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Our range of salad seeds features many different types of lettuce, plus radishes, cucumbers, celery and tasty salad leaves. Quick-growing salads and radishes can be grown as 'catch crops' between rows of garlic, onions, carrots and other slower growing veg to make the most of the space in your vegetable plot.
Salad 'Niche Oriental Mixed'Brassica juncea, Brassica rapa var. perviridis, Brassica rapa var. nipposinica, Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa, Oriental Mustard, Japanese Greens, Japanese Mustard Spinach, Arugula, Rucola This innovative blend will add oriental flavours, colours and textures to your salads. Niche Oriental Mixed is ideal for sowing in succession, to pick leaves as you need them. Can also be grown under glass during the winter months to provide a complete season of harvesting. Niche Oriental Mixed is ideal for containers on the patio. Featuring leaf Mustards, Golden Streaked and Red, Komatsuna, Mizuna and Sky Rocket. More info |
Salad Leaves 'Continental'Lactuca sativa, Valerianella locusta |
Radish 'French Breakfast 3'Raphanus sativus Customer Rating
This popular old variety has stood the test of time. It’s crisp, crunchy, cylindrical roots have a strong, clean flavour that spice up your summer salads. An RHS AGM variety, Radish ‘French Breakfast 3’, produces reliable crops of attractive red skinned roots with bright white tips. An ideal crop for containers, window boxes and greenhouse borders. Sow regularly for continuous succulent roots throughout the summer. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4"). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Lettuce 'Ultimate Mixed'Lactuca sativa Customer RatingAn exciting mix of named varieties with excellent Nasonovia (green aphid) and mildew resistance, so top quality lettuce can be produced without the need of chemical sprays. Lettuce Ultimate Mixed contains a range of colours, tastes and textures, both leaf and hearting types, for harvest throughout summer and autumn. More info |
Salad Leaves 'Speedy Mix'Arugula, Rucola, Garden Cress, Japanese Greens, Oriental Mustard Customer Rating
A really quick growing mix for those gardeners who cannot wait! Salad Leaves Speedy Mixed produces a tasty blend of tastes, textures, colours and leaf shapes for sandwiches, salads and garnishes. Quickest during the summer months when Speedy Mixed will produce 'salad leaves' in about 25 days, but can also be sown all year indoors. Contents: Salad Rocket Victoria, Greek Cress, Mizuna, Mustard Green & Red Frills, Pak Choi Canton White. More info |
Lettuce 'Little Gem' (Cos)Lactuca sativa Cos Lettuce ‘Little Gem’ is one of the earliest varieties to mature, producing small compact plants which are packed with a crisp, sweet heart. This RHS Award of Garden Merit cultivar grows well under cloches and also has excellent root aphid resistance making it a gardener’s favourite. Height and spread: 20cm (8”). More info |
Cucumber 'Burpless Tasty Green' F1 HybridCucumis sativus Customer Rating
Outdoor type. Cucumber ‘Burpless Tasty Green’ produces crisp, delicious fruits with no bitterness, and as the name suggests, are easy to digest. The 25cm (10”) long cucumbers are packed with flavour and have a very high vitamin content. Grow this ridge type trained against a support either outdoors or in the greenhouse. Height: 3m (9’). Spread: 45cm (18”).Useful links: More info |
Lettuce 'Antartica' (Iceberg/Crisphead)Lactuca sativa
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RocketEruca vesicaria subsp. sativa, Arugula, Rucola, Roquette, Mediterranean Rocket A little known but very useful salad plant, Rocket can be used raw in salads or cooked lightly when it makes a delicious spinach substitute. Late summer sowings of Rocket will carry on cropping into the winter if the plants are protected by cloches.Culinary note: Rocket flowers are edible. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Lettuce 'Mazur' (Loose-Leaf)Lactuca sativa
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Cucumber 'Cucino' F1 HybridCucumis sativus Customer RatingGreenhouse/ Outdoors type. Perfect lunchbox snacks - these exciting little 'cucino' cucumbers can be eaten straight from the plant without peeling. Cucumber ‘Cucino’ produces crisp, flavoursome mini-fruits prolifically throughout the season. This RHS AGM variety can be grown against supports in the greenhouse or in a sheltered position outdoors. Height: 3m (9’). Spread: 45cm (18”). Useful links: More info |
Celery 'Lathom Self Blanching' (Self blanching)Apium graveolens var. dulce This heavy yielding RHS AGM variety produces long stringless sticks of crisp, tasty celery without the need for earthing up in trenches. Celery 'Lathom Self Blanching' is reasonably free from bolting so it can be sown earlier than other varieties and is also useful for growing in plastic tunnels as well as outdoors. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Lettuce 'Mini Green Improved' (Iceberg/Crisphead)Lactuca sativa This delicious, crunchy mini-Iceberg lettuce develops tennis-ball sized heads that are perfect for a ‘meal for one’, with few wasted outer leaves. Lettuce ‘Mini Green Improved’ has a neat compact habit that is ideal for growing in containers. This improved variety will even stand in good condition for a long period if watered regularly. Height: 15cm (6”), Spread: 20cm (8”). More info |
Salad Leaves 'Niche Mixed' Customer RatingAn exciting blend of salad leaves, Niche Salad Leaves add a range of colours, tastes and textures to your salads. The blend of Niche Salad Leaves consists of Leaf Radish, Leaf Carrot, Wrinkled Cress, Kale Red Russian, Red Amaranth, Golden Purslane and Salad Burnet. Sow seeds in succession, pick leaves as required. Can also be grown under glass during the winter months to provide a complete season of harvesting. More info |
