(Lobularia) Annual - sow direct into packs, between March and May, at around 7 seeds per station, or into plug/seed tray first, then into packs after a couple of weeks. Cover seeds lightly with vermiculite, germinates 3 days at 18-20°C. 8-10 weeks sowing to flowering. Approximately 2,500 seeds per gram (sow 2.5g for 1,000 'plants' (prick out in clumps).
Sell in: 9 or 12-packs, or strips
End Use: Bedding, especially edging. North Face also in baskets and containers.

Perennial - sow June-July for March sales. Cover seeds with vermiculite. Germinates 2-3 weeks at 15-18°C.

Annual - sow March onwards into module trays, germinates at 15-18°C. Plant at 25cm in rows 1 metre apart, or direct sow at approximately 100 seeds per linear metre April-May. Low fertilization requirement. Tall, so support netting can be useful.

‘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.
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.

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 Lucky Lips can be used as cut flowers along with those listed under semi-professional.

‘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.
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.

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 Lucky Lips can be used as cut flowers along with those listed under semi-professional.

‘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.
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.

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 Lucky Lips can be used as cut flowers along with those listed under semi-professional.

‘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.
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.

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 Lucky Lips can be used as cut flowers along with those listed under semi-professional.

‘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.
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.

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 Lucky Lips can be used as cut flowers along with those listed under semi-professional.

‘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.
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.

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 Lucky Lips can be used as cut flowers along with those listed under semi-professional.

‘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.
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.

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 Lucky Lips can be used as cut flowers along with those listed under semi-professional.

‘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.
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.

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 Lucky Lips can be used as cut flowers along with those listed under semi-professional.

‘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.
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.

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 Lucky Lips can be used as cut flowers along with those listed under semi-professional.

‘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.
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.

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 Lucky Lips can be used as cut flowers along with those listed under semi-professional.

‘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.
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.

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 Lucky Lips can be used as cut flowers along with those listed under semi-professional.

‘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.
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.

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 Lucky Lips can be used as cut flowers along with those listed under semi-professional.

‘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.
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.

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 Lucky Lips can be used as cut flowers along with those listed under semi-professional.

Annual germinates in around 14 days at 20-22°C. Suitable for direct sowing April-May approximatlely 10-15 weeks from sowing to flowering. End use: Fresh and dried cut flower.Annual germinates in around 14 days at 20-22°C. Suitable for direct sowing April-May approximatlely 10-15 weeks from sowing to flowering. End use: Fresh and dried cut flower.

A high revenue crop which is becoming more ‘mainstream’. Has a flexible growing regime, as it can be grown in heated glass, cool glass and under plastic.
200 seeds per gram. Sow early October to November, or mid-November to December, or late January to February, germinates at 20-20°C. For early/late crop allow 46cm between plants, for maincrop allow 38cm. Sowing rate 50,000 seeds per hectare. Harvest from April onwards.

A high revenue crop which is becoming more ‘mainstream’. Has a flexible growing regime, as it can be grown in heated glass, cool glass and under plastic.
200 seeds per gram. Sow early October to November, or mid-November to December, or late January to February, germinates at 20-20°C. For early/late crop allow 46cm between plants, for maincrop allow 38cm. Sowing rate 50,000 seeds per hectare. Harvest from April onwards.

Annual, 4-7 days at 20-23°C, sow January-March. Do not cover. Crop time 8-9 weeks.
Sell in: 10-12cm pots.
End Use: Hanging baskets and containers.

Semperflorens:
Annual, sow the very fine seed January-March on surface of compost, keep moist. Mixing the seed with fine silver sand makes it easier to spread it evenly over the compost. Germination takes 2-3 weeks at 22-24°C. Do not exclude light. Prick out after 6 weeks into 6-pack trays or pots. Supplementary light quickens development of the small seedlings. Grow on at 15-18°C. 70,000 seeds per gram. Total production time around 14-16 weeks depending on lighting and sowing time.
Sell in: 6 packs and 8-10cm pots.
End Use: Versatile, tolerant of rainy weather, long flowering season. For formal bedding, and baskets and containers.
For easier sowing choose pelleted seed.

