And freezing temperatures have kept me off the allotment. The roads are cleared up nearly now but the ground is frozen solid.
Have been reading and planning though - My DH is drawing a scale plan of the plot so we can chart out where everything will go!
Have bought some cheap seeds - nowt too expensive for my first year.
And am planning on planting some jersalem artichokes soon!
I've just been reading about these trees - Truffle Trees - Hazel Truffle Tree Gift, Native UK Truffle Trees
They sound fantastic!
Sunday 8 February 2009
Tuesday 27 January 2009
RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff
Love gardening? Why not visit one of the RHS shows? They are now at
RHS Show Cardiff on 17–19 April 2009
RHS Chelsea Flower Show on 19–23 May 2009
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on 7–12 July 2009
RHS Show Tatton Park on 22–26 July 2009
If you live near Cardiff (Or Cardiff is nearer than London on Manchester) then you should really go along and have a great time. There'll be so much inspiration there!
The RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff will be returning to the parklands of Cardiff Castle on 17th to 19th April 2009 and is selling out quickly! The show will once again dazzle the Welsh capital with inspirational show gardens, beautiful displays of spring flowers and a host of fun activities for all the family to enjoy.
Located at Bute Park, behind Cardiff Castle in the heart of the city the show offers the best of Wales and the best of spring all rolled into one must see show!
Royal Horticultural Society
Friday and Saturday: 10am – 5.30pm
Sunday: 10am – 4.30pm
Save money by buying tickets in advance
RHS members: £8 (in advance)
Public: £9 (in advance)
On the day tickets: £10
Children 16 and under FREE with an accompanying adult.
RHS Show Cardiff on 17–19 April 2009
RHS Chelsea Flower Show on 19–23 May 2009
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on 7–12 July 2009
RHS Show Tatton Park on 22–26 July 2009
If you live near Cardiff (Or Cardiff is nearer than London on Manchester) then you should really go along and have a great time. There'll be so much inspiration there!
The RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff will be returning to the parklands of Cardiff Castle on 17th to 19th April 2009 and is selling out quickly! The show will once again dazzle the Welsh capital with inspirational show gardens, beautiful displays of spring flowers and a host of fun activities for all the family to enjoy.
Located at Bute Park, behind Cardiff Castle in the heart of the city the show offers the best of Wales and the best of spring all rolled into one must see show!
Royal Horticultural Society
Friday and Saturday: 10am – 5.30pm
Sunday: 10am – 4.30pm
Save money by buying tickets in advance
RHS members: £8 (in advance)
Public: £9 (in advance)
On the day tickets: £10
Children 16 and under FREE with an accompanying adult.
Dobies Seeds
Dobies Seeds
Dobies Seeds
Best selling veggies
1. Beetroot Boltardy Seeds - now I like beetroot especially pickled, so I might have to try growing some of this.
Resistant to bolting Price: £0.85
2. Carrot Maestro F1 Seeds - being carrot fly resistant is helpful!
Carrot fly resistant! Price: £1.95
3. Garlic Solent Wight Bulbs
British bred variety Price: £3.75
4. Broad Bean Imperial Green Longpod Seeds
Up to 9 beans per pod! Price: £1.35
5. Pea Hurst Green Shaft Seeds
Peas with a sweet flavour Price: £1.40
Best sellers
1. Garlic Lover's Collection
A great selection of bulbs for the garlic lover!
Price £12.40
2. Plum Victoria
The nation's favourite plum!
Price £18.95
3.Beetroot Boltardy Seeds
Resistant to bolting
Price £0.85
4. Begonia President Mixed F1 Easiplants
A beautiful mix of bronze and green foliage!
Price £9.95
5. Strawberry Malling Opal
Probably the best everbearer...ever!
Price £10.95
Dobies Seeds
Best selling veggies
1. Beetroot Boltardy Seeds - now I like beetroot especially pickled, so I might have to try growing some of this.
Resistant to bolting Price: £0.85
2. Carrot Maestro F1 Seeds - being carrot fly resistant is helpful!
Carrot fly resistant! Price: £1.95
3. Garlic Solent Wight Bulbs
British bred variety Price: £3.75
4. Broad Bean Imperial Green Longpod Seeds
Up to 9 beans per pod! Price: £1.35
5. Pea Hurst Green Shaft Seeds
Peas with a sweet flavour Price: £1.40
Best sellers
1. Garlic Lover's Collection
A great selection of bulbs for the garlic lover!
Price £12.40
2. Plum Victoria
The nation's favourite plum!
Price £18.95
3.Beetroot Boltardy Seeds
Resistant to bolting
Price £0.85
4. Begonia President Mixed F1 Easiplants
A beautiful mix of bronze and green foliage!
Price £9.95
5. Strawberry Malling Opal
Probably the best everbearer...ever!
Price £10.95
Weather Forecast
Says it's going to rain tonight - I'm not planning on going tomorrow anyway to the allotment, but we were thinking about putting an hour in today... It's a bit icy right now though so maybe if it warms up a bit...
My friend Arnold was right - I've turned into a right weather watcher!
My friend Arnold was right - I've turned into a right weather watcher!
Monday 26 January 2009
Suttons Seeds
Having a good look round all the seed companies websites and tonight it's Sutton's Seeds -
They've got loads of seeds and plants - I've just seen aubergine. I think I might try that another year rather than this first year.
I know I want to grow some peas or beans. We all love peas but I'm the one who likes beans. So I guess more peas than beans ... I never liked runner beans when I was a kid and my gran grew tons of them - huge tall lines of green leafy beans and bright red flowers. But one day I tried them lightly cooked with pasta and pesto and it was the best meal I'd had for years. They were so lovely! They were picked from the garden of the house I was staying at - so very fresh and lovely. I've never had any that good since!
Oh and broad beans. I grew some when I was a kid. Just a couple of plants at the side of the garden path, white flowers with a black splodge and lovely fat beans. I do like broad beans with bacon! Mmm. You can tell why I've wanted an allotment can't you!
They've got about 18 pages of veggie seeds - and plenty of plants available too as well as flowers, fruit bushes and trees.
I've probably got enough fruit to start me off on my allotment so I'll avoid looking at currants now (need a good ID guide for id'ing fruit bushes as I've got currants of some sort..)
So def veg.
The things we eat are celery, onion, carrots, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, peas, - then smaller amounts of beans, and of course various fruits apples, pears, grapes, melons etc.
So the basics of the veg look easy. Onions - sets or seeds? Ooo pickled onions - shallots, spring onions. Yes we eat a lot of these.
As well as the basic info they give planting advice too:
They've got loads of seeds and plants - I've just seen aubergine. I think I might try that another year rather than this first year.
I know I want to grow some peas or beans. We all love peas but I'm the one who likes beans. So I guess more peas than beans ... I never liked runner beans when I was a kid and my gran grew tons of them - huge tall lines of green leafy beans and bright red flowers. But one day I tried them lightly cooked with pasta and pesto and it was the best meal I'd had for years. They were so lovely! They were picked from the garden of the house I was staying at - so very fresh and lovely. I've never had any that good since!
Oh and broad beans. I grew some when I was a kid. Just a couple of plants at the side of the garden path, white flowers with a black splodge and lovely fat beans. I do like broad beans with bacon! Mmm. You can tell why I've wanted an allotment can't you!
They've got about 18 pages of veggie seeds - and plenty of plants available too as well as flowers, fruit bushes and trees.
I've probably got enough fruit to start me off on my allotment so I'll avoid looking at currants now (need a good ID guide for id'ing fruit bushes as I've got currants of some sort..)
So def veg.
The things we eat are celery, onion, carrots, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, peas, - then smaller amounts of beans, and of course various fruits apples, pears, grapes, melons etc.
So the basics of the veg look easy. Onions - sets or seeds? Ooo pickled onions - shallots, spring onions. Yes we eat a lot of these.
As well as the basic info they give planting advice too:
Onion Ailsa Craig Seed
Traditional favourite!
Large bulbs often used for exhibition. To ensure colour, shape and finish sow in January under glass at 18-21°C (65-70°F). Can also be sown outdoors in March and April. Not recommended for long storage. Bulb onion variety.
Price: £1.30 Code: 172866
Units: Average Packet Content 250 seeds
Culture: Sow maincrop onions March-April outdoors, and thin early. For very large onions sow December-early January and transplant seedlings in spring. To store - lift and allow to dry in full sun, and hang in ropes in cool airy conditions. (24 weeks maturity.)
Sowing Time: January or March and April
So I can see that I either buy them this week or wait til Feb to worry about buying seeds.
Not good storers - something to consider. A big onion crop that won't store will means you'll lose onions to rot or mould.
I'm getting a clearer idea each time I read something else I want to grow though! and it's nice to see extra bits of info on seed sites too.
Two hours today
We were there working for two hours - moving more compost and some other jobs.
These included pruning the grape - hadn't got a clue so cut it back quite hard to the main stem for the most part. It looks loads better but if I get no grapes this year I'll not be surprised. We were told by someone on the site to ensure we cut it back hard else it bursts through the glass. I could already see where it'd been pushing at various panes and finding it's way under the edges so I gave it a good pruning back.
Once I'd done this I picked up all the bits and took them to the skip - the leaves went into the compost bin but the stems seemed quite touch so I got rid of them. When we're set up for composting properly (When Nic's built the new bins) we'll not throw anything away unless we absolutely have to.
Then I started on the raspberries. These were hard going and some of the stems were too tough. There seemed to be a lot of stems that had fruited last year and not much new growth. I've read raspberries last about 7 years so I'll be looking to add a new one at least this year.
I put some of our excellent compost on the rhubarb patch and discovered we have a 1/3 of a container of chicken manure.
The shed definately needs a tidy up so I can make sure I know what other treasures we've got lurking!
Two frogs again today!
A friend was very surprised to hear the allotment came with a shed and a greenhouse. A shed is essential for storing all your tools in and for hiding in when the rain comes down (It didn't today!)
We also saw our neighbouring plot holder today - someone we'd not seen before. I'm envious of his rhubarb it seems to be doing well. He turned up about half twelve which was just as we were finishing.
I quite like being there first thing - it's lovely and quiet apart from the motorway which was quieter today.
These included pruning the grape - hadn't got a clue so cut it back quite hard to the main stem for the most part. It looks loads better but if I get no grapes this year I'll not be surprised. We were told by someone on the site to ensure we cut it back hard else it bursts through the glass. I could already see where it'd been pushing at various panes and finding it's way under the edges so I gave it a good pruning back.
Once I'd done this I picked up all the bits and took them to the skip - the leaves went into the compost bin but the stems seemed quite touch so I got rid of them. When we're set up for composting properly (When Nic's built the new bins) we'll not throw anything away unless we absolutely have to.
Then I started on the raspberries. These were hard going and some of the stems were too tough. There seemed to be a lot of stems that had fruited last year and not much new growth. I've read raspberries last about 7 years so I'll be looking to add a new one at least this year.
I put some of our excellent compost on the rhubarb patch and discovered we have a 1/3 of a container of chicken manure.
The shed definately needs a tidy up so I can make sure I know what other treasures we've got lurking!
Two frogs again today!
A friend was very surprised to hear the allotment came with a shed and a greenhouse. A shed is essential for storing all your tools in and for hiding in when the rain comes down (It didn't today!)We also saw our neighbouring plot holder today - someone we'd not seen before. I'm envious of his rhubarb it seems to be doing well. He turned up about half twelve which was just as we were finishing.
I quite like being there first thing - it's lovely and quiet apart from the motorway which was quieter today.
