First introduced in 1897 this parsnip, with a good resistance to canker, has long, tapered, smooth-skinned roots from a broad 3" shoulder. The flesh is fine-grained and sweet-tasting with very little core. ... Learn More

Tomatillo plants are more robust than tomatoes and are grown for their husk enclosed fruits. The 1-2 inch diameter fruit can be eaten raw in salads or be made into chutneys, but generally are used to make authentic Mexican green salsa. Pick for salsa when the husks turn brown and begin to open. If left to ripen, the tomatillos become sweeter and more suitable for eating raw. ... 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. You also save more than 25% compared to buying individually! The ten packets are: Detroit Red Globe (Beetroot), Tender and True (Parsnip), Tumbling Tom Red (Tomato), Sweet Chocolate (Pepper), Giant Winter(Spinach), Merveille des Quatres Saisons (Lettuce), White Lisbon Winter Hardy (Spring Onion), 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 the nearest similar item we have in stock. ... 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

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 1830s 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

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

Although a Victorian variety, this still remains one of the best varieties for autumn sowing to stand the winter. Forms compact plants which produce solid pointed hearts. Can also be sown in spring for autumn cropping. ... Learn More

This quick-growing, award-winning salad onion produces crisp succulent stems with a characteristic 'bite' to them. Seed can be sown in succession for a continuous crop all spring, summer and autumn. ... Learn More

A popular Chinese variety producing striking, clean white stalks holding fabulous, rich, dark green leaves which can be eaten raw when young in salads, or left to mature and then cooked. The compact plants are resistant to weather changes and are slow to bolt. ... Learn More

Spice up your salads with wild rocket: its deep green, serrated foliage has a similar distinctive flavour as its standard namesake, but is more intense. Wild Rocket is perfect for 'cut and come again', growing right through the year with protection. Its peppery taste is sharper and cleaner than salad rocket. ... Learn More

Large barrel shaped heads, with crisp light green leaves grow typically up to 2.5kg. Fast growing and ready for harvest in 10 weeks, this versatile vegetable adds crunch to salads, coleslaws and flavour to stir fries, and is a useful steamed veg. ... Learn More

A beautiful golden-sunshine coloured, 'less watery' courgette, containing fewer seeds than other yellow varieties. The easy-to-grow compact plants are resistant to many garden pests and produce a high number of mild-tasting full-textured fruits, perfect for eating raw or cooked. ... Learn More