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Amaranthus cruentus Velvet Curtains (AMA37)
New for 2018/19..
Easy to grow border/ container plant. Intense crimson foliage and flowers. Makes a great cut flower. (2,100 seeds per gram)
Annual - sow April-May. Cover seeds with vermiculite, germinates 2-3 weeks at 20°C. Or sow direct into flowering position in April-May. 1,300-1,800 seeds per gram.
Anemone Harmomy Scarlet (ANE05)
New for 2018/19..
Compact plants with large flowers on strong stems. Great for Spring sales. 30cm
Perennial, sow August to December for flowering February to May. Germinate at 15°C after radicle emergence [6-7 days] lightly cover with a peat/ vermiculte blend.
Anemone Harmony Blue (ANE02)
New for 2018/19..
Compact plants with large flowers on strong stems. Great for Spring sales. 30cm
Perennial, sow August to December for flowering February to May. Germinate at 15°C after radicle emergence [6-7 days] lightly cover with a peat/ vermiculte blend.
Anemone Harmony White (ANE07)
New for 2018/19..
Compact plants with large flowers on strong stems. Great for Spring sales. 30cm
Perennial, sow August to December for flowering February to May. Germinate at 15°C after radicle emergence [6-7 days] lightly cover with a peat/ vermiculte blend.
Antirrhinum Candy Tops Mixed (ANT500)
New for 2018/19..
This mix has strong stems crowned with an abdunance of blooms. Great for Spring and Autumn sales. Ideal for 10.5 to 12 cm pots 35cm.
‘Snapdragon’. Annual, which can be sown early and sold April onwards as it is tolerant of low temperatures. Sow January-February, germinates 7-10 days at 18-21°C. Sowing-flowering 14-16 weeks. 6,500 seeds per gram, sow 1/4g for 1,000 plants.
Compact varieties such as Floral Showers are sold in 6 or 9 packs in bud or in flower. They can also be sown in June-July and sold in flower in pots in Autumn.
Taller varieties are sold in 9-packs or strip trays as green plants with label. Taller F1 hybrids such as Liberty Classic and Sonnet are ideal for formal bedding schemes.
Candy Showers is a trailing hanging basket variety for Spring and Autumn sales.
Cut Flower Technical Information:
Sow at 18-21°C, transplant into modules. Sow September onwards for planting out in unheated glass/ tunnels for Spring cropping. Sow February for planting outdoors May onwards for Summer Cropping. Or sow July for cropping under unheated glass/tunnels in late Autumn. Plant out at 25x25cm, pinching out tips. Thin to 4-5 of strongest shoots per plant. Requires support with crop netting. Cut when spikes are one third open. Feed crop well. Rocket, Madame Butterfly and the Potomac Series are cut flower types.
Aubretia F1 Audrey Purple Shades (AUB110)
New for 2018/19..
This F1 Hybrid gives very uniform vigorous but compact plants for easy production. One of the earliest flowering perennials. . 12cm.
Perennial, 2-3 weeks at 10-18°C, sow June-July. Can be direct-sown into cell trays - do not exclude light. After 4-5 weeks prick off into 8cm pots, and grow on at 12-15°C. 2400 seeds per gram, 1g for 1,000 plants.
Sell in: 6 packs, or 8cm pots, as green plants or in flower in early Spring.
End Use: Rockeries and walls.
Sell in: 6 packs, or 8cm pots, as green plants or in flower in early Spring.
End Use: Rockeries and walls.
Aubrieta F1 Audrey Red (AUB115)
New for 2018/19..
This F1 Hybrid gives very uniform vigorous but compact plants for easy production. One of the earliest flowering perennials. 12cm.
Perennial, 2-3 weeks at 10-18°C, sow June-July. Can be direct-sown into cell trays - do not exclude light. After 4-5 weeks prick off into 8cm pots, and grow on at 12-15°C. 2400 seeds per gram, 1g for 1,000 plants.
Sell in: 6 packs, or 8cm pots, as green plants or in flower in early Spring.
End Use: Rockeries and walls.
Sell in: 6 packs, or 8cm pots, as green plants or in flower in early Spring.
End Use: Rockeries and walls.
Aubrieta F1 Audrey Sky Blue (AUB100)
New for 2018/19..
This F1 Hybrid gives very uniform vigorous but compact plants for easy production. One of the earliest flowering perennials. 12cm.
Perennial, 2-3 weeks at 10-18°C, sow June-July. Can be direct-sown into cell trays - do not exclude light. After 4-5 weeks prick off into 8cm pots, and grow on at 12-15°C. 2400 seeds per gram, 1g for 1,000 plants.
Sell in: 6 packs, or 8cm pots, as green plants or in flower in early Spring.
End Use: Rockeries and walls.
Sell in: 6 packs, or 8cm pots, as green plants or in flower in early Spring.
End Use: Rockeries and walls.
Bellis Speedstar Mixed (BEL230P)
New for 2018/19..
Can flower in Autumn, and Spring as flowwers without vernalization. Flowers are more open-centred than regular Pomponette types. 10cm.
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.
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.
Bellis Speedstar Red (BEL200P)
New for 2018/19..
Can flower in Autumn, and Spring as flowwers without vernalization. Flowers are more open-centred than regular Pomponette types. 10cm.
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.
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.
Bellis Speedstar Rose (BEL210P)
New for 2018/19..
Can flower in Autumn, and Spring as flowwers without vernalization. Flowers are more open-centred than regular Pomponette types. 10cm.
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.
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.
Bellis Speedstar White (BEL220P)
New for 2018/19..
Can flower in Autumn, and Spring as flowwers without vernalization. Flowers are more open-centred than regular Pomponette types. 10cm.
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.
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.
Borecole Emerald Ice (VBO60)
New for 2018/19..
Excellent eating qualities. The textured, ruffled, green leaves develop a very striking white centre as they mature. Very sweet flavour coupled with crisp texture. The ruffled leaves give great bag-fill performance. Suitable for baby, teen and bunching work; also suits multiple cuts.
Popular supply of winter greens when other brassicas are not available for bunching and leaf sales. Also used as a game cover crop.
300-450 seeds per gram. Germinates between 10 and 25°C. Sow between mid May and July, at 250-500g per hectare for a transplanted crop, or around 2 kilos per hectare for direct drilled crop. Plant spacings 60 x 60cm. Harvest in autumn and winter.
300-450 seeds per gram. Germinates between 10 and 25°C. Sow between mid May and July, at 250-500g per hectare for a transplanted crop, or around 2 kilos per hectare for direct drilled crop. Plant spacings 60 x 60cm. Harvest in autumn and winter.
Borecole F1 Redbor (VOG107)
New for 2018/19..
Certified as organically produced seed by the Soil Association. GB-ORG-05. EU/Non-EU agriculture.
Strongly coloured red borecole, very frilly leaved and suited both to salad leaf and full sized production. A very attractive and worthy addition to any salad leaf production system.
Popular supply of winter greens when other brassicas are not available for bunching and leaf sales. Also used as a game cover crop.
300-450 seeds per gram. Germinates between 10 and 25°C. Sow between mid May and July, at 250-500g per hectare for a transplanted crop, or around 2 kilos per hectare for direct drilled crop. Plant spacings 60 x 60cm. Harvest in autumn and winter.
300-450 seeds per gram. Germinates between 10 and 25°C. Sow between mid May and July, at 250-500g per hectare for a transplanted crop, or around 2 kilos per hectare for direct drilled crop. Plant spacings 60 x 60cm. Harvest in autumn and winter.
Browallia Blue Lady (BRO50)
New for 2018/19..
The Jamacian Forget-me-not, produces dainty blue flowers mid Summer to early Autumn. Bushy habit . 50cm.
Annual container/basket plant, 2 weeks at 21-24°C. Cover seed lightly with vermiculite, maintain constant moisture level. Takes around 16-18 weeks from sowing to flowering. 4,500 seeds per gram, sow 2,000 seeds for 1,000 plants.
Brussels Sprout F1 Dagan (VBR070)
New for 2018/19..
An early variety, maturing from September to early November depending upon production location. Fresh green colour to buttons. Good standing ability.
A mainstay of the winter vegetable cropping programme, used for processing and fresh market either loose or on the stalk; ideal for roadside sales.
Approximately. 250 seeds per gram. Sow early varieties mid February into modules under cold glass. Sow main season varieties late March to end of April. Germinates between 10 and 25°C. Seed requirement approx. 500g per hectare, with plant population of around 27,000 per hectare. Spacing 60 x 60cm. Harvest from mid August to mid March.
Approximately. 250 seeds per gram. Sow early varieties mid February into modules under cold glass. Sow main season varieties late March to end of April. Germinates between 10 and 25°C. Seed requirement approx. 500g per hectare, with plant population of around 27,000 per hectare. Spacing 60 x 60cm. Harvest from mid August to mid March.
Brussels Sprout F1 Doric (VOG114)
New for 2018/19..
Certified as organically produced seed by the Soil Association. GB-ORG-05. EU/Non-EU agriculture.
A medium tall variety giving a good yield of solid round buttons between mid December and late February. A vigorous variety requring low nitrogen input. Good tolerance of white blister and mildew.
A mainstay of the winter vegetable cropping programme, used for processing and fresh market either loose or on the stalk; ideal for roadside sales.
Approximately. 250 seeds per gram. Sow early varieties mid February into modules under cold glass. Sow main season varieties late March to end of April. Germinates between 10 and 25°C. Seed requirement approx. 500g per hectare, with plant population of around 27,000 per hectare. Spacing 60 x 60cm. Harvest from mid August to mid March.
Approximately. 250 seeds per gram. Sow early varieties mid February into modules under cold glass. Sow main season varieties late March to end of April. Germinates between 10 and 25°C. Seed requirement approx. 500g per hectare, with plant population of around 27,000 per hectare. Spacing 60 x 60cm. Harvest from mid August to mid March.
Cabbage F1 Drago (VCA042)
New for 2018/19..
An autumn-winter variety suitable for both green fresh market and early white pre-pack work. Maturity varies with application. Vigorous growth with round, firm heads. Suitable for high density plantings.
Cabbage can be produced throughout the year, providing growers with a continuous supply to their outlets. Faster-maturing spring greens are ideal for utilising redundant polytunnel or glasshouse space over the winter months. Cabbages are popular for young plant sales to home gardeners.
200-400 seeds per gram. Germinates between 10 and 25°C. Sowing and harvesting times as given in the charts. Seed rate approx. 600g per hectare transplanted, 1.25-2.5 kilos per hectare direct sown. Spacings 30 x 60cm, up to 60 x 90cm.
200-400 seeds per gram. Germinates between 10 and 25°C. Sowing and harvesting times as given in the charts. Seed rate approx. 600g per hectare transplanted, 1.25-2.5 kilos per hectare direct sown. Spacings 30 x 60cm, up to 60 x 90cm.
Cabbage F1 Stanton (VOG129)
New for 2018/19..
Certified as organically produced seed by the Soil Association. GB-ORG-05. EU/Non-EU agriculture.
Produces compact, dark green, round heads with medium/dense structure. Vigorous variety; good standing ability. Typical maturity is 130 days from transplant.
Cabbage can be produced throughout the year, providing growers with a continuous supply to their outlets. Faster-maturing spring greens are ideal for utilising redundant polytunnel or glasshouse space over the winter months. Cabbages are popular for young plant sales to home gardeners.
200-400 seeds per gram. Germinates between 10 and 25°C. Sowing and harvesting times as given in the charts. Seed rate approx. 600g per hectare transplanted, 1.25-2.5 kilos per hectare direct sown. Spacings 30 x 60cm, up to 60 x 90cm.
200-400 seeds per gram. Germinates between 10 and 25°C. Sowing and harvesting times as given in the charts. Seed rate approx. 600g per hectare transplanted, 1.25-2.5 kilos per hectare direct sown. Spacings 30 x 60cm, up to 60 x 90cm.
Calibrachoa F 1 Kabloom Denim (CAL390)
New for 2018/19..
This new series of trailing plants is perfect for use in hanging baskets and containers. Plants produce a mass of bell shaped flowers.
Annual. Sow on compost surface and lightly cover with vermiculite. Germinates in 7-10 days at 20-22°C. Does not require pinching. Approximately 13-14 weeks from sowing to flowering.
Sell in: 10cm and larger pots and containers.
End Use: Hanging baskets and containers.
Sell in: 10cm and larger pots and containers.
End Use: Hanging baskets and containers.
Campanula Alpine Breeze Blue (CAM080P)
New for 2018/19..
Cochlearifolia type. Flowers in the first year. Flowering from potting is 17-19 weeks. Suitable for 11cm pots upwards. 15cm.
Perennial, sow on the compost surface April-June, takes 2-4 weeks at 15-20°C. 12,000 seeds per gram.
Campanula Alpine Breeze White (CAM085P)
New for 2018/19..
