New Varieties 2026!

Hilari is an old favourite which has become hard to come by in recent years. It is a quick growing summer leek, producing lovely tall leeks with fresh green leaves. Best grown to harvest over the summer months. We recommend planting some leeks individually and others in clusters of 3-5 to be harvested early in bunches as baby leeks.  Sow: Mar-Apr undercover or outside. Sow thickly in a seed bed. You can make a seed bed in open soil or use a crate/large pot filled with a multipurpose compost.Plant: Apr-May. Separate leek seedlings and trim roots and leaves by two thirds. This makes it easier to plant the leeks. Dib holes 20cm apart. Place 1 leek in each hole for big leeks, 3 in each hole for baby leeks. Do not recover with soil but water well.Harvest: Jun-SeptKitchen: Almost as versatile as an onion. Slow cook to bring out sweetness or roast, barbecue & grill whole to add another flavour dimension. Pairs well with acid - lemon, white wine; fats - butter, cream, yogurt, cheese; aromatics - chervil, chives, tarragon, thyme.1g (350 seeds).  We pack seeds by weight, the number of seeds in a packet is an estimate

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Diverse variety of bright orange pumpkins. Some are smooth and round, some ribbed & some covered in a delicate webbing. All with low water content, perfect for pumpkin pie. The immature fruits of this variety (which are basically courgettes) can be harvested green and are totally delicious. We recommend picking some of the fruits early when still green and leaving a few to mature to full sized pumpkins. Sow: Apr (at 21C), late May outsidePlant: 60cm spacingHarvest: Sep-Oct Kitchen: An excellent variety for pumpkin pie. Pairs with fats (hazelnuts, peanut, goats cheese), aromatics & spices (cinnamon sage, rosemary, thyme, chilli). Notes: Protect early plantings from frost. 20 seeds

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A very rare variety with sensational flavour. These beefsteak tomatoes have earthy yellow skins with deep ochre flesh. The flavour is rich and deeply savoury with a texture similar to ripe mango. Each massive tomato has very few seeds in it - hence why this variety is more expensive than the others we offer! These aren't the easiest tomatoes to grow but they are totally worth the effort. They are a dwarf variety that must be grown in a greenhouse or similar. It needs sturdy stakes to prevent the branches snapping from the weight of the fruit. I prune the plants leaving 4-5 main branches and prune off lower leaves to help the fruit ripen quickly. Fruits also ripen well if harvested early and ripened off the vine. I don't recommend this variety to beginners. This variety was developed in 2015 by Patrina Nuske Small as part of the Dwarf Tomato project. We're proud to offer it under the Open Source Seed Initiative pledge. Sow: March, with heat (25C) Harvest: July-September Kitchen: Pairs with savoury (anchovies, capers, cured pork), aromatic (basil, coriander, thyme), spicy (anise, clove, chilli, cinnamon), fats (avocado, cream cheese).   approx 20 seeds Solanum lycopersicum

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A beautiful multipurpose variety grown for its abundant seed heads. Plants produce large mauve flowers which transform into glaucous green seedheads bursting with poppy seeds. The seedheads mature to a lovely gold. Use ornamentally or wait until the heads begin to rattle and harvest the seeds. They are wonderful in baking or a lemony salad dressing. Sow: September-October or Mar-May. Prefers to be sown directly into the soil. Plant: 30cm apart Harvest: Expect 60cm stem length. Vase: Pick seedheads from green to gold. Harvest seeds when heads begin to rattle. Papaver somniferum 0.5g

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The super green that's easier to grow than you'd imagine! Watercress will grow with wild abandon any patch of wet soil over winter. Plant in an area which is naturally wet, such as the edge of a polytunnel or near a water butt. Watercress is the oldest known leaf to be eaten by humans. No wonder, they're delicious and very good for you - bursting with phytonutrients like carotenoids. Watercress is a strong grower and will colonise the patch you plant it in. A boon if you love watercress. Sow: Aug-Sept outside or undercover Plant: Sept-October, 20cm apart Harvest: November-March Kitchen: Eat fresh or just wilted. Pairs well with alliums (garlic, onions, shallots), cool flavours (cucumber, fennel), fats (feta, goats cheese, oily fish, sesame, avocado), sweet flavours (squash, pear, apple), aromatics (ginger, chilli, parsley, coriander). Notes: Keep well watered or plant in the naturally wet areas of your garden - an edge bed in a polytunnel works great. Nasturtium officinale approx 0.5g