Salad Leaves 'The Good Life Mix'A tasty mix of ‘winter greens’ that are ideal for sowing in an unheated greenhouse. This colourful blend includes Komatsuna, Mizuna, Mustard ‘Red Lion’ and Pak Choi ‘Red Wizard’. Salad Leaves ‘The Good Life Mix’ can be sown for baby salad leaves, or grown on for full sized plants when the delicious, fresh leaves and tender stems can be eaten as a steamed vegetable. This versatile mix can also be sown outdoors during summer and autumn. Height and spread: 15cm (6”). More info |
Lettuce 'Chartwell' (Romaine)Lactuca sativa Customer RatingOne of the tastiest Romaine lettuce varieties, and renowned for its crunchy texture and the sweetest flavour. Lettuce ‘Chartwell’ produces quality hearts even during hotter summer conditions, showing excellent resistance to downy mildew and good bolting tolerance. Romaine Lettuce ‘Chartwell’ produces mature hearts in 75 days, or can be sown thickly for 'cut and come again' or baby leaf. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info |
Salad Leaves 'Winter Blend'Brassica oleracea Acephala Group, Brassica juncea, Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa, Brassica rapa var. nipposinica, Borecole, Oriental Mustard, Arugula, Rucola, Japanese Greens A slower growing mix ideal for growing through the shorter days of winter providing a nutritious and tasty blend of brassica leaves. Salad Leaves Winter Blend offers a tasty winter salad with the many, healthy and nutritious benefits these leaves can bring. Contents: Kale Scarlet & Blue Curled, Mustard Red Frills, Rocket Dentellata, Mizuna CN selection. More info |
Radish 'Rougette'Raphanus sativus An RHS AGM variety producing globe shaped roots with ruby red skins and crisp, succulent flesh. Radish ‘Rougette’ has short tops making it well suited to growing in frames or under cloches for the earliest radishes of the season. Make successional sowings throughout the spring and summer months for a longer cropping period. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Lettuce 'Lollo Rossa' (Loose-Leaf)Lactuca sativa A non-hearting Italian lettuce of excellent flavour. This superb RHS AGM variety produces compact, loose heads of finely frilled leaves with colourful crimson edges. A particularly popular variety with supermarkets and restaurants, Lettuce ‘Lollo Rossa’ makes an attractive garnish and adds colour and texture to the salad bowl. Height: 15cm (6”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info |
Cress 'Extra Curled' - RHS Garden Explorers Children's SeedsLepidium sativum I am so quick and easy to grow. You can grow me all year round on a windowsill and eat me within 10-12 days. I am very nutritious and tasty in salads and sandwiches. More info |
Celery 'Tango' F1 Hybrid (Self blanching)Apium graveolens var. dulce A self-blanching celery producing beautiful, smooth apple-green stems with good flavour and texture for that all important celery crunch. Celery ‘Tango’ is an RHS AGM variety with good bolting resistance, and stands well during hot weather for a reliable crop. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info |
WatercressRorippa nasturtium-aquaticum Customer RatingA delightful salad plant either by itself or tossed with other salad ingredients and delicious with cheese sandwiches or with a cheese dip - it even makes superb cold soups. The dark green peppery flavoured leaves of Water Cress are rich in vitamins and minerals including vitamin C and iron. Although usually grown commercially in water it can be grown in the garden soil provided it is given plenty of water and will crop from early summer till around Christmas if protected with cloches etc. You can also grow it in a container stood in a saucer of water. More info |
Cucumber 'Crystal Apple'Cucumis sativus Outdoor type. This fascinating heritage variety originates from Australia in the early 1900’s. Cucumber ‘Crystal Apple’ crops prolifically if the large golf ball sized fruits are picked regularly. The crisp, tender flesh has a sweet flavour with no bitter after taste. This outdoor variety is best grown against a support, or it can be left to trail on the ground if preferred. Height: 3m (9’). Spread: 45cm (18”).Useful links: More info |
Radish 'Rainbow Mixed'Raphanus sativus Brighten up your salad bowl with this visually stunning selection of coloured-skinned radishes. Vibrant roots of purple, red, white and gold contain crisp, white flesh with a refreshing, tangy flavour. Radish ‘Rainbow Mixed’ is quick growing and can be harvested in as little as 28 days from sowing – perfect for growing successional crops throughout summer. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Radish 'Rudi'Raphanus sativus An RHS AGM variety with colourful rosy red skins and crisp, gently tangy flesh. Unlike some varieties, Radish ‘Rudi’ is slow to turn pithy, so crops can be enjoyed over a longer period. This colourful radish is easy to grow outdoors and can be forced under glass or in a frame for earlier crops. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Lettuce 'Lettony' (Batavian)Lactuca sativa The crisp leaves of this loose hearted Lettuce had the sweetest taste on our trials, and without the bitterness of normal lettuces. Lettuce ‘Lettony’ is an exceptional garden variety, standing in good condition whatever the weather without bolting or rotting. This attractive variety also has excellent resistance to downy mildew. Height: 20cm (8”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Cucumber 'Vega' F1 HybridCucumis sativus Customer RatingOutdoor type. Crunchy cucumbers with a good flavour and no bitter after taste. Cucumber ‘Vega’ produces good yields of 12cm (5") long mini fruits throughout the summer if picked regularly. With good powdery mildew tolerance, this variety is perfect for outdoor cultivation, especially when trained against supports. Height: 3m (9’). Spread: 45cm (18").Useful links: More info |