Begonia Tuberous:
Cultural instructions as for semperflorens, except earlier sowing time (December-January) as takes 20 weeks sowing to flowering.
Sell in: 4 packs and 10cm pots.
End Use: Bedding schemes, baskets and containers. Resistant to rainy weather.

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.

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.

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.

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.  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 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.  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.

Tender perennial, 3 weeks at 20°C. Sow January to March. 5 seeds per gram.

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.

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).

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).

Annual, sow direct into the flowering position April-May. 3,000 seeds per gram.

Annual, sow direct into the flowering position April-May. 3,000 seeds per gram.

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).

Greenhouse Perennial:
Sow February-April, for flowering October onwards. 3-6 weeks at 15°C. Cyclamen require absolute darkness for successful germination and a constant temperature. Temperatures higher than 15°C may well cause germination failure. 200 seeds per gram.
Large-framed F1
Sell in: 12cm pots.
End Use: Indoor houseplant.
Mini F1
Sell in: 9cm pots, 4-packs.
End Use: Indoor houseplant, and Winter containers.

Hardy Outdoor Types:
Perennial, 1-6 months at 9°C; germination can be slow and erratic. Can be sown at any time of the year, however for optimum germination the temperature should not exceed 9°C.
Sell in: 8-9cm pots, in flower.
End Use: Borders, under trees etc.

Greenhouse Perennial:
Sow February-April, for flowering October onwards. 3-6 weeks at 15°C. Cyclamen require absolute darkness for successful germination and a constant temperature. Temperatures higher than 15°C may well cause germination failure. 200 seeds per gram.
Large-framed F1
Sell in: 12cm pots.
End Use: Indoor houseplant.
Mini F1
Sell in: 9cm pots, 4-packs.
End Use: Indoor houseplant, and Winter containers.

Hardy Outdoor Types:
Perennial, 1-6 months at 9°C; germination can be slow and erratic. Can be sown at any time of the year, however for optimum germination the temperature should not exceed 9°C.
Sell in: 8-9cm pots, in flower.
End Use: Borders, under trees etc.

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.

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.

(Foxglove) Perennial, sow February-July, on compost surface prick out after around 8 weeks into 9cm pots. 10,000 seeds per gram. Caution - toxic if eaten.
Sell in: 8cm pots as green plant with label in autumn or early spring, up to 2 litre pots, the compacter types in flower.
End Use: Borders.

(Foxglove) Perennial, sow February-July, on compost surface prick out after around 8 weeks into 9cm pots. 10,000 seeds per gram. Caution - toxic if eaten.
Sell in: 8cm pots as green plant with label in autumn or early spring, up to 2 litre pots, the compacter types in flower.
End Use: Borders.

(Foxglove) Perennial, sow February-July, on compost surface prick out after around 8 weeks into 9cm pots. 10,000 seeds per gram. Caution - toxic if eaten.
Sell in: 8cm pots as green plant with label in autumn or early spring, up to 2 litre pots, the compacter types in flower.
End Use: Borders.

(Foxglove) Perennial, sow February-July, on compost surface prick out after around 8 weeks into 9cm pots. 10,000 seeds per gram. Caution - toxic if eaten.
Sell in: 8cm pots as green plant with label in autumn or early spring, up to 2 litre pots, the compacter types in flower.
End Use: Borders.

(Foxglove) Perennial, sow February-July, on compost surface prick out after around 8 weeks into 9cm pots. 10,000 seeds per gram. Caution - toxic if eaten.
Sell in: 8cm pots as green plant with label in autumn or early spring, up to 2 litre pots, the compacter types in flower.
End Use: Borders.

‘Strawflower’. Annual - sow direct April-May at around 0.2g/metre of row, in rows 25cm apart. Takes 1-2 weeks to germinate, and 12-16 weeks to flower. Thin plants to around 10cm in the row. 1,400 seeds per gram.
End Use: Dried and fresh cut flower.

Compact Varieties - Annual - sow March-April into cell trays, germinate at 16-18oC, then prick out into pots after 4-5 weeks.
Sell in: 9-10cm pots.
End Use: Containers and borders.

