A distinctively shaped winter squash with a multi-coloured shell, each fruit having its own "cap" or "turban" on top. Introduced in 1869, Turk's Turban has a dry almost-nutty flavour, with fruits growing to 8-12 inches diameter and up to 5 pounds. ... Learn More

This native annual herb of Europe and Western Asia was used as a popular vegetable in the Victorian times and is now virtually unknown as a food item in Britain and the USA, whereas it is still used in French cuisine in soups or stews. The root looks rather like a stubby dark parsnip and if stored for a few months in the cold becomes much sweeter and gives a flavour to the flesh reminiscent of chestnuts. This use of the plant was recently noted on Gardeners' Question Time as an alternative for parsnips for those gardeners wishing to try something a little different. ... Learn More

The ten varieties in our vegetable gift pack give a range of unusual vegetables which make the perfect gift for a gardening friend or relative. The ten packets are: Detroit Red Globe (Beetroot), Tender and True (Parsnip), Tommy Toe(Tomato), Sweet Chocolate (Pepper), Giant Winter(Spinach), Merveille des Quatres Saisons (Lettuce), Lemon Cuke (Cucumber), Chantenay Royal (Carrot), Golden Acre (Cabbage), Queensland Blue (Squash). The actual contents of the veg pack may differ slightly from the varieties listed due to stock shortages. If we are out of stock then we will provide you with two other examples of the same vegetable as replacement. ... Learn More

When cooked, the flesh of this Chinese vegetable, (actually a winter squash), falls away from the fruit in ribbons and strands, just like spaghetti for which it makes a perfect substitute in countless cooking roles. It contains folic acid, vitamin A and beta carotene. ... Learn More

An early maturing, globular turnip which was first bred in the 1860's in Devon. The roots are reddish-purple above ground and white below. The flesh is solid with a delicate flavour especially if the roots are harvested when young. ... Learn More

The ‘Velvet Red Tomato’ is almost too bizarre to be real, the leaves of this extraordinary heirloom plant being a fuzzy silvery gray colour, whilst the skins of these scrumptious, supersweet little red cherry tomatoes are velvety! This is not only an ornamental plant, though, as the fruit is absolutely delicious. This spectacular novelty tomato, a great selection for a patio garden, grown from these rare seeds, might be the most beautiful ornamental vegetable you will ever grow and is guaranteed to turn heads! (SEMI-BUSH) ... Learn More

This variety has established the gold standard by which to judge good rhubarb! Large, fat stems, a bright red skin, lack of stringiness, and finally a tart, apple-gooseberry flavour with a hint of lemon or grapefruit. The creator of this famous heirloom rhubarb in the 1830's was Joseph Myatt of Manor Farm in Deptford, England. The two physical characteristics of ‘Victoria’ that really made it stand out from other varieties were its bright red colour and large stems. ... Learn More

A favourite of gourmet grocers, this sensational, potato-leafed plant has fruit which is a gorgeous deep pink with golden streaks, whilst the firm flesh has a strong, unusually fruity flavour. (Cordon) ... Learn More

This new rounded introduction has vibrant, violet coloured skin and tasty, snow white flesh. Resistant to cracking and bolting, it is typically harvested 35-40 days after sowing. A popular salad item which is high yielding in limited space, it is an excellent catch crop throughout the season with exceptional colour and flavour, and is easily pulled from the ground due the strong tops. ... Learn More

Medium-large plants produce wavy, frilled, deeply cut, light green leaves with good uniformity which are crispy, tender and tasty. It is perfect for cold-frames, greenhouse growing or the garden. As the leaves stay crisp after cutting, it is a popular Lettuce for the market. ... Learn More

'Waltham' is an improved earlier version of the common Butternut squash with very little seed cavity which stores very well too. The rich nutty-flavoured, orange flesh stays firm when cooked. Nothing beats the rich, sweet flavour of winter squash. ... Learn More

These small, rounded, light creamy-yellow fruit have a superb spicy, sweet and very fruity flavour. A most unusual fruit having a fuzzy skin like a peach, and named after the river in Iowa USA. (Cordon) ... Learn More

A traditional English favourite, this reliable iceberg lettuce has large crumpled outer leaves and a robust centre of crisp white leaf. Stands well in hot weather, is slow to bolt, and copes well whether the summer is wet or dry. ... Learn More

This sweet-fleshed, new, incredibly diminutive pumpkin, was specially bred to be ideal for individual servings. You can also make lots and lots of mini Halloween heads with these! ... Learn More

The Welsh Onion (Allium fistulosum) is normally grown as a scallion onion as it does not form bulbs even when mature and has clumps of tube-like distinctive hollow leaves. It is an easy plant to look after in the vegetable garden and its yellow flowers also give the plant and extra use as an ornamental feature. It is widely used in Japanese cuisine. ... Learn More