Books about Allotments
If you don't want to borrow a book from the library here are a selection
Plus all the allotment books at play have free delivery
Allotment Gardening: An Organic Guide for Beginners - Susan Berger | Books
£7.49 Free Delivery | You Save £2.46 (24%)
The Allotment Book - Andi Clevely with foreword by Jekka McVicar | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
The Complete Allotment Cookbook: Over 200 Great Recipes from Plot to Plate - | Books
£6.49 Free Delivery | You Save £0.50 (7%)
Digger's Diary: Tales from the Allotment - Victor Osborne | Books
£5.99 Free Delivery | You Save £2.00 (25%)
Practical Allotment Gardening: A Guide to Growing Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs on Your Plot - Caroline Foley | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
The Allotment Keeper's Handbook: A Down-to-earth Guide to Growing Your Own Food - Jane Perrone | Books
£11.49 Free Delivery | You Save £3.50 (23%)
Practical Allotment Gardening - Caroline Foley | Books
£2.99 Free Delivery
The Allotment Handbook - Caroline Foley | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
One Man and His Dig: Adventures of an Allotment Novice - Valentine Low | Books
£5.99 Free Delivery | You Save £2.00 (25%)
The Allotment Specialist | Books
£4.99 Free Delivery
The Allotment Book: Seasonal Planner And Cookbook - A. M. Clevely | Books
£14.99 Free Delivery | You Save £5.00 (25%)
Allotment Folk - Chris Opperman | Books
£5.49 Free Delivery | You Save £1.50 (21%)
The Half-hour Allotment - Lia Leendertz | Books
£12.99 Free Delivery | You Save £4.00 (23%)
The A-Z of Allotment Vegetables - Caroline Foley | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
My Life on a Hillside Allotment - Terry Walton | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
Allotment Cookbook - Kathryn Hawkins | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
Your Allotment: The Down-to-Earth Guide to Plot Paradise - Clare Foster | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
Successful Allotments - Pauline Pears | Books
£3.99 Free Delivery
How to Plant Your Allotment - Caroline Foley | Books
£7.49 Free Delivery | You Save £2.50 (25%)
My Life on a Hillside Allotment - Terry Walton | Books
£5.99 Free Delivery | You Save £2.00 (25%)
21st-Century Smallholder: From Window Boxes To Allotments - How To Go Back To The Land Without Leaving Home - Paul Waddington | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
Practical Allotment Gardening - Caroline Foley | Books
£6.99 Free Delivery | You Save £2.00 (22%)
Close to the Veg: A Book of Allotment Tales - Michael Rand | Books
£8.49 Free Delivery | You Save £2.50 (22%)
Using the Plot: Tales of an Allotment Chef - Paul Merrett | Books
£12.99 Free Delivery | You Save £4.00 (23%)
21St-Century Smallholder: From Window Boxes To Allotments - How To Go Back To The Land Without Leaving Home - Paul Waddington | Books
£5.99 Free Delivery | You Save £2.00 (25%)
The Allotment Gardener's Cookbook | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
The Allotment Chronicles: A Social History of Allotment Gardening - Steve Poole | Books
£7.49 Free Delivery | You Save £2.50 (25%)
Food From Your Garden And Allotment | Books
£11.49 Free Delivery | You Save £3.50 (23%)
Your Organic Allotment - Pauline Pears ; Ian Spence | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
The Allotment Handbook - Sophie Andrews | Books
£5.49 Free Delivery | You Save £0.46 (7%)
Allotment Days: A Celebration of the Wonderful World of Plots and Planting - Matthew Biggs | Books
£7.49 Free Delivery | You Save £2.50 (25%)
Your Own Allotment: How To Find It, Cultivate It, And Enjoy Growing Your Own Food - Neil Russell-Jones | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
Allotment Handbook - John Smith | Books
from £5.64 Free Delivery
The Allotment: Its Landscape and Culture - David Crouch ; Colin Ward | Books
£11.49 Free Delivery | You Save £3.50 (23%)
The Window-Box Allotment: A Beginner's Guide To Container Gardening - Penelope Bennett | Books
from £26.20 Free Delivery
Grow Your Own Vegetables: A Practical Handbook for Allotment Holders and Those Wishing to Grow Vegetables in Small Gardens - Stanley Currie Johnson | Books
£15.49 Free Delivery | You Save £0.46 (2%)
The Allotment Ghost and Other Adventures - Stephen Bowkett | Books
£4.99 Free Delivery | You Save £1.00 (16%)
Allotments - Twigs Way | Books
£4.99 Free Delivery | You Save £1.00 (16%)
Joe's Allotment: Planning And Planting A Productive Plot - Joe Swift | Books
£13.49 Free Delivery | You Save £4.50 (25%)
The Law of Allotments - J.F. Garner | Books
£18.49 Free Delivery | You Save £0.46 (2%)
Allotments - Jane Eastoe | Books
£6.99 Free Delivery
The Magnitude of Ming: Command, Allotment, and Fate in Chinese Culture - | Books
from £39.96 Free Delivery
Thoughts on the Objectionable System of Labour for Wages in the West India Colonies: And on the Necessity of Substituting a System of Tenancy and Allotment of the Staple Cultivation - Henry James Ross | Books
from £12.43 Free Delivery
The Allotment Affair - Carol Shepherd | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery
Allotments And Small Holdings - John Little Green | Books
£23.49 Free Delivery
The Cultivation of Allotments - Percy Elford | Books
£13.99 Free Delivery | You Save £0.46 (3%)
The Cultivation of Allotments - Samuel Heaton | Books
£13.99 Free Delivery | You Save £0.46 (3%)
The Allotment Experience: Everything You Need To Know About Allotment Gardening - Direct From The Plot - Ruth Binney | Books
£8.49 Free Delivery | You Save £2.50 (22%)
Allotment Gardening | Books
£2.99 Free Delivery
Teach Yourself Allotment Gardening - Geoff Stokes | Books
£7.49 Free Delivery | You Save £0.50 (6%)
Homegrown Vegetable Manual: Growing And Harvesting Vegetables In Your Garden Or Allotment - Steve Ott | Books
£13.49 Free Delivery | You Save £4.50 (25%)
Essential Allotment Guide: How to Get the Best Out of Your Plot - John Harrison | Books
£4.99 Free Delivery | You Save £1.00 (16%)
Cherokee Women in Crisis: Trail of Tears, Civil War, and Allotment, 1838-1907 - | Books
from £17.77 Free Delivery
Plus all the allotment books at play have free delivery
Allotment Gardening: An Organic Guide for Beginners - Susan Berger | Books
£7.49 Free Delivery | You Save £2.46 (24%)
The Allotment Book - Andi Clevely with foreword by Jekka McVicar | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
The Complete Allotment Cookbook: Over 200 Great Recipes from Plot to Plate - | Books
£6.49 Free Delivery | You Save £0.50 (7%)
Digger's Diary: Tales from the Allotment - Victor Osborne | Books
£5.99 Free Delivery | You Save £2.00 (25%)
Practical Allotment Gardening: A Guide to Growing Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs on Your Plot - Caroline Foley | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
The Allotment Keeper's Handbook: A Down-to-earth Guide to Growing Your Own Food - Jane Perrone | Books
£11.49 Free Delivery | You Save £3.50 (23%)
Practical Allotment Gardening - Caroline Foley | Books
£2.99 Free Delivery
The Allotment Handbook - Caroline Foley | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
One Man and His Dig: Adventures of an Allotment Novice - Valentine Low | Books
£5.99 Free Delivery | You Save £2.00 (25%)
The Allotment Specialist | Books
£4.99 Free Delivery
The Allotment Book: Seasonal Planner And Cookbook - A. M. Clevely | Books
£14.99 Free Delivery | You Save £5.00 (25%)
Allotment Folk - Chris Opperman | Books
£5.49 Free Delivery | You Save £1.50 (21%)
The Half-hour Allotment - Lia Leendertz | Books
£12.99 Free Delivery | You Save £4.00 (23%)
The A-Z of Allotment Vegetables - Caroline Foley | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
My Life on a Hillside Allotment - Terry Walton | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
Allotment Cookbook - Kathryn Hawkins | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
Your Allotment: The Down-to-Earth Guide to Plot Paradise - Clare Foster | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
Successful Allotments - Pauline Pears | Books
£3.99 Free Delivery
How to Plant Your Allotment - Caroline Foley | Books
£7.49 Free Delivery | You Save £2.50 (25%)
My Life on a Hillside Allotment - Terry Walton | Books
£5.99 Free Delivery | You Save £2.00 (25%)
21st-Century Smallholder: From Window Boxes To Allotments - How To Go Back To The Land Without Leaving Home - Paul Waddington | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
Practical Allotment Gardening - Caroline Foley | Books
£6.99 Free Delivery | You Save £2.00 (22%)
Close to the Veg: A Book of Allotment Tales - Michael Rand | Books
£8.49 Free Delivery | You Save £2.50 (22%)
Using the Plot: Tales of an Allotment Chef - Paul Merrett | Books
£12.99 Free Delivery | You Save £4.00 (23%)
21St-Century Smallholder: From Window Boxes To Allotments - How To Go Back To The Land Without Leaving Home - Paul Waddington | Books
£5.99 Free Delivery | You Save £2.00 (25%)
The Allotment Gardener's Cookbook | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
The Allotment Chronicles: A Social History of Allotment Gardening - Steve Poole | Books
£7.49 Free Delivery | You Save £2.50 (25%)
Food From Your Garden And Allotment | Books
£11.49 Free Delivery | You Save £3.50 (23%)
Your Organic Allotment - Pauline Pears ; Ian Spence | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
The Allotment Handbook - Sophie Andrews | Books
£5.49 Free Delivery | You Save £0.46 (7%)
Allotment Days: A Celebration of the Wonderful World of Plots and Planting - Matthew Biggs | Books
£7.49 Free Delivery | You Save £2.50 (25%)
Your Own Allotment: How To Find It, Cultivate It, And Enjoy Growing Your Own Food - Neil Russell-Jones | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery | You Save £3.00 (23%)
Allotment Handbook - John Smith | Books
from £5.64 Free Delivery
The Allotment: Its Landscape and Culture - David Crouch ; Colin Ward | Books
£11.49 Free Delivery | You Save £3.50 (23%)
The Window-Box Allotment: A Beginner's Guide To Container Gardening - Penelope Bennett | Books
from £26.20 Free Delivery
Grow Your Own Vegetables: A Practical Handbook for Allotment Holders and Those Wishing to Grow Vegetables in Small Gardens - Stanley Currie Johnson | Books
£15.49 Free Delivery | You Save £0.46 (2%)
The Allotment Ghost and Other Adventures - Stephen Bowkett | Books
£4.99 Free Delivery | You Save £1.00 (16%)
Allotments - Twigs Way | Books
£4.99 Free Delivery | You Save £1.00 (16%)
Joe's Allotment: Planning And Planting A Productive Plot - Joe Swift | Books
£13.49 Free Delivery | You Save £4.50 (25%)
The Law of Allotments - J.F. Garner | Books
£18.49 Free Delivery | You Save £0.46 (2%)
Allotments - Jane Eastoe | Books
£6.99 Free Delivery
The Magnitude of Ming: Command, Allotment, and Fate in Chinese Culture - | Books
from £39.96 Free Delivery
Thoughts on the Objectionable System of Labour for Wages in the West India Colonies: And on the Necessity of Substituting a System of Tenancy and Allotment of the Staple Cultivation - Henry James Ross | Books
from £12.43 Free Delivery
The Allotment Affair - Carol Shepherd | Books
£9.99 Free Delivery
Allotments And Small Holdings - John Little Green | Books
£23.49 Free Delivery
The Cultivation of Allotments - Percy Elford | Books
£13.99 Free Delivery | You Save £0.46 (3%)
The Cultivation of Allotments - Samuel Heaton | Books
£13.99 Free Delivery | You Save £0.46 (3%)
The Allotment Experience: Everything You Need To Know About Allotment Gardening - Direct From The Plot - Ruth Binney | Books
£8.49 Free Delivery | You Save £2.50 (22%)
Allotment Gardening | Books
£2.99 Free Delivery
Teach Yourself Allotment Gardening - Geoff Stokes | Books
£7.49 Free Delivery | You Save £0.50 (6%)
Homegrown Vegetable Manual: Growing And Harvesting Vegetables In Your Garden Or Allotment - Steve Ott | Books
£13.49 Free Delivery | You Save £4.50 (25%)
Essential Allotment Guide: How to Get the Best Out of Your Plot - John Harrison | Books
£4.99 Free Delivery | You Save £1.00 (16%)
Cherokee Women in Crisis: Trail of Tears, Civil War, and Allotment, 1838-1907 - | Books
from £17.77 Free Delivery
Sunday 25 January 2009
Growing Celery
The previous allotmenter had celery on his patch. I know because it was all rotten from being sat out all winter. It's good news though because it looked like it had grown well.
