHX extension £19.95
Support your sweet
peas, runner beans,
mangetout, french beans,
and cucumbers! Easy to
assemble, the tubular steel
framework is quickly built
using flexible, ‘push-fit’
joints. Supplied with 10 cm²
polyethylene netting and
galvanised steel pegs to
secure the structure to the
ground. Stands 2m tall.
A sturdy support frame
for a double row of peas.
Galvanised steel tubing and
a rigid top bar to hold the
strong 13mm pea mesh.
Master kit: H 100cm x L 180cm
x W 30cm. The extension
adds a further 100cm length.
Ground spikes
Ground Spikes for Aluminium Tubes
TUSK
pack of 4
£3.45
Pack of four 15cm ground spikes for the
16mm diameter aluminium tubes.
Build-A-Balls
BUAB
pack 12
BUAB2
2 packs
Brush not included
Weslon Growing Pole Croma Wood
GRPL £19.95 Preservative
Support all your high growing PRFN 250ml
£11.45
vegetables with the Weslon
Growing Pole. Made from
galvanised steel with tubular
central pole, in sections, it
stands at 1.98m tall - plenty
of height for plants to climb to
reach their full potential. The
Growing Pole has a square
ground frame. Polypropylene
string and ground pegs
supplied.
Knee Protection
£15.35
£28.50
Ingenious balls for making a variety of garden structures, e.g.
fruit cages, pea and bean wigwams and carrot fly barriers. They
work best with aluminium tubing for the strongest structures.
Complete flexibility for bespoke support and protection.
Build-A-Ball
Aluminium Tubes (Packs of 8)
ALTN6
60cm 13mm £7.75
ALTN9
90cm 13mm
£10.45
ALTW6
60cm 16mm
£10.45
ALTW9 90cm 16mm £14.25
ALTNX
60cm Extn £10.25
Tubes
Sturdy and lightweight aluminium tubing to create structures
with Build-A-Balls. Two diameters to fit both hole sizes in the
balls. 16mm to use as uprights, and the 13mm for the cross
members. The 60cm extension pieces have a swaged end to
fit inside the 13mm tube.
For strawberries and low crops use the 60cm uprights, for
higher crops use the 90cm length. Construct taller cages using
Build-A-Balls to connect more tubing.
Mini Cane Balls
MICA
pack 8£7.65
Moss
Poppy
NEW
Cane ball and
clamp securing
netting.
Flexible, strong balls that fit almost any size canes. They come
complete with clamps to help you build good, firm structures.
Perfect for fruit cages, vegetable cages, cloches, plant suppots
and temporary runs. Simple to use and long lasting, each pack
contains 8 Mini Cane Balls and 20 clamps.
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Chestnut colour. A non toxic
and non flammable waterbased wood protection.
Wooden bed edging or
compost bins will need retreating every 2 to 3 years.
On fences, sheds, cold
frames, etc. it will last longer.
Dilute with water to make
3.5 - 4 litres.
Kneelo
Ultra-Cushion Kneeler
KNEP poppy £15.95
KNEM moss £15.95
Gardening take its toll on
your knees! This unique
kneeler with memory foam
technology is comfortable,
lightweight and easy to
carry, allowing you to work
in cushioned comfort for
longer. Quick-dry, wipe clean
cover and easy-grip carrying
handle.
Every order counts! Support, Label & Tie
All purchases from this catalogue help to fund
Compostable!
NEW
Soft-Tie Tin O‘ Twine
£6.35
SOFT original 5m £6.70 GTGT green
£6.35
SOFT2 slim 8m
£6.70 GTJT jute
Soft to bend but stays in
shape. Support tall plants and
climbers, train fruit bushes
and roses or use as a tie.
Greentwist or Jute Fillis twine
kept clean and tangle free.
150m twine. Tin 12cm x 9cm
diameter.
Flexi Tie 3.5mm
FLEX 35m roll
£7.80
Strong, stretchy, soft plastic
‘string’ with a multitude of
uses. Frost-proof, re-usable
and easily knotted. Won’t
damage tender stems.
Gardening Wear and Gloves
Twool
TWOO 35m roll £3.95
A new twine made from the
wool of rare-breed Whiteface
Dartmoor sheep. It’s strong
yet soft, and will last at
least a year in the garden.
Sustainable and socially
responsible production. More
colours available online.
NEW
Pond Gloves GAGP one size£11.45
Arm gloves for pond clearing
and other wet and dirty
garden jobs. Waterproof, full
arm protection, elasticated
cuff, made from tough PVC.
Washable Leather Pink Ladies
GAGL6 small £11.45 GAGL9 medium £10.95
GAGL7 medium £11.45 Very chic glove with velcro
Ladies machine washable
glove. Even tumble dries
at low temperature! Made
from quality split leather, in
a gorgeous lavender, with
gently gathered wrist.
The ‘All Rounder’
Men’s Lined Hide GAGL1 small £5.25GAGH1 medium £11.45
GAGL2 medium £5.25 GAGH2 large £11.45
GAGL3 large
£5.25 Premium hide glove, cotton
Cotton with a ribbed cuff. The
flexible latex coating is thorn
resistant and roughly textured
giving a great grip.
lined for comfort and warmth.
For general garden use like
digging and pruning. Cream
leather. Men’s sizes only.
cuff fastening. Soft leather
palm and pink stretchy backs.
Practical, comfy and pretty.
Cotton Plant Ties
BPLT1 180mm £1.25
BPLT2 260mm £1.85
BPLT3 25m roll £
3.95
Sophie Conran Everyday Gloves
GSGL£14.95
Elegant design and a
comfortable fit, these gloves
are made from tough, hard
wearing but ultra soft fabric.
Hand temperature regulating
for improved dexterity.
Canvas Arm Protectors
Kangaroo Apron CVAM one size£22.50
KGRA £13.45 Protect your skin and your
Hands-free harvest into the
kangaroo pouch - a tough
bibbed apron with an open
pocket to collect and carry.
