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Brussels Sprouts, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower are just a few of the vegetables classed as brassica and there are plenty to choose from in our online range. Be sure to cover young plants with fine netting to deter birds and other pests.
Spinach 'Medania'Spinacia oleracea A very popular, easy to grow and reliable variety, Spinach Medania produces an abundance of dark green leaves. Long standing if grown in good, moist soil which is kept watered during dry weather. Spinach Medania is ideal for successional sowing to give a longer cropping period. Broad, deep green leaves; ideal for freezing. Popeye was right, you can eat no better vegetable than spinach. Rich In vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, lutein and dietary fibre. More info |
Spinach 'Perpetual' (Spinach Beet)Beta vulgaris var. vulgaris
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Kale 'Nero di Toscana'Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group), Borecole Customer RatingThe fully grown plants of Kale 'Nero di Toscana' have attractive dark green, deeply savoyed, strap-like leaves. Excellent winter hardiness makes kale a useful winter to spring vegetable at a time when fresh garden produce is scarce. Kale ‘Nero di Toscana’ can also be used as a baby salad leaf ingredient adding texture and a peppery taste to mixed salads. Height: 90cm (60”). Spread: 60cm (24”). More info |
Pak Choi 'Green' F1 HybridBrassica rapa Pak Choi Green F1 produces vibrant apple green stems. Ready to harvest in 30 days from sowing as 'baby leaf' or 45-70 days as semi-mature to full size heads. Earlier and later sowings of Pak Choi Green F1 for 'baby leaf' can be made under cloches or fleece. More info |
Pak Choi 'White' F1 HybridBrassica rapa Pak Choi White F1 produces pure white, juicy stems. Ready to harvest in 30 days from sowing as 'baby leaf' or 45-70 days as semi-mature to full size heads. Earlier and later sowings of Pak Choi White F1 for 'baby leaf' can be made under cloches or fleece. More info |
Kale 'Dwarf Green Curled'Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group), Borecole Customer RatingThis popular, compact curly Kale is ideal for growing in windswept gardens or on poor wet soils. Kale ‘Dwarf Green Curled’ produces attractive, dark, tightly frilled leaves of excellent quality. Like all Kale this variety is exceptionally hardy, standing well in the harshest of weather. Height: 40cm (16”). Spread: 45cm (18”). More info |
Spinach 'Apollo'Spinacia oleracea This outstanding variety produces excellent yields of dark green, thick, rounded leaves of superb quality. Spinach ‘Apollo’ has good bolting resistance when grown as a ‘baby leaf’ crop and also makes particularly productive mature plants with resistance to all the modern races of downy mildew. Grow spinach in convenient containers just outside the back door. Height: 20cm (8”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Pak Choi 'Purple' F1 HybridBrassica rapa An eye catching reddish-purple top leaf contrasts with the green undersides and the bright green stems. The purplish colour of Pak Choi Purple F1 is enhanced by cooler autumn weather. Pak Choi Purple F1 is ready to harvest in 30 days from sowing as 'baby leaf' or 45-70 days as semi-mature to full size heads. Earlier and later sowings for 'baby leaf' can be made under cloches or fleece. More info |
Kale 'Scarlet'Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group), Borecole Customer RatingKale ‘Scarlet’ produces highly decorative, dark green, red veined leaves which show more colour as colder weather approaches. This superb curly Kale makes a delicious 'salad leaf' when young, or can be grown to maturity for a supply of winter greens at a time when fresh vegetable are scarce in the garden. Mature plants show excellent winter hardiness, standing well in the harshest weather for a long season of harvest. Height: 90cm (35”). Spread: 60cm (24”). More info |
Kale 'Reflex' F1 HybridBrassica oleracea (Acephala Group), Borecole Recent breeding has given Kale ‘Reflex’ more intensely curled, succulent and nutritious, dark leaves which stand well without yellowing. This delicious curly kale can be picked over a long period or can also be used as a baby salad leaf ingredient . Excellent winter hardiness makes kale a useful winter to spring vegetable at a time when fresh garden produce is scarce. Height: 90cm (35”). Spread: 60cm (24”). Companion planting: Try growing kale with Nasturtiums to draw cabbage white butterflies away from your crop, and mint to help deter flea beetles. Useful links: More info |
Spinach 'Amazon' F1 HybridSpinacia oleracea
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Spinach 'Fiorano' F1 HybridSpinacia oleracea Perfect for containers as 'baby leaf' or as full size plants. The dark green, rounded leaves with an upright habit are produced in abundance. Spinach Fiorano has high resistance to downy mildew, making it ideal for spring and autumn production. Spinach Fiorano also has good bolting resistance for summer sowings. Perfect for containers. Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection. More info |
Kale 'Walking Stick'Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group), Borecole, Walking Stick Cabbage Increasingly popular, Kale ‘Cavolo Palmizio Senza Testa’ can be used as a tasty 'baby leaf' to add colour, texture and taste to mixed salads. The mature plant of Kale ‘Cavolo Palmizio Senza Testa’ can also be used as a winter hardy vegetable when fresh produce is in short supply. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 40cm (16”). More info |