Wild RocketDiplotaxis tenuifolia, Arugula, Rucola, Roquette, Mediterranean Rocket, Annual Wall-Rocket An alternative to the usual Rocket, with deep green, serrated foliage that makes an attractive garnish. Wild Rocket has a stronger flavour than standard Rocket, and the young leaves can be picked in succession and are perfect for salads. Easy to grow. Height 15-20cm (6-8in), prostrate habit.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Lettuce 'All The Year Round' (Butterhead)Lactuca sativa This versatile, reliable Butterhead variety is ideal for successional sowings throughout the year. Medium heads with solid, crisp hearts are produced from hardy reliable plants, even in dry weather. Autumn sowings should be grown under cloches or in a cold greenhouse for overwintering, but can be harvested in spring for early salads. Height: 15cm (6”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Rocket 'Skyrocket'Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa, Arugula, Rucola, Roquette, Mediterranean Rocket Combines the speed of Salad Rocket and the flavour of Wild Rocket. Rocket Skyrocket has an upright habit, so keeps the attractive serrated leaves clean and disease free. Pungency increases as the plants develop. Rocket Skyrocket® is best cut as small leaves. Slow to bolt.Try our great value Vase perfect for displaying your cut blooms.Culinary note: Rocket flowers are edible. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Cucumber 'Swing' F1 HybridCucumis sativus Greenhouse/ outdoor type. An all female flowered 'American slicer' that is ideal for both outdoor and greenhouse growing. Cucumber ‘Swing’ produces a heavy crop of slightly spined, dark green cucumbers up to 20cm (8”) long, with a crisp, juicy flesh. An ideal variety for organic gardeners with excellent powdery mildew, scab and general weather resistance. Height: 3m (9’). Spread: 45cm (18”).Useful links: More info |
Radish 'French Breakfast 3' - RHS Garden Explorers Children's SeedsRaphanus sativus This popular old variety has stood the test of time. It’s crisp, crunchy, cylindrical roots have a strong, clean flavour that spice up your summer salads. An RHS AGM variety, Radish ‘French Breakfast 3’, produces reliable crops of attractive red skinned roots with bright white tips. An ideal crop for containers, window boxes and greenhouse borders. Sow regularly for continuous succulent roots throughout the summer. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Radish 'Cherry Belle'Raphanus sativus Customer RatingThis fast maturing variety produces early crops of sweet and succulent, mildly flavoured radish. The globe shaped roots of Radish ‘Cherry Belle’ have appealing bright red skins and a crisp, crunchy texture. This RHS AGM variety is best sown successionally for ongoing crops throughout summer that are very slow go woody. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4"). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Lettuce 'Little Gem Pearl' (Cos)Lactuca sativa Lettuce ‘Little Gem Pearl’ is a special selection of the ever-popular ‘Little Gem’ variety. This compact Cos Lettuce produces small, sweet, hearts of outstanding flavour with a crisp, juicy texture. With good mildew resistance, this RHS AGM variety is perfect for growing in containers and small spaces. Height and spread: 20cm (8”). More info |
Lettuce 'Salad Bowl' (Loose-Leaf)Lactuca sativa This highly regarded loose-leaf lettuce boasts an RHS AGM and an All American Selection Gold Award. Lettuce ‘Salad Bowl’ produces large non-hearting heads of tender, green leaves that are slow to bolt. Harvest the best leaves individually when required to keep this superb lettuce cropping all season long. Ideal for garnishes and makes a pretty salad when combined with its red form, Lettuce ‘Red Salad Bowl’. Height: 15cm (6”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info |
Salad Leaves 'Colourfully Mild Mix' - Kew Collection SeedsBrassica rapa var. nipposinica,Brassica rapa var. chinensis,Brassica rapa var. perviridis Customer RatingA fast-growing salad leaf mix, colourful and mild tasting, ideal for sowing in containers outside throughout the summer, and inside on a windowsill during the winter. A 'Cut 'n' Come Again' mix ready to cut from 25 days in summer and 50 days during winter. Mixture contains : Red Mizuna, Broad Leaf Mizuna, Golden Yellow Pak Choy, Komatsuna. More info |
Lettuce 'Sonette' (Iceberg/Crisphead)Lactuca sativa Lettuce ‘Sonette’ produces high quality, dense heads of crisp Iceberg lettuce with uniformly-shaped hearts and an excellent flavour. With good mildew resistance, this variety is ideal for growing throughout the summer and will stand well even in hot weather. Once cut, each head can last for up to two weeks in the fridge. Height: 20cm (8”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Chinese Radish 'Dragon' F1 HybridRaphanus sativus, Winter Radish Quicker maturing and with a slightly milder taste than Radish ‘China Rose’. Earliest sowings of Radish ‘Dragon’ are ready in 50 days whilst later sowings provide delicious ‘winter radishes’. Fully winter hardy, producing smooth, pinky-red skinned roots that are superb sliced in salads and stir fries. Height and spread: 15cm (6").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Cucumber 'Masterpiece'Cucumis sativus Outdoor type. Cucumber ‘Masterpiece’ is an early and reliable British selection for outdoor cultivation. This RHS AGM variety produces heavy crops of dark green skinned, slightly spined, 20cm (8”) cucumbers. The crisp white flesh is tender and perfect for summer salads. Height: 3m (9’). Spread: 45cm (18”).Useful links: More info |
Cucumber 'Zeina' F1 HybridCucumis sativus Customer RatingGreenhouse/ outdoor type. This all female flowering is sweet, juicy and highly versatile. Cucumber ‘Zeina’ is an excellent smooth-skinned hybrid cucumber, specifically bred to provide lots of mini cucumbers that are best harvested when 20cm (8") long This RHS AGM variety is suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation, preferably trained against a support. Height: 3m (9’). Spread: 45cm (18").Useful links: More info |