Un-popper the pouch and
it turns into a chute for
emptying. A very clever and
practical bit of workwear.
(Pictured left).
Stretchy, biodegradable and
organic, these unique ties are
made from soft natural cotton
and gently stretch with your
plants. Ideal for tying flowers,
fruit and vegetables. Packs of 24 ties.
clothes against thorns
and dirt! These long arm
protectors cover the entire
arm. Can be used with any
glove. A thumb loop stops
them slipping up the arm, 3
fastenings for a comfortable
fit. Machine washable. L 54cm. (Pictured right).
Jute Twine
JUTT 120 metres£2.65
120 metres of 3 ply natural
jute string - always handy!
Canvas Arm Protectors
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Tools
Hand weeding, preparing the soil, pruning, cutting and clearing up - here is our selection of
useful tools to help make these jobs easier. See also Radius tools on page 5.
Weeding
Secateurs
BEST
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Swiss Oscilating Hoe
GTRH3 3.5 in £24.25
GTRH 5 in
£25.25
GTRH7 7 in
£26.25
Solidly made hardened steel
blade which pivots in an easy
push/pull action to cut weeds
on the forward and backward
stroke. Handle not provided.
Carbon Steel Sickle
EACK £10.45
The tough serrations on the
high-carbon steel blade bite
into and cut cleanly through
stems, branches, roots and
even difficult fibrous material
such as phormium strops.
Comes with information
about its origins. L 36cm.
Kirpi Weeder
KIRP Block Paving Knife Secateurs
£9.55 GTSE£16.95
£18.75 GTBP A multi purpose gardening
tool that evolved in India. The
Kirpi can hoe, cut through
stems and lever out stubborn
weeds. Serrated edge and a
unique double edged action
makes it a joy to use. Every
purchase helps support an
organic growing trust in India.
Designed specifically for the
job of weeding between
block paving and slabs. Use
the sharpened corner and
pointed hook to cut through
roots and gouge them out.
Hardwood handle with
hanging thong.
Grampa’s Weeder
GTGW
£23.95
Speed Weeder
Folding Pruning Saw GTSW
£6.60
GTPS £22.95
GTSW2 x 2 £11.70 Ideal for pruning dense
Take out deep rooted weeds
without bending, pulling or
kneeling. Centre the prongs
over a weed and push
down, press your foot on the
lever, lean the handle and
out comes the weed, root
and all. Grampa’s Weeder
has a pedigree of almost
100 years and comes with
a lifetime guarantee. L 112cm. Weight 1.1kg.
Weighing only 50g with a
handle that is particularly
useful for someone with
a weak grip. Hook out
weeds and roots from beds,
rockeries, pots and paths.
High quality, ergonomically
designed for long periods
of use. Supplied with
replacement blade and spare
spring. Ideal for pruning soft
growth on shrubbery, roses,
vines and small trees.
5 year guarantee.
Cutting width 2cm.
growth. 15cm hardened
and tempered high carbon
steel blade with patented
tooth design. 3 cutting faces
per tooth. Cuts primarily on
the pull stroke, essential for
overhead work and has a
non-slip handle. Folds for
safe storage with secure
blade lock.
NEW
Japanese Razor Hoe
GTJR
£11.95
The pointed blade pulls
easily through all soils, even
hard baked. The amazingly
durable edge is made from a
special laminated steel. L 28cm.
Dandelion Weeder
GTDW £9.95
With a sharpened, forked,
point, the dandelion weeder
is able to reach through
the ground to remove deep
rooted weeds. Stainless steel,
with hardwood handle and
leather hanging thong. 36cm.
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Back-savingly
Round Tine Garden Hand Fork
GTGF £12.95 Gator Grabber
GRGG
£24.95
Round tines offer less
resistance than flat ones.
Very useful on clay soils.
Stainless steel, hardwood
handle and leather hanging
thong. Boxed.
Make light work of garden tasks with no bending or straining.
Tough and durable, tooth-lined nylon jaws grip to hold almost
anything. Telescopic steel handles are adjustable for any user.
Perfect for grabbing leaves, garden rubbish, wood and stones
and ideal for hay or straw.
Tools
The Sophie Conran Gardening Tool Range
Designed specifically for those who
have found traditional garden tools
difficult to handle with ease. All tools in
the collection feature mirror polished
steel bodies. Handles are made from natural waxed
FSC beech which looks and feels beautiful.
General Tools
The Ibis
All tools are
presented in
a beautiful
magnetic
close box
Ibis Cultivator Asparagus Knife
GTIB £16.95 GTAK £16.95
An oriental hand tool. Hand
forged in steel, versatile for
weeding, transplanting,
thinning, opening/closing
seed drills, etc. L 30cm.
Essentially an agricultural
saw designed to cut below
the level of the soil. Ideal for
harvesting asparagus spears,
it also cuts through rhizomes
such as bamboo. The rugged carbon steel
blade is made in Sheffield
and features hardened teeth
to ensure long lived and
consistent performance.
42cm including Ash handle.
Tyzack Billhook
GTTB £25.45
For heavy duty cutting
of woody growth and
overgrown brambles. 25cm
hardened and tempered,
forged steel blade and
15cm Hickory handle. Also
for chopping firewood and
hedge laying.
Hand Trowel
GSTR£14.95
Potting Sieve
GSPS£16.95
Hand Fork
GSFO £14.95
Compost Scoop
GSCS £16.95
Dibber GSDB£14.95
Weeder GSWD£14.95
The gently curving backstops
of this trowel prevent soil from
falling off the back. A simple
yet highly effective design! L 26.5cm x W 8cm.
Just the right size for
sprinkling fine compost over
seeds to give them the best
start. L 24.5cm x W 10cm.
Thistle Buster
GTTI
£29.75
For clearing land
overgrown with thistles
and nettles or perfect
for cutting wild flower
meadows.
Wooden handle,
double sided blade
of high carbon forged
steel. Swing in front
with side to side action.
UK Mainland only.
!