Pak Choi CollectionBrassica rapa Three unique hybrid Pak Chois to highlight salads or stir fries. Collection comprises one packet each of: Pak Choi Purple F1 - An eye catching reddish-purple top leaf contrasts with the green undersides and the bright green stems. Pak Choi Green F1 - Produces vibrant apple green stems. Pak Choi White F1 - Produces pure white, juicy stems. Ready to harvest in 30 days from sowing as 'baby leaf' or 45-70 days as semi-mature to full size heads. Earlier and later sowings for 'baby leaf' can be made under cloches or fleece. Companion planting: Try growing Pak Choi with mint to help deter flea beetles. Useful links: More info |
Spinach 'Picasso' F1 HybridSpinacia oleracea Customer RatingSpinacia oleracea. Dark green, semi-savoy-leaved variety producing plenty of 'baby leaves'. Spinach Picasso is slow to bolt (run to seed). Perfect in containers. Can be grown all year indoors for 'baby leaves'. More info |
Chinese Leaves 'Richi' F1 HybridBrassica rapa (Pekinensis Group), Chinese cabbage Chinese Leaves are quick maturing and form a cos lettuce type heart in under 9 weeks. Plants are very slow to bolt, so stand well over a long season. Use as salad leaves as you would a Romaine lettuce or as a full heart for salads, stir fries and as a cooked vegetable. Superb quality and garden performance without bolting. Mature heads can be cut and stored in a frost free shed. More info |
Kale 'Cavolo Palmizio Senza Testa' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsBrassica oleracea (Acephala Group), Borecole Increasingly popular, Cavolo Palmizio Senza Testa can be used as a 'baby salad leaf' to add colour, texture and taste to mixed salads. The mature plant of Kale Cavolo Palmizio Senza Testa can also be used as a winter hardy vegetable when fresh produce is in short supply. More info |
Kale 'Starbor' F1 HybridBrassica oleracea (Acephala Group) This uniform variety can be grown year round on the windowsill for a constant supply of tasty baby leaves. If grown outdoors for a mature crop, Kale ‘Starbor’ produces delicious blue-green leaves with a superb flavour and texture. The densely curled leaves are extremely winter hardy and stand well for harvesting over a very long period. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 45cm (18"). More info |
Spinach 'Mikado' F1 HybridSpinacia oleracea A unique Oriental spinach, Spinach Mikado has an upright habit, producing dark green, large, pointed leaves, multiple side shoots and long stems with pink tinged bases. Delicious chopped in stir fries, added to salads or steamed. Spinach Mikado has good downy mildew resistance, for spring and autumn crop. Ideal for summer sowings due to its superb bolting resistance. More info |
Spinach 'Tetona' F1 HybridSpinacia oleracea Spinach Tetona is a very productive variety producing bright green, smooth, rounded leaves available for picking over a long period. Slow to bolt, and ideal baby leaves for salads. Spinach Tetona also features excellent downy mildew resistance, especially important for spring and autumn sowings. Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection. More info |
Spinach 'Viking' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionSpinacia oleracea
Spinach 'Viking' is very easy to grow, rewarding you with a tasty abundance of broad, dark green leaves that can be eaten fresh or are ideal for freezing. Spinach is usually eaten cooked but it can also be eaten raw as a baby leaf in salads. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). More info |
Spinach 'Scenic'Spinacia oleracea A breakthrough variety, Spinach Scenic has an impressive resistance to all current forms of troublesome mildew. Spinach Scenic produces heavy crops of dark green, upright leaves, and are perfect for steaming or for use as a 'baby leaf' in salads. Sow in patio containers for use as 'baby leaf' greens. More info |
Spinach 'Palco' F1 Hybrid - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsSpinacia oleracea Spinach Palco produces dark green leaves with good mildew tolerance. More info |
Spinach 'Viridis' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsSpinacia oleracea Spinacio Viridis produces a dark green rosette of blistered large leaves produced in abundance and slow to bolt (run to seed) if kept moist. Nutritious vegetable, usually cooked but can be eaten raw as 'baby leaf'. More info |
Kale 'Kapitan' F1 Hybrid - SowStrong® CollectionBrassica oleracea (Acephala Group)
Companion planting: Try growing kale with Nasturtiums to draw cabbage white butterflies away from your crop, and mint to help deter flea beetles. Useful links: Companion Planting |
Spinach 'Galaxy' F1 Hybrid (Mini Vegetable)Spinacia oleracea The dark green, glossy 'baby leaves' of Spinach Galaxy have full mildew resistance to provide healthy crops over a long sowing period. More info |
Chicory 'Grumolo Verde' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsCichorium intybus Forms an attractive rosette of green leaves and a small heart if grown to maturity, but Chicory Cicoria Grumolo Verde is often sown as a 'cut and come again' salad leaf.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Spinach 'Kansas' F1 Hybrid - SowStrong® CollectionSpinacia oleracea
Useful links: Read more on our blog: SowStrong® – A Natural Way to Growing Success More info |
Spinach 'Bloomsdale' - HeritageSpinacia oleracea, Spinach 'Bloomsdale Long Standing' High yield of tender and well-flavoured dark green, blistered, savoyed leaves from successional spring and summer sowings to give a longer cropping period. Stands well without bolting during hot weather if kept well watered. Ideal for freezing. More info |
Kale 'Rossignol'Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group), Borecole This heritage kale variety from Eastern Europe has a unique leaf colour and shape compared to other ‘curly kales’. An autumn/winter maturing variety, Kale ‘Rossignol’ is ideal for producing tasty, fresh and nutritious leaves at a time when fresh produce can be in short supply. This superb variety will stand in good condition for a particularly long period. Height: 90cm (35”). Spread: 60cm (24”). More info |