This old heirloom from the Appalachian Mountains gives heavy yields of half to one kilo beefsteak fruits which are roughly pink and globe shaped, with no cracks or blemishes, and could be called "Mr. and Mrs. Knobbly!!! . Another tomato ideal for sandwiches, they have excellent meaty, sweet-tart flesh. Plants grow very tall, are highly productive and have good disease resistance. (Cordon) ... Learn More

A traditional French winter heirloom that is hardy and cold-resistant as well as being an attractive addition to the cottage garden. The flags are blue-green which turn violet after a cold spell whilst the shanks are thick/medium length. ... Learn More

Boltardy can be sown earlier in the year than all others, then right through to mid summer and is slow to run to seed. Yielding perfect, globe-shaped beets of superb flavour and colour. Young leaves can be used for baby leaf production. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. ... Learn More

This popular herb has attractive white edged hairy leaves which are tender and juicy and can be used in salads and drinks. Delicate star-shaped blue flowers (perfect in cold drinks!) appear all summer long. An intriguing talking point whether in the herb or flower garden. Also known as "The Starflower", it is an annual herb originating in Syria, but naturalized throughout the Mediterranean region, as well as Asia Minor, Europe, North Africa, and South America. ... Learn More

This kale variety has a deep red textured leaf and a striking pink mid vein running through the leaf and can function as an attractive ornamental addition to the vegetable plot. A versatile variety that is suitable for multi-cut production. Best suited to baby leaf but will also work well as a mature plant. ... Learn More

An improved Supremo Nano type, this dwarf Borlotto variety produces a heavy crop of colourful beans. Good vigour even in unfavourable conditions; early to mature. Pods typically 16-18cm long and predominantly red in colour, with 8-9 beans per pod. Resistant to BCMV. ... Learn More

These small and compact plants are slightly more erect than Tumbling Tom and carry bunches of small cherry-sized fruits. Giving excellent germination they are ideal for the smaller greenhouse or conservatory. (Cordon) ... Learn More

Compact plants with unusually wispy foliage, produce medium to large purple-black heart shaped fruit. It is quite early for a large fruited tomato, ripening usually at the end of July with a very good flavour. This is the first known black heart-shaped tomato, found originally by Brad Gates in the USA (Wild Boar Farms) in a patch of several thousand Black Krim plants. (Cordon) ... Learn More

These jade-pink, elongated cherry fruit possess the superb, rich, sweet, complex flavors of Brandywine combined with the pronounced sweetness of Sweet 100 with which it was crossed. Reputedly it is is difficult for these large, slightly elongated pink cherry tomatoes to make it out of the garden and into the kitchen because of their superb taste. This potato-leafed tomato is a new favourite in the USA and was voted best-tasting cherry type at a tomato convention. ... Learn More

This potato-leafed variety is one of the most famous of all heirloom tomatoes, giving large, often irregularly-shaped, rosy-purplish fruits, which are firm-fleshed but have a distinctive, mild flavour. Heavy-cropping and very desirable (Cordon) ... Learn More

No gardener should be without this Brandywine tomato that is legendary for its strong delicious taste, and this one is considered by many to be the most delicious strain available. Easy to grow, it produces excellent crops of large, deep pink beefsteak fruits that can grow 0.5-1 kilo and are quite late maturing. (Cordon) ... Learn More

The attractive oval aubergine fruit of this rare variety are borne in heavy clusters on bushy habit, very productive, erect plants with dark green foliage that provides plenty of cover from the sun to prevent sun-scald. Despite the name, the fruit colour changes from green through orange to scarlet. Another aubergine variety which is often grown ornamentally. ... Learn More

A very, very high yielding, dwarf heirloom plant absolutely dripping with big clusters of small, crunchy fruits that look just like carrots but have a spicy, fiery bite! Perfect for containers or greenhouse. (75 days from transplanting. Heat-4) ... Learn More

An attractive baby marrow which only grows to three quarters the size of a normal marrow. The bush habit and relatively small size, but high yield, make it an ideal choice for growing in tubs or containers. ... Learn More

A yellow, flat podded Romano type bean. Vigorous plant with even pod set. Pods typically 15cm in length, by 2cm wide. Pod colour develops at early stage. Plant typically 50cm in height. ... Learn More