Tasks like turning soil and
weeding are a pleasure
with this hand fork. It slips
into the soil with minimum
effort due to the shaped and
sharpened ends.
L 26.5cm x W 7.5cm.
This beautifully designed
compost scoop will hold the
soil securely enabling you to
shovel just the right amount
into your pots! L 27.5cm x W 7cm.
Golf club sized
Classic Pruning Knife
GTPR £27.95
Chunky knife with high
carbon steel hooked pruning
blade. Retains a sharp edge
for healthy cuttings. Solid
brass lining; rosewood
handle. 9cm blade.
10cm handle.
An invaluable tool for planting
seeds, bulbs and seedlings.
Simply push the point into the
soil to make a hole, drop in
your seed and cover with soil.
L 24.5cm x W 2.5cm.
A unique three-pronged
weeder to tackle stubborn
weeds! L 24.5cm x W 2.5cm.
27cm scythe stone 19cm sharpening steel
Scythe Stone
GTSY £10.90
This traditional English
roundstone guarantees that
your large bladed tools like
billhooks, spades and hoes
remain as sharp as possible.
L 27cm x 3cm diameter at
centre.
Sharpening Steel
GTSH £12.95 Everyday Gloves
19cm sharpening steel with
GSGL£14.95
handy hanging ring. Made of
magnetised Sheffield steel,
ideal for sharpening medium
sized blades like shears.
Tough, hard wearing but ultra
soft fabric. Hand temperature
regulating for improved
dexterity.
Secateurs
GSSE
£19.95
Made from a special stainless
steel, these secateurs are
exceptional for cutting as well
as being rust free. Perfect for
smaller hands with a brass
lock to keep blades closed
when not in use. L 20cm.
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Weed Control/Watering
Watering
Flame Weeders
A simple and effective method of weed control, for patios,
paths, driveways. Can also be used on soil. The flame heats
the weeds just enough to burst the plant’s cells, not blacken
and burn. Treated weeds will wilt (this may take some hours)
and die. Most effective on young annual and perennial
weeds (5-8cm tall). Established perennial weeds need
several treatments.
Pro Weed Wand
with Regulator
WWPR2 £79.95
Sheen Flame Gun
SHFG gun £179.95
SHFH hood £32.75
Paraffin powered with a
welded one gallon steel
tank, the jet of flame can be
directed accurately. Ideal
for use close to crops and
for clearing neglected land,
drives and paths. Optional
Hood confines the flame to
avoid crop damage.
For larger gardens,
long driveways and
allotments where
hand-weeding isn’t
practical. Adjustable
gas valve and autoignition make it easy
to control. Chrome
plated steel. 2m gas
hose. Uses propane
canisters, not
supplied, giving up to
one hour continuous
use per kg of gas. Irrigatia Solar Watering
System
IRWS £94.95
Irrigatia is a solar powered
irrigation pump, which
fits into most water butts.
No plumbing or electricity
needed. It waters more when
it is sunnier, when plants
need it, coming on every 3
hours. Adjustable run time.
Comes with a 15m starter
irrigation kit, to attach to
the water butt tap, with 12
drippers, stakes and tees.
Guttermate
GUMB black £22.95
GUMW white £22.95
Filters out debris before it
reaches your water butt or
clogs up drains. Easy to fit.
Filter basket can removed,
emptied and replaced.
Weed Wand
WWPB £27.95
Model with angled head for
targeted spot-weeding. Lightweight and easy to use with
push-button auto ignition
and easy-grip handle. Gas
canisters (not supplied,
but readily available from
hardware stores) give about
45 minutes use.
Grow Bag Water Pots Water Slice
GRWP pack 2 £3.65 WASL 6 slices £8.35
Ensure water and feed are
delivered into the right area
using these little reservoirs.
Place in the gaps between
your tomatoes, and top up
with a watering can..
Weed Barriers/Moisture Retention
Each 10g slice absorbs and
holds amazing volumes
of water and liquid feed,
releasing it as roots demand it.
Soak each slice before putting
it in place. Dry out to reuse.
Ground Care and Weeds
A variety of materials for
either a temporary or more
permanent solution.
Ground Cover Sheet GRCO 1m x 10m £13.75
Strong black permeable
material for placing under
gravel or woodchip,
especially on paths which are
in frequent use. Made from
high density polypropylene,
it allows water to drain
through.
100
Permealay Porous Mulch
(1.6m wide)
PERM 6m
£11.80
Biodegradable Mulch
PERM1 50m
£69.95
BIMU 1.4 x 5m £6.95
PERM2 100m £109.95
BIMU2 1.4 x 10m £12.95
A black mulch to control
BIMU3 1.4 x 50m£54.50
weeds, warm the soil and
keep crops clean. Cut slits
to plant through the mulch.
Water goes down through
the material to the roots.
Used with potatoes there’s
no need to earth up. Tubers
are protected from blight
damage.
Ideal for vegetable and salad
crops. Suppresses weeds,
conserves moisture and
keeps crops clean. Ensure the
soil is well watered before
laying. It lasts for up to 4
months, and can be added to
a compost heap.
Permealay Pegs
PEPE 20 pegs £3.95
15cm barbed, flat headed.
Black Polythene
BLAP4 8m £15.55
Use to clear weeds on new or
neglected growing areas, or
around newly planted trees
and shrubs. Extra thick 500
gauge sheet (on a roll) gives
good light exclusion and long
life. 1.8m wide.
Watering
NEW
NEW
NEW
Ultrastore Watering Mat
ULTS
pack 2 £6.95
Root Watering Funnels
ROWF each
£5.95
Plants are watered for up to
3 weeks by capillary action.
Non-toxic crystals woven
into cloth absorb water and
slowly release it.
L 40cm x W 28cm.
Make sure the water gets
right to the roots. These
funnels have a depth gauge
and 63 holes to ensure even
water distribution. Funnel
length 30cm.
Waterfall Watering Can
WAWC £38.95
Cleverly weighted spout tips
the can into the pouring
position - the emptier it gets,
the more it tips. Galvanised
for longer life. Weight empty
2.2kg. Capacity 9 litres.
ay watering!