Radicchio 'Rossa di Treviso precoce'Cichorium intybus, Red Chicory Italian salad vegetable used to add zest, colour, texture and unique flavour to mixed salads. Ideal for autumn and early winter use, with outstanding weather resistance. Radicchio 'Rossa di Treviso precoce' can also be used as a salad leaf through the spring and summer. Distinctive flavour and texture in a mixed salad. Prefers a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Lettuce 'Tom Thumb' (Butterhead)Lactuca sativa The smallest lettuce. A compact, solid butterhead type with deliciously soft leaves just right for small families or restricted space. Lettuce Butterhead Tom Thumb can be grown as close as 15cm (6in.) apart and makes a useful early crop in a cold frame or cloches. Very fast growing, from an early spring Butterhead Tom Thumb will be the first variety to harvest. More info |
Lettuce 'Mazurosso' (Loose-Leaf)Lactuca sativa
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Lettuce 'Colour Shades Mixed' (Loose-Leaf)Lactuca sativa Customer RatingA tantalising mixture of bronze and red shades to add colour, texture and taste to your salad bowl and side garnishes. Enjoy Lettuce Colour Shades Mixed as salad leaf and full heart crops all summer without worry, as this mix is particularly resistant to bolting. Endless supply of loose-leaf lettuce in red shades. Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection. More info |
Gherkin 'Diamant' F1 HybridCucumis sativus, Ridge Cucumber An early ripening and prolific cropping gherkin, producing short, firm fleshed, tasty fruits ideal for pickling, or used in salads. Has both downy and powdery mildew tolerance so the healthy plants produce fruits over a long season. More info |
Lettuce Leaves Crunchy BlendLactuca sativa, Cichorium endivia Customer RatingFrom regular summer sowings, this quick growing blend will produce delicious crops of nutritious salad leaves in less than 30 days. Lettuce Leaves ‘Crunchy Blend’ is ideal for growing in containers close to the kitchen door, but can also be grown under cover for a tasty winter crop. Make regular sowings for a constant supply throughout the season. This attractive mix contains a blend of Lettuce ‘Red Cos’, Lettuce ‘Green Cos’, Lettuce ‘Catalogna’ and Endive ‘Romanesco’. Perfect for adding taste and texture to your salads, garnishes and sandwiches. Height and spread: 15cm (6”). More info |
Radish 'Mirabeau'Raphanus sativus With its vibrant red roots and delicate white tips, Radish ‘Mirabeau makes a particularly attractive bunching radish. The narrow, cylindrical roots have a delightfully crunchy texture that will certainly pep up salads. Reliable and easy to grow, Radish ‘Mirabeau’ can be sown under glass for early crops, or grown as a maincrop outdoors. This award winning variety holds an RHS AGM. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Salad Leaves 'All Seasons'Lactuca sativa, Cichorium intybus All Seasons Salad is a mix of Chinese Leaf, Iceberg, Radicchio and Frisee leaves, delicious whatever the season. More info |
Salad Leaves Mixture 'Misticanza D'Insalate' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsLactuca sativa, Cichorium endivia, Cichorium intybus, Butterhead Lettuce, Loose-leaf Lettuce Customer RatingA delicious blend of lettuce which, from regular sowings give tasty salad leaves all the year round Misticanza D'Insalate is a well-balanced mixture of young, fresh and tender leaves of chicory, lettuce, and endives. It will provide a continuous harvest of salad leaves all the year round if successionally sown in pots on the windowsill, or sown outdoors from March to September. It is easy to grow with minimum maintenance. Salad Leaves Mixture Misticanza D'Insalate contains: Lettuce Bionda a Foglia Liscia, Bionda a Foglia Riccia, Verde a Foglia Riccia, Meraviglia Delle 4 Stagioni and Biscia Rossa. More info |
Lettuce 'Tamburo' (Cos) - SowStrong® CollectionLactuca sativa
Useful links: Read more on our blog: SowStrong® – A Natural Way to Growing Success More info |
Salad Leaves 'Cut 'n' Come Again'A quick growing salad leaf mixture, ideal for sowing in containers outdoors throughout the summer, and indoors on a windowsill during the winter. Salad Leaves Cut 'n' Come Again is ready to cut from 25 days in summer and 50 days during winter.Mixture contains: Mizuna, Salad Rocket, Red Mustard, Pak Choi, Red Russian Kale, Golden Yellow Chinese Cabbage. More info |
Oriental MustardsBrassica juncea Oriental Mustards add tastes and textures to your mixed salads, sandwiches and garnishes and also stir fries. Sow regularly all the year round for a constant supply of 'salad leaves'. Pick the nutritious leaves of Oriental Mustards in under 30 days from sowing during summer months. Ideal in containers on the patio.Good source of provitamin A, vitamins C and K, and folate. CONTENTS: Mustards Red Giant, Red Feather and green frilled Pizzo. More info |
Lettuce 'Gem Collection' (Cos)Lactuca sativa From successive sowings you can enjoy tasty heads of Cos lettuce all year round. Height and spread: 20cm (8")
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Radish 'Flamboyant 3'Raphanus sativus Enjoy the refreshing, crisp and clean flavour of Radish ‘Flamboyant 3’. These cylindrical roots have attractive rose red skins with pure white tips that make a lovely addition to summer salads. Sow this RHS AGM variety regularly for ongoing crops of tasty roots throughout summer. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Salad Leaves 'Bright and Spicy'Pak Choy, Choy Sum, Japanese Greens, Garden Cress, Oriental Mustard A bright blend of coloured salad leaves, Bright & Spicy Salad Leaves consist of milder flavoured Pak Choy Golden Yellow, Choy Sum and Mizuna, plus a hint of spice from the Greek cress and mustard Red Frills. Bright & Spicy Salad Leaves are delightful added to salads, sandwiches and garnishes. More info |
Salad Leaves 'Niche' - RHS Garden Explorers Children's SeedsDo you think plain old lettuce is boring? See how many different shaped, coloured and flavoured leaves you can grow with this lovely mixture. You can harvest me almost all through the year as well. I can be grown in the garden or in containers on the patio.Contents: Radish Saisai, Edible Leaf Carrot, Cress Wrinkled Crinkles, Kale Red Russian, Golden Purslane, Salad Burnet, Amaranth Red Garnet. More info |