Cochlearifolia type. Flowers in the first year. Flowering from potting is 17-19 weeks. Suitable for 11cm pots upwards. 15cm.
Perennial, sow on the compost surface April-June, takes 2-4 weeks at 15-20°C. 12,000 seeds per gram.
Campanula Clips Deep Blue (CAM010P)
New for 2018/19..
Masss of bell -shaped flowers produced from July to September, over compact bushy plants. 20cm
Perennial, sow on the compost surface April-June, takes 2-4 weeks at 15-20°C. 12,000 seeds per gram.
Campanula F1 Clips Blue (CAM005P)
New for 2018/19..
Masss of bell -shaped flowers produced from July to September, over compact bushy plants. 20cm
Perennial, sow on the compost surface April-June, takes 2-4 weeks at 15-20°C. 12,000 seeds per gram.
Campanula F1 Clips White (CAM015P)
New for 2018/19..
Masss of bell -shaped flowers produced from July to September, over compact bushy plants. 20cm
Perennial, sow on the compost surface April-June, takes 2-4 weeks at 15-20°C. 12,000 seeds per gram.
Carrot F1 Miami (VOG178)
New for 2018/19..
Certified as organically produced seed by the Soil Association. GB-ORG-05. EU/Non-EU agriculture.
Versatile, consistent and reliable variety, with vigorous early growth. Features healthy, upright foliage and strong, high quality, cylindrical roots. Attractive roots with excellent flavour. Suitable for use over a broad production window.
Another all-season crop offering various sales options - bunching, prepack, loose and processing. Long shelf life and good storage/handling abilities make carrots a good choice for the grower.
800-900 seeds/g. Germinates between 8 and 30°C. Spacing 2.5-7.5cm within, 40-75cm between rows.
800-900 seeds/g. Germinates between 8 and 30°C. Spacing 2.5-7.5cm within, 40-75cm between rows.
Carrot F1 Purple Sun (VCA397)
New for 2018/19..
Conical Nantes type. Intense purple colour with a pink centre. Adds colour to salads and the like when eaten raw. Approximately 135 days from sowing to maturity.
Another all-season crop offering various sales options - bunching, prepack, loose and processing. Long shelf life and good storage/handling abilities make carrots a good choice for the grower.
800-900 seeds/g. Germinates between 8 and 30°C. Spacing 2.5-7.5cm within, 40-75cm between rows.
800-900 seeds/g. Germinates between 8 and 30°C. Spacing 2.5-7.5cm within, 40-75cm between rows.
Carrot F1 White Satin (VCA389)
New for 2018/19..
Produces long, slender white roots. Good texture and flavour when compared to other white root varieties. Approximately 95 days from sowing to maturity.
Another all-season crop offering various sales options - bunching, prepack, loose and processing. Long shelf life and good storage/handling abilities make carrots a good choice for the grower.
800-900 seeds/g. Germinates between 8 and 30°C. Spacing 2.5-7.5cm within, 40-75cm between rows.
800-900 seeds/g. Germinates between 8 and 30°C. Spacing 2.5-7.5cm within, 40-75cm between rows.
Carrot F1 Yellowstone (VCA393)
New for 2018/19..
Produces long, cylindrical roots that feature a yellow colour to the skin and flesh, with some greening to the root tops. Approximately 139 days from sowing to maturity.
Another all-season crop offering various sales options - bunching, prepack, loose and processing. Long shelf life and good storage/handling abilities make carrots a good choice for the grower.
800-900 seeds/g. Germinates between 8 and 30°C. Spacing 2.5-7.5cm within, 40-75cm between rows.
800-900 seeds/g. Germinates between 8 and 30°C. Spacing 2.5-7.5cm within, 40-75cm between rows.
Cauliflower F1 Gerona (VCA675)
New for 2018/19..
A strong, healthy variety with good cover to the attractive white curd. Highly recommended.
Can be harvested during most of the year. Good shelf life and storage possibilities - also fresh market and young plant sales.
Specialist crops such as Romanesco types are increasing in popularity due to their raised profile; cauliflowers can be added into production programmes following on from other main season crops.
250-450 seeds per gram. Germinates between 8 and 30°C. Spacing early Summer types 46 x 61cm (41,000 plants per hectare), others 61 x 61cm (27,000 per hectare).
Specialist crops such as Romanesco types are increasing in popularity due to their raised profile; cauliflowers can be added into production programmes following on from other main season crops.
250-450 seeds per gram. Germinates between 8 and 30°C. Spacing early Summer types 46 x 61cm (41,000 plants per hectare), others 61 x 61cm (27,000 per hectare).
Cauliflower F1 Toledo (VCA532)
New for 2018/19..
A strong, vigorous variety with solid compact heads. Excellent quality curd. An ideal autumn cropping variety. Matures approximately 90 days after transplanting.
Can be harvested during most of the year. Good shelf life and storage possibilities - also fresh market and young plant sales.
Specialist crops such as Romanesco types are increasing in popularity due to their raised profile; cauliflowers can be added into production programmes following on from other main season crops.
250-450 seeds per gram. Germinates between 8 and 30°C. Spacing early Summer types 46 x 61cm (41,000 plants per hectare), others 61 x 61cm (27,000 per hectare).
Specialist crops such as Romanesco types are increasing in popularity due to their raised profile; cauliflowers can be added into production programmes following on from other main season crops.
250-450 seeds per gram. Germinates between 8 and 30°C. Spacing early Summer types 46 x 61cm (41,000 plants per hectare), others 61 x 61cm (27,000 per hectare).
Cineraria Maritima Cirrus (CIN70)
New for 2018/19..
Dwarf variety with rounded silver leaves, very weather resistant. 20cm.
Alternative botanical name: Cineraria maritima
Pot types:
Greenhouse biennial. Sow on compost surface, keep moist, takes 14-21 days at 20°C. Protect from direct sunlight. Prick out into cell trays or small (7cm) pots when large enough to handle. Then into 10-11cm pots, grow cool and airy at approx. 10°C, do not overwater, and use a liquid feed once plants have rooted to the base of the pot to ensure good leaf cover, market when flowers are half open. Sow July, flower late Dec-Jan. Sow August, flower February. Sow Sept, flower March. Sow Oct, flower April-May. 4000 seeds per gram (sow 1/2g for 1,000 plants).
Sell in: 10-12cm pots.
End Use: Indoor pot plant.
Maritima Varieties:
Annual, sow February-March, or July for production of plants for Winter containers. Germination takes up to 21 days at 18-21°C, cover lightly with vermiculite, prick out after 5-6 weeks and grow on at 10-15°C. Ready in about 12 weeks from sowing. 2,500 seeds per gram (sow 1g for 1,000 plants).
Sell in: 6- or 9-packs (Silverdust).
End Use: Silver-leaved contrast plant in formal bedding schemes, and mixed baskets and containers.
Cirrus
Winter hardy
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Coreopsis Double The Sun (COR027)
New for 2018/19..
A very early variety 2 to 3 weeks earlier than Early Sunrise. Large 6cm golden yellow flowers are produced on mass. Great for early Spring colour.36cm.
Perennial, sow January for early pack/pot sales (flowers the same year from an early sowing), otherwise sow April-June for flowering the following year; germinates in 2 weeks at 18-22°C, prick out into packs or pots as appropriate. 350 seeds per gram (5g for 1,000 plants).
Sell in: 10cm or larger pots, as green plant with colour label, or during the Summer in flower.
End Use: Borders.
Sell in: 10cm or larger pots, as green plant with colour label, or during the Summer in flower.
End Use: Borders.
Cosmos Sonata Purple Shades (COS59)
New for 2018/19..
Top selling series of Cosmos available in 5 separate colours and a mixture. Dwarf plants with semi-erect habit and very free flowering. Important pot bedding item for June/July sales. 60cm. Pink with darker centre
Annual, sow direct into the flowering position, 25cm between rows, in April-May. Takes around 12 weeks sowing to flowering. The Sonata types may also be sold in packs/pots, and the White may be sold in large (15cm) pots for Summer sales. Germinates in 7-10 days at 19-21°C, cover with vermiculite, prick out after 3 weeks. Growth regulators may be used according to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Approx. 160 seeds per gram.
Sell in: 9-10cm pots.
End Use: Borders, Sonata and Cosmic also in pots and containers (sown in March for this).
Sell in: 9-10cm pots.
End Use: Borders, Sonata and Cosmic also in pots and containers (sown in March for this).
Dahlia Bishops Children (DAH078)
New for 2018/19..
Bronze foliage and stems are the perfect foil for the large single flowers in rich, shades of reds, and pinks. Flat-petalled large, single flowers. Can be used as a garden cut flower.1.0m.
Bedding types:
Annual, sow February-March, takes 7-14 days to germinate at 20°C - cover seeds with vermiculite. Prick out after 3 weeks into 6-packs or pots, grow on at 15°C. Sowing to flowering around 12 weeks. 120 seeds per gram (sow 15g for 1,000 plants). Plant heights are approximate and based on our 2004 outdoor trials, as at the end of July.
Sell in: 6-packs.
End Use: Borders, formal bedding.
Cut Flower types:
Annual, sow February-March, takes 7-14 days to germinate at 20°C - cover seeds with vermiculite. Prick out after 3 weeks into pots, grow on at 15°C, plant up after last frost at 60 x 60cm spacing. Does not like dry conditions. Cut flowers early or late in the day when nearly fully open. will flower from July until first frosts.
Annual, sow February-March, takes 7-14 days to germinate at 20°C - cover seeds with vermiculite. Prick out after 3 weeks into 6-packs or pots, grow on at 15°C. Sowing to flowering around 12 weeks. 120 seeds per gram (sow 15g for 1,000 plants). Plant heights are approximate and based on our 2004 outdoor trials, as at the end of July.
Sell in: 6-packs.
End Use: Borders, formal bedding.
Cut Flower types:
Annual, sow February-March, takes 7-14 days to germinate at 20°C - cover seeds with vermiculite. Prick out after 3 weeks into pots, grow on at 15°C, plant up after last frost at 60 x 60cm spacing. Does not like dry conditions. Cut flowers early or late in the day when nearly fully open. will flower from July until first frosts.
Dianthus Corona F1 Cherry Red (DIA100P)
New for 2018/19..
Large flowers are produced on a compact mounded plant. The flowering time and habit are well matched in the series. Great for patio planters. 25cm .
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.
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.
Dianthus F1 Corona Rose (DIA105P)
New for 2018/19..
Large flowers are produced on a compact mounded plant. The flowering time and habit are well matched in the series. Great for patio planters. 25cm .
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.
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.
Dianthus F1 Corona Strawberry (DIA107P)
New for 2018/19..
Large flowers are produced on a compact mounded plant. The flowering time and habit are well matched in the series. Great for patio planters. 25cm .
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.
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.
Dianthus F1 Corona White (DIA110P)
New for 2018/19..
Large flowers are produced on a compact mounded plant. The flowering time and habit are well matched in the series. Great for patio planters. 25cm .
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.
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.
Endive Calafine (split pills) (VEN80)
New for 2018/19..
A fine curled Endive variety with attractive dark colour and fine frills to leaves. Copes well with both warm and cold temperatures. Large number of serrated leaves in heart.
Endive is similar to lettuce but with a more bitter taste. Frisée types have curled, often deeply dissected leaves, while scarole types have broader leaves. The bitterness can be reduced by blanching. Crop time approx. 12 weeks, add two weeks for blanched crops.
Endive Rosy (VEN55)
New for 2018/19..
A rustic looking variety with lightly jagged leaves and voluminous head. Medium green colour to external leaves and yellow for internal. High percentage of self whitening. Minimal root cracking Suitable for late spring, summer and early autumn. Indoors and outdoors production. Recommended final density is 8 plants/m2.
Endive is similar to lettuce but with a more bitter taste. Frisée types have curled, often deeply dissected leaves, while scarole types have broader leaves. The bitterness can be reduced by blanching. Crop time approx. 12 weeks, add two weeks for blanched crops.
Endive Rosy (split pills) (VEN56)
New for 2018/19..
A rustic looking variety with lightly jagged leaves and voluminous head. Medium green colour to external leaves and yellow for internal. High percentage of self whitening. Minimal root cracking Suitable for late spring, summer and early autumn. Indoors and outdoors production. Recommended final density is 8 plants/m2.
Endive is similar to lettuce but with a more bitter taste. Frisée types have curled, often deeply dissected leaves, while scarole types have broader leaves. The bitterness can be reduced by blanching. Crop time approx. 12 weeks, add two weeks for blanched crops.
Florence Fennel F1 Rondo (VOG322)
New for 2018/19..
Certified as organically produced seed by the Soil Association. GB-ORG-05. EU/Non-EU agriculture.
A quick growing hybrid variety, producing uniform, round shaped bulbs. Matures approximately 75 days after transplanting. Best used for summer production.