Automatic holid
Smart Valve
SMVV
Irrigation Kit
Soakerhose
10m £23.95
POPI
15m £28.95 WAIR
POPI2 30m £46.95 WAIR2 30m £42.45
POCP connectors £5.95 Water from a raised water
A porous pipe formed from
recycled rubber. Works best if
buried but can also be used
on the surface. Connect to the
mains or a raised water butt.
Packs include a selection
of connectors and full
instructions. Extra connectors
pack POCP contains 2
straight, 2 tee connectors and
3 bungs.
Drip straight onto plant or
through tubing
butt with this unique low
pressure drip system. The
special 7mm pipe has ready
made, internally supported,
holes to leak the collected
water onto the soil. Attach the
pipe to a length of hose (not
supplied) from a water butt
using the connector supplied.
Cut and lay out pipe using
the joints, connectors and
end stops.
All the benefits of a drip
watering system without
mains supply. 10.5 litre water
reservoir bag, 5 metres
of tube and 6 adjustable
drippers, enough for two
grow bags. Can also be fitted
to greenhouse frames.
bags!
Great for grow
NEW
Watering
spikes
Supa Drippa Taps
SUDR2 10 taps £12.85
SUDT
2m tube £3.75
A simple idea for watering
plants using flat sided
plastic bottles, eg milk
containers. On a slow drip,
a tap releases 1 litre of water
a week, giving constant
irrigation. Use optional tubing
to deliver water to the plant.
Spike supplied for piercing a
pilot hole in the bottle.
Big Drippa Watering Kit
BDWK £12.80
£13.95
The Smart Valve waters your
plants for as long as your
reservoir’s water lasts. It
provides a natural ‘wet and
dry’ cycle for your plants and
allows plants to regulate their
own water requirements.
No over or under watering,
saves over 35% of usual
water usage. Adjustable
depth regulator controls the
volume of water provided
to hydroponic or capillary
matted growing trays.
When the water’s been
used up the Smart Valve will
automatically refill your tray.
Save water, time and money.
A Guide To Waterwise
Watering Spikes
Gardening Michael Littlewood WASP
£11.45
green globe £7.35 BKWG Summer droughts are
WASP2
becoming common and we
2 x 1.6cm spikes £6.35 can no longer take water for
WASP3 granted, even in Britain. This
2 x 1.1cm spikes £6.35 book shows how you can use
Delivers water straight to the
Bottle Top Waterers roots. The green globe holds
SUSP 4 nozzles £1.95 650ml with a 110mm spike, or
Ingenious little spray nozzles
fit onto used plastic bottles.
Squeeze the bottle for a fine
spray. Assorted rose sizes
and colours.
use the spikes on their own to
re-use plastic bottles holding
between 250ml and 2 litres.
Water lasts for between 1½ 3 weeks.
less water and save more.
Water-efficient garden design
and techniques, rainwater
harvesting and household
water recycling can give you
a garden largely independent
of mains water.
68 pages.
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Harvesting & Tidying/Pond Care
Harvesting & Tidying
Pond Care
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Natural Wooden Trugs
TRUM medium £19.95
TRUL large
£22.45
Traditionally made from
poplar wood, these trugs
are the essential garden
accessory.
Medium: 40cm x 23cm.
Large: 57cm x 27cm.
Recycled Coloured
Tub Trugs (set of 4)
TUTC £29.95
Four 26 litre trugs to colour
code for different jobs.
Flexible and strong.
Barley Straw Bags Clarity Pond Cleaner
BABA 2 pack
£4.95 ECCL 250g £9.95
Clears algae and suppresses
ECCL3 1kg £23.45
blanket weed in ponds.
Harmless to fish, plants and
wildlife. Each bag will treat
a pond area of 10sq metres.
Simple to use; but instructions
included. Bags can also be
used in water butts. Pack of
two bags.
A biological product
containing bacteria for
controlling blanket weed,
algae and organic debris
in ponds. Also lowers pond
scum and odours. Harmless
to humans, animals, plants
and aquatic life. 250g treats
2500 litres for 3 months.
Clarity Pro
ECCL4 1kg £69.95
Six times the strength of
normal Clarity. Treats 120,000
litres for 3 months at less
than half the price!
Essential Tub Trugs
TUTR1 25 litre
£8.60
TUTR2 40 litre£10.60
TUTR3 55 litre £12.60
TUTR4 1 of each £29.45
Garden Track Virtually indestructable
GATR 1 track£22.45garden containers made
from recycled polythene.
GATR2 2 tracks £39.95 Super strong handles for
GATR3 link kit£6.95 carrying or dragging. Frost
Create a garden walkway
to the length you need. 24
panels connected by hard
wearing link pins make a
3m long path. Use fewer
for a shorter path. No tools
needed. The ‘snaking’
action of the design adapts
to uneven surfaces and
will support heavy loads.
Recycled plastic. Pack flat to
store. 39cm wide. Buy link kit
of 24 double pins to connect
2 paths side-by-side for a
double width (78cm) path.
Tip: Tubtrugs
Tubtrugs make great
planters for potatoes
and other crops (drill
some drainage holes in
the bottom). They’re hard
wearing, portable and
virtually indestructible
too!
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and UV resistant. Use for wet
or dry jobs, mixing compost
and carrying tools. Also good
for growing potatoes and
veg, just drill a few holes in
the base first.
Pond Gloves GAGP Pond Netting
ABNT2 3 x 4m£12.95
£11.45
Arm gloves for pond clearing
and other wet and dirty
garden jobs. Waterproof, full
arm protection, elasticated
cuff, made from tough pvc.
One size.
7mm mesh lightweight black
net to protect pond water
from falling leaf debris and to
prevent birds from taking fish
and tadpoles. Also protects
growing crops against birds.
n bird food!
