Deep red leaves are set off by crisp white ribs and have a fresh, distinctive flavour. Why not try grilled radicchio; toss leaves, cherry tomatoes and spring onions in olive...
Unusual, rose pink egg shaped roots with crisp white flesh and a milder ‘not too hot’ flavour. Ideal for sowing between slower growing crops to make the most of available space. Attractive...
Fast and vigorous growing with attractive deeply serrated leaves like a wild rocket. The fabulous peppery taste is a must in Italian salads, served alone, or blended with garlic, pine nuts,...
Rosemary is an easy to grow, drought tolerant and pest resistant perennial originating from the Mediterranean. The highly aromatic leaves are used in traditional Italian cuisine, particularly in vegetable dishes...
A purple flowering variety producing large flat pods to 13cm long. Incredibly tender and delicious, eat pod and all. The stems and leaves of immature plants are commonly used as a vegetable in...
Also called Ceylon Spinach, this easy to grow vine native to tropical Asia produces an abundance of dark green leaves during Summer months when regular spinach would turn bitter. It...
A unique Asian variety, which is slow to bolt and is highly productive growing multiple side shoots. The large, pointed and softly textured leaves can be harvested as baby leaves...
Widely cultivated and used in south-east Asia and ideal for warm areas as it prefers hot, humid conditions and even boggy soil. Use the succulent stems and leaves fresh, steamed, sautéed...
Easy to grow and an essential ingredient in many Asian dishes. The long white non-bulbing stems have a sweet mild flavour and can be eaten raw or cooked. Grow in...
A very decorative and unique looking spring onion with tender juicy stems of contrasting red/pink bulbs and deep green leaves. Superb mild flavour perfect for salads and stir fries.
Medium-sized, globe-shaped variety with purple skins and a mild, sweet flavoured yellow flesh. Swede is short for Swedish Turnip and it originates in Scandinavia where it’s roasted, baked, boiled, mashed,...
Sweet corn was grown by several Native American tribes, who passed it onto European settlers. A naturally occurring ‘sugary enhanced’ gene produces very sweet, tender, large cobs with lots of...
Sweet corn was grown by several Native American tribes, who passed it onto European settlers. An early/mid-season variety with excellent sweetly-flavoured bicoloured kernels. Enjoy steamed and eaten directly off the...
Thyme has a variety of culinary uses and is a common component of the bouquet garnish and herbs de Provence. It is popular in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking and...
Tomatoes were first cultivated in Central America by pre-Mayan people. This juicy Beefsteak tomato produces large half kilo red ribbed fruits that are perfect for burgers, sandwiches, salads and cooking.
Highly-flavoursome, plum-shaped tomatoes ideal in Italian dishes such as pasta, sauces, pizza and curries. While Roma is an open-pollinated variety rather than a hybrid, it has been steadily improved to...
Also known as the ‘salad turnip’ this vegetable is finding a place at many up and coming restaurants. It’s fine texture and sweet, mild flavour means it is as delicious...