This type of fennel is mainly grown for its bulbous roots, which are becoming more popular for use in specialist cuisine. Suitable for fresh sales and the catering trade - also popular as a mini-vegetable.
250 seeds per gram. Sow April- July, germinates at 10-30°C. Spacing 20-30cm by 60-100cm, giving plant population of 30-90,000 per hectare. Harvest July-September.
250 seeds per gram. Sow April- July, germinates at 10-30°C. Spacing 20-30cm by 60-100cm, giving plant population of 30-90,000 per hectare. Harvest July-September.
Gazania Enorma Mixed (GAZ200)
New for 2018/19..
Enorma has large flowers 10-12 cm across on strong flower stems with a vigorous habit. Good mix of Oranges, Yellows, Red and hite. The foliage is dark green and glossy. Great for containers and beds. 25-30 cm .
Perennial, treat as annual. Sow December-February - takes 2 weeks at 18-21°C, cover lightly with vermiculite, grow on at 13-15°C, prick out after 5-6 weeks into packs or 9cm pots,13-14 weeks sowing to flower. Cleaned seed.
Sell in: 4-packs and 9cm pots.
End Use: Borders.
Sell in: 4-packs and 9cm pots.
End Use: Borders.
Heuchera Ruby Bells (HEU35)
New for 2018/19..
Unique colour and extremely durable flowers. Attractive contrast between the deep red flowers, which are densely packed along erect flower spikes and the compact wintergreen leaf cushions. 40cm.
Perennial, 3-4 weeks at 20°C; sow April-July. 24,000 seeds per gram.
Sell in: 9cm to 2 litre pots, as green plant with label.
End Use: Borders.
Sell in: 9cm to 2 litre pots, as green plant with label.
End Use: Borders.
Hot Pepper F1 Red Air (VHP68)
New for 2018/19..
A hybrid Birds Eye type, with upright pointing fruit and vibrant red fruits. Each fruit is typically 6.5cm long and weighs on average 4.5 grams. Tolerant of bacterial wilt. Medium heat to fruits.
High value crop for the greenhouse or under plastic, also well suited for plant sales for the home gardener. High yielding over a long period. Becoming increasingly popular.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
Hot Pepper F1 Red Flame (VHP58)
New for 2018/19..
An elongated Cayenne type hybrid with long, thin, wrinkled fruit, which are typically 12.5cm long and 1.1cm in diameter. Fruit weigh on average 5.5 grams. Young green fruit turn red when mature. Extremely hot.
High value crop for the greenhouse or under plastic, also well suited for plant sales for the home gardener. High yielding over a long period. Becoming increasingly popular.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
Hot Pepper F1 Rocky (VHP52)
New for 2018/19..
A hybrid Jalapeno variety with long, slightly tapered fruits that mature from green to red. Fruits typically 7-9cm in length and weighing 20-25 grams. Skin features classic Mexican Jalapeno scarring. Can be harvested when green or left to ripen to red. Has hot, pungent flavour.
High value crop for the greenhouse or under plastic, also well suited for plant sales for the home gardener. High yielding over a long period. Becoming increasingly popular.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
Impatiens F1 Lollipop Deep salmon (IMP222)
New for 2018/19..
This new Impatiens has been bred to be the most professional Impatiens on the market. With very high germination, the plants are naturally self-branching and fill the pot quickly. Great for baskets and containers.
Impatiens require great care, particularly in the early stages, to get the best from the seed. Modern F1 hybrids are produced to yield 90-100% germination given favourable conditions during raising.
Sow January-March. For first 5 days: 22-24°C, cover seed with vermiculite but do not exclude light, make sure well watered, low nutrient compost pH 6.2-6.8. For following 10 days, 22-24°C, medium moisture, ideally provide supplementary light above seedlings, give one weak strength feed. For following 10 days, reduce temperature to 20-22°C, one moderate strength feed. For next 7 days, temperature now 17-18°C, one moderate strength feed. At the end of this stage, strong seedlings should be ready for planting on into packs/pots as required.
Impatiens Downy Mildew is a potential problem for producers and users of this important bedding plant. We recommend taking professional advice regarding routine spray programmes when producing this crop. New Guinea Impatiens does not appear to be affected. Approx. 1000-2500 seeds per gram.
Sow January-March. For first 5 days: 22-24°C, cover seed with vermiculite but do not exclude light, make sure well watered, low nutrient compost pH 6.2-6.8. For following 10 days, 22-24°C, medium moisture, ideally provide supplementary light above seedlings, give one weak strength feed. For following 10 days, reduce temperature to 20-22°C, one moderate strength feed. For next 7 days, temperature now 17-18°C, one moderate strength feed. At the end of this stage, strong seedlings should be ready for planting on into packs/pots as required.
Impatiens Downy Mildew is a potential problem for producers and users of this important bedding plant. We recommend taking professional advice regarding routine spray programmes when producing this crop. New Guinea Impatiens does not appear to be affected. Approx. 1000-2500 seeds per gram.
Impatiens F1 Lollipop Light Pink (IMP225)
New for 2018/19..
This new Impatiens has been bred to be the most professional Impatiens on the market. With very high germination, the plants are naturally self-branching and fill the pot quickly. Great for baskets and containers.
Impatiens require great care, particularly in the early stages, to get the best from the seed. Modern F1 hybrids are produced to yield 90-100% germination given favourable conditions during raising.
Sow January-March. For first 5 days: 22-24°C, cover seed with vermiculite but do not exclude light, make sure well watered, low nutrient compost pH 6.2-6.8. For following 10 days, 22-24°C, medium moisture, ideally provide supplementary light above seedlings, give one weak strength feed. For following 10 days, reduce temperature to 20-22°C, one moderate strength feed. For next 7 days, temperature now 17-18°C, one moderate strength feed. At the end of this stage, strong seedlings should be ready for planting on into packs/pots as required.
Impatiens Downy Mildew is a potential problem for producers and users of this important bedding plant. We recommend taking professional advice regarding routine spray programmes when producing this crop. New Guinea Impatiens does not appear to be affected. Approx. 1000-2500 seeds per gram.
Sow January-March. For first 5 days: 22-24°C, cover seed with vermiculite but do not exclude light, make sure well watered, low nutrient compost pH 6.2-6.8. For following 10 days, 22-24°C, medium moisture, ideally provide supplementary light above seedlings, give one weak strength feed. For following 10 days, reduce temperature to 20-22°C, one moderate strength feed. For next 7 days, temperature now 17-18°C, one moderate strength feed. At the end of this stage, strong seedlings should be ready for planting on into packs/pots as required.
Impatiens Downy Mildew is a potential problem for producers and users of this important bedding plant. We recommend taking professional advice regarding routine spray programmes when producing this crop. New Guinea Impatiens does not appear to be affected. Approx. 1000-2500 seeds per gram.
Impatiens F1 Lollipop Lipstick (IMP227)
New for 2018/19..
This new Impatiens has been bred to be the most professional Impatiens on the market. With very high germination, the plants are naturally self-branching and fill the pot quickly. Great for baskets and containers.
Impatiens require great care, particularly in the early stages, to get the best from the seed. Modern F1 hybrids are produced to yield 90-100% germination given favourable conditions during raising.
Sow January-March. For first 5 days: 22-24°C, cover seed with vermiculite but do not exclude light, make sure well watered, low nutrient compost pH 6.2-6.8. For following 10 days, 22-24°C, medium moisture, ideally provide supplementary light above seedlings, give one weak strength feed. For following 10 days, reduce temperature to 20-22°C, one moderate strength feed. For next 7 days, temperature now 17-18°C, one moderate strength feed. At the end of this stage, strong seedlings should be ready for planting on into packs/pots as required.
Impatiens Downy Mildew is a potential problem for producers and users of this important bedding plant. We recommend taking professional advice regarding routine spray programmes when producing this crop. New Guinea Impatiens does not appear to be affected. Approx. 1000-2500 seeds per gram.
Sow January-March. For first 5 days: 22-24°C, cover seed with vermiculite but do not exclude light, make sure well watered, low nutrient compost pH 6.2-6.8. For following 10 days, 22-24°C, medium moisture, ideally provide supplementary light above seedlings, give one weak strength feed. For following 10 days, reduce temperature to 20-22°C, one moderate strength feed. For next 7 days, temperature now 17-18°C, one moderate strength feed. At the end of this stage, strong seedlings should be ready for planting on into packs/pots as required.
Impatiens Downy Mildew is a potential problem for producers and users of this important bedding plant. We recommend taking professional advice regarding routine spray programmes when producing this crop. New Guinea Impatiens does not appear to be affected. Approx. 1000-2500 seeds per gram.
Impatiens F1 New Guinea Divine red (IMP425)
New for 2018/19..
Divine is a series that features plants with a great branching habit that produces lots of flowers all season long. Divine is an economical choice for production in packs and 10cm pots compared to vegetative material. The branching habit also creates nicely shaped, mounded hanging baskets. Foliage provides an excellent contrast with the blooms.
Impatiens require great care, particularly in the early stages, to get the best from the seed. Modern F1 hybrids are produced to yield 90-100% germination given favourable conditions during raising.
Sow January-March. For first 5 days: 22-24°C, cover seed with vermiculite but do not exclude light, make sure well watered, low nutrient compost pH 6.2-6.8. For following 10 days, 22-24°C, medium moisture, ideally provide supplementary light above seedlings, give one weak strength feed. For following 10 days, reduce temperature to 20-22°C, one moderate strength feed. For next 7 days, temperature now 17-18°C, one moderate strength feed. At the end of this stage, strong seedlings should be ready for planting on into packs/pots as required.
Impatiens Downy Mildew is a potential problem for producers and users of this important bedding plant. We recommend taking professional advice regarding routine spray programmes when producing this crop. New Guinea Impatiens does not appear to be affected. Approx. 1000-2500 seeds per gram.
Sow January-March. For first 5 days: 22-24°C, cover seed with vermiculite but do not exclude light, make sure well watered, low nutrient compost pH 6.2-6.8. For following 10 days, 22-24°C, medium moisture, ideally provide supplementary light above seedlings, give one weak strength feed. For following 10 days, reduce temperature to 20-22°C, one moderate strength feed. For next 7 days, temperature now 17-18°C, one moderate strength feed. At the end of this stage, strong seedlings should be ready for planting on into packs/pots as required.
Impatiens Downy Mildew is a potential problem for producers and users of this important bedding plant. We recommend taking professional advice regarding routine spray programmes when producing this crop. New Guinea Impatiens does not appear to be affected. Approx. 1000-2500 seeds per gram.
Lettuce Avenir (split pills) (VOG460)
New for 2018/19..
Certified as organically produced seed by the Soil Association. GB-ORG-05. EU/Non-EU agriculture.
An excellent green oakleaf variety with glossy leaves. Forms round shape without flags. Good volume. Suitable for spring, summer and autumn production. Resistant to Lettuce Aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), TBSV, LMV and Bremia BL16-35.
A mainstay amongst salad crops. For protected all year round cropping and open ground production. Curly and coloured lettuce are popular with consumers and retailers alike. Well suited to sales in packs and as young plants. The wide range of colours and textures available makes lettuce ideal for mixed sald packs and 'baby leaf' products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Lettuce Cancan (split pills) (VLE205)
New for 2018/19..
Bright green lettuce with a frisee appearance. A non-hearting type suitable for 'cut and come again' or full head production. Good tolerance to tip burn and bolting. Bremia resistance BL 16,18,21.
A mainstay amongst salad crops. For protected all year round cropping and open ground production. Curly and coloured lettuce are popular with consumers and retailers alike. Well suited to sales in packs and as young plants. The wide range of colours and textures available makes lettuce ideal for mixed sald packs and 'baby leaf' products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Lettuce Catalogna Rossa (split pills) (VLE532)
New for 2018/19..
A medium sized, loose lettuce, with thick leaves shaped like a canary's tongue. Can be used for babyleaf, full sized or cut-and-come again production. Red colouration to green leaves.
A mainstay amongst salad crops. For protected all year round cropping and open ground production. Curly and coloured lettuce are popular with consumers and retailers alike. Well suited to sales in packs and as young plants. The wide range of colours and textures available makes lettuce ideal for mixed sald packs and 'baby leaf' products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Lettuce Catalogna Verde (split pills) (VLE522)
New for 2018/19..
A medium sized, loose lettuce, with thick leaves shaped like a canary's tongue. Can be used for babyleaf, full sized or cut-and-come again production. Light green colour.
A mainstay amongst salad crops. For protected all year round cropping and open ground production. Curly and coloured lettuce are popular with consumers and retailers alike. Well suited to sales in packs and as young plants. The wide range of colours and textures available makes lettuce ideal for mixed sald packs and 'baby leaf' products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Lettuce Justine (split pills) (VLE154)
New for 2018/19..