Grow your ow
Hinged Welly Keeper
WELK
£9.95
WELK2 two £18.45 Pond Edge Flowers
WIPM seed mix £3.39
A home for muddy boots in
the porch. Designed to rest
against a wall or hold a pair
of boots upside down to dry.
Steel with attractive green
speckled coating.
Provide a permanent aquatic
mini habitat for wet soils and
pond edges. Packet of at
least eight wild plant varieties.
Seed for 1-2 sq m.
Wild Bird Mix WIWG seed mix £3.39
A balanced seed mixture of
colourful annual, biennial and
perennial, beautiful native
wild flowers of mixed heights
(20 to 200cm) and flowering
periods. Specially formulated
to attract seed eating birds.
Seeds to plant 2-3 sq m.
Wildlife Care
Apple House
BXAH Butterfly Habitat & Feeder
BXBF4 £22.45
Over wintering habitat and
feeding station for butterflies.
Removable, colourful feeding
tray, small cups for sugar
solution and larger cup for
fruit or other attractants. The
main house will be used for
roosting and hibernating.
FSC wood. Weight 1.2kg.
H 36.5cm x W 16cm x D 21cm.
FSC identifies products which contain wood from well
managed forests independently certified in accordance
with the Forest Stewardship Council.
Window Bird Feeder
Multi-Hole Nest Box £8.95 BXWB £13.25
£12.95 BXMH Made from FSC timber with
a rustic natural bark roof.
Features a circular landing
platform to help landing
species to feed,and a rustproofed steel spike which can
be used to fix apples, fat balls
bread and kitchen scraps. H 23cm x W 22cm x D 8cm.
Watch from indoors as birds
visit this colourful window
feeder that sticks to glass
with strong suckers. Can also
be fixed to other surfaces
using the screw hole.
Complete with stainless steel
food bowl. H 27cm x W 18cm
x D 11.5cm FSC wood.
Two panels with a 28mm
or 32mm hole. Ideal for tits,
sparrows and other small
birds. The front can be left off
to make it suitable for Robins
and Wrens. 10mm timber for
good winter insulation with
water based, water resistant
stain. FSC wood.
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Bumble Bee Nester
BXBN
£29.95
Attract Bumble Bees to your
garden. The overhanging
roof can be opened to reveal
an internal and removable
viewing window. Vent holes
are provided for good air
flow. Nesting material and
instructions included. Made
from FSC wood and recycled
plastic. Weight 2.9kg. H 29cm
x W 35cm x D 17cm.
Jubilee Bird Feeder
Night Insect Study Centre Ladybird/Lacewing Log BXJU £8.65 BXNI £34.95 BXLL £19.85
A robust metal seed or nut
feeder shaped so old food
falls away keeping the feeder
fresh. Wide roof for weather
protection and a landing
platform. Extra strong mesh.
The chain can be hooked on
itself to stop squirrels taking
off the lid. Height 21cm, lid
diameter 15cm.
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Bug Box
BXBG £15.45
Double chambered general
insect house ideal for
hanging in a sheltered
garden or on a house wall.
The holes may be used by
solitary bees, over wintering
ladybirds and lacewings. Site
in a warm, sheltered spot.
Using built-in solar lighting,
the theatre automatically
lights up at dusk to attract
moths, lacewings, butterflies
and other flying insects. Plant
material and branches can
be put inside. Also includes
Solitary Bee nesting holes.
Instructions included. FSC.
H 32cm x W 20cm x D 17cm.
Attract lacewings and
ladybirds, the natural
predators of aphids and
greenfly to your garden. The
internal chamber can be filled
with straw for Lacewings or
bark for Ladybirds. FSC wood
and natural log. Position in a
sheltered spot. Weight 1.2kg.
H 31cm x W 14cm x D 19cm.
NEW
Mason/Orchard Bee Box
BXMM £19.95
Attract non-swarming
bees like the Red Mason or
Orchard Bee. Site in a visible,
warm place that ideally
catching the morning sun.
Mount on a wall or fence, or
on its base. Weight 0.8kg. H 15cm x W 24cm x D 20cm.
Ceramic Frogitat BXFH£15.95
Provides a naturally cool, safe
space with an ‘overwintering’
shelf at the rear and an open
front area as a cool ‘summer
retreat’. Site in a quiet,
shaded area, near a pond or
damp area. Weight 1.7kg. H 150cm x W 21cm x D 21cm.
Hogitat
BXHT £24.25
A retreat for hedgehogs
designed to blend into garden
surroundings. The Hogitat features a sturdy, rust-proofed
steel frame, a waterproof roof
and a natural brushwood
finish. Weight 1.4kg. H 25cm x W 43cm x D 50cm.
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Sprouting, Juicing & Drying
“Sprouted pulses and grains are probably the most underestimated food available to us today. Pound for pound, they are
more nutritious than any other food, as well as cheaper and fresher. Sprouts require no preparation or cooking and because
they are eaten raw, nothing is destroyed or altered.” Edward Cairney, excerpt from the preface of The Sprouters Handbook.
Wheat Grass and
Salad Greens
‘Go Juice’ Juicer
Beingfare Salad Sprouter
GOJU £29.95 BFSS £11.35
Juices wheatgrass,
Stockli Dehydrator
STOD dehydrator & 3 trays vegetables, sprouts and
herbs. The yield is remarkably
£132.95 high for a manual juicer with
STOT extra tray £11.95 very little pulp in the juice.
Drying is the oldest and most
natural way to preserve
food, maintaining nutritional
properties, taste and aroma.
This model has variable
heat settings and 12 hour
timer. Gently dries in 3 trays,
(space for up to 6 trays
maximum) each holding 500
grams. Easy-clean plastic
body and LED light indicates
when the heating element is
activated. Comes with detailed
instructions and recipe book.
H 28cm x Dia. 33.5cm.
Attaches to any smooth
surface using a suction disc.
Juicer can be set up on the
middle or edge of a work
surface. Easy to assemble.
Simple, quiet and robust.
