Perennial grown as biennial, sow June-July on the compost surface, germinates in 1-2 weeks at 15-20°C. 6,000 seeds per gram, 1/2g for 1,000 plants.
Ideal for mass Spring bedding.
Sell in: 6-packs. Sell in Autumn as green plants with a colour label, and in flower in the Spring.
Galaxy can be sold in flower in its first Autumn. Large flowered types also suitable for 9cm pot sales.
End Use: Bedding plant.

Dianthus chinensis
Annual, sow January onwards, cover seed lightly with vermiculite. Germinates in around 7 days at 21°C. Prick out into packs or 9-10cm pots after 4-5 weeks. For early flowering, light levels need to be high, and daylength at least 10 hours. Sowing to flowering (packs) approx. 16 weeks. 800 seeds per gram.
Sell in: 6-packs, 8-10cm pots.
End Use: Borders containers.

Chinensis x Barbatus F1’s
These types can be sold not only in the Spring, but also in flower in the Autumn, as they are hardier than the Chinensis types.
Sow May or June for flowering in August or September. Sow January February for late spring flowering. Grow on the dry side. Responds well to growth regulator.

Perennial Varieties
Perennial, sow May-July, cover seed with vermiculite, germinates in 2 weeks at 18-21°C, 800 seeds per gram.
Sell in: 6-packs, 8-10cm pots, generally green plant with colour label, also in flower (compacter types).
End Use: Borders, rockeries.

Deltoides (perennial)
Can be sown Jan-Feb for flowering Summer, or sown May-July and overwintered for sales the following year. Cover lightly with vermiculite. Germinates in 2 weeks at 18-21°C.

Pelargonium' Tender perennial usually treated as annual. Approximately 220 seeds per gram.
Variety selection depends on final use. Multi-headed types such as Multibloom are especially good for early pack sales. For pots and bedding, Mavericks and Horizons are hard to beat. Ivy-leafed types (Tornado and Summer Showers) are a fast-growing alternative to cutting-raised types. Where cost is an issue, the newer F2 types such as Cabaret offer an alternative to the F1 varieties.
Sow December-February, or earlier (October) to overwinter cool and flower as early as April. For sales in May, sow early to mid January. Cover with vermiculite A fungicide drench at sowing can help reduce the risk of Pythium disease.
Germination is rapid (4-6 days) at 21-23°C, keep constant compost temperature, and do not allow the moisture level in the compost to drop too low, otherwise germination will occur in flushes. Prick out after 4 weeks into packs or pots, grow on at around 15°C - takes 13-15 weeks from sowing to flower depending on the variety.
Always provide adequate moisture levels to maintain active growth, but be careful not to over-water as plants, especially if tightly packed, will be prone to Botrytis attacks, and because of this it is preferable to water earlier in the day, so plants can dry off before night time.
Cycocel (growth regulator) can be used to ensure a compact habit.

Perennial types:
3 weeks at 20°C, sow March-July cover with vermiculite.
Sell in: 2 litre pots as green plant with colour label.
End Use: Borders.

Annual: Sow February-April onto compost surface, germinates in 7-10 days at 15-18°C. Prick out into 6-packs, grow on at 12-15°C, growth regulators can be used to ensure a compact habit, according to the manufacturers’ guidelines. 21,000 seeds per gram. Can be sold a few weeks earlier than Impatiens, Begonia etc as tolerant of cooler temperatures.
Sell in: 6-packs.
End Use: Borders and containers.

Annual, sow on the compost surface from February-April, germinates in 7-10 days at 20°C. Prick out after 4 weeks into packs or pots as required. Grow on at 12-15°C; growth regulators can be used, according to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Sowing to flowering takes around 12 weeks. 9,000 seeds per gram.
Note-Star and Picotee types: Care must be taken when growing these types to avoid high temperatures, high light levels and high soil fertility, as this will increase the proportion of white. Conversely low temperatures, low light and low soil fertility will result in a decrease in the proportion of white.
Sell in: 6-packs (basket & ground cover varieties in 9-10cm pots).
End Use: Baskets, containers and borders.

Grandifloras produce fewer, but larger, flowers than the multifloras.However, flower size is not the only difference between Grandifloras and Multifloras. Multifloras generally grow faster, have more branches and flowers, hence providing more masses of colour. Other differences are smaller, thinner leaves, and flowers are usually not as ruffled or fringed. They also have greater disease resistance and weather tolerance.

