These delicious, rich, slightly acidic “big reds” consistently rank at the top, being one of the heirloom tomatoes that faithfully produce huge crops of large to extra-large, meaty, brilliant red, round tomatoes in sizeable clusters. It also resists foliage disease, producing heavily right up to the first killing frosts. (Cordon) ... Learn More

This traditional favourite, named after a small island off the Scottish coast, has a distinctive globe shape with straw coloured skin and white flesh. The bulbs can grow very large and be used for exhibition, while their tolerance to cool weather while growing makes them very reliable. ... Learn More

This new hot pepper from Peru produces green fruits that ripen to a dazzling luminous yellow. The attractive, glossy, citrussy lemon-flavoured pods have several culinary uses ranging from being eaten fresh, added to salsas or even being dried. ... Learn More

As its name suggests, this heavy-cropping variety of plum tomato was bred to mature in places where the growing season is short. The extremely uniform, juicy fruits have a truly attractive, two-tone plum appearance both in size and shape. (Bush) ... Learn More

All Seasons Salad is a 'cut-and-come-again' mix of various Chinese leaves, Iceberg lettuces and Radicchio and Frisee leaves. Perfect for growing on the kitchen windowsill to provide delicious baby leaves all year round. ... Learn More

A popular, versatile variety, ideal for successional sowing, which produces large velvety-white, well protected heads with an exceptional flavour. These are great for shows, freezing or eating fresh from the garden as they retain their flavour when boiled or steamed. ... Learn More

These large, firm, orange, slightly oval, beefsteak fruits high in lycopene have a rich, fruity, superior sweet yet full bodied tomato flavour. This old heirloom from the Amana Colonies of Iowa is a good keeper. (Cordon) ... Learn More

A vigorous and delicious type of early main-crop pea with good resistance to powdery mildew and fusarium wilt, and which is reliable in all soil types, producing large crops of blunt, double pods averaging 8-9 peas per pod. ... Learn More

A really easy-to-grow substitute for water cress, which reaches maturity in 7-8 weeks. The peppery leaves are absolutely packed with calcium, iron and minerals and can be used in salads, soups and stir fries. The plant overwinters well especially if protected with a cloche. ... Learn More

This excellent 19th Century American heirloom is tolerant across a range of climates, being very resistant to bolting in summer. The almost triangular, loose, jade green leaves have a sharp but pleasant taste and good texture. ... Learn More

This unique tomato displays a rainbow of marbled colours from green and yellow through red and purple and is gorgeous when sliced. The outstanding flavour is very, very sweet and smokey with hints of citrus and the yield is one of the heaviest we have ever seen. (Cordon) ... Learn More

Tasting somewhat like a Golden Delicious, because they're related, these apples are excellent for both eating and baking. Originally developed in New Zealand, this apple is now grown extensively in the United States since its introduction in the 1970s and is now the second most popular apple in the world. Important, you will not grow identical apples to these from these seeds, as fruits produced will vary greatly, but you may get a lovely new cultivar as new varieties are produced by growing large numbers of seedlings and choosing the best! ... Learn More

Placed botanically somewhere between the plum and the peach, these lovely fruits will grow and ripen in the most unexpected of climates. Although quite slow to grow to fruiting size, once established, especially against a sheltered wall, they will give good quantities of sweet fruit for very many years. ... Learn More

Placed botanically somewhere between the plum and the peach, these lovely fruits are the rarer red form of the normally yellow, or more-precisely apricot-coloured(!) apricot. They will grow and ripen in the most unexpected of climates, and once established, especially against a sheltered wall, they will give good quantities of sweet fruit for very many years. ... Learn More

This most attractive, tasty, yellow fruited variety of courgette grows rapidly in great numbers, up to 20cm (8in) long, with superb flesh and thin skins. The attractive, shiny golden-yellow fruits have a wonderful nutty flavour and texture and appear regularly throughout the summer. This variety, Poland's first hybrid variety zucchini, is also resistant to downy mildew. ... Learn More