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Growing & Preserving Alan & Jackie Gear
BKMM £12.95 Sprouters Handbook
BKTS £5.45
Simply the best book you
can read on growing, storing
and preserving fruit and
vegetables. Learn how to
choose tools, plan your plot,
select the best varieties,
prepare the soil, combat
pests and diseases, the do’s
and don’ts of harvesting and
much more.
All you need to know about
growing sprouts and salad
greens to create a mini
organic ‘garden’ in your
home for natural, enjoyable
and healthy instant food.
96 pages with how to grow,
nutritional information, charts
and recipes. Paperback.
A neat sprouting bean and
seed system to grow fresh
salad all year round. Three
sprouting shelves to grow
three different types at once
and overflow container.
Instructions and nutritional
information included.
For use in salads or juiced
for a highly nutritious
chlorophyll-rich drink. Soak
seed for 12 hours, rinse,
drain and leave to sprout for
1 day. Place seed onto 2cm
seed compost and cover
with more soil. Water daily
with small amount of diluted
liquid seaweed so compost
is damp but not wet. Harvest
greens after 7 days.
Wheat Seed Organic
SRWH 500g £2.95
SRWH5 5kg
£10.95
Wheatgrass juice is almost
nutritionally perfect and
one of the best sources of
chlorophyll. Grow in seed
trays. Harvest for juicing
when 15-25cm tall after 9-12
days. A standard seed tray
will produce enough for a
small glass of juice.
bioSnacky Sprouter
SRBS £16.95
For the perfect kitchen
cultivation of sprouts and
snacks. Three tiers made
from eco-friendly glass acrylic
that gives optimum light
and air circulation. Clever
drainage and lid. Grow
three varieties at a time!
Dishwasher safe.
Buckwheat Organic SRBU1 125g
£1.76
SRBU
500g
£4.35
Buckwheat greens are a
rich source of rutin, lecithin,
calcium & vitamins A and C.
Juice or use as a salad green.
bioSnacky Glass Jar Sunflower SRBJ 1 jar £5.35 SRSF
500g£3.95
£18.55
SRBJ3 3 jars £14.95 SRSF3 3kg
Herb and Seed Dryer
HERD
£24.75
Air-drying is an ancient and effective way of preserving crops.
Dry your herbs, seeds, chillies, mushrooms and more. Easy to
assemble wooden supports with washable cotton sheets.
H 25.4cm x D 36.8cm.
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Just soak, rinse and watch
your seeds grow! Use about
1.5 tablespoons of seeds
per batch. After twice daily
rinse, drain through the sieve
lid using the integral stand.
Dishwasher safe.
Unhulled black sunflower
seeds for salad greens.
Good source of amino
acids, essential fatty acids,
iron, calcium, magnesium,
potassium, Vitamin E and B
complex (including B15).
Sprouting Seeds
DID YOU KNOW…that alfa
lfa contains 35% protein
and as
much carotene as carrots?
Sprouting Seeds
Pea Sprouts/Shoots 250g
non organic
SRPE £2.95
Complete Starter Pack
SRPK £26.95
All year round, delicious home grown sprouts are packed with
nutrition. This starter kit has everything you need to create
your own ‘kitchen garden’ of sprouting seeds. It’s so simple,
you’ll soon be wondering why you didn’t try it before! The pack
contains ‘The Sprouters Handbook’, Beingfare 3 tier sprouter,
125g Alfalfa, 500g Mung Beans, 500g Chick Peas, 100g Red
Clover and 20g Broccoli seed. SAVE £2.65
Top-up Pack
SRTU Enjoy simply sprouted or grow
as pea shoots: Sow in a seed
tray 1-2cm apart, 0.5cm deep.
Harvest in 14-20 days when
first set of tendrils appear. Cut
above first leaves and water
for a second crop. non organic
Aduki Beans
500g
Organic SRAB £2.75
£15.55
125g Alfalfa, 500g Mung
Beans, 100g Red Clover, 500g
Chick Peas, 500g Green
Lentils, 500g Aduki Beans,
20g Broccoli Seed.
SAVE £2.65
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Alfalfa Organic bioSnacky Starter Pack
6 x 40g packets
Organic
SRSP £5.95
A sampler pack of different
seeds and mixtures to tempt
your taste buds. A perfect
beginner’s experience.
Alfalfa, Gourmet Mix, Little
Radish, Mild Aromatic Mix,
Mung Beans and Strong
Aromatic Mix.
Grow tasty nutritious
sprouts all year round
indoors. Rule of thumb:
soak for 2-8 hours
depending on size of seed,
drain then rinse twice daily.
Mildly spicy, nutty flavour,
Aduki contains vitamin C, iron
and amino acids. Suitable
for salads, juicing and stir fry
after 3-5 days.
125g
SRAF £1.95
Superior in nutritional value
with 35% protein and as
much carotene as carrots.
A crisp and delicious salad
vegetable. Growing time 3-5
days. Vitamins A,B,C, and E.
Fenugreek
Organic 125g
SRFK £1.95
Well known for its spicy
flavour. Contains 30% protein,
plus iron, vitamins A & C, and
the fat-controlling substance
choline. Ready in 3-5 days. Mung Beans
500g Red Clover
100g
Organic SRMU £2.85 Organic SRRC £2.65
Produce tasty bean sprouts
for salads and stir fry.
Contains 20% protein. Rich in
Vitamins A, C, E and amino
acids. Growing time 2-5 days.
Sprouts are similar in
appearance to Alfalfa and
can be sprouted together.
Rich in vitamins A, C and
trace minerals. 3-7 days.
Chick Peas 500g
Organic SRCP £2.65
Crunchy roots produced in
3-5 days. Best eaten when
sprouts are small and sweet
before they have any green
showing. Enjoy raw or lightly
stir fried. Sweet, nutty flavour.
Vitamins A, C. Can also be
used to grow fresh green
chick peas: sow from Apr-Jun
in a sunny position. Attractive,
drought tolerant, low growing
plants. Yields are not high in
our climate.