An ideal variety for late spring and summer cultivation. Pale, smooth, glossy head with nice texture. Tolerant of high temperatures. Sow April-July, for harvesting June-October. Resistant to LMV and Bremia BL 16-18,22,24,25,28-30.
A mainstay amongst salad crops. For protected all year round cropping and open ground production. Curly and coloured lettuce are popular with consumers and retailers alike. Well suited to sales in packs and as young plants. The wide range of colours and textures available makes lettuce ideal for mixed sald packs and 'baby leaf' products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Lettuce Mazur (VLE230)
New for 2018/19..
A unique frisée type lettuce, with crisp, sweet, tasty leaves. Thick, dark green leaves with crunchy texture. Loose leaf structure makes this variety suitable for both whole-head and cut and come again uses. Resistant to tipburn and bolting. Resistant to Bremia BL 1-21,23-26. 800 seeds per gram.
A mainstay amongst salad crops. For protected all year round cropping and open ground production. Curly and coloured lettuce are popular with consumers and retailers alike. Well suited to sales in packs and as young plants. The wide range of colours and textures available makes lettuce ideal for mixed sald packs and 'baby leaf' products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Lettuce Mazur (split pills) (VLE231)
New for 2018/19..
A unique frisée type lettuce, with crisp, sweet, tasty leaves. Thick, dark green leaves with crunchy texture. Loose leaf structure makes this variety suitable for both whole-head and cut and come again uses. Resistant to tipburn and bolting. Resistant to Bremia BL 1-21,23-26.
A mainstay amongst salad crops. For protected all year round cropping and open ground production. Curly and coloured lettuce are popular with consumers and retailers alike. Well suited to sales in packs and as young plants. The wide range of colours and textures available makes lettuce ideal for mixed sald packs and 'baby leaf' products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Lettuce Robinson (VLE594)
New for 2018/19..
A reliable, medium sized iceberg for early and maincrop production. Vigorous root system gives a boost in difficult growing conditions. Good bolting resistance. Resistant to Bremia BL 17,19. 800 seeds per gram.
A mainstay amongst salad crops. For protected all year round cropping and open ground production. Curly and coloured lettuce are popular with consumers and retailers alike. Well suited to sales in packs and as young plants. The wide range of colours and textures available makes lettuce ideal for mixed sald packs and 'baby leaf' products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Lettuce Robinson (split pills) (VLE595)
New for 2018/19..
A reliable, medium sized iceberg for early and maincrop production. Vigorous root system gives a boost in difficult growing conditions. Good bolting resistance. Resistant to Bremia BL 17,19.
A mainstay amongst salad crops. For protected all year round cropping and open ground production. Curly and coloured lettuce are popular with consumers and retailers alike. Well suited to sales in packs and as young plants. The wide range of colours and textures available makes lettuce ideal for mixed sald packs and 'baby leaf' products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Approximate crop spacing: (in row x between rows)
Mini & small Cos: 15cm x 20cmButterhead: 25cm x 30cm
Other types: 35cm x 38cm
(Actual spacing varies with production technique). Seed count: see variety entry.
Lettuce types:
Butterheads: flattish, rounded heads, soft texture, heart forming, can be grown nearly all year-round with careful varietal choice.
Cos/Romaine: Tall and upright, sweet flavour, loose heart forming. Both large and small types.
Crisp/Iceberg/Batavian: crisp leaves, compact hearts. Iceberg: very crisp leaves. Batavian: thinner leaves than Icebergs, but thicker and crispier leaves than Butterheads.
Curled/Oak Leaf/Salad Bowl: mainly non-hearting types. Wide variety of leaf textures and colours.
Lollo Bionda/Lollo Rossa: nonhearting types with very deeply curled leaves. Lollo Bionda varieties are green, Lollo Rossa varieties are red (triple red has more intense red colour than double red).
The wide range of colours and textures available are ideal for the production of mixed salad packs and ‘baby leaf’ products.
Monarda didyma Panorama Red (MON05)
New for 2018/19..
A modern uniform bright Red Monarda.
Perennial, 2-3 weeks at 20°C, sow May-July. For seed count see species descriptions.
Sell in: 8cm or larger pots, green plant or in flower.
End Use: Borders, fresh and dried cut flower (Lambada).
Sell in: 8cm or larger pots, green plant or in flower.
End Use: Borders, fresh and dried cut flower (Lambada).
Onion Reddy (Force ST) (VON185T)
New for 2018/19..
A long day variety that produces superb red bunching onions when grown as a salad onion from a spring sowing. Thick skin with a deep red colour. This variety will also produce bulbing onions when grown at a wider spacing.
Force ST: is an insecticide seed treatment applied for the control of Onion fly and Bean seed fly on bulbing and salad onions.
Force ST: is an insecticide seed treatment applied for the control of Onion fly and Bean seed fly on bulbing and salad onions.
Salad onions:
Standard salad crop for bunching; relatively low maintenance, and some varieties are also suitable for overwintering for early lifting. Suitable for fresh market and prepack use.
240-360 seeds per gram. Germinates 5-30°C. Sow March-April for Spring crop, overwintering type July-August, pickling type mid February-March. Seed rate 15-20kg per hectare, at a population of 65-70 per metre row length.
Bulbing onions:
A popular crop - long storage lives make for a good continuity of supply. Also popular for plant sales and competition growing.
240-360 seeds per gram. Germinates between 5 and 30°C, sowing date mid February-March, Japanese (overwintering) types second or third week in August. Seed rate 4-5kg per hectare, 2.5-10 x 40-60cm spacing.
The advantages of growing onions from sets (immature bulbs), rather than from seed, are that there is: shorter time to maturity, less sensitivity to soil types and a lower incidence of pest and disease.
Approx. 180-200 bulbs per kilo. Space 10cm (in row) x 25cm (between rows). Plant so that the tip of the bulb is just visible above the soil. Best results achieved from planting mid March to mid April. Planting into cold, wet ground can cause bolting so do not plant too early. Heat treatments are used to kill the flower embryo this prevents bolting in early plantings.
Standard salad crop for bunching; relatively low maintenance, and some varieties are also suitable for overwintering for early lifting. Suitable for fresh market and prepack use.
240-360 seeds per gram. Germinates 5-30°C. Sow March-April for Spring crop, overwintering type July-August, pickling type mid February-March. Seed rate 15-20kg per hectare, at a population of 65-70 per metre row length.
Bulbing onions:
A popular crop - long storage lives make for a good continuity of supply. Also popular for plant sales and competition growing.
240-360 seeds per gram. Germinates between 5 and 30°C, sowing date mid February-March, Japanese (overwintering) types second or third week in August. Seed rate 4-5kg per hectare, 2.5-10 x 40-60cm spacing.
The advantages of growing onions from sets (immature bulbs), rather than from seed, are that there is: shorter time to maturity, less sensitivity to soil types and a lower incidence of pest and disease.
Approx. 180-200 bulbs per kilo. Space 10cm (in row) x 25cm (between rows). Plant so that the tip of the bulb is just visible above the soil. Best results achieved from planting mid March to mid April. Planting into cold, wet ground can cause bolting so do not plant too early. Heat treatments are used to kill the flower embryo this prevents bolting in early plantings.
Pansy F1 Inspire Marina (PAF386)
New for 2018/19..
This modern series stays compact, and resists stretching even under low light conditions. The colours are uniform across the series, and Inspire is equally suited to Autumn and Spring sales. Please note Inspire was formerly known as Fancy.
The higher cost of the F1 hybrids may be justified interms of uniformity, speed of flowering, clear flower colours and overall garden performance. In general, the larger flowered varieties tend to flower slightly later, and are especially suitable for late Spring and Summer flowering, as flower size tends to reduce as temperatures increase.
Seed count approx. 700 per gram.
Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures which can depress germination. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days.
After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer or commence liquid feeding after 2-3 weeks.
For early Spring sales, it is necessary to harden off the plants prior to sale, by gradually reducing the temperatures.
Pansies are very susceptible to stretching where temperatures are high for a significant period of time. Where reasonably low temperatures (i.e. temperatures not above 14°C) cannot be guaranteed, then growth retardant chemicals should be considered, virtually all are suitable for use on pansies, subject to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Side effects may include a reduction in flower and leaf size.
Sow June for sales Aug-Sept.
Sow July for sales Sept-Oct.
Sow Aug for sales Nov-Feb.
Sow Oct-Dec for sales March.
Sow Jan for sales in April.
Seed count approx. 700 per gram.
Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures which can depress germination. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days.
After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer or commence liquid feeding after 2-3 weeks.
For early Spring sales, it is necessary to harden off the plants prior to sale, by gradually reducing the temperatures.
Pansies are very susceptible to stretching where temperatures are high for a significant period of time. Where reasonably low temperatures (i.e. temperatures not above 14°C) cannot be guaranteed, then growth retardant chemicals should be considered, virtually all are suitable for use on pansies, subject to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Side effects may include a reduction in flower and leaf size.
Sow June for sales Aug-Sept.
Sow July for sales Sept-Oct.
Sow Aug for sales Nov-Feb.
Sow Oct-Dec for sales March.
Sow Jan for sales in April.
Pansy F1 Inspire Metalic Blue Blotch (PAF388)
New for 2018/19..
This modern series stays compact, and resists stretching even under low light conditions. The colours are uniform across the series, and Inspire is equally suited to Autumn and Spring sales. Please note Inspire was formerly known as Fancy.
The higher cost of the F1 hybrids may be justified interms of uniformity, speed of flowering, clear flower colours and overall garden performance. In general, the larger flowered varieties tend to flower slightly later, and are especially suitable for late Spring and Summer flowering, as flower size tends to reduce as temperatures increase.
Seed count approx. 700 per gram.
Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures which can depress germination. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days.
After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer or commence liquid feeding after 2-3 weeks.
For early Spring sales, it is necessary to harden off the plants prior to sale, by gradually reducing the temperatures.
Pansies are very susceptible to stretching where temperatures are high for a significant period of time. Where reasonably low temperatures (i.e. temperatures not above 14°C) cannot be guaranteed, then growth retardant chemicals should be considered, virtually all are suitable for use on pansies, subject to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Side effects may include a reduction in flower and leaf size.
Sow June for sales Aug-Sept.
Sow July for sales Sept-Oct.
Sow Aug for sales Nov-Feb.
Sow Oct-Dec for sales March.
Sow Jan for sales in April.
Seed count approx. 700 per gram.
Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures which can depress germination. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days.
After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer or commence liquid feeding after 2-3 weeks.
For early Spring sales, it is necessary to harden off the plants prior to sale, by gradually reducing the temperatures.
Pansies are very susceptible to stretching where temperatures are high for a significant period of time. Where reasonably low temperatures (i.e. temperatures not above 14°C) cannot be guaranteed, then growth retardant chemicals should be considered, virtually all are suitable for use on pansies, subject to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Side effects may include a reduction in flower and leaf size.
Sow June for sales Aug-Sept.
Sow July for sales Sept-Oct.
Sow Aug for sales Nov-Feb.
Sow Oct-Dec for sales March.
Sow Jan for sales in April.
Pansy F1 Inspire Orange Blotch (PAF389)
New for 2018/19..
This modern series stays compact, and resists stretching even under low light conditions. The colours are uniform across the series, and Inspire is equally suited to Autumn and Spring sales. Please note Inspire was formerly known as Fancy.
The higher cost of the F1 hybrids may be justified interms of uniformity, speed of flowering, clear flower colours and overall garden performance. In general, the larger flowered varieties tend to flower slightly later, and are especially suitable for late Spring and Summer flowering, as flower size tends to reduce as temperatures increase.
Seed count approx. 700 per gram.
Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures which can depress germination. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days.
After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer or commence liquid feeding after 2-3 weeks.
For early Spring sales, it is necessary to harden off the plants prior to sale, by gradually reducing the temperatures.
Pansies are very susceptible to stretching where temperatures are high for a significant period of time. Where reasonably low temperatures (i.e. temperatures not above 14°C) cannot be guaranteed, then growth retardant chemicals should be considered, virtually all are suitable for use on pansies, subject to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Side effects may include a reduction in flower and leaf size.
Sow June for sales Aug-Sept.
Sow July for sales Sept-Oct.
Sow Aug for sales Nov-Feb.
Sow Oct-Dec for sales March.
Sow Jan for sales in April.
Seed count approx. 700 per gram.
Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures which can depress germination. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days.
After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer or commence liquid feeding after 2-3 weeks.
For early Spring sales, it is necessary to harden off the plants prior to sale, by gradually reducing the temperatures.
Pansies are very susceptible to stretching where temperatures are high for a significant period of time. Where reasonably low temperatures (i.e. temperatures not above 14°C) cannot be guaranteed, then growth retardant chemicals should be considered, virtually all are suitable for use on pansies, subject to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Side effects may include a reduction in flower and leaf size.
Sow June for sales Aug-Sept.
Sow July for sales Sept-Oct.
Sow Aug for sales Nov-Feb.