Microphyllum varieties: Annual - sow the pellets Fanuary-March at 21-24oC, 1-2 weeks to germinate - cover the multi-seeded pellets lightly with vermiculite, and keep moist but not too wet. Grow on at 16-18oC.
Sell in: 9-10cm pots, baskets.
End Use: Baskets and containers, and as a contrasting foliage item in formal bedding schemes.

‘Strawflower’. Annual - sow direct April-May at around 0.2g/metre of row, in rows 25cm apart. Takes 1-2 weeks to germinate, and 12-16 weeks to flower. Thin plants to around 10cm in the row. 1,400 seeds per gram.
End Use: Dried and fresh cut flower.

Compact Varieties - Annual - sow March-April into cell trays, germinate at 16-18oC, then prick out into pots after 4-5 weeks.
Sell in: 9-10cm pots.
End Use: Containers and borders.

Microphyllum varieties: Annual - sow the pellets Fanuary-March at 21-24oC, 1-2 weeks to germinate - cover the multi-seeded pellets lightly with vermiculite, and keep moist but not too wet. Grow on at 16-18oC.
Sell in: 9-10cm pots, baskets.
End Use: Baskets and containers, and as a contrasting foliage item in formal bedding schemes.

A range of annuals, biennials and perennials grown for culinary and medicinal purposes. Ideal for plant sales. Sell in 9cm pots and upwards. Best sold as green plant with label.

A range of annuals, biennials and perennials grown for culinary and medicinal purposes. Ideal for plant sales. Sell in 9cm pots and upwards. Best sold as green plant with label.

A range of annuals, biennials and perennials grown for culinary and medicinal purposes. Ideal for plant sales. Sell in 9cm pots and upwards. Best sold as green plant with label.

A range of annuals, biennials and perennials grown for culinary and medicinal purposes. Ideal for plant sales. Sell in 9cm pots and upwards. Best sold as green plant with label.

A range of annuals, biennials and perennials grown for culinary and medicinal purposes. Ideal for plant sales. Sell in 9cm pots and upwards. Best sold as green plant with label.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Annual varieties:
Sow January onwards on compost surface, takes 10-14 days at 21°C. Unless sown direct into final sales container (at around 10 seeds per station), prick out tufts of seedlings after 5-6 weeks into 6 or 12-pack trays. Seed can also be broadcast over cell trays. Sowing to flowering around 16 weeks. 25,000 seeds per gram.
Please note white lobelia varieties contain a small proportion of blue flowers.
It is necessary to observe the most scrupulous glasshouse hygiene especially in propagation areas. It is also important to be ever vigilant for any sign of disease at all stages of propagation, especially with earlier sowings where susceptibility to disease seems more prevalent, and to take prompt remedial action at the first sign of infection.
Sell in: 9-packs and baskets.
End Use: Borders and containers.

Perennial varieties:
3-4 weeks at 18-22°C; sow June-July to overwinter, or January-February to flower as an annual. Sow on compost surface, do not exclude light.
Sell in: 8cm or larger pots, green plant or in flower.
End Use: Borders.

Kalmii type:
Perennial, 3-4 weeks at 20°C; sow June-July to overwinter, or January to flower as an annual.

Perennial varieties:
Perennial, sow April-July, or January-February for Gallery same-year flowering, germinates in 2-3 weeks at 15-18°C. After 5 weeks prick out into 9 or 10cm pots, grow on at 15°C. Sell as green plant with label, or can be sold in larger pots in bud/flower in the Spring. 40 seeds per gram (sow 50g for 1000 plants).
Poisonous if eaten.
Sell in: 8cm pots (green plant with colour label) up to 2 litres for Gallery Lupins in flower.
End Use: Borders.

Annual varieties:
Annual, sow directly into open ground in late April-early May, 10 seeds per gram.

Perennial varieties:
Perennial, sow April-July, or January-February for Gallery same-year flowering, germinates in 2-3 weeks at 15-18°C. After 5 weeks prick out into 9 or 10cm pots, grow on at 15°C. Sell as green plant with label, or can be sold in larger pots in bud/flower in the Spring. 40 seeds per gram (sow 50g for 1000 plants).
Poisonous if eaten.
Sell in: 8cm pots (green plant with colour label) up to 2 litres for Gallery Lupins in flower.
End Use: Borders.