Broccoli Seed non organic SRBR 20g
£2.65
Broccoli sprouts provide a
tasty and nutritious addition
to your diet. Mix with alfalfa,
rape salad and red clover
and sprout together for a
tasty salad in a few days.
Green Lentils
500g Radish
Organic SRGL £2.65 Organic Mild, sweet and earthy
flavoured sprouts ready in
2-4 days. Vitamin C, iron and
amino acids. 125g
SRRA £2.65
Delicious crisp sprouts with
a hot, tangy flavour as you
would expect from radish.
Growing time 2-5 days.
Sprouting Advice:
Aduki beans, alfalfa,
chick peas, green lentils,
mung beans and wheat
are packed in an area
that could contain traces
of nuts.
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Household and Personal Care
These comfrey products are produced
from certified organically grown Bocking
14 plants.The soothing oil and ointment
contain comfrey, Jojoba oil and all-natural,
plant-derived ingredients. Easily spread
and absorbed.
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Zeosoft Heavy Duty Hand Biobar Super Soap Comfrey Balm Echinacea Tincture
Cleaner Paste PLBB£4.55 CMBA 60g
£9.95 ECTN 100ml £9.95
ZEHC
300g£6.75 Stain removal and cleansing
CMBA2 100g £15.45 Echinacea is well known for
This high performance hand
cleaner made from natural
zeolite and soft silica minerals.
Helps heal hands, keeps them
soft and continues to absorb
toxins as it is washed away.
bar for fabric and skin. Shifts
fat splashes, wine spills, shoe
polish and many other stains.
100% natural ingredients.
Formulated wth Shea Butter.
A gentle ointment to soothe
the skin and to help maintain
suppleness.
its health giving properties.
Regular use throughout the
autumn and winter helps to
keep colds and flu at bay.
Veggi Wash Comfrey Oil VWCO 500ml £5.95 CMCO 200ml £11.90
100% Vegetable Veggi Wash
removes dirt, pollutants and
insects from home grown or
shop bought produce. 500ml
concentrate makes 100 litres.
Comfrey leaf and root infused
in organic sunflower oil.
Excellent as a gentle rubbing
oil to maintain healthy
muscles and skin. Biotal Algae and Mould
Stain Remover BIMS 500ml £7.45
Bokashi Kitchen Waste
Kit HHEM 2 x buckets/
container/1kg bran all for £59.95
HHEB 3kg bran £15.95
Turn your kitchen scraps into
a nutrient rich plant feed
and a compost enriching
“Bokashi”. Add a sprinkle of
EM bran (one kg supplied)
each time you add material
to the bucket.
After 2-3 weeks, drain off
the liquid and dilute before
feeding your plants. Add the
solid residue to your compost
heap where it will assist the
fast decomposition of garden
waste. When one bucket is
full, start a new batch in the
second one.
Trials by commercial
composters show improved
crop yield from EM treated
compost. 18 litre buckets.
W 320mm x D 250mm x H
480mm.
This pack contains - two
buckets, 1 kg of bran,
matching bran container
(holds 4.5 kg), and full colour
instruction booklet.
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Clothes Moth Trap Hemp Oil Soap
85g bar £2.15
CLMT trap £4.90 HEOS
Non-toxic pheromone trap to
catch male moths and stop
them breeding in natural
fabrics. Trap lasts for 3
months.
Hemp oil ensures maximum
rehydration of the skin and
assists the body’s natural
ability to heal minor irritations
and abrasions. Hand made
using cold saponification.
A non-toxic, highly effecfive
treatment for the removal of
mildew, algae and mould
stains from internal and
external surfaces. A blend of biodegradable
natural plant extracts. Full
instructions for washing
different materials on the
product label. Bottle has a
useful integral measure.
Microbial Treatments
Drain Mate Septitreat
Biotal Water Butt
DRMA 250g £9.45 SETR2
500g £15.95 Treatment
The natural way to unblock
Septic Tank and Cesspit
BIWB 500ml
£6.75
smelly drains and slow
draining showers baths
and sinks. This easy to use
powder contains bacteria
selected for their ability to
break down fats, grease and
organic matter that can often
lead to blockages and odours
from drains and waste pipes.
Measuring scoop included.
Treatment. A bacterial
cleaning agent which
eliminates and prevents
problems with tank odours,
blocked soakaways, build up
of sediment, grease and fats,
improving flow. Use in sink,
bath and shower for clean
and odourless drain runs.
500g lasts approx 26 weeks.
A safe non-toxic way of
keeping water butts free from
discoloration and unpleasant
odours. Prevents algae
growth and considerably
reduces the build up of
bacteria harmful to young
plants and seedlings. 500ml
measuring bottle for standard
water butt for up to 20 weeks.
Books & Charts
1
Making
Compost
Pauline Pears &
Charlotte Green BKCO
£5.95
All you need
to know about
making good
compost and
reusing your
household
and garden
waste. Includes
composting with
worms. 48 pages.
2
Garden Organic Publications
3
Pests - How To
Control Them
on Fruit &
Vegetables
Pauline Pears &
Soil is our greatest Bob Sherman
garden asset and BKPE
£5.95
Managing
Soil Without
Chemicals Jo Readman BKMA
£5.95
4
The Garden
Organic Guide
To Growing
Vegetables
Pauline Pears BKGU
£5.95
Organic
Gardening
Guidelines BKGD
£2.00
Defintive answers
to ‘What is organic
Complete beginners gardening? Ten
sections cover all
this book contains A practical book,
as well as more
aspects of garden
a wealth of
experienced
invaluable for all
care with a colourinformation to help gardeners interested gardeners will
coded ratings
you to get to know in creating a safe,
find this book
system from ‘Best
your soil and work natural environment both inspiring and
organic practice’ to
with it. Full colour
instructional. in which to grow
‘Never acceptable in
photos. 64 pages.
healthy and tasty
an organic garden’.
48 pages.
fruit and vegetables.