Radish 'Vienna' F1 HybridRaphanus sativus This giant summer radish produces large, golf ball sized roots with pure white flesh which remains firm and juicy. The crisp flesh of Radish ‘Vienna’ has a spicy flavour, with no sign of pithiness or bitter aftertaste. A superb radish for slicing into sandwiches and adding to delicious summer salads. Perfect for successional sowings in containers, window boxes and borders. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Chinese Radish 'China Rose'Raphanus sativus, Mooli, Daikon, Oriental Radish, Winter Radish Customer RatingA traditional winter hardy variety producing long, tapering roots with attractive rosy pink skins and crisp, pure white flesh. Chinese Radish ‘China Rose’ has a distinctive, slightly pungent taste that adds flavour to winter salads. The leaves can also be added to salads and stir fries. Height and spread: 15cm (6”). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Lettuce 'Leny' (Batavian)Lactuca sativa
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Salad Leaves 'Land Cress'Barbarea verna, Upland Cress, American Cress, Winter Cress Customer RatingTasty water cress substitute, Land Cress is ready in 7-8 weeks. Sow seeds from early spring onwards, over-winters too. Vitamin, iron and calcium rich cress which tastes almost like watercress but has a smaller leaf providing a continuous supply over a long period. Salad Leaves Land Cress is easy to grow and does best in a cool moist soil and part shade. More info |
Mooli Radish 'Neptune' F1 HybridRaphanus sativus Increasingly popular for their pure white roots with a crisp, mild flavour that won't go pithy. The pure white, crisp fleshed, mild flavoured roots of Mooli Radish ‘Neptune’, grow up to 25cm (10") long. Fully winter hardy, this mooli radish is best grown for autumn and winter production. Roots remain in perfect condition over a long period, and they can be lifted and stored the same as other root crops. This tasty variety also shows excellent resistance to bolting. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 30cm (12").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Rocket 'Apollo'Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa, Arugula, Rucola, Roquette, Mediterranean Rocket Rocket Apollo is a fast growing salad rocket with large, rounded, tender leaves, and an excellent peppery taste but no bitterness. Plants are slow to bolt but Rocket Apollo is best harvested as young leaves or as cut and come again salads. A rich source of vitamin C. Flavour guide: Peppery, best eaten when leaves are young. Easy to grow, can be ready to harvest in 25 days.Culinary note: Rocket flowers are edible. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Cutting CeleryApium graveolens var. dulce The slender stems and leaves of immature celery plants can be grown as a cutting herb. Use just a few leaves instead of mature celery stems to flavour soups and stews or use in salads and garnishes. Grow some cutting celery on the windowsill for a constant supply of tasty fresh young leaves. Height: 20cm (8”). Spread: 15cm (6”). More info |
Lettuce 'Rossa a Foglia Riccia da Tavolo' (Loose-Leaf) - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsLactuca sativa Customer RatingThe attractive bronze tinged leaves of Lettuce ‘Rossa a Foglia Riccia da Tavolo’ are ideal for adding to salads and sandwiches, or used as a garnish. Sow this tasty Italian loose leaf lettuce all year round for a constant supply of fresh leaves. Harvest the best leaves individually when required to keep this superb lettuce cropping all season long. From summer sowings they can be harvested in as little as 20 days. Height and spread: 15cm (6”). More info |
Lettuce 'Winter Density' (Cos) - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionLactuca sativa
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Lettuce 'Ultimate Mixed' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionLactuca sativa
For a colourful and tasty salad this exciting mix of named varieties offers a wide range of tastes and textures. A real plus for gardeners is that all varieties in Lettuce 'Ultimate Mixed' have the benefit, through the latest breeding, of good resistance to green aphid and mildew. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). More info |
Salad Leaves 'Baby Leaf'Spinacia oleracea, Brassica rapa var. nipposinica, Brassica juncea, Oriental Mustard, Japanese Greens Baby Leaf Salad produces a succulent spicy mix of Spinach, Mizuna and Red Mustard. More info |
Lettuce 'Red Salad Bowl' (Loose-Leaf) - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsLactuca sativa This fabulous loose-leaf lettuce produces attractive red-bronze leaves with delicate crimped edges. With a non-hearting habit, Lettuce ‘Red Salad Bowl’ can be picked as individual leaves when required, or cut as a full head. This RHS AGM variety is ideal for garnishes and makes a pretty salad when combined with its plain green form, Lettuce ‘Salad Bowl’. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info |
Lettuce 'Bionda Lenta a Montare' (Romaine) - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsLactuca sativa Lettuce ‘Bionda Lenta a Montare’ is a delicious, crisp, dark green, classic 'Romaine' lettuce. The solid hearts reach maturity in 75 days and stand in good condition during hot weather. This traditional variety is ideal for making tasty Caesar Salads with a good crisp texture. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info |
Rocket Collection BEruca vesicaria subsp. sativa, Diplotaxis tenuifolia, Arugula, Rucola, Roquette, Mediterranean Rocket This hardy annual is widely used for its spicy leaves that add a delicious hot, peppery flavour to salads. Harvesting rocket regularly will ensure a constant supply of tasty leaves throughout the summer and even into winter if protected from frost. Height and spread: 15cm (6").
Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Herby Salad Leaf MixedJapanese Greens, Arugula, Rucola, Garden Cress, Oriental Mustard Add tastes and textures to your mixed salads, sandwiches and garnishes. Sow Herby Salad Leaf Mixed regularly all the year round for a constant supply of 'salad leaves'. Pick nutritious salad leaves in under 30 days from sowing during summer months. Herby Salad Leaf Mixed is ideal in containers on the patio. Good source of provitamin A, vitamins C & K, and folate. CONTENTS: Green lettuce, Mizuna, Salad Rocket, Greek Cress, Giant Red Mustard and Chicory Puntarelle. More info |
Wild Rocket (Rucola Selvatica) - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsDiplotaxis tenuifolia, Arugula, Rucola, Roquette, Mediterranean Rocket, Annual Wall-Rocket Slower growing and with a more serrated leaf than Cultivated Rocket but Wild Rucola Selavativca is increasing in popularity to add to Cultivated Rocket as a mixed salad ingredient. More info |
Cultivated Rocket - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsEruca vesicaria subsp. sativa, Arugula, Rucola, Roquette, Mediterranean Rocket Very quick growing, Rocket Cultivated Rucola Coltivata is a vigorous, robust plant with pungent leaves. Use as a main ingredient of a mixed green salad to add zest and texture.Culinary note: Rocket flowers are edible. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Cucumber 'Picolino' - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsCucumis sativus Customer RatingOutdoor type. Crisp, juicy, half length mini cucumbers that are great for slicing. The fruits of Cucumber ‘Picolino’ are the perfect size for one meal, with no left overs. This all-female flowering variety produces many fruits and requires regularly harvesting to maintain production. An ideal outdoor variety for organic gardeners, with good powdery and downy mildew resistance. Height: 3m (9’). Spread: 45cm (18”).Useful links: More info |
Radish 'French Breakfast 3' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionRaphanus sativus
Radish 'French Breakfast 3' produces crisp, crunchy, mild roots. Reliable and easy to grow indoors or outdoors. An RHS Award of Garden Merit winner that has stood the test of time to become a good old favourite. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4"). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Cucumber 'Piccolo Di Parigi' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsCucumis sativus, Gherkin, Ridge Cucumber Customer RatingOutdoor type. An early ripening and prolific cropping gherkin that is ideal for pickling and eating whole or sliced. Cucumber ‘Cetriolo Piccolo Di Parigi’ produces short, firm fleshed, spiny skinned fruits. This high yielding, climbing variety is best grown outdoors against supports. Height: 3m (9’). Spread: 45cm (18").Useful links: More info |
Salad Leaves 'All Seasons' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionLactuca sativa, Cichorium intybus
Why buy expensive mixed salad bags from the supermarket, when it is cheap and easy to grow your own? Salad leaves 'All Seasons' is a delicious mix of tasty leaves that can be grown outdoors throughout summer or on your windowsill during winter. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info |
Rocket 'Sweet Oakleaf' - Kew Collection SeedsEruca vesicaria subsp. sativa New British breeding of this increasingly popular subject, to ensure good performance in a cooler climate. Attractive oak leaved with a flavour combining sweetness with a pungent Wild Rocket kick. Culinary note: Rocket flowers are edible. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Lettuce 'Nymans' (Cos)Lactuca sativa This British bred Cos lettuce is ideal for growing as ‘baby leaf’ or as mature hearts. The outer leaves of its medium-sized heads are a rich burgundy colour surrounding a contrasting bright green heart. A superb RHS AGM variety, Lettuce ‘Nymans’ is slow to bolt and shows good mildew resistance. Height: 20cm (8”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info |
Salad Leaves 'Stir Fry Mixed'Brassica rapa var. nipposinica, Brassica rapa var. chinensis, Brassica juncea, Brassica carinata, Brassica oleracea, Oriental Mustard, Abyssinian Cabbage, Ethiopian Cabbage, Black Cabbage, Kale Salad Leaves Stir Fry Mixed will add colours, tastes and textures to your stir fries, mixed salads, sandwiches and garnishes, also use as a steamed or microwaved vegetable. Sow seeds regularly all the year round for a constant supply of nutritious 'salad leaves'. Ideal in containers on the patio. Salad Leaves Stir Fry Mixed is quick growing, under 30 days during summer months. Good source of provitamin A, vitamins C and K, and folate. CONTENTS: Mizuna, Canton Pak Choy, Red Mustard, Texsel Greens & Cavolo Nero. More info |
Lettuce 'Verde A Foglia Riccia' (Loose-Leaf) - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsLactuca sativa Enjoy abundant crops of pale green salad leaves from this Italian loose-leaf lettuce. This attractive variety can be sown all year round for a constant supply of fresh leaves. Lettuce ‘Verde A Foglia Riccia’ is ideal for adding to sandwiches, salads and garnishes. Harvest the best leaves individually when required to keep this superb lettuce cropping all season long. Height and spread: 15cm (6”). More info |
Wild Rocket - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsDiplotaxis tenuifolia, Arugula, Rucola, Roquette, Mediterranean Rocket, Annual Wall-Rocket Duchy Originals Wild Rocket has dark green, serrated leaves with a rich, intense peppery flavour. Wild Rocket is an ideal kitchen windowsill herb. More info |
