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Homegrown beetroot and chard (or leaf beet) seeds are simply delicious and easy to grow. They can generally be sown from March to July/August and will give you a good crop of vegetables to keep your salads bright and fresh.
Swiss Chard 'Fantasy'Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. Flavescens, Leaf Beet, Spinach Beet Arguably the best tasting Red Chard with a mild, juicy flavour and, unlike many Red Chards, has no harsh aftertastes. With excellent tolerance to downy mildew, Swiss Chard 'Fantasy' is ideal for successional sowings through the spring and summer for a delicious crop of both ‘baby leaf’ and mature plants. Height: 50cm (20”). Spread: 40cm (16”). More info |
Beetroot 'Detroit 2 Crimson Globe'Beta vulgaris An improved strain of the ever popular ‘Detroit’. Beetroot ‘Detroit 2 Crimson Globe’ produces globe-shaped roots with rich maroon colouring and a good flavour. Ideal for successional sowing to produce high yields. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 15cm (6”). More info |
Beetroot 'Albina Vereduna' (Globe)Beta vulgaris Avoid purple staining and colour bleeding by growing this unusual white beetroot. Globe Beetroot ‘Albina Vereduna is much more acceptable as a vegetable when served with fish or poultry and adds variety and flavour far exceeding most red beetroots. The curved and wavy top leaf is high in vitamins and can also be served like spinach as a vegetable. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 15cm (6”).Useful links: More info |
Beetroot 'Coloured Collection' (Globe)Beta vulgaris If you enjoy beetroot then you will love this coloured collection of 3 delicious varieties that will add colour and flavour to your plate, whether baked, boiled or pickled. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 15cm (6").
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Beetroot 'Kestrel' F1 Hybrid (Globe)Beta vulgaris An RHS AGM variety with good resistance to bolting, that produces smooth, round, globe beetroots. The red skinned roots have a superb dark flesh colour and increased sugar levels for a sweeter flavour. Beetroot ‘Kestrel’ is delicious cooked or eaten raw, used as 'baby beets' or when mature. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 15cm (6”). More info |
Swiss Chard 'Bright Yellow'Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. Flavescens, Leaf Beet, Spinach Beet The beautiful, broad golden stalks of Swiss Chard ‘Bright Yellow’ are a striking and colourful addition to the vegetable garden and look equally at home in the flower border. The sweet stalks can be steamed as a vegetable or, when young, eaten raw in salads. This superb RHS AGM variety is slow to bolt and has good winter hardiness. Initially cropping from mid-summer to late autumn, this tasty leaf beet will re-emerge after a normal winter, to produce an unbelievably early spring crop. Height: 50cm (20”). Spread: 40cm (16”). More info |
Beetroot 'Pablo' F1 Hybrid (Globe) - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionBeta vulgaris var. conditiva
Delicious in a summer salad. Top quality, smooth-skinned, round roots with a dark red skin. Beetroot 'Pablo' is ideal for eating as succulent baby beets as well as mature. You can even store the larger roots for winter use without them turning woody. Height: 30cm (12in). Spread: 15cm (6in). More info |
Beetroot 'Paonazza d'Egitto' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsBeta vulgaris A quick maturing variety that is ideal for early sowings. The unusual, slightly flatter shaped roots of Beetroot ‘Paonazza d'Egitto’ have a deep purple-red flesh and delicious sweet flavour. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 15cm (6"). More info |
Swiss Chard 'Five Colour Silverbeet' - HeritageBeta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. Flavescens, Leaf Beet, Spinach Beet Customer RatingA rainbow mix of vibrant stem and leaf colours maintained as an Australian heirloom variety. Swiss Chard ‘Five Colour Silverbeet’ makes an excellent value crop. The juicy, mild flavoured broad stems and the tasty leaves can both be eaten as steamed vegetables, or harvested as baby leaves for adding to salads. This decorative Swiss Chard makes an attractive addition to the vegetable plot or even the flower bed. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 40cm (16”). More info |
Beetroot 'Bolivar' (Globe) - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsBeta vulgaris The tender, globe shaped roots of Beetroot ‘Bolivar’ have beautifully smooth skins and a rich, deep red colour. This high yielding variety is ideal for harvesting as baby beets while young, or let them mature for a delicious full sized crop. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 15cm (6”). More info |
Beetroot 'Cardeal' F1 Hybrid (Globe)Beta vulgaris A well shaped globe beetroot specially bred for baby beet production. Beetroot ‘Cardeal’ produces smooth skinned, red fleshed golf ball sized roots with a particularly sweet flavour. This tasty variety is easy to grow and shows some resistance to downy mildew.Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 15cm (6”). More info |
Beetroot 'Kahira' (Egyptian Flat Rooted) - HeritageBeta vulgaris This flatter-rooted, heritage beetroot produces smooth skinned roots with a deep red, tender and flavoursome flesh. Beetroot ‘Kahira’ is ideal for early sowings in frames and for successional sowing outside for a prolonged cropping period. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 15cm (6”). More info |