A5, 40 pages.
e and get the
Garden Organic Book Offer - Buy threer code: BKGO4
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£17
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Your Organic
Allotment
Ian Spence &
Pauline Pears
BKYO
£13.30
Clear and friendly
guidance on
creating a modern
allotment to harvest
fresh food all year.
Step-by-step plant
directory for 80
different vegetables,
fruit and herbs. 160 pages.
Don’t forget The Garden Organic
Book of Compost BKCT £11.95
(Find it on the page 87).
Michael Littlewood Books, Charts and Wall Posters
A Guide to Companion Planting
BKCL
£8.45
A straightforward introduction to the basics of companion planting;
the benefits of gardening in harmony with nature and the ways
companion plants work to make your garden healthier and more
productive. 44 pages.
Three wipe clean organic
gardening wall charts. Quick
reference and packed with
information on the reverse.
A Guide to Gardening by the Moon
BKMG £8.45
The moon’s gravitational pull has a fundamental influence on both
people and plants. This beginners’ guide de-mystifies the subject,
clearly explaining the basic principles and setting out how to put
lunar gardening into practice in your garden. 44 pages.
Gardener’s Monthly Reminder BKMR £11.95
Wide format with plenty of space for notes. A hanging monthly
calendar with timely reminders for all the vital tasks for growing
healthy organic fruit and vegetables. Not an annual calendar so you can re-use and refer back to it in future years. Spiral bound. 15 pages. L 50cm x W 21cm.
Gardening By The Moon 2013 Edition
BKLU13 £11.95
Best selling hanging calendar. Easy to read with clear
symbols for planning garden tasks, from sowing and
planting through to harvest. An engaging introduction
explains the principles behind the symbols, plant categories
and eclipses during the year.
month!
Spiral bound.
Less than £1 a
L 35cm x W 24cm.
Vegetable Growing Guide
BKOV £9.95
Organic growing plan for fifty
vegetables arranged alphabetically.
How/when to sow, plant, space,
feed, harvest and store. 70cm x 50cm.
Companion Planting Chart
BKCP £9.95
Cross-references the direct
interactions of over 100 plants for the
natural benefits of pest control, soil
and plant health. 70cm x 50cm.
Vegetable Planning Chart BKVP £8.95
Full colour bar chart listing vegetable
families and how to care for them,
including planning, soil preparation
and rotation. 59cm x 42cm.
107
The Carbon Gold Grochar® Range
A modern take on a 2000 year old tradition, GroChar® was inspired by Amazonian Indians who used charred plant matter
to enrich their poor, infertile soils. It is produced in the UK by a patented, clean technique which captures up to 70% of the
carbon that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere by burning or decaying. It remains in the soil almost indefinitely,
improving soil structure and water penetration, helping retention of nitrogen and continuing to absorb additional carbon from
the air. Enriched with mycorrhizal fungi, seaweed and wormcasts, to provide a strong fertile base for plants to flourish.
NEW
NEW
GroChar Soil Improver
CGOL 1kg tube £6.95
CGOL4 4.5kg tub £19.95
®
A one off investment in your
soil which will last for years!
1kg will enrich 1 sq m. When
planting trees or shrubs
add 100g to the planting
hole, or 5g per plant when
transplanting vegetables and
bedding plants.
GroChar Seed Compost CGSC
8 litre
£4.95
®
Give your seedlings a strong
start with this seed compost.
Containing GroChar®, coir
fibre and a mild blend of
vegetable based nutrients.
Nourishes young plants and
boosts healthy root formation
helping them to ‘take’ quickly
when planted out.
GroChar All Purpose Compost CGAP 20 litre £8.95
®
For vegetables, fruit and
flowers. Contains GroChar®,
coir fibre, and a blend of
vegetable-based nutrients.
Mycorrhizal fungi stimulate
root growth and nutrient
uptake, wormcasts and
seaweed promote vigour
and disease resistance.
Grochar® Fertiliser 5-5-5
CGFE 2.5kg
£9.95
All-natural pelleted fertiliser
based on GroChar® for
healthier, vegetables, fruit
and shrubs. Optimum
amounts of nitrogen for
overall growth and green
leaves; phosphate to
support healthy root growth
and potash for abundant
flowering and fruiting. Easy to
carry bucket. 5% N 5% P2O5 5% K2O
Pictorial Meadows
Annual seed mixtures for low maintenance and beautiful high impact flowering plantings that are good for wildlife,
especially bees and other pollinators. Containing not only native wild flowers but also cultivated garden species to enhance
the period of flowering and to increase the visual impression. Sow in spring for flowering in the same season, at 2-3 g per
square metre. Because they are annuals, they need to be re-sown each year to repeat the full effect.
Short
Standard
Standard Mixture. Produces stunning displays from late June
until November, starting out with white, blues, pinks and reds,
turning to reds, orange and yellow in the autumn. Includes:
Shirley Poppy, Californian Poppy, Cornflower, Fairy Toadflax, Red
Flax, Bishop’s Flower, Tickseed and Corn Marigold, Black-eyed
Susan, Red Orache and Larkspur. Average ht: 60-80cm.
FMXD2 10g £6.85
FMXD5 250g £93.45
flowering characteristics of the standard mixture. Includes: Fairy
Toadflax, Red Flax, Californian Poppy, Convolvulus minor, Love-ina-mist, Candytuft, Larkspur, Dwarf Cornflower. Ht: 30-40cm.
10g £6.85
250g £93.45
A fiery mix of reds with some
purple and a splash of gold. Ht 50cm. FMVM2
10g
£6.85
Contrasting
Contrasting Mix.
A vibrant combination of
orange, yellow and blue. Ht 60cm.
FMCM2
10g
£6.85
FMXD4 50g£20.95
FMXD6 500g£154.95
Bees need all the help they can
Short Mixture. Shorter in height but having the same long-
FMXS2
FMXS5 Volcanic
Volcanic Mixture.
FMXS4
FMXS6
50g £20.95
500g£154.95
get these days. Organic gardening
methods are generally ‘bee friendly’.
Varieties and products marked
with this symbol are particularly
beneficial for bees.
01932 253666
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