Sow Oct-Dec for sales March.
Sow Jan for sales in April.
Pansy F1 Inspire Pink Shades (PAF392)
New for 2018/19..
This modern series stays compact, and resists stretching even under low light conditions. The colours are uniform across the series, and Inspire is equally suited to Autumn and Spring sales. Please note Inspire was formerly known as Fancy.
The higher cost of the F1 hybrids may be justified interms of uniformity, speed of flowering, clear flower colours and overall garden performance. In general, the larger flowered varieties tend to flower slightly later, and are especially suitable for late Spring and Summer flowering, as flower size tends to reduce as temperatures increase.
Seed count approx. 700 per gram.
Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures which can depress germination. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days.
After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer or commence liquid feeding after 2-3 weeks.
For early Spring sales, it is necessary to harden off the plants prior to sale, by gradually reducing the temperatures.
Pansies are very susceptible to stretching where temperatures are high for a significant period of time. Where reasonably low temperatures (i.e. temperatures not above 14°C) cannot be guaranteed, then growth retardant chemicals should be considered, virtually all are suitable for use on pansies, subject to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Side effects may include a reduction in flower and leaf size.
Sow June for sales Aug-Sept.
Sow July for sales Sept-Oct.
Sow Aug for sales Nov-Feb.
Sow Oct-Dec for sales March.
Sow Jan for sales in April.
Seed count approx. 700 per gram.
Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures which can depress germination. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days.
After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer or commence liquid feeding after 2-3 weeks.
For early Spring sales, it is necessary to harden off the plants prior to sale, by gradually reducing the temperatures.
Pansies are very susceptible to stretching where temperatures are high for a significant period of time. Where reasonably low temperatures (i.e. temperatures not above 14°C) cannot be guaranteed, then growth retardant chemicals should be considered, virtually all are suitable for use on pansies, subject to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Side effects may include a reduction in flower and leaf size.
Sow June for sales Aug-Sept.
Sow July for sales Sept-Oct.
Sow Aug for sales Nov-Feb.
Sow Oct-Dec for sales March.
Sow Jan for sales in April.
Pansy F1 Inspire Violet (PAF439)
New for 2018/19..
This modern series stays compact, and resists stretching even under low light conditions. The colours are uniform across the series, and Inspire is equally suited to Autumn and Spring sales. Please note Inspire was formerly known as Fancy.
The higher cost of the F1 hybrids may be justified interms of uniformity, speed of flowering, clear flower colours and overall garden performance. In general, the larger flowered varieties tend to flower slightly later, and are especially suitable for late Spring and Summer flowering, as flower size tends to reduce as temperatures increase.
Seed count approx. 700 per gram.
Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures which can depress germination. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days.
After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer or commence liquid feeding after 2-3 weeks.
For early Spring sales, it is necessary to harden off the plants prior to sale, by gradually reducing the temperatures.
Pansies are very susceptible to stretching where temperatures are high for a significant period of time. Where reasonably low temperatures (i.e. temperatures not above 14°C) cannot be guaranteed, then growth retardant chemicals should be considered, virtually all are suitable for use on pansies, subject to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Side effects may include a reduction in flower and leaf size.
Sow June for sales Aug-Sept.
Sow July for sales Sept-Oct.
Sow Aug for sales Nov-Feb.
Sow Oct-Dec for sales March.
Sow Jan for sales in April.
Seed count approx. 700 per gram.
Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures which can depress germination. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days.
After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer or commence liquid feeding after 2-3 weeks.
For early Spring sales, it is necessary to harden off the plants prior to sale, by gradually reducing the temperatures.
Pansies are very susceptible to stretching where temperatures are high for a significant period of time. Where reasonably low temperatures (i.e. temperatures not above 14°C) cannot be guaranteed, then growth retardant chemicals should be considered, virtually all are suitable for use on pansies, subject to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Side effects may include a reduction in flower and leaf size.
Sow June for sales Aug-Sept.
Sow July for sales Sept-Oct.
Sow Aug for sales Nov-Feb.
Sow Oct-Dec for sales March.
Sow Jan for sales in April.
Pansy F1 Inspire Yellow Purple Wing (PAF465)
New for 2018/19..
This modern series stays compact, and resists stretching even under low light conditions. The colours are uniform across the series, and Inspire is equally suited to Autumn and Spring sales. Please note Inspire was formerly known as Fancy.
The higher cost of the F1 hybrids may be justified interms of uniformity, speed of flowering, clear flower colours and overall garden performance. In general, the larger flowered varieties tend to flower slightly later, and are especially suitable for late Spring and Summer flowering, as flower size tends to reduce as temperatures increase.
Seed count approx. 700 per gram.
Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures which can depress germination. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days.
After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer or commence liquid feeding after 2-3 weeks.
For early Spring sales, it is necessary to harden off the plants prior to sale, by gradually reducing the temperatures.
Pansies are very susceptible to stretching where temperatures are high for a significant period of time. Where reasonably low temperatures (i.e. temperatures not above 14°C) cannot be guaranteed, then growth retardant chemicals should be considered, virtually all are suitable for use on pansies, subject to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Side effects may include a reduction in flower and leaf size.
Sow June for sales Aug-Sept.
Sow July for sales Sept-Oct.
Sow Aug for sales Nov-Feb.
Sow Oct-Dec for sales March.
Sow Jan for sales in April.
Seed count approx. 700 per gram.
Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures which can depress germination. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days.
After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer or commence liquid feeding after 2-3 weeks.
For early Spring sales, it is necessary to harden off the plants prior to sale, by gradually reducing the temperatures.
Pansies are very susceptible to stretching where temperatures are high for a significant period of time. Where reasonably low temperatures (i.e. temperatures not above 14°C) cannot be guaranteed, then growth retardant chemicals should be considered, virtually all are suitable for use on pansies, subject to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Side effects may include a reduction in flower and leaf size.
Sow June for sales Aug-Sept.
Sow July for sales Sept-Oct.
Sow Aug for sales Nov-Feb.
Sow Oct-Dec for sales March.
Sow Jan for sales in April.
Pansy F1 Pax Marina (PAX025)
New for 2018/19..
This series has been selected under U.K. conditions. The characteristics for this series are even flowering time, non stretching habit and short flower stems. Flower size is medium. Pax is equally suitable for use in the Autumn and the Spring. The Pax series is excellent for pot and pack production.
The higher cost of the F1 hybrids may be justified interms of uniformity, speed of flowering, clear flower colours and overall garden performance. In general, the larger flowered varieties tend to flower slightly later, and are especially suitable for late Spring and Summer flowering, as flower size tends to reduce as temperatures increase.
Seed count approx. 700 per gram.
Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures which can depress germination. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days.
After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer or commence liquid feeding after 2-3 weeks.
For early Spring sales, it is necessary to harden off the plants prior to sale, by gradually reducing the temperatures.
Pansies are very susceptible to stretching where temperatures are high for a significant period of time. Where reasonably low temperatures (i.e. temperatures not above 14°C) cannot be guaranteed, then growth retardant chemicals should be considered, virtually all are suitable for use on pansies, subject to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Side effects may include a reduction in flower and leaf size.
Sow June for sales Aug-Sept.
Sow July for sales Sept-Oct.
Sow Aug for sales Nov-Feb.
Sow Oct-Dec for sales March.
Sow Jan for sales in April.
Seed count approx. 700 per gram.
Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures which can depress germination. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days.
After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer or commence liquid feeding after 2-3 weeks.
For early Spring sales, it is necessary to harden off the plants prior to sale, by gradually reducing the temperatures.
Pansies are very susceptible to stretching where temperatures are high for a significant period of time. Where reasonably low temperatures (i.e. temperatures not above 14°C) cannot be guaranteed, then growth retardant chemicals should be considered, virtually all are suitable for use on pansies, subject to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Side effects may include a reduction in flower and leaf size.
Sow June for sales Aug-Sept.
Sow July for sales Sept-Oct.
Sow Aug for sales Nov-Feb.
Sow Oct-Dec for sales March.
Sow Jan for sales in April.
Pea Meteor (VPE025)
New for 2018/19..
A neat, compact variety with excellent winter hardiness. Suitable for overwintered crops. First early, round seeded. Height typically 45cm.
A popular market garden and pick-your-own crop. Sugar snap & mange-tout varieties command a good premium and are popular with the restaurant trade. Sales of ‘Pea tips’ and ‘in the pod’ products have also been gaining popularity recently. We are also able to supply seed for loose seed shop sales to the home gardener.
3,000-6,000 seeds per kg. Germinates at 5-25°C. Sow from March to June (November for overwintering). Sowing rate 150-190kg per hectare. Spacing 2.5-7.5cm x 60-120cm. Harvest from early May onwards.
3,000-6,000 seeds per kg. Germinates at 5-25°C. Sow from March to June (November for overwintering). Sowing rate 150-190kg per hectare. Spacing 2.5-7.5cm x 60-120cm. Harvest from early May onwards.
Pea Petit Provencal (VPE192)
New for 2018/19..
A traditional French Petit Pois variety that produces very sweet, small peas. Plants typically grow to a height of 40-50cm. Feature pods 7-9cm long, which contain 7-8 peas in each. Cropping can be as quick as 55 days from sowing. Suitable for overwintering.
A popular market garden and pick-your-own crop. Sugar snap & mange-tout varieties command a good premium and are popular with the restaurant trade. Sales of ‘Pea tips’ and ‘in the pod’ products have also been gaining popularity recently. We are also able to supply seed for loose seed shop sales to the home gardener.
3,000-6,000 seeds per kg. Germinates at 5-25°C. Sow from March to June (November for overwintering). Sowing rate 150-190kg per hectare. Spacing 2.5-7.5cm x 60-120cm. Harvest from early May onwards.
3,000-6,000 seeds per kg. Germinates at 5-25°C. Sow from March to June (November for overwintering). Sowing rate 150-190kg per hectare. Spacing 2.5-7.5cm x 60-120cm. Harvest from early May onwards.
Penstemon F1 Arabesque Red (PEN23)
New for 2018/19..
This exciting new hybrid provides superior garden vigor and flowering. It’s beautiful bicolor unique large bell-shaped flowers adorn well-branched plants that attract butterflies all summer.
Plant Arabesque in full sun in the landscape adding height to the middle of the flower bed or in containers. Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous flowering. . 15-20cm.
Perennial, treat as an annual, sow February-March,cover lightly with vermiculite, 2-3 weeks at 18°C. Prick out into 9cm pots after 5 weeks, grow on at 14-18°C. Sell in flower in late Spring/early Summer. 2,000 seeds per gram.
Sell in: 12cm pots or larger, in flower.
End Use: Borders, containers. Jingle Bells also as a cut flower.
Sell in: 12cm pots or larger, in flower.
End Use: Borders, containers. Jingle Bells also as a cut flower.
Penstemon F1 Arabesque Violet (PEN25)
New for 2018/19..
This exciting new hybrid provides superior garden vigor and flowering. It’s beautiful bicolor unique large bell-shaped flowers adorn well-branched plants that attract butterflies all summer.
Plant Arabesque in full sun in the landscape adding height to the middle of the flower bed or in containers. Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous flowering. . 15-20cm.
Perennial, treat as an annual, sow February-March,cover lightly with vermiculite, 2-3 weeks at 18°C. Prick out into 9cm pots after 5 weeks, grow on at 14-18°C. Sell in flower in late Spring/early Summer. 2,000 seeds per gram.
Sell in: 12cm pots or larger, in flower.
End Use: Borders, containers. Jingle Bells also as a cut flower.
Sell in: 12cm pots or larger, in flower.
End Use: Borders, containers. Jingle Bells also as a cut flower.
Petunia F1 Mambo Blue Veined (Pellets) (PEM006P)
New for 2018/19..
The widest colour range of any compact multiflora on the market. Mambo resists stretching such that growth regulators are not required. This series also has excellent garden performance.
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.
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.
Petunia F1 Success Silver Vein (PES62P)
New for 2018/19..
Excellent series which is the earliest seed raised trailing type to flower. Success has a very small flowering window across the colours. The seed vigour and viability are very high giving great plug performance. Success also performs well in the garden making it a superb basket and container subject. A great alternative to more expensive cutting raised material.
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.
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.
Potato Carolus (1.5Kg pack) (VOG980N)
New for 2018/19..
Certified as organically produced seed by the Soil Association. GB-ORG-05. EU/Non-EU agriculture.
An attractive variety with cream coloured skin with red eyes; light yellow colour to flesh. Tubers are oval in shape. Excellent flavour with a slightly floury texture. Suitable for boiling, mashing and home frying; particularly good for roast potatoes. Excellent blight resistance.
Our seed potatoes are available for delivery around mid December or mid January, please specify your preferred delivery period when ordering.
Our seed potatoes are available for delivery around mid December or mid January, please specify your preferred delivery period when ordering.