Annual varieties:
Annual, sow directly into open ground in late April-early May, 10 seeds per gram.

Perennial varieties:
Perennial, sow April-July, or January-February for Gallery same-year flowering, germinates in 2-3 weeks at 15-18°C. After 5 weeks prick out into 9 or 10cm pots, grow on at 15°C. Sell as green plant with label, or can be sold in larger pots in bud/flower in the Spring. 40 seeds per gram (sow 50g for 1000 plants).
Poisonous if eaten.
Sell in: 8cm pots (green plant with colour label) up to 2 litres for Gallery Lupins in flower.
End Use: Borders.

Annual varieties:
Annual, sow directly into open ground in late April-early May, 10 seeds per gram.

Perennial varieties:
Perennial, sow April-July, or January-February for Gallery same-year flowering, germinates in 2-3 weeks at 15-18°C. After 5 weeks prick out into 9 or 10cm pots, grow on at 15°C. Sell as green plant with label, or can be sold in larger pots in bud/flower in the Spring. 40 seeds per gram (sow 50g for 1000 plants).
Poisonous if eaten.
Sell in: 8cm pots (green plant with colour label) up to 2 litres for Gallery Lupins in flower.
End Use: Borders.

Annual varieties:
Annual, sow directly into open ground in late April-early May, 10 seeds per gram.

African varieties:
Annual, sow February onwards, germinates in 4-7 days at 20°C, cover with vermiculite. Prick out after 3-4 weeks into 4-packs, 6-packs, or 10cm pots for pot bedding sales. Grow on at around 15°C, sowing to flowering around 10 weeks. Best garden performance (in terms of eventual plant size and length of time plants flower) is obtained from planting before plants have flowered, although sales appeal is lessened, this can be offset by using colour labels in the pack/pot. 300 seeds per gram (sow 5g for 1,000 plants).
Sell in: 4-packs and 9-10cm pots.
End Use: Borders and containers. Formal bedding schemes.

Annual varieties:
Sow February onwards, germinates in 4-7 days at 20°C, cover with vermiculite. Prick out after 3-4 weeks into 4-packs, 6-packs, or 10cm pots for pot bedding sales. Grow on at around 15°C, sowing to flowering around 10 weeks. Best garden performance (in terms of eventual plant size and length of time plants flower) is obtained from planting before plants have flowered, although sales appeal is lessened, this can be offset by using colour labels in the pack/pot. 300 seeds per gram (sow 5g for 1,000 plants).

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

Annual, sow Feb-april, 2 weeks at 15-18°C, 6500 seeds per gram. Higher temperatures depress germination. All our Nemesia varieties are only sold as clean seed.
Sell in: 6-packs, 9cm pots.
End Use: Borders, containers, baskets (depending on variety).

Annual, sow Feb-april, 2 weeks at 15-18°C, 6500 seeds per gram. Higher temperatures depress germination. All our Nemesia varieties are only sold as clean seed.
Sell in: 6-packs, 9cm pots.
End Use: Borders, containers, baskets (depending on variety).

Annual, sow Feb-april, 2 weeks at 15-18°C, 6500 seeds per gram. Higher temperatures depress germination. All our Nemesia varieties are only sold as clean seed.
Sell in: 6-packs, 9cm pots.
End Use: Borders, containers, baskets (depending on variety).

Annual, sow Feb-april, 2 weeks at 15-18°C, 6500 seeds per gram. Higher temperatures depress germination. All our Nemesia varieties are only sold as clean seed.
Sell in: 6-packs, 9cm pots.
End Use: Borders, containers, baskets (depending on variety).

Annual, sow Feb-april, 2 weeks at 15-18°C, 6500 seeds per gram. Higher temperatures depress germination. All our Nemesia varieties are only sold as clean seed.
Sell in: 6-packs, 9cm pots.
End Use: Borders, containers, baskets (depending on variety).

Annual, sow Feb-april, 2 weeks at 15-18°C, 6500 seeds per gram. Higher temperatures depress germination. All our Nemesia varieties are only sold as clean seed.
Sell in: 6-packs, 9cm pots.
End Use: Borders, containers, baskets (depending on variety).