I use celery a lot in cooking, so it's going to be a must have!
i've just had a look at T&M
Celery : Galaxy (Lathom Self Blanching) (Seeds)
Sow from late winter to spring on the surface of a moist peat based compost,
- 500 seeds Price: £1.69
Celery : Tango F1 (Seeds)
Sow mid March to April under glass for transplanting outdoors
- 150 seeds Price: £1.99
Celery : Victoria F1 (Seeds)Sow from late winter to spring
- 300 seeds Price: £1.99
Celery : Victoria F1 (Plants and Bulbs) 15 plants
UK MAINLAND ONLY
Despatch: During May 2009
Price: £4.29
Celery needs plenty of water when it's growing so it's something to keep an eye on every visit by the looks of it. You plant them about 9" apart each way in blocks not rows - this helps blanch them supposedly - and in rich well drained soil to which plenty of well rotted compost has been added. Compost helps the soil maintain the water levels better so itll hopefully give a better crop.
I quite like the idea of buying the plants ready to put in the ground - it sounds like a bit of a cheat though so I'll have to make my mind up soon!
This is the celery bed I was weeding yesterday. It took some digging out even though the plants were really rotten!Cost wise celery was about 50p a bunch in the shops during last summer rising to about 80p last week. So even buying them as plants they work about 28p - so that way is definately dearer. You might be able to make a pack of seed last 3 years it it keeps well (Something else to consider - some seeds are only really viable the first year you open the packet, others last for years and some are best used within 3 years of opening!)
Looking out for plant and seed bargains
If you want to grow lots of things it's worth shopping around for what great offers you can find.
Sometimes you'll find just the plant you want on special offer!
Seed List Index: A to Z Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit
Sometmes you can be spoilt for choice! Look at this enormous list of fruit and veg!
It's a bit overwhelming.
but there are a few basic guidelines:
Huge list of Fruit and Vegetables available at Thompson and Morgan!
A
* Artichoke : Globe : Green Globe Improved F1
* Asparagus : Martha Washington
* Asparagus Pea
* Aubergine : Baby Rosanna F1 Hybrid
* Aubergine : Black Enorma F1
* Aubergine : Calliope F1 Hybrid
* Aubergine : Florida High Bush
* Aubergine : Listada de Gandia
* Aubergine : Melanzana Prosperosa
* Aubergine : Melanzana Viserba
* Aubergine : Mixed
* Aubergine : Moneymaker F1. Hybrid
* Aubergine : Orlando F1 Hybrid
B
* Basil : Basilico Genovese
* Basil : Bush
* Basil : Siam Queen
* Basil : Sweet Green
* Basil : The Spice Boys Collection
* Bean : Broad Bean : Aquadulce Claudia
* Bean : Broad Bean : Bunyards Exhibition
* Bean : Broad Bean : Express
* Bean : Broad Bean : Imperial Green Longpod
* Bean : Broad Bean : Jubilee Hysor
* Bean : Broad Bean : Medes
* Bean : Broad Bean : The Sutton
* Bean : Broad Bean : Violetta
* Bean : Broad Bean Collection
* Bean : Broad/Fava Bean : Masterpiece Green Longpod
* Bean : Bush Bean : Fagiola Nani Friverde
* Bean : Bush Bean : Fagioli Nani Creso
* Bean : Bush Bean : Fagioli Nani Impero Bianco (Cannellino Bean)
* Bean : Bush Bean : Fagioli Nani Splendido (Borlotto Bean)
* Bean : Climbing : Borlotto Lingua di Fuoco ( Firetongue)
* Bean : Climbing : Collection
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Blauhilde
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Cobra
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Fagioli Rampicanti Dolcio del Metro
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Fagioli Rampicanti Eden
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Fagioli Rampicanti Marengo
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Fasold
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Favioli Rampicanti Corona (Spagna Bean)
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Goldfield
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Helda - Duchy Originals
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Mantra
* Bean : Dwarf Bean : Borlotto
* Bean : Dwarf Bean : Cantare - Duchy Originals
* Bean : Dwarf Bean : Delinel
* Bean : Dwarf Bean : Golden Teepee
* Bean : Dwarf Bean : Nomad
* Bean : Dwarf Bean : Sonesta
* Bean : Dwarf Bean : Speedy
* Bean : Dwarf Bean Collection - NEW!
* Bean : Dwarf Bean: Opera
* Bean : Dwarf Bush : Modus - Organic
* Bean : Dwarf Bush : Tendergreen
* Bean : Dwarf French Bean : Purple Teepee
* Bean : Dwarf Runner Bean : Hestia
* Bean : French Bean : The Prince
* Bean : Runner Bean : Achievement Merit
* Bean : Runner Bean : Aintree
* Bean : Runner Bean : Celebration
* Bean : Runner Bean : Desiree
* Bean : Runner Bean : Enorma
* Bean : Runner Bean : Enorma - Duchy Originals
* Bean : Runner Bean : Lady Di
* Bean : Runner Bean : Painted Lady
* Bean : Runner Bean : Red Rum
* Bean : Runner Bean : Riley
* Bean : Runner Bean : Rotbluhende (Teenie Beanie)
* Bean : Runner Bean : Scarlet Emperor
* Bean : Runner Bean : Scarlet Emperor - Duchy Originals
* Bean : Runner Bean : Streamline
* Bean : Runner Bean : Summer Medley
* Bean : Runner Bean : Sun Bright
* Bean : Runner Bean : White Apollo
* Bean : Runner Bean : White Emergo - Duchy Originals
* Bean : Runner Bean : White Lady
* Bean : Runner Bean : Wisley Magic
* Bean : Soya Bean : Ustie
* Beet : Bull's Blood (Salad Leaves)
* Beetroot : Alto F1 Hybrid
* Beetroot : Bietola da Orto Paonazza d'Egitto
* Beetroot : Bolivar - Duchy Originals
* Beetroot : Globe : Albina Vereduna
* Beetroot : Globe : Boltardy
* Beetroot : Globe : Boro F1 - Organic
* Beetroot : Globe : Burpee's Golden
* Beetroot : Globe : Chioggia Pink
* Beetroot : Globe : Coloured Collection
* Beetroot : Globe : Detroit 2 : Crimson Globe
* Beetroot : Globe : Detroit 6 : Rubidus
* Beetroot : Globe : Kestrel F1 Hybrid
* Beetroot : Globe : Red Ace F1 Hybrid
* Beetroot : Globe : Wodan F1 Hybrid
* Beetroot : Pablo F1 Hybrid
* Beetroot : Solo F1 Hybrid
* Borage - Hardy Annual Herb
* Brassica : Club Resistant Collection
* Broad Bean : Stereo
* Broad Bean : Witkiem
* Broccoli : Belstar F1 Hybrid
* Broccoli : Crown and Sceptres
* Broccoli : Early Purple Sprouting
* Broccoli : Early Sprouting Rudolph
* Broccoli : Early White Sprouting White Eye
* Broccoli : Fiesta F1 (Calabrese) - Duchy Originals
* Broccoli : Fiesta F1 Hybrid
* Broccoli : Kabuki F1 Hybrid (Mini Vegetable)
* Broccoli : Late Purple Sprouting
* Broccoli : Nine Star Perennial
* Broccoli : Purple Sprouting : Bordeaux F1
* Broccoli : Redhead
* Broccoli : Romanesco
* Broccoli : Sprouting Collection
* Broccoli : Sprouting Early Purple Red Arrow
* Broccoli : Tendergreen F1 Hybrid
* Broccoli : Wok Brocc
* Brussels Sprout : Bedford Fillbasket
* Brussels Sprout : Bosworth F1
* Brussels Sprout : Falstaff
* Brussels Sprout : Full Season Collection
* Brussels Sprout : Maximus F1 Hybrid
* Brussels Sprout : Nelson F1 Hybrid
* Brussels Sprout : Revenge F1
* Brussels Sprout : Topline
* Brussels Sprout : Trafalgar F1
* Brussels Sprout Bedford Fillbasket PLUS Leek Oarsman - Winter Warmer
C
* Cabbage : All Seasons Collection
* Cabbage : Autumn : Autumn Queen F1
* Cabbage : Autumn : Minicole F1
* Cabbage : Brigadier F1 Hybrid
* Cabbage : Caramba F1 (Sweetheart Type)
* Cabbage : Derby Day - Duchy Originals
* Cabbage : Elisa F1
* Cabbage : Kalibos
* Cabbage : Kilaton F1 Hybrid
* Cabbage : Primo
* Cabbage : Pyramid F1 Hybrid
* Cabbage : Redcap F1 Hybrid
* Cabbage : Ruby Ball F1
* Cabbage : Savoy January King
* Cabbage : Savoy King F1
* Cabbage : Savoy Melissa F1
* Cabbage : Savoy Siberia F1
* Cabbage : Savoy Tarvoy F1
* Cabbage : Shelta F1
* Cabbage : Spring : Advantage F1
* Cabbage : Spring : April
* Cabbage : Spring: Durham Early
* Cabbage : Summer : Green Valley F1
* Cabbage : Summer : Hispi F1 Hybrid
* Cabbage : Summer/Autumn : Greyhound
* Cabbage : Summer/Autumn : Red Jewel F1
* Cabbage : Summer/Autumn : Surprise F1 Hybrid
* Cabbage : Winter : Tundra F1
* Calabrese : Aquiles F1 Hybrid (Summer-Autumn)
* Carrot : Adelaide F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Amsterdam Forcing
* Carrot : Autumn King 2
* Carrot : Bangor F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Carota Fucino
* Carrot : Carrot Fly Free Collection
* Carrot : Carson F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Créme de Lite F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Early Nantes 2
* Carrot : Early Nantes 2 Seed Tape
* Carrot : Flyaway F1
* Carrot : Flyaway F1 - Duchy Originals
* Carrot : Healthmaster F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Healthy Coloured Collection
* Carrot : Honeysnack
* Carrot : Infinity F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Jeanette F1 - Duchy Originals
* Carrot : Jeanette F1 - Organic
* Carrot : Kingston F1
* Carrot : Mignon
* Carrot : Mini Finger
* Carrot : Mokum F1
* Carrot : Nantes Frubund : Fast Crop
* Carrot : Nigel F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Parmex
* Carrot : Purple Haze F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Rainbow F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Red Samurai
* Carrot : Resistafly F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Sugarsnax 54 F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Supreme Chantenay Red Cored
* Carrot : Tendersnax F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Ulysses F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Yellowstone
* Cauliflower : All The Year Round (Spring/Summer/Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Autumn Giant 3 (Autumn/Winter)
* Cauliflower : Avalanche F1 Hybrid (Summer/Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Cavolfiore Palla di Neve
* Cauliflower : Chassiron F1 Hybrid (Summer-Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Cheddar F1 Hybrid (Summer-Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Clapton F1 Hybrid
* Cauliflower : Coloured Cauliflower Collection