Lettuce 'Lollo Bionda' (Loose-Leaf) - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsLactuca sativa Lettuce ‘Lollo Bionda’ forms loose heads of rounded, pale green lettuce leaves with attractive frilled edges - perfect for adding texture to salads. This crisp and tender variety doesn’t produce a firm heart, so you can pick individual leaves as when required, or cut the whole plant in one go. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 25cm (10"). More info |
Lettuce 'Quattro Stagioni' (Butterhead) - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsLactuca sativa The soft, round heads of Lettuce ‘Quattro Stagioni are of medium size with an attractive bronzing on the outer leaves. This Italian Butterhead lettuce is ideal from inter-cropping between longer standing crops from spring to summer. Perfect for livening up summer salads. Height: 15cm (6”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info |
Cucumber 'Masterpiece' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionCucumis sativus
Outdoor type. Tasty outdoor cucumbers are easily achieved from this reliable British selection. Cucumber 'Masterpiece' is a heavy cropper producing an abundance of dark skinned, slightly spined, 20cm (8in) long superbly flavoured fruits, with crisp, white inner flesh. Height: 3m (9'). Spread: 45cm (18").Useful links: More info |
Lettuce 'Little Gem Delight' (Cos) - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsLactuca sativa This RHS AGM variety is a Cos lettuce with a crisp, dense heart and a delicious, sweet flavour. Lettuce ‘Little Gem Delight’ has some downy mildew tolerance and a neat compact habit, making it ideal for close spacing to produce a larger crop. Height and spread: 20cm (8”). More info |
Herb Rocket - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionEruca vesicaria, Salad Rocket, Arugula, Roquette
A taste of yesteryear, now enjoying a long awaited revival. Rocket is easy to grow and very quick to crop. Adds a great tangy, peppery flavour to salads, pasta or when used as a pizza topping. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Cucumber 'Cetriolo Marketer' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsCucumis sativus Outdoor type. Cucumber ‘Cetriolo Marketer’ produces prolific crops of medium length, dark green cucumbers with short, white spines. The climbing variety is best grown outdoors against a support. Height: 3m (9’). Spread: 45cm (18”).Useful links: More info |
Herb Rocket (Cultivated) - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsEruca vesicaria, Salad Rocket, Arugula, Roquette Duchy Originals Cultivated Rocket is a quick growing salad leaf with a peppery taste. Cultivated Rocket ideal kitchen windowsill herb.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Salad 'Niche' CollectionThe Niche Salad Collection comprises one packet each of: Niche Salad Leaves - An exciting blend of that adds a range of colours, tastes and textures to your salads. The blend consists of Leaf Radish, Leaf Carrot, Wrinkled Cress, Kale Red Russian, Red Amaranth, Golden Purslane and Salad Burnet. Niche Oriental Mixed - This innovative blend will add oriental flavours, colours and textures to your salads. Includes Leaf Mustards, Golden Streaked Komatsuna, Red Komatsuna, Mizuna and Sky Rocket. More info |
Cucumber 'Green Fingers' F1 HybridCucumis sativus Outdoor type. Setting is good even in cooler summer conditions with this outdoor version of ‘Cucino’. Cucumber ‘Green Fingers’ produces an abundance of short 10cm (4”) smooth-skinned, mid-green fruits which are firm and crisp with a lovely flavour. Regular picking of the fruits while they are small will ensure the best quality and flavour, as well as the maximum yield. This climbing variety is best grown against a support outdoors. Height: 3m (9’). Spread: 45cm (18”).Useful links: More info |
Lettuce 'Green Hearting Mixed' (Butterhead)Lactuca sativa Get your whole summer lettuce supply from just one packet! Tender, tasty butterheads, crisp, crunchy icebergs and sweet, succulent Cos types are all included in this extra special, great value blend. This RHS AGM mix is slow to bolt even in warmer summer weather. Lettuce ‘Green Hearting Mixed’ contains Butterhead lettuce ‘Avondefiance’ and ‘Diana’, Cos Lettuce ‘Romany’ and ‘Bubbles’, and Lettuce ‘Court’.Height and spread: 30cm (12"). More info |
Lettuce 'Hollywood' (Iceberg/Crisphead) - Kew Collection SeedsLactuca sativa This medium sized Iceberg lettuce produces dense, rounded heads with few waste outer leaves. Lettuce ‘Hollywood’ has a compact habit making it ideal for the smaller garden. This excellent variety has good mildew resistance and tip-burn tolerance. Height: 20cm (8”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Lettuce 'Dynamite' (Butterhead) - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsLactuca sativa This soft heated butterhead lettuce produces rounded green heads with a good flavour. Lettuce ‘Dynamite’ has good tolerance to pests and diseases. Sow successionally for continuous crops throughout summer. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 25cm (10"). More info |
Lettuce 'Cassandra' (Butterhead)Lactuca sativa An RHS AGM butterhead lettuce producing pale green heads with well-filled voluminous hearts and an excellent flavour. Lettuce ‘Cassandra’ matures in 10-12 weeks and shows good resistance to most races of downy mildew and Lettuce Mosaic Virus. This superb quality lettuce is ideal for summer and autumn cultivation but can be grown outdoors all year round. Height: 15cm (6”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info |