Annual, sow mid-February to April on compost surface, keep moist, germinates in 1-2 weeks at 18-22°C. Prick out into 6-packs after 4-5 weeks, once rooted grow on at 12-15°C; Nicotianas are best sold green or in bud with colour label. 9000 seeds per gram.
Sell in: 6-packs (Perfume and the open pollinated varieties in 9-10cm pots).
End Use: Borders.

Oriental vegetables are becoming an important market for the producer as an increasingly culturally diverse population has led to the wider culinary use of such products. Speciality leaves are now an established sector of the salads market. The colour, texture, shape and flavour of these products adds interest to mixed salad packs and baby leaf mixes.

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.

Annual, sow 1 seed per cell on the compost surface from February-April. Germinates in 7-14 days at 20-25°C. Prick out after 4-6 weeks into packs or pots as required. Grow on at 16-18°C; growth regulators can be used, according to the manufacturers’ guidelines, but avoid at visible bud stage or later as it can reduce flower colour intensity. Sowing to flowering takes around 11-13 weeks. Sell in: 9-10cm pots. End Use: Baskets and containers.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

Annual, germinates after 5-9 days at 24-26°C. Cover with a light layer of vermiculite. Requires light for germination. Requires high light levels for production. Once potted keep on the dry side.

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.

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.

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.

Shallots:
240-360 seeds per gram. Germinates between 5 and 30°C, sowing date mid February-March. Seed rate 4-5kg per hectare, 2.5-10 x 40-60cm spacing.

The advantages of growing shallots 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. 70 bulbs per kilo. Space 15cm (in row) x 25cm (between rows). Plant so that the tip of the bulb is just visible above the soil. Best results acheived 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.

Spinach consumption is showing an upturn, and has benefited from positive marketing. Excellent as a choice for ‘baby veg’ leaf, both fresh and pre-packed. Well regarded by the restaurant trade.
80-100 seeds/g. Sow 10-30°C. Sow March to mid July, seed rate for fresh market 20-25kg per hectare, for processing 32-50kg per hectare. Spacing 5-15cm x 30-90cm.

Annual Bedding Types Cutltural Details:
Sow February-March, germinates in 1-2 weeks at 18°C, cover with vermiculite. Prick out into packs/pots as appropriate after 4 weeks, grow on at 12-15°C, sowing to flowering takes around 12-14 weeks. 600 seeds per gram (sow 3g for 1000 plants).
Selectable Stocks Cultural details:
Sow at a temperature of 13-15°C. When the seed leaves have formed, drop the temperature to 10°C. It will then be found, when the plants are large enough to prick out, that there are two distinct colours in the seedlings. Light green plants should be kept (they are the doubles), the dark greens are the singles and should be discarded. Once this is done, temperatures can be raised again. 5g = 1000 double plants.
Winter Stocks
Cultural Details: Biennial. Sow June-July, 2 weeks at 15-18°C, 500 seeds per gram.

Annual Bedding Types Cutltural Details:
Sow February-March, germinates in 1-2 weeks at 18°C, cover with vermiculite. Prick out into packs/pots as appropriate after 4 weeks, grow on at 12-15°C, sowing to flowering takes around 12-14 weeks. 600 seeds per gram (sow 3g for 1000 plants).
Selectable Stocks Cultural details:
Sow at a temperature of 13-15°C. When the seed leaves have formed, drop the temperature to 10°C. It will then be found, when the plants are large enough to prick out, that there are two distinct colours in the seedlings. Light green plants should be kept (they are the doubles), the dark greens are the singles and should be discarded. Once this is done, temperatures can be raised again. 5g = 1000 double plants.
Winter Stocks
Cultural Details: Biennial. Sow June-July, 2 weeks at 15-18°C, 500 seeds per gram.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is a versatile, popular crop for fresh market sales, P.Y.O., prepack and processing. Works very well as a roadside sales item. Sweetcorn is also suitable for use as young plant sales for the home gardener.
Germinates at between 18 and 30°C. Sow April to June, spacing 20-30cm x 75-95cm, drilling rate 45,000-65,000 per hectare (18,000-26,000 per acre). Harvest August to October.