* Cauliflower : Emeraude F1 Hybrid ((Late Summer-Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Gipsy F1 Hybrid (Summer)
* Cauliflower : Gitano F1 Hybrid (Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Goodman (Summer) - Organic
* Cauliflower : Goodman - Duchy Originals
* Cauliflower : Graffiti F1 Hybrid (Summer-Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Nessie F1 Hybrid (Summer-Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Pavilion F1 (Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Romanesco- Veronica (Late Summer/Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Walcheren Winter Pilgrim (Spring)
* Cauliflower : White Excel F1 Hybrid (Late Summer/Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Winter Aalsmeer (Spring)
* Celeriac : Monarch
* Celery : Galaxy (Lathom Self Blanching)
* Celery : Tango F1
* Celery : Victoria F1
* Chard : Bright Yellow
* Chervil - Hardy Annual Herb
* Chicory : Cicoria Grumolo Verde
* Chicory : Cicoria Orchidea Rossa
* Chicory : Cicoria Variegata de Castelfranco
* Chicory : Cicoria variegata de Chioggia
* Childrens - Carrot Parmex
* Childrens - Cress Extra Curled
* Childrens - Mung Beans
* Childrens - Ornamental Cucumber Hedgehog
* Childrens - Pumpkin Mars
* Childrens - Radish French Breakfast
* Childrens - Runner Bean Scarlet Emperor
* Childrens - Salad Niche
* Childrens - Snake Gourd
* Childrens - Swan Gourd
* Childrens - Tomato Tigerella (Mr Stripey)
* Chinese Leaves : Richi F1
* Chives - Perennial Herb
* Chives : Garlic Chinese
* Comfrey - Hardy Perennial Herb
* Coriander - Hardy Annual Herb
* Coriander - Organic
* Coriander Confetti
* Courgette : All Green Bush
* Courgette : Black Forest F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Cavili F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : De Nice A Fruit Rond
* Courgette : Defender F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Dundoo F1 - Duchy Originals
* Courgette : Dundoo F1 - Organic
* Courgette : El Greco F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Jemmer F1
* Courgette : Midnight F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Parador F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Parthenocarpic Duo
* Courgette : Parthenon F1
* Courgette : Soleil F1 - Duchy Originals
* Courgette : Soleil F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Tricolour F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Tristan F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Venus F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Zucchino Nano Verde di Milano
* Courgette : Zucchino Striato d'Italia
* Courgette : Zucchino Tondo di Toscana
* Courgette Vegetable
* Cress : Extra Curled
* Cress : Polycress
* Cress : Water Cress
* Cucumber : Boothby's Blonde
* Cucumber : Burpless Tasty Green F1
* Cucumber : Carmen F1 Hybrid
* Cucumber : Cetriolo Marketer
* Cucumber : Cetriolo Piccolo Di Parigi (Gherkin)
* Cucumber : Cetriolo Slangen Longo Da China
* Cucumber : Children's Ornamental Cucumber Hedgehog
* Cucumber : Cucino F1 Hybrid
* Cucumber : Flamingo F1 - Organic
* Cucumber : Green Fingers F1 Hybrid
* Cucumber : Long White
* Cucumber : Masterpiece
* Cucumber : Picolino - Duchy Originals
* Cucumber : Picolino F1 Hybrid (Organic)
* Cucumber : Swing F1 Hybrid
* Cucumber : Tiffany F1 Hybrid
* Cucumber : Zeina F1 Hybrid
* Cyphomandra betacea - Tamarillo
D
* Dill - Hardy Annual Herb
* Dill : Bouquet
E
* Endive : Indivia D'Estale A Cuore Giallo
* Endive : Indivia Mixed
* Exotic : Papaya (Carica Papaya)
F
* Fennel - Hardy Perennial Herb
* Fennel : Victoria F1 Hybrid
G
* Gherkin : Diamant F1 Hybrid
* Golden Berry Little Lanterns - Cape Gooseberry
* Golden Berry Pineapple - Cape Gooseberry
* Green Manure : Fast Growing Soil Conditioner
* Green Manure : General Purpose Mixed
* Green Manure : High Nitrogen Soil Improver
H
* Herb : Basil : Genovese - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Borage - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Chamomile
* Herb : Chervil : Curled - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Chives : Staro - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Coriander : Cilantro - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Culinary Collection : Nice 'n' Spicy
* Herb : Cutting Celery
* Herb : Dill - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Lemon Balm
* Herb : Lemon Balm - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Lemon Grass
* Herb : Lovage - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Meadow Sweet
* Herb : Oregano - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Parsley : Flat Leaved - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Parsley : Italian Giant (Organic)
* Herb : Parsley Curled : Green Pearl - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Parsley Laura
* Herb : Rocket : Cultivated - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Rocket Wild - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Rosemary - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Sage (English) - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Seed Disc Collection
* Herb : Sorrel
* Herb : Thyme : Old English Winter - Duchy Originals
* Herbs : For Windowsills
* Hyssopus officinalis Tricolour Mixed
K
* Kale : Black Tuscany
* Kale : Cavolo Palmizio Senza Testa
* Kale : Dwarf Green Curled
* Kale : Reflex F1 Hybrid
* Kale : Scarlet
* Kale : Walking Stick
* Kohl Rabi : Kolibri F1 Hybrid
L
* Leek : Autumn Giant 2 - Argenta
* Leek : Autumn Giant 2 - Porvite
* Leek : Bandit F1 Hybrid
* Leek : Blauwgroene herfst-Ardea - Organic
* Leek : Blue Green Autumn - Pandora - Organic
* Leek : King Richard
* Leek : Lyon
* Leek : Musselburgh Improved
* Leek : Oarsman F1 Hybrid
* Leek : Pandora - Duchy Originals
* Leek : Porbella
* Lettuce : Arctic King
* Lettuce : Butterhead : All The Year Round
* Lettuce : Butterhead : Buttercrunch
* Lettuce : Butterhead : Cassandra
* Lettuce : Butterhead : Fatima - Organic
* Lettuce : Butterhead : Tom Thumb
* Lettuce : Butterhead : Yugoslavian Red
* Lettuce : Butterhead Dynamite - Duchy Originals
* Lettuce : Cassandra Seed Tape
* Lettuce : Colour Shades Mixed
* Lettuce : Continental Looseleaf : Lollo Rossa
* Lettuce : Continental Looseleaf : Revolution
* Lettuce : Cos : Corsair
* Lettuce : Cos : Little Gem
* Lettuce : Freckles
* Lettuce : Green Hearting Mixed
* Lettuce : Iceberg : Miluna - Organic
* Lettuce : Iceberg : Sonette
* Lettuce : Iceberg : Webbs Wonderful
* Lettuce : Lakeland
* Lettuce : Lattuga Bionda Lenta a Montare
* Lettuce : Lattuga Lollo Bionda
* Lettuce : Lattuga Red Salad Bowl
* Lettuce : Lattuga Rossa a Foglia Riccia da Tavolo
* Lettuce : Lattuga Verde A Foglia Riccia
* Lettuce : Little Gem : Delight - Duchy Originals
* Lettuce : Little Gem : Pearl
* Lettuce : Mini Green Improved
* Lettuce : Multy
* Lettuce : Nymans
* Lettuce : Pandero
* Lettuce : Quattro Stagioni
* Lettuce : Romaine : Chartwell
* Lettuce : Romaine : Pinokkio - Duchy Originals
* Lettuce : Salad Bowl
* Lettuce : Salad Leaves Mixed
* Lettuce : Tin Tin
* Lettuce : Ultimate Mixed
* Lettuce : Valamaine (Cut And Come Again)
* Lettuce : Winter Gem (January-May)
* Living Greens (Microgreens) : Amaranth Red Army
* Living Greens (Microgreens) : Broccoli
* Living Greens (Microgreens) : Chervil
* Living Greens (Microgreens) : Greek Cress
* Living Greens (Microgreens) : Purple Radish
* Living Greens (Microgreens) : Red Mustard
* Living Greens (Microgreens) : Rocket Victoria
M
* Marigold : Tomato Growing Secret
* Marrow : Badger Cross F1
* Marrow : Bush Baby
* Marrow : Green Bush
* Marrow : Long Green Striped
* Marrow : Tiger Cross F1
* Marrow : Tiger Cross F1 - Duchy Originals
* Melon : Castella (Amber Nectar)
* Melon : Edonis F1 Hybrid
* Melon : Eldoraro F1 Hybrid
* Melon : Galia F1
* Melon : Hearts of Gold - Organic
* Melon : Ogen
* Melon : Tigger
* Melon : Watermelon : Blacktail Mountain
* Melon : Watermelon : Yellow Baby
* Mint - Hardy Perennial Herb
* Mustard : Giant Red
* Mustard Cress
O
* Onion : Ailsa Craig : Giant/Show Vegetable
* Onion : Bedfordshire Champion
* Onion : Bulbing Cipolla Tonda Musona
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : Eiffel
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : Ishikuro
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : Lilia (Red Onion)
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : Performer
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : Shimonita
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : Summer Isle
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : White Lisbon
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : White Lisbon - Organic
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : Winter White Bunching
* Onion : Bunton's Showstopper
* Onion : Cipolla Ramata di Milano
* Onion : Cipolla Rossa di Toscana
* Onion : Cipollini Yellow
* Onion : Feast F1 Hybrid
* Onion : Hi Keeper F1 Hybrid
* Onion : Hystar F1 - Organic
* Onion : Marco F1 Hybrid
* Onion : Red Baron
* Onion : Rosanna
* Onion : Salad Onion Apache (Deep Purple)
* Onion : Salad Onion Cipollotto Blanca de Lisboa
* Onion : Sturon - Duchy Originals
* Onion : Supasweet™ (Dulcinea) F1 Hybrid
* Oregano - Hardy Perennial Herb
* Oregano True Greek
P
* Pak Choi Tri-coloured Mix F1 Hybrid
* Pak Choy : Collection
* Pak Choy : Green F1 Hybrid
* Pak Choy : Purple F1 Hybrid
* Pak Choy : White F1 Hybrid
* Par-cel (Zwolse Krul)
* Parsley : Big Mountain
* Parsley : Champion Moss Curled
* Parsley : Green Pearl - Organic
* Parsley : Lisette
* Parsley : Plain Leaved
* Parsley : Prezzemolo Gigante d'Italia
* Parsley : Rosette
* Parsnip : Avonresister
* Parsnip : Countess F1 Hybrid
* Parsnip : Dagger F1 Hybrid (Mini Vegetable)
* Parsnip : Excalibur F1
* Parsnip : Gladiator F1
* Parsnip : Javelin F1 Hybrid
* Parsnip : Panache F1 Hybrid
* Parsnip : Tender & True
* Parsnip : White Gem
* Pea : Ambassador - Duchy Originals
* Pea : Cavalier - Duchy Originals
* Pea : Garden : Ambassador
* Pea : Garden : Balmoral
* Pea : Garden : British Bred Collection