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An ancient heirloom which is widely considered to be the best tasting parsley available - sweeter and more complex than Italian equivalents. Unlike standard parsley varieties, Cilician parsley thrives in part shade and can be planted underneath larger or climbing plants. It will self seed if you allow it. This is extremely rare seed which originates from the medieval Cilician civilization in modern day Armenia. Sow: March-April undercover, May outside. Early August for overwintering. Plant: 6 weeks after sowing Harvest: 8-10 weeks after sowing Kitchen: Parsley is a balancing herb which pairs with nearly anything. Notes: For best quality overwintered leaves, grow in a greenhouse or polytunnel or protect with fleece. ~0.5g Petroselinum crispum

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A favourite zinnia for its versatility and general cuteness. Flowers in a rich mix of jewel tones, which add bounce and depth to any arrangement. With such a mix of colours and flower forms, a little bunch of these is all you need to brighten up your bedside table. Very popular with pollinators. This species of zinnia is shorter in stature than the more commonly grown Zinnia elegans. For longest stems, it needs to be grown undercover. N.B. We've had trouble working out how to clean this seed (zinnia seeds are a very similar weight and shape to the chaff!) so expect some chaff residue in the packets, along with the seeds. The germination rate is fabulously good so we've decided to include it in the catalogue, adding 50% extra seed to each packet. Sow: Mar-April undercover, May outside. Plant: 4-6 weeks after sowing at 30cm. Wait until risk of frost has passed. Harvest: Pick stems which pass the 'wiggle test'. Wiggle the flower stem - if the flower head flops over wait, if the flower stays straight, it is ready. 40cm stem length. Vase: Expect a vase life of 5 days. Zinnia haageana

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Vintage Rose is a wonderfully fancy variety. The velvety-soft, dusky pink are plumes perfect for adding texture to fresh or dried arrangements. The flower heads are mostly silvery pink with a mix of green and deep pink stems. A great variety to try for late summer and early autumn harvests. If drying celosia, harvest before seeds have formed in small bunches and hang upside down in a well-ventilated area. Sow: Mar-May undercover Plant: 30-40cm apart. Wait until the risk of frost has passed. Harvest: Jul-Sep Vase: Strip foliage, expect 7 day vase life. Notes: Use fresh or dried. Celosia argentea

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A fabulous carrot, bright purple on the outside and intense orange and yellow on the inside. Fast-growing for a purple variety and best eaten young and fresh. Not a storage variety. Sow: May-mid Jul, direct sow. Plant: Thin to 2cm apart Harvest: Jun-Sep Notes: Sow late May to early June to avoid carrot root fly. 1g seed Daucus carota

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Delightful sweet pepper with deeply-ridged, red fruits which resemble beefsteak tomatoes. The peppers have thick, sweet flesh. Plants are medium sized and require staking. Sow: Valentines day to end March, with heat (25C) Harvest: July-September Kitchen: Pairs with savoury (olives, bacon, cured pork), aromatic (parsley, coriander, oregano, ginger), spicy (paprika, cumin, cinnamon), fats (avocado, soft cheese, eggs). Notes: Grow in greenhouse or similar. Stake plants using a tripod method - they don't get very tall but branches are liable to snap under the weight of their fruit. approx 20 seeds

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After much trialling we are excited to offer this exquisite bacatum chilli pepper. It is very, very mild (especially when de-seeded) but with a full-bodied fruity flavour. The chillis are apricot-orange and delightfully crunchy. Our favourite way to eat them is to pickle them whole. Very moreish! Sow: mid-Feb -Mar (25C) Plant: 45cm apart Harvest: Jul-Sep Kitchen: Pairs with aromatics (parsley, mint, coriander, ginger), spicy (cumin, cinnamon), fats (avocado, eggs). 20 seeds Capsicum baccatum

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Creamy-white flowers with a deep burgundy wheel at their centre. An unfussy, floriferous variety that adds a naturalistic feel to arrangements. Also looks stunning in a flower border. Sow: Mar-Apr (undercover) May (outside) Plant: 30cm apart Harvest: June-Sep Vase: Expect vase life of 5 days. 60cm stem length.

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We've searched high and low for a reliable, early maturing aubergine and Little Fingers has come up trumps. This early and productive aubergine produces prolific quantities of elongated shiny black fruits. It has a long harvest window and good storage properties too. Sow: mid-Feb-Mar (at 25C) Plant: 50cm apart Harvest: Aug-Oct Notes: Grow in greenhouse or similar. Stake plants with tripod method. Solanum melo 20 seeds

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A tall and graceful large-flowered mallow. Vulcan produces tonnes of cerise-pink blooms with satin-soft petals for weeks on end. The stems are super sturdy and you can often get away without staking them. The leaves and seed pods are a beautiful apple-green. A versatile filler and structural plant as well as a pretty flower. Sow: Mar-Apr (undercover), May (outside) & Sept Plant: 30cm apart Harvest: Cut stem when first flower opens. Stem length 80cm. Vase: Expect vase life of a 7 days Notes: Tall plants benefit from staking in exposed spots. Malope trifida 30 seeds

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There's something so special about this Chinese Forget-me-not in the palest shade of blue. It makes any arrangement look very sophisticated. Popular with bees - the flowers are humming all summer long. Keep picking the flowers and they'll bloom for nearly 6 weeks. As with all Cynoglossum, the plants self-seed readily and the seeds are like velcro - they easily stick to your clothes! Sow: Valentines day to end April. Darkness aids germination. Plant: May, after risk of frost has passed. Harvest: June-October. Vase: Prone to wilting. Pick in the cool and sear stem end in boiling water. Cynoglossum amabile 0.5g (approx 100 seeds)

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An unusual climbing cut flower with a magical quality. Delicate, winding stems with fern-like foliage and lantern-shaped apple-green seed pods. A single seed will grow into a large plant over 6ft tall so be sure to provide support such as a trellis. Sow: Mar-May undercover Plant: 30-40cm apart, after risk of frost has passed. Harvest: Jul-Sep Vase: Pick stems once seed heads have formed. Notes: Provide trellis, can be grown undercover or outside. NON-EDIBLE PLANT. TOXIC, DO NOT INGEST. Cardiospermum halicacabum 10 seeds

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A dense-cropping, stout variety which refuses to be blown over. This American heirloom was developed in Long Island while it was still the 'vegetable garden' of New York City. It's productive, self-supporting and very well suited to windy sites. Dense sprouts with earthy flavour. Try them roasted - its by far the best way to eat them. Oh, and don't miss out on the sprout tops - the rosette of leaves at the top of the plant which resembles a cabbage - it's our favourite part of the plant! Sow: March-April (undercover or outside with fleece or cloche) Plant: May, 60cm spacing Harvest: Nov-Dec Kitchen: Roast, bake, braise or shred fresh sprouts into salads. Pairs with acidic flavours (lemon, balsamic vinegar). fats (bacon, ham, blue cheese, parmesan), nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts, chestnuts), aromatics (parsley, thyme). Notes: Plant deep and firm plants in very well to avoid toppling. Brassica oleracea ~0.5g/125 seeds

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Free-flowering phlox with caramel toned flowers with centers flecked with raspberry red and violet. Extremely productive plants and it's a good thing too because you'll find they work in nearly every arrangement. A very versatile and beautiful cut flower. Extremely popular with butterflies. Sow: Mar-Apr (15C) & May outside. Needs darkness to germinate. Plant: 30cm apart. Pinch out first flower to encourage longer stems. Harvest: When first flower buds have unfurled. Vase Life: 7 days Phlox drummondii 0.25g All cut flower seeds are subject to 20% VAT. If your order contains VAT-able goods, 20% VAT is also charged on shipping.

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A bright and zesty filler with cool green foliage and chartreuse green umbels. Looks beautiful beside jewel & rust toned flowers. Try it with Cosmos 'Double Click Cranberries', Zinnia 'Jazzy' or Amaranth 'Hot Biscuits'. Easy to grow plant which self-seeds effectively. Allow some stems to set seed and you with have a permanent patch of 'Green Gold'. We often find the self sown plants are the healthiest! Sow: Feb-Mar or Sept-Oct Plant: 30cm apart Harvest: Before seed form. Expect 40-60cm stem length Vase: Expect vase life of 5 days. Notes: Seeds need cool conditions to germinate. We recommend refridgerating before sowing. Bupleurum rotundifolium 0.5g

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A sweet, mild and succulent winter salad green which is very popular with children. It's high in vitamin C and was eaten by miners during the Californian Gold Rush to help ward off scurvy, hence it's common name 'Miner's Lettuce'. Plants form neat rosettes of tender heart-shaped leaves. Harvest leaves by cutting about 1cm away from the base. Plants will reshoot and send out more leaves, even in winter. Sow: July-Sept Plant: 30cm apart Harvest: 8 weeks after sowing Kitchen: Eat fresh. Pairs well with citrus (lemon, lime), aromatics (dill, coriander, fennel, chilli), alliums (spring onion, garlic), fats (cream cheese, yoghurt, sesame). Notes: Early sowings benefit from fleece. Claytonia perfoliata 0.25g

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