Potatoes remain one of the most popular and productive crops grown by amateur and professional alike, and continue to be a staple part of most diets.
Potatoes can be grown in almost any soil type, and are ideal for ‘cleaning up’ previously uncropped land. Potatoes can also be grown in containers.
Potato types:
First Earlies: chitting essential; plant mid to late March at a depth of 10cm, spaced 30cm in row and 45cm between rows; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in June and July when the first flowers appear.
Second Earlies: chitting essential; plant early to mid April, space as per First Earlies; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in July and August when the first flowers appear.
Salad: treat as per First Earlies.
Maincrop: chitting beneficial but not essential; plant mid to late April at a depth of 10cm, spaced 38cm in row and 68cm between rows; harvest between August and October when the foliage dies back; can be stored.
Cultivation terms:
Chitting: when delivered lay tubers out in tray with rose end (most eyes) uppermost. Keep in frost free, light room until sprouts form (normally after 6 weeks).
Earthing-up: when the haulm (foliage) is approximately 20cm tall draw up soil around stem to form a flat ridge. Earthing-up improves drainage and growing environment for the plant giving a much improved yield. Earthing-up is also essential for reducing greening.
All our tubers are produced in Scotland and are certified by DEFRA as reaching the high quality standards required to be classified as 'Certified Seed Potatoes'.
Please note that due to marketing and trade agreements not all varieties of potato can be shipped outside of the UK, please contact us for further details.
Potatoes can be grown in almost any soil type, and are ideal for ‘cleaning up’ previously uncropped land. Potatoes can also be grown in containers.
Potato types:
First Earlies: chitting essential; plant mid to late March at a depth of 10cm, spaced 30cm in row and 45cm between rows; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in June and July when the first flowers appear.
Second Earlies: chitting essential; plant early to mid April, space as per First Earlies; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in July and August when the first flowers appear.
Salad: treat as per First Earlies.
Maincrop: chitting beneficial but not essential; plant mid to late April at a depth of 10cm, spaced 38cm in row and 68cm between rows; harvest between August and October when the foliage dies back; can be stored.
Cultivation terms:
Chitting: when delivered lay tubers out in tray with rose end (most eyes) uppermost. Keep in frost free, light room until sprouts form (normally after 6 weeks).
Earthing-up: when the haulm (foliage) is approximately 20cm tall draw up soil around stem to form a flat ridge. Earthing-up improves drainage and growing environment for the plant giving a much improved yield. Earthing-up is also essential for reducing greening.
All our tubers are produced in Scotland and are certified by DEFRA as reaching the high quality standards required to be classified as 'Certified Seed Potatoes'.
Please note that due to marketing and trade agreements not all varieties of potato can be shipped outside of the UK, please contact us for further details.
Potato Carolus (25Kg pack) (VOG980B)
New for 2018/19..
Certified as organically produced seed by the Soil Association. GB-ORG-05. EU/Non-EU agriculture.
An attractive variety with cream coloured skin with red eyes; light yellow colour to flesh. Tubers are oval in shape. Excellent flavour with a slightly floury texture. Suitable for boiling, mashing and home frying; particularly good for roast potatoes. Excellent blight resistance.
Our seed potatoes are available for delivery around mid December or mid January, please specify your preferred delivery period when ordering.
Our seed potatoes are available for delivery around mid December or mid January, please specify your preferred delivery period when ordering.
Potatoes remain one of the most popular and productive crops grown by amateur and professional alike, and continue to be a staple part of most diets.
Potatoes can be grown in almost any soil type, and are ideal for ‘cleaning up’ previously uncropped land. Potatoes can also be grown in containers.
Potato types:
First Earlies: chitting essential; plant mid to late March at a depth of 10cm, spaced 30cm in row and 45cm between rows; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in June and July when the first flowers appear.
Second Earlies: chitting essential; plant early to mid April, space as per First Earlies; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in July and August when the first flowers appear.
Salad: treat as per First Earlies.
Maincrop: chitting beneficial but not essential; plant mid to late April at a depth of 10cm, spaced 38cm in row and 68cm between rows; harvest between August and October when the foliage dies back; can be stored.
Cultivation terms:
Chitting: when delivered lay tubers out in tray with rose end (most eyes) uppermost. Keep in frost free, light room until sprouts form (normally after 6 weeks).
Earthing-up: when the haulm (foliage) is approximately 20cm tall draw up soil around stem to form a flat ridge. Earthing-up improves drainage and growing environment for the plant giving a much improved yield. Earthing-up is also essential for reducing greening.
All our tubers are produced in Scotland and are certified by DEFRA as reaching the high quality standards required to be classified as 'Certified Seed Potatoes'.
Please note that due to marketing and trade agreements not all varieties of potato can be shipped outside of the UK, please contact us for further details.
Potatoes can be grown in almost any soil type, and are ideal for ‘cleaning up’ previously uncropped land. Potatoes can also be grown in containers.
Potato types:
First Earlies: chitting essential; plant mid to late March at a depth of 10cm, spaced 30cm in row and 45cm between rows; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in June and July when the first flowers appear.
Second Earlies: chitting essential; plant early to mid April, space as per First Earlies; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in July and August when the first flowers appear.
Salad: treat as per First Earlies.
Maincrop: chitting beneficial but not essential; plant mid to late April at a depth of 10cm, spaced 38cm in row and 68cm between rows; harvest between August and October when the foliage dies back; can be stored.
Cultivation terms:
Chitting: when delivered lay tubers out in tray with rose end (most eyes) uppermost. Keep in frost free, light room until sprouts form (normally after 6 weeks).
Earthing-up: when the haulm (foliage) is approximately 20cm tall draw up soil around stem to form a flat ridge. Earthing-up improves drainage and growing environment for the plant giving a much improved yield. Earthing-up is also essential for reducing greening.
All our tubers are produced in Scotland and are certified by DEFRA as reaching the high quality standards required to be classified as 'Certified Seed Potatoes'.
Please note that due to marketing and trade agreements not all varieties of potato can be shipped outside of the UK, please contact us for further details.
Potato Kingsman (2.5Kg pack) (VPT072N)
New for 2018/19..
A maincrop variety producing big, bold, uniform tubers. Oval shape with cream coloured flesh. Good disease resistance, including golden potato cyst nematode. High yielding. Makes delicious home style chips; also suitable for boiling, mashing, baking and roasting.
Our seed potatoes are available for delivery around mid December or mid January, please specify your preferred delivery period when ordering.
Our seed potatoes are available for delivery around mid December or mid January, please specify your preferred delivery period when ordering.
Potatoes remain one of the most popular and productive crops grown by amateur and professional alike, and continue to be a staple part of most diets.
Potatoes can be grown in almost any soil type, and are ideal for ‘cleaning up’ previously uncropped land. Potatoes can also be grown in containers.
Potato types:
First Earlies: chitting essential; plant mid to late March at a depth of 10cm, spaced 30cm in row and 45cm between rows; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in June and July when the first flowers appear.
Second Earlies: chitting essential; plant early to mid April, space as per First Earlies; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in July and August when the first flowers appear.
Salad: treat as per First Earlies.
Maincrop: chitting beneficial but not essential; plant mid to late April at a depth of 10cm, spaced 38cm in row and 68cm between rows; harvest between August and October when the foliage dies back; can be stored.
Cultivation terms:
Chitting: when delivered lay tubers out in tray with rose end (most eyes) uppermost. Keep in frost free, light room until sprouts form (normally after 6 weeks).
Earthing-up: when the haulm (foliage) is approximately 20cm tall draw up soil around stem to form a flat ridge. Earthing-up improves drainage and growing environment for the plant giving a much improved yield. Earthing-up is also essential for reducing greening.
All our tubers are produced in Scotland and are certified by DEFRA as reaching the high quality standards required to be classified as 'Certified Seed Potatoes'.
Please note that due to marketing and trade agreements not all varieties of potato can be shipped outside of the UK, please contact us for further details.
Potatoes can be grown in almost any soil type, and are ideal for ‘cleaning up’ previously uncropped land. Potatoes can also be grown in containers.
Potato types:
First Earlies: chitting essential; plant mid to late March at a depth of 10cm, spaced 30cm in row and 45cm between rows; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in June and July when the first flowers appear.
Second Earlies: chitting essential; plant early to mid April, space as per First Earlies; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in July and August when the first flowers appear.
Salad: treat as per First Earlies.
Maincrop: chitting beneficial but not essential; plant mid to late April at a depth of 10cm, spaced 38cm in row and 68cm between rows; harvest between August and October when the foliage dies back; can be stored.
Cultivation terms:
Chitting: when delivered lay tubers out in tray with rose end (most eyes) uppermost. Keep in frost free, light room until sprouts form (normally after 6 weeks).
Earthing-up: when the haulm (foliage) is approximately 20cm tall draw up soil around stem to form a flat ridge. Earthing-up improves drainage and growing environment for the plant giving a much improved yield. Earthing-up is also essential for reducing greening.
All our tubers are produced in Scotland and are certified by DEFRA as reaching the high quality standards required to be classified as 'Certified Seed Potatoes'.
Please note that due to marketing and trade agreements not all varieties of potato can be shipped outside of the UK, please contact us for further details.
Potato Kingsman (25Kg pack) (VPT072B)
New for 2018/19..
A maincrop variety producing big, bold, uniform tubers. Oval shape with cream coloured flesh. Good disease resistance, including golden potato cyst nematode. High yielding. Makes delicious home style chips; also suitable for boiling, mashing, baking and roasting.
Our seed potatoes are available for delivery around mid December or mid January, please specify your preferred delivery period when ordering.
Our seed potatoes are available for delivery around mid December or mid January, please specify your preferred delivery period when ordering.
Potatoes remain one of the most popular and productive crops grown by amateur and professional alike, and continue to be a staple part of most diets.
Potatoes can be grown in almost any soil type, and are ideal for ‘cleaning up’ previously uncropped land. Potatoes can also be grown in containers.
Potato types:
First Earlies: chitting essential; plant mid to late March at a depth of 10cm, spaced 30cm in row and 45cm between rows; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in June and July when the first flowers appear.
Second Earlies: chitting essential; plant early to mid April, space as per First Earlies; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in July and August when the first flowers appear.
Salad: treat as per First Earlies.
Maincrop: chitting beneficial but not essential; plant mid to late April at a depth of 10cm, spaced 38cm in row and 68cm between rows; harvest between August and October when the foliage dies back; can be stored.
Cultivation terms:
Chitting: when delivered lay tubers out in tray with rose end (most eyes) uppermost. Keep in frost free, light room until sprouts form (normally after 6 weeks).
Earthing-up: when the haulm (foliage) is approximately 20cm tall draw up soil around stem to form a flat ridge. Earthing-up improves drainage and growing environment for the plant giving a much improved yield. Earthing-up is also essential for reducing greening.
All our tubers are produced in Scotland and are certified by DEFRA as reaching the high quality standards required to be classified as 'Certified Seed Potatoes'.
Please note that due to marketing and trade agreements not all varieties of potato can be shipped outside of the UK, please contact us for further details.
Potatoes can be grown in almost any soil type, and are ideal for ‘cleaning up’ previously uncropped land. Potatoes can also be grown in containers.
Potato types:
First Earlies: chitting essential; plant mid to late March at a depth of 10cm, spaced 30cm in row and 45cm between rows; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in June and July when the first flowers appear.
Second Earlies: chitting essential; plant early to mid April, space as per First Earlies; harvest as ‘new’ potatoes in July and August when the first flowers appear.
Salad: treat as per First Earlies.
Maincrop: chitting beneficial but not essential; plant mid to late April at a depth of 10cm, spaced 38cm in row and 68cm between rows; harvest between August and October when the foliage dies back; can be stored.
Cultivation terms:
Chitting: when delivered lay tubers out in tray with rose end (most eyes) uppermost. Keep in frost free, light room until sprouts form (normally after 6 weeks).
Earthing-up: when the haulm (foliage) is approximately 20cm tall draw up soil around stem to form a flat ridge. Earthing-up improves drainage and growing environment for the plant giving a much improved yield. Earthing-up is also essential for reducing greening.
All our tubers are produced in Scotland and are certified by DEFRA as reaching the high quality standards required to be classified as 'Certified Seed Potatoes'.
Please note that due to marketing and trade agreements not all varieties of potato can be shipped outside of the UK, please contact us for further details.
Pumpkin F1 Harvest Moon (VSQ44)
New for 2018/19..
An early maturing and compact plant that produces fruits typically 4-5Kg in size. Flat globe shape with strong handles and attractive colour. Ideal for making Hallowe’en lanterns.
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.
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.
Pumpkin F1 Jill Be Little (VSQ21)
New for 2018/19..
A high yielding variety that produces wide, flattened, ribbed fruits, with an attractive orange colour. Fruits typically 200-250 grams in size. Intermediate resistance to Powdery Mildew.
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.
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.
Radish F1 Logo (VRA042)
New for 2018/19..
A hybrid 'French Breakfast' type with vigorous and uniform emergence. Roots are 4-5cm long, bright scarlet in colour with a small white tip. The erect foliage is of short-medium height. A very versatile variety suitable for early and main season production.
A fast-maturing, long season crop which is suitable for bunching and prepack. A popular salad item which is high yielding, in limited space. An excellent catch crop throughout the season.
80-100 seeds/g. Germinates between 14 and 30°C. For early glasshouse production sow January-March. Sow maincrop March-August. Sow late glasshouse crop September-October. 60-75kg seed per hectare. Spacing 1.5-2.5cm x 20-45cm.
80-100 seeds/g. Germinates between 14 and 30°C. For early glasshouse production sow January-March. Sow maincrop March-August. Sow late glasshouse crop September-October. 60-75kg seed per hectare. Spacing 1.5-2.5cm x 20-45cm.
Salvia Big Blue (SAL146)
New for 2018/19..
Great for mid summer sales in containers. Flowers from July onwards. Adds some hieght to borders. Attractive to bees and butterflies. 90cm.
Splendens varieties:
Annual, sow February-March. (Red/Mixed types: 300 seeds per gram. Cover with vermiculite, germinates in 1-2 weeks at 22°C or 18-20°C (others). Prick out after 3-4 weeks into 6-packs/pots as required and grow on at 16-18°C (Red/Mixed types) or 10-15°C (others). Red/Mixed types - make sure that plants are well fed to avoid yellowing of the foliage, growth regulators can be used to promote a compact habit.
Sell in: 6-packs.
End Use: Borders.
Coccinea varieties:
680 seeds per gram - cultural details as Salvia splendens.
Sell in: 6-packs, 9cm pots.
End Use: Borders.
Farinacea varieties:
Annual, sow February, 2-3 weeks at 20-22°C, cover with vermiculite. 750 seeds per gram.
Sell in: 4-packs, 9cm pots.
End Use: Borders, formal bedding displays.
Patens varieties:
Tender perennial grown as annual - cultural details as Salvia splendens.
Horminum varieties:
Annual, 1-2 weeks at 20°C, 350 seeds per gram. Cover with with vermiculite. Or direct sow into the flowering position in April-May.
End Use: Borders, fresh and dried cut ‘flower’.
Perennial varieties:
Sow May-June, 2-3 weeks at 18-20°C, 900 seeds per gram. Cover with vermiculite. Also sow Jan-Feb for flowering in Summer.
Sell in: 8cm or larger pots, Blue Queen can be sold in flower.
End Use: Borders.
Lyrata varieties:
Perennial, sow February to June for sales May-August, germinates in 3 weeks at 20°C.Sell in: 12cm pots.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Annual, sow February-March. (Red/Mixed types: 300 seeds per gram. Cover with vermiculite, germinates in 1-2 weeks at 22°C or 18-20°C (others). Prick out after 3-4 weeks into 6-packs/pots as required and grow on at 16-18°C (Red/Mixed types) or 10-15°C (others). Red/Mixed types - make sure that plants are well fed to avoid yellowing of the foliage, growth regulators can be used to promote a compact habit.
Sell in: 6-packs.
End Use: Borders.
Coccinea varieties:
680 seeds per gram - cultural details as Salvia splendens.
Sell in: 6-packs, 9cm pots.
End Use: Borders.
Farinacea varieties:
Annual, sow February, 2-3 weeks at 20-22°C, cover with vermiculite. 750 seeds per gram.
Sell in: 4-packs, 9cm pots.
End Use: Borders, formal bedding displays.
Patens varieties:
Tender perennial grown as annual - cultural details as Salvia splendens.
Horminum varieties:
Annual, 1-2 weeks at 20°C, 350 seeds per gram. Cover with with vermiculite. Or direct sow into the flowering position in April-May.
End Use: Borders, fresh and dried cut ‘flower’.
Perennial varieties:
Sow May-June, 2-3 weeks at 18-20°C, 900 seeds per gram. Cover with vermiculite. Also sow Jan-Feb for flowering in Summer.
Sell in: 8cm or larger pots, Blue Queen can be sold in flower.
End Use: Borders.
Lyrata varieties:
Perennial, sow February to June for sales May-August, germinates in 3 weeks at 20°C.Sell in: 12cm pots.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Sprouting Seed Nasturtium Pepperspark (VSP78)
New for 2018/19..
A Nasturtium selection ideal for microgreen production. Spicy flavour with edible flowers.
A range of seed products ideally suited to sprouting seed production, such as punnets. Bean sprouts are a popular ingredient in Chinese cooking and stir-fry. Can be produced in jam jars, trays, punnets and special sprouting seed propagators.
These products are specifically produced for sprouting seeds and not crop production.
These products are specifically produced for sprouting seeds and not crop production.
Summer Squash F1 Zephyr (VSQ88)
New for 2018/19..
These distinctive slender fruits are predominantly yellow in colour with faint white stripes and light -green blossom ends. Best harvested when fruits are 10-15cm in length. Features a delicious nutty flavour and firm texture. Edible flowers.
Summer squashes are from the same 'sqaush classification' as courgettes and marrows. They are grown as tender annuals with the fruit being used fresh or stored for up to one month. Many types of summer squash exist but the patty pan types are the most popular.
5-7 seeds per gram. Sow April-end of May/early June, at 3.5-5kg per hectare. Space at 60-120 by 90-150cm, giving a plant population of around 5,000-18,000 per hectare. Harvest from July onwards, once the fruits have reached the desired size.
5-7 seeds per gram. Sow April-end of May/early June, at 3.5-5kg per hectare. Space at 60-120 by 90-150cm, giving a plant population of around 5,000-18,000 per hectare. Harvest from July onwards, once the fruits have reached the desired size.
Sunflower F1 Pro Cut Orange (SUN80)
New for 2018/19..
Intense orange in colour. It gives a great return by having a high preportion of usable plants per square metre. The post harvest performance is very reliable. Excellent for cutting be it in mass commercial production or in the border at home. Very uniform to come into flower 120-180cm
Pot Plant Varieties
Sow Spring/Summer, direct into 10-15cm pot. Rapid growth, so requires feeding with each watering. Sell with main bud in flower, and lateral buds developing.
Cut Flower Varieties
Sow April-mid June, direct into the flowering position. Row width depends on variety (up to 40cm for largest varieties); spacing between plants around 12-15cm. Lightly cover seeds, and keep moist. Germination optimum 20°C, minimum 5°C. From sowing to first cutting is approximately 60 days in mid Summer - plants flower July-September. Denser plantings or excess nitrogen can lead to smaller flowerheads with less robust stems. Cut flowers just before first ray petals open. Treatment of stems with holding solution can prolong vase life. Seed count varies greatly from one variety to another.
Pollen-free Varieties
Pollen-free types can be sown under glass September to March, and outdoors April to August. Sow directly, cover with soil and maintain temperature around 10°C. Approx. 10 days after emergence, thin out to leave the best seedlings, spaced at around 10-12cm in each direction. High density production suppresses the production of sideshoots. Minimum night temperature 8°C, with a maximum of 25°C in the daytime. Provide little or no fertilizer, and water sparingly.
Sow Spring/Summer, direct into 10-15cm pot. Rapid growth, so requires feeding with each watering. Sell with main bud in flower, and lateral buds developing.
Cut Flower Varieties
Sow April-mid June, direct into the flowering position. Row width depends on variety (up to 40cm for largest varieties); spacing between plants around 12-15cm. Lightly cover seeds, and keep moist. Germination optimum 20°C, minimum 5°C. From sowing to first cutting is approximately 60 days in mid Summer - plants flower July-September. Denser plantings or excess nitrogen can lead to smaller flowerheads with less robust stems. Cut flowers just before first ray petals open. Treatment of stems with holding solution can prolong vase life. Seed count varies greatly from one variety to another.
Pollen-free Varieties
Pollen-free types can be sown under glass September to March, and outdoors April to August. Sow directly, cover with soil and maintain temperature around 10°C. Approx. 10 days after emergence, thin out to leave the best seedlings, spaced at around 10-12cm in each direction. High density production suppresses the production of sideshoots. Minimum night temperature 8°C, with a maximum of 25°C in the daytime. Provide little or no fertilizer, and water sparingly.
Sunflower F1 Sunsation Yellow (SUN09)
New for 2018/19..
Sunsation is a large flowered, pollen freeF1 hybrid with a black center, producing multiple flower buds. It has dark, green, glossy foliage. The compact plants are ideal for 12 cm pots. Because of its compact habit, Sunsation needs very little if any growth regulators. Moreover, the cultivation time is only 10-11 weeks, being much shorter when compared to other series. The plants have good keeping qualities and have an excellent garden performance. 35-45cm.
Pot Plant Varieties
Sow Spring/Summer, direct into 10-15cm pot. Rapid growth, so requires feeding with each watering. Sell with main bud in flower, and lateral buds developing.
Cut Flower Varieties
Sow April-mid June, direct into the flowering position. Row width depends on variety (up to 40cm for largest varieties); spacing between plants around 12-15cm. Lightly cover seeds, and keep moist. Germination optimum 20°C, minimum 5°C. From sowing to first cutting is approximately 60 days in mid Summer - plants flower July-September. Denser plantings or excess nitrogen can lead to smaller flowerheads with less robust stems. Cut flowers just before first ray petals open. Treatment of stems with holding solution can prolong vase life. Seed count varies greatly from one variety to another.
Pollen-free Varieties
Pollen-free types can be sown under glass September to March, and outdoors April to August. Sow directly, cover with soil and maintain temperature around 10°C. Approx. 10 days after emergence, thin out to leave the best seedlings, spaced at around 10-12cm in each direction. High density production suppresses the production of sideshoots. Minimum night temperature 8°C, with a maximum of 25°C in the daytime. Provide little or no fertilizer, and water sparingly.
Sow Spring/Summer, direct into 10-15cm pot. Rapid growth, so requires feeding with each watering. Sell with main bud in flower, and lateral buds developing.
Cut Flower Varieties
Sow April-mid June, direct into the flowering position. Row width depends on variety (up to 40cm for largest varieties); spacing between plants around 12-15cm. Lightly cover seeds, and keep moist. Germination optimum 20°C, minimum 5°C. From sowing to first cutting is approximately 60 days in mid Summer - plants flower July-September. Denser plantings or excess nitrogen can lead to smaller flowerheads with less robust stems. Cut flowers just before first ray petals open. Treatment of stems with holding solution can prolong vase life. Seed count varies greatly from one variety to another.
Pollen-free Varieties
Pollen-free types can be sown under glass September to March, and outdoors April to August. Sow directly, cover with soil and maintain temperature around 10°C. Approx. 10 days after emergence, thin out to leave the best seedlings, spaced at around 10-12cm in each direction. High density production suppresses the production of sideshoots. Minimum night temperature 8°C, with a maximum of 25°C in the daytime. Provide little or no fertilizer, and water sparingly.
Sweet Pea Matucana (SWE195)
New for 2018/19..
An heirloom type, with slightly smaller flower size than more modern varities. It is fragrant with striking bicolour crimson and violet blooms.
Annual, 2 weeks at 15-18°C, 12 seeds per gram. Sow January onwards.
Sell in: 8-10cm pots
End Use: Bedding plant sales, cut flowers.
Sell in: 8-10cm pots
End Use: Bedding plant sales, cut flowers.
Sweet Pepper F1 Bright Star (VSW153)
New for 2018/19..
A complementary range of block peppers. The fruits are square in shape with thick walls, sweet, crisp taste. Fruit dimensions are typically 9-10cm long and 7-9cm in diameter. Matures from dark green to vibrant orange.
High value crop for the greenhouse or under plastic, also well suited for plant sales for the home gardener. High yielding over a long period. Becoming increasingly popular.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
Sweet Pepper F1 Golden Star (VSW152)
New for 2018/19..
A complementary range of block peppers. The fruits are square in shape with thick walls, sweet, crisp taste. Fruit dimensions are typically 9-10cm long and 7-9cm in diameter. Matures from dark green to brilliant yellow.
High value crop for the greenhouse or under plastic, also well suited for plant sales for the home gardener. High yielding over a long period. Becoming increasingly popular.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
Sweet Pepper F1 Purple Star (VSW154)
New for 2018/19..
A complementary range of block peppers. The fruits are square in shape with thick walls, sweet, crisp taste. Fruit dimensions are typically 9-10cm long and 7-9cm in diameter. Matures from deep purple to dark red.
High value crop for the greenhouse or under plastic, also well suited for plant sales for the home gardener. High yielding over a long period. Becoming increasingly popular.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
Sweet Pepper F1 Red Star (VSW151)
New for 2018/19..
A complementary range of block peppers. The fruits are square in shape with thick walls, sweet, crisp taste. Fruit dimensions are typically 9-10cm long and 7-9cm in diameter. Matures from green to an intense red.
High value crop for the greenhouse or under plastic, also well suited for plant sales for the home gardener. High yielding over a long period. Becoming increasingly popular.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
Sweet Pepper F1 Star Mixed (VSW159)
New for 2018/19..
A complementary range of block peppers. The fruits are square in shape with thick walls, sweet, crisp taste. Fruit dimensions are typically 9-10cm long and 7-9cm in diameter. A formula mix of the Star series colours.
High value crop for the greenhouse or under plastic, also well suited for plant sales for the home gardener. High yielding over a long period. Becoming increasingly popular.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
120-200 seeds per gram. Germinates between 25 and 30°C. Sow early December-January, or for maincrop March- April. Seed rate 400-425g per hectare. Spacing 30-60cm x 45-90cm. Grow on at 16-23°C. Harvest from early April/May, or maincrop from July.
Please note that germination can be slow and erratic on some open pollinated hot peppers.
Tanacetum Silver Lace (TAN20)
New for 2018/19..
Produces lacey, silvery & wooly foliage which is densely held on stiff branched stems. Great for providing contrast in the garden. It looks great as an accent plant in a mixed container or bedding scheme. 60cm.
Sow the pelleted seeds April-May into plug trays, germinates in 7-10 days at 20-22°C, plant out in greenhouse or polythene tunnel at 80 per square metre, takes around 16 weeks sowing to flowering in the Summer. Needs long days to grow and flower properly. (Can be grown as specialist winter crop with night break lighting.) Use as a filler in cut flower arrangements.
Tomato F1 Tremolo (VTO350)
New for 2018/19..
A great flavoured red cherry variety. Vigorous and open habit, with trusses that typically feature 18-20 fruits. Firm fruits; attractive colour. Strong against cracking. Fruit: red, cherry, 14-16 grams. Resistant to ToMV (0-2), ToANV, Pf (A-E), Fol (1&2) and TYLCV.
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.
For varietal fruit shape, size, colour and suitability please see technical table and individual product descriptions.
Verbena Obsesion Cascade Burgundy With Eye (VER300)
New for 2018/19..
This series has a spreading mounding habit and is ideal for use in a single crop or combination baskets. Plants are very well branched and require no pinching. A very good performer.
Annual, 3 weeks at 18-25°C, seed is sensitive to high moisture and should be covered with almost dry compost and kept in the dark. Sowing to flowering 12-14 weeks. 370 seeds per gram.
Sell in: 6-packs
End Use: borders, containers, baskets.
Perennial (Hastata).
Sow thinly April-July 18-20°C, cover seed lightly with vermiculite.
Verbena Obsession Cascade White (VER330)
New for 2018/19..
This series has a spreading mounding habit and is ideal for use in a single crop or combination baskets. Plants are very well branched and require no pinching. A very good performer.
Annual, 3 weeks at 18-25°C, seed is sensitive to high moisture and should be covered with almost dry compost and kept in the dark. Sowing to flowering 12-14 weeks. 370 seeds per gram.
Sell in: 6-packs
End Use: borders, containers, baskets.
Perennial (Hastata).
Sow thinly April-July 18-20°C, cover seed lightly with vermiculite.
Viola F1 Sorbet Yellow Blue Jump Up (VIO057)
New for 2018/19..
This F1 hybrid Viola Cornuta gives outstanding garden performance all season long. Flowers throughout the Winter months under reasonable conditions
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.
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.
Viola F1 Sorbet Yellow Burgundy Jump Up (VIO059)
New for 2018/19..
This F1 hybrid Viola Cornuta gives outstanding garden performance all season long. Flowers throughout the Winter months under reasonable conditions.
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.
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.
Wallflower F1 Sunset Mixed (WAL205)
New for 2018/19..
Sunset is a Spring flowering heavily scented variety great for premium pot sales in flower.
Sow at around 1.5kg/acre (3.5-4 kg/hectare). Drill in June to early July, rows 40-50cm apart, when soil is not too dry. Thin to 6-8cm in the row, to allow enough space for plants to bush out. Lift and bunch in Autumn. A market also exists for pack sales, pricking out seedlings into 6- or 9-packs for sale in the Autumn. 500 seeds per gram.
Sell in: field grown and lifted, or 6packs, 9-packs, pots and containers.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Sell in: field grown and lifted, or 6packs, 9-packs, pots and containers.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Wallflower F1 Sugar Rush Formula Mixed (WAL350)
New for 2018/19..
Sweetly scented, Sugar Rush can be sold in flower even in late Summer or Early Autumn from as little as just 9 weeks from sowing. Once planted out it will withstand heavy frost and wintery conditions. It will then re-flower in early Spring. Alternatively it can be sold as a flowering plant in early Sping in as little as 14-16 weeks from sowing.
Sow at around 1.5kg/acre (3.5-4 kg/hectare). Drill in June to early July, rows 40-50cm apart, when soil is not too dry. Thin to 6-8cm in the row, to allow enough space for plants to bush out. Lift and bunch in Autumn. A market also exists for pack sales, pricking out seedlings into 6- or 9-packs for sale in the Autumn. 500 seeds per gram.
Sell in: field grown and lifted, or 6packs, 9-packs, pots and containers.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Sell in: field grown and lifted, or 6packs, 9-packs, pots and containers.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Wallflower F1 Sugar Rush Orange (WAL300)
New for 2018/19..
Sweetly scented, Sugar Rush can be sold in flower even in late Summer or Early Autumn from as little as just 9 weeks from sowing. Once planted out it will withstand heavy frost and wintery conditions. It will then re-flower in early Spring. Alternatively it can be sold as a flowering plant in early Sping in as little as 14-16 weeks from sowing.
Sow at around 1.5kg/acre (3.5-4 kg/hectare). Drill in June to early July, rows 40-50cm apart, when soil is not too dry. Thin to 6-8cm in the row, to allow enough space for plants to bush out. Lift and bunch in Autumn. A market also exists for pack sales, pricking out seedlings into 6- or 9-packs for sale in the Autumn. 500 seeds per gram.
Sell in: field grown and lifted, or 6packs, 9-packs, pots and containers.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Sell in: field grown and lifted, or 6packs, 9-packs, pots and containers.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Wallflower F1 Sugar Rush Primrose (WAL310)
New for 2018/19..
Sweetly scented, Sugar Rush can be sold in flower even in late Summer or Early Autumn from as little as just 9 weeks from sowing. Once planted out it will withstand heavy frost and wintery conditions. It will then re-flower in early Spring. Alternatively it can be sold as a flowering plant in early Sping in as little as 14-16 weeks from sowing.
Sow at around 1.5kg/acre (3.5-4 kg/hectare). Drill in June to early July, rows 40-50cm apart, when soil is not too dry. Thin to 6-8cm in the row, to allow enough space for plants to bush out. Lift and bunch in Autumn. A market also exists for pack sales, pricking out seedlings into 6- or 9-packs for sale in the Autumn. 500 seeds per gram.
Sell in: field grown and lifted, or 6packs, 9-packs, pots and containers.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Sell in: field grown and lifted, or 6packs, 9-packs, pots and containers.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Wallflower F1 Sugar Rush Purple Bicolour (WAL320)
New for 2018/19..
Sweetly scented, Sugar Rush can be sold in flower even in late Summer or Early Autumn from as little as just 9 weeks from sowing. Once planted out it will withstand heavy frost and wintery conditions. It will then re-flower in early Spring. Alternatively it can be sold as a flowering plant in early Sping in as little as 14-16 weeks from sowing.
Sow at around 1.5kg/acre (3.5-4 kg/hectare). Drill in June to early July, rows 40-50cm apart, when soil is not too dry. Thin to 6-8cm in the row, to allow enough space for plants to bush out. Lift and bunch in Autumn. A market also exists for pack sales, pricking out seedlings into 6- or 9-packs for sale in the Autumn. 500 seeds per gram.
Sell in: field grown and lifted, or 6packs, 9-packs, pots and containers.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Sell in: field grown and lifted, or 6packs, 9-packs, pots and containers.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Wallflower F1 Sugar Rush Red (WAL330)
New for 2018/19..
Sweetly scented, Sugar Rush can be sold in flower even in late Summer or Early Autumn from as little as just 9 weeks from sowing. Once planted out it will withstand heavy frost and wintery conditions. It will then re-flower in early Spring. Alternatively it can be sold as a flowering plant in early Sping in as little as 14-16 weeks from sowing.
Sow at around 1.5kg/acre (3.5-4 kg/hectare). Drill in June to early July, rows 40-50cm apart, when soil is not too dry. Thin to 6-8cm in the row, to allow enough space for plants to bush out. Lift and bunch in Autumn. A market also exists for pack sales, pricking out seedlings into 6- or 9-packs for sale in the Autumn. 500 seeds per gram.
Sell in: field grown and lifted, or 6packs, 9-packs, pots and containers.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Sell in: field grown and lifted, or 6packs, 9-packs, pots and containers.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Wallflower F1 Sugar Rush Yellow (WAL340)
New for 2018/19..
Sweetly scented, Sugar Rush can be sold in flower even in late Summer or Early Autumn from as little as just 9 weeks from sowing. Once planted out it will withstand heavy frost and wintery conditions. It will then re-flower in early Spring. Alternatively it can be sold as a flowering plant in early Sping in as little as 14-16 weeks from sowing.
Sow at around 1.5kg/acre (3.5-4 kg/hectare). Drill in June to early July, rows 40-50cm apart, when soil is not too dry. Thin to 6-8cm in the row, to allow enough space for plants to bush out. Lift and bunch in Autumn. A market also exists for pack sales, pricking out seedlings into 6- or 9-packs for sale in the Autumn. 500 seeds per gram.
Sell in: field grown and lifted, or 6packs, 9-packs, pots and containers.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Sell in: field grown and lifted, or 6packs, 9-packs, pots and containers.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Winter Squash Butternut F1 Waldo (VOG646)
New for 2018/19..
Certified as organically produced seed by the Soil Association. GB-ORG-05. EU/Non-EU agriculture.
A hybrid Waltham Butternut type with vastly improved uniformity, flavour, vigour and yield. Also benefits from powdery mildew resistance to ensure a marketable crop even when under high disease pressure. Fruits typically 1.2-1.8Kg in size.
Winter squashes are characterised by the development of a hardened skin and the ability to be stored, typically up to six months. The wide range of winter squashes has become increasingly in demand in recent years, most notably butternet and kabocha types. A popular plant sales item.
5-7 seeds per gram. Sow April-end of May/early June, at 3.5-5kg per hectare. Space at 60-120 by 90-150cm, giving a plant population of around 5,000-18,000 per hectare. Harvest from July onwards, once the fruits have reached the desired size. Butternet squashes should not be planted out until the end of May, early planting may result in a poor and mishapen yield
5-7 seeds per gram. Sow April-end of May/early June, at 3.5-5kg per hectare. Space at 60-120 by 90-150cm, giving a plant population of around 5,000-18,000 per hectare. Harvest from July onwards, once the fruits have reached the desired size. Butternet squashes should not be planted out until the end of May, early planting may result in a poor and mishapen yield
Winter Squash F1 Celebration (VSQ80)
New for 2018/19..
A light yellow ‘Acorn’ squash with orange sutures and flecking. Orange coloured flesh. Fruit typically 600-700 grams in weight. Very good eating quality and flavour when mature. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew.
Winter squashes are characterised by the development of a hardened skin and the ability to be stored, typically up to six months. The wide range of winter squashes has become increasingly in demand in recent years, most notably butternet and kabocha types. A popular plant sales item.
5-7 seeds per gram. Sow April-end of May/early June, at 3.5-5kg per hectare. Space at 60-120 by 90-150cm, giving a plant population of around 5,000-18,000 per hectare. Harvest from July onwards, once the fruits have reached the desired size. Butternet squashes should not be planted out until the end of May, early planting may result in a poor and mishapen yield
5-7 seeds per gram. Sow April-end of May/early June, at 3.5-5kg per hectare. Space at 60-120 by 90-150cm, giving a plant population of around 5,000-18,000 per hectare. Harvest from July onwards, once the fruits have reached the desired size. Butternet squashes should not be planted out until the end of May, early planting may result in a poor and mishapen yield
Zinnia Queen Lime Orange (ZIN167)
New for 2018/19..
This new series make great home cut flowers and are good for summer borders. The unique colours offer something different. Features good vase life with high quality double flowers. 60-75cm.
Annual, Zinnias resent disturbance so for pot sales, sow directly into the pot in April, germinates in 7 days at 20°C, cover with vermiculite. grow on at 15-18°C, sowing to flowering takes about 12 weeks. Dahlia Flowered and Benary's Giant may be sown directly into the flowering position in May. 120 seeds per gram.
Sell in: 9cm or larger pots.
End Use: Borders, containers.
Sell in: 9cm or larger pots.
End Use: Borders, containers.
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