* Pea : Garden : Canoe
* Pea : Garden : Celebration
* Pea : Garden : Dorian (Mr Big)
* Pea : Garden : Endeavour
* Pea : Garden : Greensage
* Pea : Garden : Half Pint (Mini Vegetable)
* Pea : Garden : Hurst Green Shaft
* Pea : Garden : Jaguar
* Pea : Garden : Kelvedon Wonder
* Pea : Garden : Meteor
* Pea : Garden : Misty
* Pea : Garden : Oasis
* Pea : Garden : Onward
* Pea : Garden : Rondo
* Pea : Garden : Starlight
* Pea : Garden : Twinkle
* Pea : Mangetout : Oregon Sugar Pod
* Pea : Norli (Mangetout) - Duchy Originals
* Pea : Sugar Snap : Cascadia
* Pea : Sugarsnap : Sugar Ann
* Pepino (Melon Pear)
* Pepper : Atris F1 - Duchy Originals
* Pepper : Chili : Meek and Mild (Poblana type - Mildly Hot)
* Pepper : Chili : Pyramid
* Pepper : Chili Collection
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Black Pearl
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Cheyenne F1 Hybrid (Hot)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Heatwave (Hot)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Inferno F1 (Moderately Hot)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Jalapeno Summer Heat F1 Hybrid
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Mustard Habanero (Atomic)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Pinocchio's Nose (Almost Atomic)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Prairie Fire (Atomic)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Super Chili
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Tabasco (Very Hot)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Thai Dragon F1 (Almost Atomic)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Tropical Heat (Atomic)
* Pepper : Chili/Moderate : Numex Twilight
* Pepper : Chili/Moderate : Padron (The Tapas Pepper)
* Pepper : Chili/Very Hot : Demon Red
* Pepper : Peperone Ciliegia Piccante (Sweet)
* Pepper : Peperone Cuneo Giallo F1 (Sweet)
* Pepper : Peperone Friggitello F1 Hybrid
* Pepper : Peperone Fuego F1 (Hot)
* Pepper : Peperone Jolly Giallo F1 Hybrid (Sweet)
* Pepper : Peperone Rubens (Sweet)
* Pepper : Sweet : Big Banana F1
* Pepper : Sweet : Feher Ozon Paprika
* Pepper : Sweet : Gourmet
* Pepper : Sweet : Gypsy F1
* Pepper : Sweet : Jumbo Sweet F1
* Pepper : Sweet : Mini Bell Mixed
* Pepper : Sweet : Mohawk F1 Hybrid
* Pepper : Sweet : Orange Bell
* Pepper : Sweet : Summer Salad F1
* Pepper : Sweet : Sweet Chocolate
* Pepper : Sweet : Tasty Grill Collection
* Pepper : Sweet : Tequila Sunrise
* Pepper : Sweet : Topgirl
* Pepper : Sweet : Unicorn F1
* Pepper : Tasty Grill Red F1 Hybrid
* Pepper : Tasty Grill Yellow F1 Hybrid
* Pumpkin : Dill's Atlantic Giant
* Pumpkin : Ghost F1 Hybrid
* Pumpkin : Hooligan F1 Hybrid
* Pumpkin : Jack Be Little
* Pumpkin : Jack of All Trades
* Pumpkin : Mars F1 Hybrid
* Pumpkin : One Too Many
* Pumpkin : Summer Ball F1 Hybrid
* Pumpkin : Winter : Orange Dawn F1 Hybrid - Organic
R
* Radicchio : Firestorm - Duchy Originals
* Radicchio Treviso Precoce Mesola
* Radish : Cherry Belle (Globe)
* Radish : Chinese : China Rose
* Radish : Chinese : Mantanghong F1
* Radish : Flamboyant Sabina (Cylindrical)
* Radish : French Breakfast 2 - Duchy Originals
* Radish : French Breakfast 3 (Long)
* Radish : Mirabeau
* Radish : Mooli : Tsukushi Spring Cross F1 Hybrid
* Radish : Pink Slipper
* Radish : Rainbow Mixed
* Radish : Ravanello Il Candela di Fuoco
* Radish : Red Head
* Radish : Rougette (Globe)
* Radish : Rudi
* Radish : Rudolf - Duchy Originals
* Radish : Rudolf - Organic
* Radish : Scarlet Globe
* Radish : Vienna F1 Hybrid
* Radish : Zlata
* Rhubarb : Glaskins Perpetual
* Rocket (Organic)
* Rocket - Hardy Biennial Herb
* Rocket : Apollo
* Rocket : Collection
* Rocket : Cultivated Rucola Coltivata
* Rocket : Skyrocket
* Rocket : Wild
* Rocket : Wild Rucola Selavativca
* Runner Bean : Polestar
S
* Sage - Hardy Perennial Herb
* Salad : All Seasons Salad
* Salad : Baby Leaf Salad
* Salad : Continental Salad
* Salad : Crunchy Lettuce Leaves Blend
* Salad : Herby Salad Leaf Mixed
* Salad : Niche Oriental Mixed
* Salad : Niche Salad Collection
* Salad : Niche Salad Leaves
* Salad : Oriental Mustards
* Salad : Salad Leaves Stir Fry Mixed
* Salad Leaves : Bright & Spicy
* Salad Leaves : Corn Salad Cavallo
* Salad Leaves : Land Cress
* Salad Leaves : Land Cress Variegated Winter
* Salad Leaves Mixture : Misticanza D'Insalate
* Saladisi Vegetable
* Salsifis (Vegetable Oyster) : Salsify
* Salsify : Scorzobianca
* Scorzonera Vegetable
* Shallot : Banana
* Shallot Prisma F1 Hybrid
* Sorrel Blood Veined
* Soya Bean : Elena
* Spinach : Bordeaux F1 Hybrid
* Spinach : Fiorana F1 Hybrid
* Spinach : Galaxy F1 Hybrid (Mini Vegetable)
* Spinach : Medania
* Spinach : Oriento F1 Hybrid
* Spinach : Palco F1 - Duchy Originals
* Spinach : Palco F1 - Organic
* Spinach : Perpetual (Spinach Beet)
* Spinach : Scenic
* Spinach : Spinacio Viridis
* Spinach : Tetona F1 Hybrid
* Spring Onion : White Lisbon - Duchy Originals
* Sprouting Seeds : Adzuki Beans
* Sprouting Seeds : Alfalfa
* Sprouting Seeds : Beet
* Sprouting Seeds : Brassica Hot Stuff
* Sprouting Seeds : Broccoli
* Sprouting Seeds : Chickpea
* Sprouting Seeds : Chinese Red Beans
* Sprouting Seeds : Fenugreek
* Sprouting Seeds : Green Peas
* Sprouting Seeds : Lentil
* Sprouting Seeds : Mung Beans
* Sprouting Seeds : Mustard White
* Sprouting Seeds : Onion
* Sprouting Seeds : Radish
* Sprouting Seeds : Radish Sango
* Sprouting Seeds : Red Cabbage
* Sprouting Seeds : Rocket
* Sprouting Seeds : Salad Sprouts Mixed
* Sprouting Seeds : Sandwich Mix
* Sprouting Seeds : Snow Peas
* Sprouting Seeds : Sunflower
* Sprouting Seeds : Wheat (Wheatgrass)
* Sprouting Seeds Collection
* Squash : Hasta La Pasta F1 Hybrid
* Squash : Summer : Early Golden Crookneck
* Squash : Summer : Patty Pans Scallop Mixed
* Squash : Waltham Butternut (Winter) - Duchy Originals
* Squash : Winter : Avalon F1 Hybrid
* Squash : Winter : Barbara Butternut F1 Hybrid
* Squash : Winter : Butternut Duo
* Squash : Winter : Celebration Mixed F1 Hybrid
* Squash : Winter : Festival F1 Hybrid
* Squash : Winter : Harrier F1 Hybrid
* Squash : Winter : High Sugar Mixed F1 Hybrid
* Squash : Winter : Jaspee de Vendee
* Squash : Winter : Potimarron
* Squash : Winter : Sunshine F1
* Squash : Winter : Turk's Turban
* Strawberry : Florian F1 Hybrid
* Strawberry : Mignonette
* Strawberry : Sarian F1 Hybrid
* Summer Savory
* Swede : Brora
* Swede : Helenor - Duchy Originals
* Swede : Magres
* Swede : Virtue
* Sweetcorn : Butterscotch F1 (Supersweet)
* Sweetcorn : Conquerer F1 Hybrid (Supersweet)
* Sweetcorn : Conquest F1 Hybrid
* Sweetcorn : Early Xtra Sweet F1
* Sweetcorn : Extra Tender & Sweet F1 Hybrid
* Sweetcorn : Honey Bantam Bicolour (30) F1
* Sweetcorn : Lark F1 Hybrid
* Sweetcorn : Minor F1 (Mini Vegetable)
* Sweetcorn : Mirai Bicolour M302 F1 Hybrid
* Sweetcorn : Mirai White M421 F1 Hybrid
* Sweetcorn : Northern Extra Sweet F1 Hybrid
* Sweetcorn : Ovation F1 Hybrid
* Sweetcorn : Red Strawberry
* Swiss Chard : Duo
* Swiss Chard : Swiss (Seakale Beet) : Bright Lights
* Swiss Chard : Swiss (Seakale Beet) : Lucullus
* Swiss Chard : Swiss (Seakale Beet) : Rhubarb Chard
T
* Tarragon : Russian
* Thyme : Old English
* Thyme : Orange Scented
* Tomatillo Large Green
* Tomato : Ailsa Craig
* Tomato : Alicante
* Tomato : Aviro F1 (formerly Orange Plum)
* Tomato : Balconi Collection
* Tomato : Balconi Red
* Tomato : Balconi Yellow
* Tomato : Berry F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Black Cherry
* Tomato : Black Russian (Heritage)
* Tomato : Blight Resistant Duo
* Tomato : Brandywine (Heritage)
* Tomato : Cherrola F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Country Taste F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Cristal F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Falcorosso - Organic
* Tomato : Falcorosso F1 - Duchy Originals
* Tomato : Ferline F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Gardener's Delight - Duchy Originals
* Tomato : Gardeners Delight
* Tomato : Gartenperle
* Tomato : Glacier
* Tomato : Gold Nugget
* Tomato : Golden Cherry F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Golden Sunrise
* Tomato : Golden Sweet F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Green Sausage (Heritage)
* Tomato : Harlequin F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Il San Marzano Lungo
* Tomato : Ildi
* Tomato : Juliet F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Legend
* Tomato : Loveheart (Cutie) F1
* Tomato : Maskotka
* Tomato : Matina (Organic)
* Tomato : Moneymaker
* Tomato : Moneymaker - Duchy Originals
* Tomato : Moravi F1 - Organic
* Tomato : Olivade F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Orange Santa TZ4111 F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Parent and Sun Collection
* Tomato : Pomodora Roma Nano
* Tomato : Pomodoro Costoluto Genovese
* Tomato : Pomodoro Cuore di Bue
* Tomato : Pomodoro Il Pantano Romanesco
* Tomato : Pomodoro Principe Borghese
* Tomato : Pomodoro Rio Grande
* Tomato : Red Alert
* Tomato : Roma VF
* Tomato : Roncardo F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Rosada F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Ruby F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Shirley F1
* Tomato : Stupice
* Tomato : Sub Artic Plenty (Heritage)
* Tomato : Suncherry Premium F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Sungella
* Tomato : Sungold F1
* Tomato : Super Marmande
* Tomato : Sweet Olive Hybrid
* Tomato : Sweetest Tomato Duo
* Tomato : Tamina
* Tomato : Tigerella
* Tomato : Tommy Toe
* Tomato : Totem F1
* Tomato : Tumbling Tom Red
* Tomato : Vilma
* Tomato : Yellow Punch F1 Hybrid
* Turnip : Oasis
* Turnip : Primera F1
* Turnip : Rapa Bianca Lodigiana
* Turnip : Snowball
V
* Vegetable : Healthy Vegetable Collection
* Vegetable : Mini Vegetable Collections A & B
W
* Watermelon : Anguria Valentina F1 Hybrid
Sometimes you'll find just the plant you want on special offer!
Seed List Index: A to Z Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit
Sometmes you can be spoilt for choice! Look at this enormous list of fruit and veg!
It's a bit overwhelming.
but there are a few basic guidelines:
- Grow things you like eating (Sounds very sensible doesn't it!)
- Grow things that are expensive to buy that you love (eg: asparagras is dear and much better freshly picked!)
- Grow things that will grow in your environment (No bananas if you don't have a warm greenhouse)
Huge list of Fruit and Vegetables available at Thompson and Morgan!
A
* Artichoke : Globe : Green Globe Improved F1
* Asparagus : Martha Washington
* Asparagus Pea
* Aubergine : Baby Rosanna F1 Hybrid
* Aubergine : Black Enorma F1
* Aubergine : Calliope F1 Hybrid
* Aubergine : Florida High Bush
* Aubergine : Listada de Gandia
* Aubergine : Melanzana Prosperosa
* Aubergine : Melanzana Viserba
* Aubergine : Mixed
* Aubergine : Moneymaker F1. Hybrid
* Aubergine : Orlando F1 Hybrid
B
* Basil : Basilico Genovese
* Basil : Bush
* Basil : Siam Queen
* Basil : Sweet Green
* Basil : The Spice Boys Collection
* Bean : Broad Bean : Aquadulce Claudia
* Bean : Broad Bean : Bunyards Exhibition
* Bean : Broad Bean : Express
* Bean : Broad Bean : Imperial Green Longpod
* Bean : Broad Bean : Jubilee Hysor
* Bean : Broad Bean : Medes
* Bean : Broad Bean : The Sutton
* Bean : Broad Bean : Violetta
* Bean : Broad Bean Collection
* Bean : Broad/Fava Bean : Masterpiece Green Longpod
* Bean : Bush Bean : Fagiola Nani Friverde
* Bean : Bush Bean : Fagioli Nani Creso
* Bean : Bush Bean : Fagioli Nani Impero Bianco (Cannellino Bean)
* Bean : Bush Bean : Fagioli Nani Splendido (Borlotto Bean)
* Bean : Climbing : Borlotto Lingua di Fuoco ( Firetongue)
* Bean : Climbing : Collection
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Blauhilde
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Cobra
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Fagioli Rampicanti Dolcio del Metro
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Fagioli Rampicanti Eden
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Fagioli Rampicanti Marengo
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Fasold
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Favioli Rampicanti Corona (Spagna Bean)
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Goldfield
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Helda - Duchy Originals
* Bean : Climbing Bean : Mantra
* Bean : Dwarf Bean : Borlotto
* Bean : Dwarf Bean : Cantare - Duchy Originals
* Bean : Dwarf Bean : Delinel
* Bean : Dwarf Bean : Golden Teepee
* Bean : Dwarf Bean : Nomad
* Bean : Dwarf Bean : Sonesta
* Bean : Dwarf Bean : Speedy
* Bean : Dwarf Bean Collection - NEW!
* Bean : Dwarf Bean: Opera
* Bean : Dwarf Bush : Modus - Organic
* Bean : Dwarf Bush : Tendergreen
* Bean : Dwarf French Bean : Purple Teepee
* Bean : Dwarf Runner Bean : Hestia
* Bean : French Bean : The Prince
* Bean : Runner Bean : Achievement Merit
* Bean : Runner Bean : Aintree
* Bean : Runner Bean : Celebration
* Bean : Runner Bean : Desiree
* Bean : Runner Bean : Enorma
* Bean : Runner Bean : Enorma - Duchy Originals
* Bean : Runner Bean : Lady Di
* Bean : Runner Bean : Painted Lady
* Bean : Runner Bean : Red Rum
* Bean : Runner Bean : Riley
* Bean : Runner Bean : Rotbluhende (Teenie Beanie)
* Bean : Runner Bean : Scarlet Emperor
* Bean : Runner Bean : Scarlet Emperor - Duchy Originals
* Bean : Runner Bean : Streamline
* Bean : Runner Bean : Summer Medley
* Bean : Runner Bean : Sun Bright
* Bean : Runner Bean : White Apollo
* Bean : Runner Bean : White Emergo - Duchy Originals
* Bean : Runner Bean : White Lady
* Bean : Runner Bean : Wisley Magic
* Bean : Soya Bean : Ustie
* Beet : Bull's Blood (Salad Leaves)
* Beetroot : Alto F1 Hybrid
* Beetroot : Bietola da Orto Paonazza d'Egitto
* Beetroot : Bolivar - Duchy Originals
* Beetroot : Globe : Albina Vereduna
* Beetroot : Globe : Boltardy
* Beetroot : Globe : Boro F1 - Organic
* Beetroot : Globe : Burpee's Golden
* Beetroot : Globe : Chioggia Pink
* Beetroot : Globe : Coloured Collection
* Beetroot : Globe : Detroit 2 : Crimson Globe
* Beetroot : Globe : Detroit 6 : Rubidus
* Beetroot : Globe : Kestrel F1 Hybrid
* Beetroot : Globe : Red Ace F1 Hybrid
* Beetroot : Globe : Wodan F1 Hybrid
* Beetroot : Pablo F1 Hybrid
* Beetroot : Solo F1 Hybrid
* Borage - Hardy Annual Herb
* Brassica : Club Resistant Collection
* Broad Bean : Stereo
* Broad Bean : Witkiem
* Broccoli : Belstar F1 Hybrid
* Broccoli : Crown and Sceptres
* Broccoli : Early Purple Sprouting
* Broccoli : Early Sprouting Rudolph
* Broccoli : Early White Sprouting White Eye
* Broccoli : Fiesta F1 (Calabrese) - Duchy Originals
* Broccoli : Fiesta F1 Hybrid
* Broccoli : Kabuki F1 Hybrid (Mini Vegetable)
* Broccoli : Late Purple Sprouting
* Broccoli : Nine Star Perennial
* Broccoli : Purple Sprouting : Bordeaux F1
* Broccoli : Redhead
* Broccoli : Romanesco
* Broccoli : Sprouting Collection
* Broccoli : Sprouting Early Purple Red Arrow
* Broccoli : Tendergreen F1 Hybrid
* Broccoli : Wok Brocc
* Brussels Sprout : Bedford Fillbasket
* Brussels Sprout : Bosworth F1
* Brussels Sprout : Falstaff
* Brussels Sprout : Full Season Collection
* Brussels Sprout : Maximus F1 Hybrid
* Brussels Sprout : Nelson F1 Hybrid
* Brussels Sprout : Revenge F1
* Brussels Sprout : Topline
* Brussels Sprout : Trafalgar F1
* Brussels Sprout Bedford Fillbasket PLUS Leek Oarsman - Winter Warmer
C
* Cabbage : All Seasons Collection
* Cabbage : Autumn : Autumn Queen F1
* Cabbage : Autumn : Minicole F1
* Cabbage : Brigadier F1 Hybrid
* Cabbage : Caramba F1 (Sweetheart Type)
* Cabbage : Derby Day - Duchy Originals
* Cabbage : Elisa F1
* Cabbage : Kalibos
* Cabbage : Kilaton F1 Hybrid
* Cabbage : Primo
* Cabbage : Pyramid F1 Hybrid
* Cabbage : Redcap F1 Hybrid
* Cabbage : Ruby Ball F1
* Cabbage : Savoy January King
* Cabbage : Savoy King F1
* Cabbage : Savoy Melissa F1
* Cabbage : Savoy Siberia F1
* Cabbage : Savoy Tarvoy F1
* Cabbage : Shelta F1
* Cabbage : Spring : Advantage F1
* Cabbage : Spring : April
* Cabbage : Spring: Durham Early
* Cabbage : Summer : Green Valley F1
* Cabbage : Summer : Hispi F1 Hybrid
* Cabbage : Summer/Autumn : Greyhound
* Cabbage : Summer/Autumn : Red Jewel F1
* Cabbage : Summer/Autumn : Surprise F1 Hybrid
* Cabbage : Winter : Tundra F1
* Calabrese : Aquiles F1 Hybrid (Summer-Autumn)
* Carrot : Adelaide F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Amsterdam Forcing
* Carrot : Autumn King 2
* Carrot : Bangor F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Carota Fucino
* Carrot : Carrot Fly Free Collection
* Carrot : Carson F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Créme de Lite F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Early Nantes 2
* Carrot : Early Nantes 2 Seed Tape
* Carrot : Flyaway F1
* Carrot : Flyaway F1 - Duchy Originals
* Carrot : Healthmaster F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Healthy Coloured Collection
* Carrot : Honeysnack
* Carrot : Infinity F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Jeanette F1 - Duchy Originals
* Carrot : Jeanette F1 - Organic
* Carrot : Kingston F1
* Carrot : Mignon
* Carrot : Mini Finger
* Carrot : Mokum F1
* Carrot : Nantes Frubund : Fast Crop
* Carrot : Nigel F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Parmex
* Carrot : Purple Haze F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Rainbow F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Red Samurai
* Carrot : Resistafly F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Sugarsnax 54 F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Supreme Chantenay Red Cored
* Carrot : Tendersnax F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Ulysses F1 Hybrid
* Carrot : Yellowstone
* Cauliflower : All The Year Round (Spring/Summer/Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Autumn Giant 3 (Autumn/Winter)
* Cauliflower : Avalanche F1 Hybrid (Summer/Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Cavolfiore Palla di Neve
* Cauliflower : Chassiron F1 Hybrid (Summer-Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Cheddar F1 Hybrid (Summer-Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Clapton F1 Hybrid
* Cauliflower : Coloured Cauliflower Collection
* Cauliflower : Emeraude F1 Hybrid ((Late Summer-Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Gipsy F1 Hybrid (Summer)
* Cauliflower : Gitano F1 Hybrid (Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Goodman (Summer) - Organic
* Cauliflower : Goodman - Duchy Originals
* Cauliflower : Graffiti F1 Hybrid (Summer-Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Nessie F1 Hybrid (Summer-Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Pavilion F1 (Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Romanesco- Veronica (Late Summer/Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Walcheren Winter Pilgrim (Spring)
* Cauliflower : White Excel F1 Hybrid (Late Summer/Autumn)
* Cauliflower : Winter Aalsmeer (Spring)
* Celeriac : Monarch
* Celery : Galaxy (Lathom Self Blanching)
* Celery : Tango F1
* Celery : Victoria F1
* Chard : Bright Yellow
* Chervil - Hardy Annual Herb
* Chicory : Cicoria Grumolo Verde
* Chicory : Cicoria Orchidea Rossa
* Chicory : Cicoria Variegata de Castelfranco
* Chicory : Cicoria variegata de Chioggia
* Childrens - Carrot Parmex
* Childrens - Cress Extra Curled
* Childrens - Mung Beans
* Childrens - Ornamental Cucumber Hedgehog
* Childrens - Pumpkin Mars
* Childrens - Radish French Breakfast
* Childrens - Runner Bean Scarlet Emperor
* Childrens - Salad Niche
* Childrens - Snake Gourd
* Childrens - Swan Gourd
* Childrens - Tomato Tigerella (Mr Stripey)
* Chinese Leaves : Richi F1
* Chives - Perennial Herb
* Chives : Garlic Chinese
* Comfrey - Hardy Perennial Herb
* Coriander - Hardy Annual Herb
* Coriander - Organic
* Coriander Confetti
* Courgette : All Green Bush
* Courgette : Black Forest F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Cavili F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : De Nice A Fruit Rond
* Courgette : Defender F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Dundoo F1 - Duchy Originals
* Courgette : Dundoo F1 - Organic
* Courgette : El Greco F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Jemmer F1
* Courgette : Midnight F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Parador F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Parthenocarpic Duo
* Courgette : Parthenon F1
* Courgette : Soleil F1 - Duchy Originals
* Courgette : Soleil F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Tricolour F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Tristan F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Venus F1 Hybrid
* Courgette : Zucchino Nano Verde di Milano
* Courgette : Zucchino Striato d'Italia
* Courgette : Zucchino Tondo di Toscana
* Courgette Vegetable
* Cress : Extra Curled
* Cress : Polycress
* Cress : Water Cress
* Cucumber : Boothby's Blonde
* Cucumber : Burpless Tasty Green F1
* Cucumber : Carmen F1 Hybrid
* Cucumber : Cetriolo Marketer
* Cucumber : Cetriolo Piccolo Di Parigi (Gherkin)
* Cucumber : Cetriolo Slangen Longo Da China
* Cucumber : Children's Ornamental Cucumber Hedgehog
* Cucumber : Cucino F1 Hybrid
* Cucumber : Flamingo F1 - Organic
* Cucumber : Green Fingers F1 Hybrid
* Cucumber : Long White
* Cucumber : Masterpiece
* Cucumber : Picolino - Duchy Originals
* Cucumber : Picolino F1 Hybrid (Organic)
* Cucumber : Swing F1 Hybrid
* Cucumber : Tiffany F1 Hybrid
* Cucumber : Zeina F1 Hybrid
* Cyphomandra betacea - Tamarillo
D
* Dill - Hardy Annual Herb
* Dill : Bouquet
E
* Endive : Indivia D'Estale A Cuore Giallo
* Endive : Indivia Mixed
* Exotic : Papaya (Carica Papaya)
F
* Fennel - Hardy Perennial Herb
* Fennel : Victoria F1 Hybrid
G
* Gherkin : Diamant F1 Hybrid
* Golden Berry Little Lanterns - Cape Gooseberry
* Golden Berry Pineapple - Cape Gooseberry
* Green Manure : Fast Growing Soil Conditioner
* Green Manure : General Purpose Mixed
* Green Manure : High Nitrogen Soil Improver
H
* Herb : Basil : Genovese - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Borage - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Chamomile
* Herb : Chervil : Curled - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Chives : Staro - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Coriander : Cilantro - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Culinary Collection : Nice 'n' Spicy
* Herb : Cutting Celery
* Herb : Dill - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Lemon Balm
* Herb : Lemon Balm - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Lemon Grass
* Herb : Lovage - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Meadow Sweet
* Herb : Oregano - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Parsley : Flat Leaved - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Parsley : Italian Giant (Organic)
* Herb : Parsley Curled : Green Pearl - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Parsley Laura
* Herb : Rocket : Cultivated - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Rocket Wild - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Rosemary - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Sage (English) - Duchy Originals
* Herb : Seed Disc Collection
* Herb : Sorrel
* Herb : Thyme : Old English Winter - Duchy Originals
* Herbs : For Windowsills
* Hyssopus officinalis Tricolour Mixed
K
* Kale : Black Tuscany
* Kale : Cavolo Palmizio Senza Testa
* Kale : Dwarf Green Curled
* Kale : Reflex F1 Hybrid
* Kale : Scarlet
* Kale : Walking Stick
* Kohl Rabi : Kolibri F1 Hybrid
L
* Leek : Autumn Giant 2 - Argenta
* Leek : Autumn Giant 2 - Porvite
* Leek : Bandit F1 Hybrid
* Leek : Blauwgroene herfst-Ardea - Organic
* Leek : Blue Green Autumn - Pandora - Organic
* Leek : King Richard
* Leek : Lyon
* Leek : Musselburgh Improved
* Leek : Oarsman F1 Hybrid
* Leek : Pandora - Duchy Originals
* Leek : Porbella
* Lettuce : Arctic King
* Lettuce : Butterhead : All The Year Round
* Lettuce : Butterhead : Buttercrunch
* Lettuce : Butterhead : Cassandra
* Lettuce : Butterhead : Fatima - Organic
* Lettuce : Butterhead : Tom Thumb
* Lettuce : Butterhead : Yugoslavian Red
* Lettuce : Butterhead Dynamite - Duchy Originals
* Lettuce : Cassandra Seed Tape
* Lettuce : Colour Shades Mixed
* Lettuce : Continental Looseleaf : Lollo Rossa
* Lettuce : Continental Looseleaf : Revolution
* Lettuce : Cos : Corsair
* Lettuce : Cos : Little Gem
* Lettuce : Freckles
* Lettuce : Green Hearting Mixed
* Lettuce : Iceberg : Miluna - Organic
* Lettuce : Iceberg : Sonette
* Lettuce : Iceberg : Webbs Wonderful
* Lettuce : Lakeland
* Lettuce : Lattuga Bionda Lenta a Montare
* Lettuce : Lattuga Lollo Bionda
* Lettuce : Lattuga Red Salad Bowl
* Lettuce : Lattuga Rossa a Foglia Riccia da Tavolo
* Lettuce : Lattuga Verde A Foglia Riccia
* Lettuce : Little Gem : Delight - Duchy Originals
* Lettuce : Little Gem : Pearl
* Lettuce : Mini Green Improved
* Lettuce : Multy
* Lettuce : Nymans
* Lettuce : Pandero
* Lettuce : Quattro Stagioni
* Lettuce : Romaine : Chartwell
* Lettuce : Romaine : Pinokkio - Duchy Originals
* Lettuce : Salad Bowl
* Lettuce : Salad Leaves Mixed
* Lettuce : Tin Tin
* Lettuce : Ultimate Mixed
* Lettuce : Valamaine (Cut And Come Again)
* Lettuce : Winter Gem (January-May)
* Living Greens (Microgreens) : Amaranth Red Army
* Living Greens (Microgreens) : Broccoli
* Living Greens (Microgreens) : Chervil
* Living Greens (Microgreens) : Greek Cress
* Living Greens (Microgreens) : Purple Radish
* Living Greens (Microgreens) : Red Mustard
* Living Greens (Microgreens) : Rocket Victoria
M
* Marigold : Tomato Growing Secret
* Marrow : Badger Cross F1
* Marrow : Bush Baby
* Marrow : Green Bush
* Marrow : Long Green Striped
* Marrow : Tiger Cross F1
* Marrow : Tiger Cross F1 - Duchy Originals
* Melon : Castella (Amber Nectar)
* Melon : Edonis F1 Hybrid
* Melon : Eldoraro F1 Hybrid
* Melon : Galia F1
* Melon : Hearts of Gold - Organic
* Melon : Ogen
* Melon : Tigger
* Melon : Watermelon : Blacktail Mountain
* Melon : Watermelon : Yellow Baby
* Mint - Hardy Perennial Herb
* Mustard : Giant Red
* Mustard Cress
O
* Onion : Ailsa Craig : Giant/Show Vegetable
* Onion : Bedfordshire Champion
* Onion : Bulbing Cipolla Tonda Musona
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : Eiffel
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : Ishikuro
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : Lilia (Red Onion)
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : Performer
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : Shimonita
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : Summer Isle
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : White Lisbon
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : White Lisbon - Organic
* Onion : Bunching/Spring : Winter White Bunching
* Onion : Bunton's Showstopper
* Onion : Cipolla Ramata di Milano
* Onion : Cipolla Rossa di Toscana
* Onion : Cipollini Yellow
* Onion : Feast F1 Hybrid
* Onion : Hi Keeper F1 Hybrid
* Onion : Hystar F1 - Organic
* Onion : Marco F1 Hybrid
* Onion : Red Baron
* Onion : Rosanna
* Onion : Salad Onion Apache (Deep Purple)
* Onion : Salad Onion Cipollotto Blanca de Lisboa
* Onion : Sturon - Duchy Originals
* Onion : Supasweet™ (Dulcinea) F1 Hybrid
* Oregano - Hardy Perennial Herb
* Oregano True Greek
P
* Pak Choi Tri-coloured Mix F1 Hybrid
* Pak Choy : Collection
* Pak Choy : Green F1 Hybrid
* Pak Choy : Purple F1 Hybrid
* Pak Choy : White F1 Hybrid
* Par-cel (Zwolse Krul)
* Parsley : Big Mountain
* Parsley : Champion Moss Curled
* Parsley : Green Pearl - Organic
* Parsley : Lisette
* Parsley : Plain Leaved
* Parsley : Prezzemolo Gigante d'Italia
* Parsley : Rosette
* Parsnip : Avonresister
* Parsnip : Countess F1 Hybrid
* Parsnip : Dagger F1 Hybrid (Mini Vegetable)
* Parsnip : Excalibur F1
* Parsnip : Gladiator F1
* Parsnip : Javelin F1 Hybrid
* Parsnip : Panache F1 Hybrid
* Parsnip : Tender & True
* Parsnip : White Gem
* Pea : Ambassador - Duchy Originals
* Pea : Cavalier - Duchy Originals
* Pea : Garden : Ambassador
* Pea : Garden : Balmoral
* Pea : Garden : British Bred Collection
* Pea : Garden : Canoe
* Pea : Garden : Celebration
* Pea : Garden : Dorian (Mr Big)
* Pea : Garden : Endeavour
* Pea : Garden : Greensage
* Pea : Garden : Half Pint (Mini Vegetable)
* Pea : Garden : Hurst Green Shaft
* Pea : Garden : Jaguar
* Pea : Garden : Kelvedon Wonder
* Pea : Garden : Meteor
* Pea : Garden : Misty
* Pea : Garden : Oasis
* Pea : Garden : Onward
* Pea : Garden : Rondo
* Pea : Garden : Starlight
* Pea : Garden : Twinkle
* Pea : Mangetout : Oregon Sugar Pod
* Pea : Norli (Mangetout) - Duchy Originals
* Pea : Sugar Snap : Cascadia
* Pea : Sugarsnap : Sugar Ann
* Pepino (Melon Pear)
* Pepper : Atris F1 - Duchy Originals
* Pepper : Chili : Meek and Mild (Poblana type - Mildly Hot)
* Pepper : Chili : Pyramid
* Pepper : Chili Collection
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Black Pearl
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Cheyenne F1 Hybrid (Hot)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Heatwave (Hot)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Inferno F1 (Moderately Hot)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Jalapeno Summer Heat F1 Hybrid
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Mustard Habanero (Atomic)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Pinocchio's Nose (Almost Atomic)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Prairie Fire (Atomic)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Super Chili
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Tabasco (Very Hot)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Thai Dragon F1 (Almost Atomic)
* Pepper : Chili/Hot : Tropical Heat (Atomic)
* Pepper : Chili/Moderate : Numex Twilight
* Pepper : Chili/Moderate : Padron (The Tapas Pepper)
* Pepper : Chili/Very Hot : Demon Red
* Pepper : Peperone Ciliegia Piccante (Sweet)
* Pepper : Peperone Cuneo Giallo F1 (Sweet)
* Pepper : Peperone Friggitello F1 Hybrid