Pumpkins are a group of winter squshes, normally characterised by their vibrant orange skin. The Hallowe’en pumpkin market is as popular as ever. Relatively easy to produce, with good storage qualities. Also gaining popularity for its culinary uses. Good for young plant sales and for P.Y.O. use.
4-10 seeds per gram. Germinates between 15 and 30°C. Sow from late March-May into modules, or June direct. Spacing 90-150cm x 180-240cm. Harvest from July to October. Stopping the plants with only 2-3 fruits on the the vine will result in bigger fruits. Pumpkins can be ripened off the plant. All our varieties are vine types unless stated otherwise.

Pumpkins are a group of winter squshes, normally characterised by their vibrant orange skin. The Hallowe’en pumpkin market is as popular as ever. Relatively easy to produce, with good storage qualities. Also gaining popularity for its culinary uses. Good for young plant sales and for P.Y.O. use.
4-10 seeds per gram. Germinates between 15 and 30°C. Sow from late March-May into modules, or June direct. Spacing 90-150cm x 180-240cm. Harvest from July to October. Stopping the plants with only 2-3 fruits on the the vine will result in bigger fruits. Pumpkins can be ripened off the plant. All our varieties are vine types unless stated otherwise.

Pumpkins are a group of winter squshes, normally characterised by their vibrant orange skin. The Hallowe’en pumpkin market is as popular as ever. Relatively easy to produce, with good storage qualities. Also gaining popularity for its culinary uses. Good for young plant sales and for P.Y.O. use.
4-10 seeds per gram. Germinates between 15 and 30°C. Sow from late March-May into modules, or June direct. Spacing 90-150cm x 180-240cm. Harvest from July to October. Stopping the plants with only 2-3 fruits on the the vine will result in bigger fruits. Pumpkins can be ripened off the plant. All our varieties are vine types unless stated otherwise.

Our ornamental strawberry varieties have been bred predominantly for their aesthetic value, e.g. colourful flowers, however they will still produce some fruit that can be eaten. Seed raised ornamental strawberries are popular for young plant sales, and sales of flowering/fruiting plants in hanging baskets. Sell in: 6-packs, 9cm pots and baskets. End Use: Baskets, containers.

Our culinary varieties have been bred with enhanced fruit characteristics to deliver better eating qualities, flavour and yields.In addition to outright fruit production, seed raised strawberries are also popular for young plant sales and can work particularly well in conjunction with branded pots and other POS material.Sell in: 6-packs, 9cm pot young plants, larger pots starting to fruit. End Use: fruit production, PYO

Sow from late January through to mid-April. Germinate at 18-22^oC, cover lightly with vermiculite; the seed can take several weeks to germinate and should be kept moist during this period. Prick out when large enough into packs/pots/modules as required, grow on at 14-18^oC. Plants can be hardened off at around 10^oC prior to planting out, when the plants should have developed at least 4-5 leaves. Production times are typically 6 weeks from sowing to finished plug and 8 weeks from plug to saleable fruiting plant in 15cm pot. 1,800 seeds per gram.

Alpine Varieties
Cultural Details: Perennial, sow seeds in Autumn and place in cold frame, 1,800 seeds per gram.

We offer a wide range of varieties designed to meet most growers' requirements. While the old established favourites are still popular, the recent hybrid introductions have resulted in plants which not only perform better but taste better, an important characteristic in any tomato variety. New hybrid varieties with more unusual fruit shapes, colours and sizes are proving very popular both with fresh market sales and retail plant sales. Young tomato plants remain the best seller for vegetable plant sales to the public.
For varietal fruit shape, size, colour and suitability please see technical table and individual product descriptions.

Treat as biennial. For technical details see Pansy. 750-1000 seeds per gram.
Sell in: 6-packs, 8cm pots 1L pots 3 plants per pot.
End Use: Containers, baskets, borders.
Freckles
Perennial, best sown October-February, 2-3 days at 12-15°C, then cold frame, 600 seeds per gram.
Viola Odorata
Perennial, sow October-November, 2-3 days at 12-15oC then cold frame. 225 seeds per gram.