There are five main classifications for sweetcorn varieties:
1) Normal sugar type (su): standard sweetcorn performance and flavour.
2) Sugar enhanced (se): sweeter, more tender kernel than standard types, also has longer shelf-life.
3) Super sweet (sh2): higher levels of complex sugars with a slower conversion to starch, resulting in a sweeter flavour and long shelf-life.

Note: sh2 varieties should be grown separately from other types to avoid cross pollination which can cause a reduction in quality and flavour. None of our sweetcorn varieties are genetically modified.

This is a versatile, popular crop for fresh market sales, P.Y.O., prepack and processing. Works very well as a roadside sales item. Sweetcorn is also suitable for use as young plant sales for the home gardener.
Germinates at between 18 and 30°C. Sow April to June, spacing 20-30cm x 75-95cm, drilling rate 45,000-65,000 per hectare (18,000-26,000 per acre). Harvest August to October.

There are five main classifications for sweetcorn varieties:
1) Normal sugar type (su): standard sweetcorn performance and flavour.
2) Sugar enhanced (se): sweeter, more tender kernel than standard types, also has longer shelf-life.
3) Super sweet (sh2): higher levels of complex sugars with a slower conversion to starch, resulting in a sweeter flavour and long shelf-life.

Note: sh2 varieties should be grown separately from other types to avoid cross pollination which can cause a reduction in quality and flavour. None of our sweetcorn varieties are genetically modified.

This is a versatile, popular crop for fresh market sales, P.Y.O., prepack and processing. Works very well as a roadside sales item. Sweetcorn is also suitable for use as young plant sales for the home gardener.
Germinates at between 18 and 30°C. Sow April to June, spacing 20-30cm x 75-95cm, drilling rate 45,000-65,000 per hectare (18,000-26,000 per acre). Harvest August to October.

There are five main classifications for sweetcorn varieties:
1) Normal sugar type (su): standard sweetcorn performance and flavour.
2) Sugar enhanced (se): sweeter, more tender kernel than standard types, also has longer shelf-life.
3) Super sweet (sh2): higher levels of complex sugars with a slower conversion to starch, resulting in a sweeter flavour and long shelf-life.

Note: sh2 varieties should be grown separately from other types to avoid cross pollination which can cause a reduction in quality and flavour. None of our sweetcorn varieties are genetically modified.

This is a versatile, popular crop for fresh market sales, P.Y.O., prepack and processing. Works very well as a roadside sales item. Sweetcorn is also suitable for use as young plant sales for the home gardener.
Germinates at between 18 and 30°C. Sow April to June, spacing 20-30cm x 75-95cm, drilling rate 45,000-65,000 per hectare (18,000-26,000 per acre). Harvest August to October.

There are five main classifications for sweetcorn varieties:
1) Normal sugar type (su): standard sweetcorn performance and flavour.
2) Sugar enhanced (se): sweeter, more tender kernel than standard types, also has longer shelf-life.
3) Super sweet (sh2): higher levels of complex sugars with a slower conversion to starch, resulting in a sweeter flavour and long shelf-life.

Note: sh2 varieties should be grown separately from other types to avoid cross pollination which can cause a reduction in quality and flavour. None of our sweetcorn varieties are genetically modified.

This is a versatile, popular crop for fresh market sales, P.Y.O., prepack and processing. Works very well as a roadside sales item. Sweetcorn is also suitable for use as young plant sales for the home gardener.
Germinates at between 18 and 30°C. Sow April to June, spacing 20-30cm x 75-95cm, drilling rate 45,000-65,000 per hectare (18,000-26,000 per acre). Harvest August to October.

There are five main classifications for sweetcorn varieties:
1) Normal sugar type (su): standard sweetcorn performance and flavour.
2) Sugar enhanced (se): sweeter, more tender kernel than standard types, also has longer shelf-life.
3) Super sweet (sh2): higher levels of complex sugars with a slower conversion to starch, resulting in a sweeter flavour and long shelf-life.

Note: sh2 varieties should be grown separately from other types to avoid cross pollination which can cause a reduction in quality and flavour. None of our sweetcorn varieties are genetically modified.

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.

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.