* Pepper : Peperone Fuego F1 (Hot)
* Pepper : Peperone Jolly Giallo F1 Hybrid (Sweet)
* Pepper : Peperone Rubens (Sweet)
* Pepper : Sweet : Big Banana F1
* Pepper : Sweet : Feher Ozon Paprika
* Pepper : Sweet : Gourmet
* Pepper : Sweet : Gypsy F1
* Pepper : Sweet : Jumbo Sweet F1
* Pepper : Sweet : Mini Bell Mixed
* Pepper : Sweet : Mohawk F1 Hybrid
* Pepper : Sweet : Orange Bell
* Pepper : Sweet : Summer Salad F1
* Pepper : Sweet : Sweet Chocolate
* Pepper : Sweet : Tasty Grill Collection
* Pepper : Sweet : Tequila Sunrise
* Pepper : Sweet : Topgirl
* Pepper : Sweet : Unicorn F1
* Pepper : Tasty Grill Red F1 Hybrid
* Pepper : Tasty Grill Yellow F1 Hybrid
* Pumpkin : Dill's Atlantic Giant
* Pumpkin : Ghost F1 Hybrid
* Pumpkin : Hooligan F1 Hybrid
* Pumpkin : Jack Be Little
* Pumpkin : Jack of All Trades
* Pumpkin : Mars F1 Hybrid
* Pumpkin : One Too Many
* Pumpkin : Summer Ball F1 Hybrid
* Pumpkin : Winter : Orange Dawn F1 Hybrid - Organic
R
* Radicchio : Firestorm - Duchy Originals
* Radicchio Treviso Precoce Mesola
* Radish : Cherry Belle (Globe)
* Radish : Chinese : China Rose
* Radish : Chinese : Mantanghong F1
* Radish : Flamboyant Sabina (Cylindrical)
* Radish : French Breakfast 2 - Duchy Originals
* Radish : French Breakfast 3 (Long)
* Radish : Mirabeau
* Radish : Mooli : Tsukushi Spring Cross F1 Hybrid
* Radish : Pink Slipper
* Radish : Rainbow Mixed
* Radish : Ravanello Il Candela di Fuoco
* Radish : Red Head
* Radish : Rougette (Globe)
* Radish : Rudi
* Radish : Rudolf - Duchy Originals
* Radish : Rudolf - Organic
* Radish : Scarlet Globe
* Radish : Vienna F1 Hybrid
* Radish : Zlata
* Rhubarb : Glaskins Perpetual
* Rocket (Organic)
* Rocket - Hardy Biennial Herb
* Rocket : Apollo
* Rocket : Collection
* Rocket : Cultivated Rucola Coltivata
* Rocket : Skyrocket
* Rocket : Wild
* Rocket : Wild Rucola Selavativca
* Runner Bean : Polestar
S
* Sage - Hardy Perennial Herb
* Salad : All Seasons Salad
* Salad : Baby Leaf Salad
* Salad : Continental Salad
* Salad : Crunchy Lettuce Leaves Blend
* Salad : Herby Salad Leaf Mixed
* Salad : Niche Oriental Mixed
* Salad : Niche Salad Collection
* Salad : Niche Salad Leaves
* Salad : Oriental Mustards
* Salad : Salad Leaves Stir Fry Mixed
* Salad Leaves : Bright & Spicy
* Salad Leaves : Corn Salad Cavallo
* Salad Leaves : Land Cress
* Salad Leaves : Land Cress Variegated Winter
* Salad Leaves Mixture : Misticanza D'Insalate
* Saladisi Vegetable
* Salsifis (Vegetable Oyster) : Salsify
* Salsify : Scorzobianca
* Scorzonera Vegetable
* Shallot : Banana
* Shallot Prisma F1 Hybrid
* Sorrel Blood Veined
* Soya Bean : Elena
* Spinach : Bordeaux F1 Hybrid
* Spinach : Fiorana F1 Hybrid
* Spinach : Galaxy F1 Hybrid (Mini Vegetable)
* Spinach : Medania
* Spinach : Oriento F1 Hybrid
* Spinach : Palco F1 - Duchy Originals
* Spinach : Palco F1 - Organic
* Spinach : Perpetual (Spinach Beet)
* Spinach : Scenic
* Spinach : Spinacio Viridis
* Spinach : Tetona F1 Hybrid
* Spring Onion : White Lisbon - Duchy Originals
* Sprouting Seeds : Adzuki Beans
* Sprouting Seeds : Alfalfa
* Sprouting Seeds : Beet
* Sprouting Seeds : Brassica Hot Stuff
* Sprouting Seeds : Broccoli
* Sprouting Seeds : Chickpea
* Sprouting Seeds : Chinese Red Beans
* Sprouting Seeds : Fenugreek
* Sprouting Seeds : Green Peas
* Sprouting Seeds : Lentil
* Sprouting Seeds : Mung Beans
* Sprouting Seeds : Mustard White
* Sprouting Seeds : Onion
* Sprouting Seeds : Radish
* Sprouting Seeds : Radish Sango
* Sprouting Seeds : Red Cabbage
* Sprouting Seeds : Rocket
* Sprouting Seeds : Salad Sprouts Mixed
* Sprouting Seeds : Sandwich Mix
* Sprouting Seeds : Snow Peas
* Sprouting Seeds : Sunflower
* Sprouting Seeds : Wheat (Wheatgrass)
* Sprouting Seeds Collection
* Squash : Hasta La Pasta F1 Hybrid
* Squash : Summer : Early Golden Crookneck
* Squash : Summer : Patty Pans Scallop Mixed
* Squash : Waltham Butternut (Winter) - Duchy Originals
* Squash : Winter : Avalon F1 Hybrid
* Squash : Winter : Barbara Butternut F1 Hybrid
* Squash : Winter : Butternut Duo
* Squash : Winter : Celebration Mixed F1 Hybrid
* Squash : Winter : Festival F1 Hybrid
* Squash : Winter : Harrier F1 Hybrid
* Squash : Winter : High Sugar Mixed F1 Hybrid
* Squash : Winter : Jaspee de Vendee
* Squash : Winter : Potimarron
* Squash : Winter : Sunshine F1
* Squash : Winter : Turk's Turban
* Strawberry : Florian F1 Hybrid
* Strawberry : Mignonette
* Strawberry : Sarian F1 Hybrid
* Summer Savory
* Swede : Brora
* Swede : Helenor - Duchy Originals
* Swede : Magres
* Swede : Virtue
* Sweetcorn : Butterscotch F1 (Supersweet)
* Sweetcorn : Conquerer F1 Hybrid (Supersweet)
* Sweetcorn : Conquest F1 Hybrid
* Sweetcorn : Early Xtra Sweet F1
* Sweetcorn : Extra Tender & Sweet F1 Hybrid
* Sweetcorn : Honey Bantam Bicolour (30) F1
* Sweetcorn : Lark F1 Hybrid
* Sweetcorn : Minor F1 (Mini Vegetable)
* Sweetcorn : Mirai Bicolour M302 F1 Hybrid
* Sweetcorn : Mirai White M421 F1 Hybrid
* Sweetcorn : Northern Extra Sweet F1 Hybrid
* Sweetcorn : Ovation F1 Hybrid
* Sweetcorn : Red Strawberry
* Swiss Chard : Duo
* Swiss Chard : Swiss (Seakale Beet) : Bright Lights
* Swiss Chard : Swiss (Seakale Beet) : Lucullus
* Swiss Chard : Swiss (Seakale Beet) : Rhubarb Chard
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* Tarragon : Russian
* Thyme : Old English
* Thyme : Orange Scented
* Tomatillo Large Green
* Tomato : Ailsa Craig
* Tomato : Alicante
* Tomato : Aviro F1 (formerly Orange Plum)
* Tomato : Balconi Collection
* Tomato : Balconi Red
* Tomato : Balconi Yellow
* Tomato : Berry F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Black Cherry
* Tomato : Black Russian (Heritage)
* Tomato : Blight Resistant Duo
* Tomato : Brandywine (Heritage)
* Tomato : Cherrola F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Country Taste F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Cristal F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Falcorosso - Organic
* Tomato : Falcorosso F1 - Duchy Originals
* Tomato : Ferline F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Gardener's Delight - Duchy Originals
* Tomato : Gardeners Delight
* Tomato : Gartenperle
* Tomato : Glacier
* Tomato : Gold Nugget
* Tomato : Golden Cherry F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Golden Sunrise
* Tomato : Golden Sweet F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Green Sausage (Heritage)
* Tomato : Harlequin F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Il San Marzano Lungo
* Tomato : Ildi
* Tomato : Juliet F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Legend
* Tomato : Loveheart (Cutie) F1
* Tomato : Maskotka
* Tomato : Matina (Organic)
* Tomato : Moneymaker
* Tomato : Moneymaker - Duchy Originals
* Tomato : Moravi F1 - Organic
* Tomato : Olivade F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Orange Santa TZ4111 F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Parent and Sun Collection
* Tomato : Pomodora Roma Nano
* Tomato : Pomodoro Costoluto Genovese
* Tomato : Pomodoro Cuore di Bue
* Tomato : Pomodoro Il Pantano Romanesco
* Tomato : Pomodoro Principe Borghese
* Tomato : Pomodoro Rio Grande
* Tomato : Red Alert
* Tomato : Roma VF
* Tomato : Roncardo F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Rosada F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Ruby F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Shirley F1
* Tomato : Stupice
* Tomato : Sub Artic Plenty (Heritage)
* Tomato : Suncherry Premium F1 Hybrid
* Tomato : Sungella
* Tomato : Sungold F1
* Tomato : Super Marmande
* Tomato : Sweet Olive Hybrid
* Tomato : Sweetest Tomato Duo
* Tomato : Tamina
* Tomato : Tigerella
* Tomato : Tommy Toe
* Tomato : Totem F1
* Tomato : Tumbling Tom Red
* Tomato : Vilma
* Tomato : Yellow Punch F1 Hybrid
* Turnip : Oasis
* Turnip : Primera F1
* Turnip : Rapa Bianca Lodigiana
* Turnip : Snowball
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* Vegetable : Healthy Vegetable Collection
* Vegetable : Mini Vegetable Collections A & B
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* Watermelon : Anguria Valentina F1 Hybrid
Greenhouse to tidy, vines to prune
It's not quite the right time of year for pruning grapes - apparently it should have been done before Christmas. But it'll need doing now I think!
This is a piccy inside the greenhouse. We've got one pane to replace and it needs a good wash down and the grape needs tidying up and then the floor needs cleaning.
I've never grown grapes before!
Finding a frog
We've got to empty the compost bin as it's completely leaning over the path. We've emptied half of it and should be there doing some more today...
But during the process we've found tons of woodlice, milipedes and centipedes and two frogs!
He's a bit hard to see on a muddy glove - but we moved him to another bit of the garden away from where we were working.
Frogs are great! They should eat loads of slugs! Apparently several people have small ponds specifically to encourage them!
My allotment
I've got an allotment at my local council's site. It's just over a mile from my home if I cycle and a bit further by car. I'm very concerned the distance will make it tricky to get over there - and indeed the weather isn't helping today!
It's threatened to rain and although it's only spotted so far I've not gone out. But as I work for myself I can be flexible about going during the week.
This is big trees I've got. They're plum apparently and were very heavy with fruit last summer even though the rest of the allotments had a bad year due to the weather. There's a rusty wheelbarrow, a green house (That's not mine in the picture though) and a shed!
It's got loads of plants on already including rhubarb, currents, raspberries, a vine in the greenhouse and some jerusalem artichokes!
It's a bit untidy and needs a good weeding, a couple of extra beds making and a general sorting out.
I'm very excited by the prospect of growing things in it this year and have been scouring the catalogues from seed companies already.
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