Lettuce 'Musson' (Iceberg/Crisphead) - SowStrong® CollectionLactuca sativa A slower growing Iceberg lettuce that provides a longer harvesting window to reduce gluts of crops. Lettuce ‘Musson’ produces medium sized hearts with a dense, crunchy texture and a sweet flavour with no bitterness. This high quality lettuce shows good resistance to green aphid and to most strains of downy mildew. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 30cm (12").Useful links: Read more on our blog: SowStrong® – A Natural Way to Growing Success More info |
Radicchio 'Firestorm' - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsCichorium intybus, Red Chicory Italian salad vegetable, rich in antioxidants. Radicchio Firestorm is best grown for full sized heads in autumn and early winter with excellent weather resistance. The round heads have green outer leaves.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Radish 'French Breakfast 2' - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsRaphanus sativus This popular old variety has stood the test of time. It’s crisp, crunchy, cylindrical roots have a strong, clean flavour that spice up your summer salads. An RHS AGM variety, Radish ‘French Breakfast 2’, produces reliable crops of attractive red skinned roots with bright white tips. An ideal crop for containers, window boxes and greenhouse borders. Sow regularly for continuous succulent roots throughout the summer. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Radish 'Amethyst'Raphanus sativus Radish ‘Amethyst’ makes a particularly attractive addition to salads. The rich purple roots have a slightly metallic sheen with crisp white flesh that is slow to turn pithy. This RHS AGM variety has strong foliage for easy pulling and makes an excellent crop for containers, window boxes and greenhouse borders. Sow regularly for continuous succulent roots throughout the summer. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Radish 'Stela' - SowStrong® CollectionRaphanus sativus
Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. Companion planting: Try growing radishes with mint to deter flea beetles, which chew irregular holes in the leaves. Useful links: Companion Planting |
Lettuce 'Crisp Mint' (Cos) - HeritageLactuca sativa This heritage variety was originally launched by T&M in 1979 as a crisp hearted Cos lettuce with good sweetness that matures in 75 days. Lettuce ‘Crisp Mint’ has an upright habit with noticeable bubbled, dark green outer leaves, standing well throughout summer without bolting. Ideal for use as a sugar Cos when young, or as a fully-hearted mature heads. It can also be harvested as a ‘cut and come again’ crop. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info |
Radish 'Candela di Fuoco' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsRaphanus sativus, Radish 'Candle of Fire' Italian Radish ‘Candela di Fuoco’ produces long, tapering, red-skinned roots with crisp, white flesh. This succulent radish makes an essential ingredient for adding texture and flavour to summer salads. Sow radish regularly for an ongoing supply of succulent roots throughout the summer. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Salad Leaves 'Sprinter Mix' - SowStrong® Collection
Useful links: Read more on our blog: SowStrong® – A Natural Way to Growing Success More info |
Radish 'Rudolf' - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsRaphanus sativus The globe shaped roots of Radish ‘Rudolf’ have a crisp texture and peppery flavour that will certainly liven up your salads and sandwiches. This RHS AGM variety is quick and easy to grow, either outdoors or under glass for early crops in just a few weeks from sowing. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. Companion planting: Try growing radishes with mint to deter flea beetles, which chew irregular holes in the leaves. Useful links: More info |
Lettuce 'Great Lakes' (Iceberg/Crisphead) - HeritageLactuca sativa Customer RatingThis heritage, medium to large hearted ‘Iceberg’ lettuce produces crisp, bright green leaved heads in 90 days. Lettuce ‘Great Lakes’ stands well without bolting during hot summer weather. Sow successionally for continuous crops throughout summer. Height: 20cm (8”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Lettuce 'Relic' (Loose-leaf)Lactuca sativa Lettuce ‘Relic’ is a breeding development from the heirloom ‘Deer’s Tongue’ lettuce to give improved uniformity and good mildew resistance. Its distinctive loose leaf habit and reddish maroon, narrow pointed leaves make an attractive, eye-catching variety with a pleasant taste and texture. Lettuce ‘Relic’ is ideal for successional sowings, standing in good condition without bolting during even hot weather. Height: 25cm (10”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Radish 'Poloneza' - HeritageRaphanus sativus Radish ‘Poloneza’ produces attractive round, red-skinned roots with a white splash at the root end, similar to Radish 'Sparkler'. The mild, crisp, white or pink tinged flesh is free from pithiness and makes an attractive addition to radish salads. This quick growing summer radish resists bolting and is suitable for earlier sowings under glass as well as outdoors. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 10cm (4").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |