These Nantes type carrots have 12 to 15cm (5 to 6 in) cylindrical roots, a blunt end, and perhaps most importantly, they are naturally succulent and sweet, with good skin and flesh colour, and are high in the antioxidant beta-carotene. A second early, main crop variety, often seen on the show bench, it crops in early summer through to autumn. The result of over 15 years breeding, this is possibly the most carrot fly resistant variety ever produced coming out top when grown in trials against over 20 other 'resistant' varieties. Its resistance lies in the low levels of chlorogenic acid within the developing roots, a chemical which the larvae of the carrot fly needs for survival. It is thus very unattractive to the fly, and even if attacked to some degree the larvae will soon die after doing relatively little damage. Tried and tested by thousands of gardeners, this variety is based on original breeding work carried out in Britain by Dr Bob Ellis and sponsored by MAFF funding. The Royal Horticultural Society has awarded it the prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM). ... Learn More

An Austrian romaine lettuce, with the excellent taste and texture of a butterhead. The name means "speckled like a trout" and comes from the leaves' distinctive appearance with large splashes of deep red on green. ... Learn More

This stunning French heirloom squash with beautiful salmon-peach colored skin is traditionally used in France for soups and sauces, and when cooked, the sweet, orange flesh is said to be as smooth as velvet. The name, which describes the skin, translates as "embroidered with warts from Eysines". Interestingly, the silvery-salmon-pink skin develops peanut like nodes as the sugar content builds in the ripening process to allow instant choice whilst in storage. The bright orange flesh is sweet, firm, and without fibrous strings making it perfect for pies, steaming and baking. ... Learn More

Very attractive pale yellow 2-3oz peach-like tomatoes, which are sweet and succulent and are complemented by a fuzzy skin, grow in clusters of 4 or 5. The plants grow vigorously and have a good resistance to disease. (Cordon) ... Learn More

Often existing under different names (Sugar Lump, Sugar Cherry) this very well-known and tidy plant reliably produces 1" diameter, uniform, cherry fruits with an incredibly delicious sharp flavour.(Cordon) ... Learn More

Garlic a native of central Asia is a close relative of the onion, shallot, leek and chives. Dating back over 6,000 years, garlic has long been a staple food in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent seasoning in Asia, Africa, and Europe. It helps reduce heart disease, lowers cholesterol levels, and mildly lowers blood pressure. It was known to Ancient Egyptians, and has been used throughout its history for both culinary and medicinal purposes. (8 cloves per packet). ... Learn More

This versatile herb can be either a house plant or a herb, with broad, flat leaves which are perfect to use as ordinary chives and bulbs which can be fried like an onion. The fragrant white flowers capable of perfuming a whole room can be used in salads. ... Learn More

This medium-sized short-lived perennial has small white, yellow-centred flowers which open from April to June, and are followed by long green seed pods. One of the easiest ways to identify this plant is by crushing its fresh green, heart-shaped leaves that smell of garlic. As the flowering stems bloom they elongate into a spike-like shape. Plants are often found growing along the margins of hedges, hence one of its common names. It has deeply-growing, thin, white tap roots that are scented like horseradish. The chopped leaves are used for flavouring salads and sauces such as pesto, and sometimes the flowers and fruit are included as well. These are best when young, and provide a mild flavour of both garlic and mustard, and indeed are sometimes used to season food directly in France. ... Learn More

A compact bush variety which will tolerate cooler temperatures and does well in tubs, window boxes and hanging baskets. Produces heavy bunches of small red firm-fleshed fruits with a strong, unusual, and slightly sharp taste. (Bush) ... Learn More

An attractive medium-hot pepper from the Republic of Georgia. The plants grow to 24 inches tall and produce heavy crops of long thin peppers up to 8 inches in length which resemble tongues of fire. Excellent for use in salsas. ... Learn More

Produces large beautiful red strawberry-shaped fruits. The solid-fleshed interior has a delicious, sweet flavour with little seed and juice, so is ideal in salads. One of our top big croppers and best-selling tomatoes. (Cordon) ... Learn More

One of the most beautiful of the passionflowers, this beauty opens its large, fragrant flowers with deep red petals and a centre crown that contains five rows of numerous white and purple rays. Large leaves hang from stems that are quadrangular in cross section, hence its botanical name. It produces the most enormous fruits of all of the passion fruits, which grow very rapidly, and may weigh up to 4 kg (9 lb) turning to medium yellow when mature. For best fruiting, flowers should be hand pollinated. The ripe fruit is eaten fresh or used in drinks whilst unripe, green fruit is eaten as a vegetable. It is quite hardy, surviving temperatures down to 1°C (35°F) for short periods of time. In warm areas it can be cultivated in home gardens, or it can even be kept as a greenhouse or indoor container plant, and grown in a sunny south-facing window. ... Learn More

Very large variety of heirloom spinach. Plants spread to 25". Good yielding crop with thick but tender leaves. This spinach variety also produces a succulent heart. Can be used for steaming or salads. A versatile variety which is suitable for all gardeners. ... Learn More

An exceptional plant giving heavy yields of large, meaty, sweet, heart-shaped pink fruits with green shoulders, up to 1 lb, but can be up to 3 or 4 pounds. These fruits rarely crack and excel as a fabulous slicer. (Cordon) ... Learn More

A heavy-yielding Italian heirloom. Giant Winter has glossy, large, dark green, lance-shaped, semi-savoy leaves with a fine flavour and tender texture. This extremely cold hardy variety is ideal for early spring or autumn sowing. ... Learn More