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Brassica oleracea var. gemnifera For autumn and early winter harvest. Brussels sprouts are a traditional winter vegetable and the plants can stay outside during the winter Sowing instructions
Sow from the middle of April in a seedbed and plant out six weeks later. 
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Planting ...

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Brassica oleracea var. gemnifera Heritage variety with small red buttons and a good flavour. Colour intensifies in colder weather. Sowing instructions
Slow growing so important to sow early, from February - April.


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Brassica oleracea var. sabauda   True Savoy with medium sized heads. Very hardy.   Sowing instructions 
 Sow seed from the end of April on a seed bed or sow direct into modules or pots. 
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 Plant out after six weeks at a distance of 60 x 70cm. All cabbages grow best when the ...

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Brassica oleracea var. sabauda   Dense medium size heads with fine crinkled leaves. For harvest in late winter   Sowing instructions 
 Sow at the end of April and plant out after six weeks at 60x70cm. 
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 All cabbages grow best when the temperatures are not too hot and where ...

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Brassica oleracea var. capitata   Medium sized round heads. The heads are dense and have a short inner stem   Sowing instructions 
 Sow seed from the end of April in a seed bed or sow direct into modules or pots 
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 Plant out after six weeks at a distance of 60x70cm. All cabb...

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Brassica oleracea var. capitata   Very hardy strain for winter use. Produces a solid red-tinged head.   Sowing instructions 
 Sow at the end of April. Sow seeds in seed trays, modules or in seed bed inside or outdoors. Sow seeds 15 mm deep. 
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 Transplant the seedlings into p...

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Daucus carota A strong growing variety ideal for storage Sowing instructions
Sow seeds from April until middle of June in rows 20-25 cm apart, 6-13 mm deep. Try to space the seeds 1 cm apart. 
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Keep well weeded and avoid thinning late as this encourages carrot root fly attack.


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Cichorium intybus For early forcing with soil cover. Forms large and dense chicons Sowing instructions
Sow seeds in May in rows 50 cm apart. 
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Thin to 12 cm between plants. Lift roots in November and cut back leaves to 2.5 cm. Pack roots in a box with sand and compost and co...

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Cichorium intybus For middle to late forcing. Harvest from end of December until March. Can be forced with or without soil covering. Forms heavy and dense chicons Sowing instructions
Sow seeds in May in rows 50 cm apart
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Thin to 12cm between plants. Lift roots in November and ...

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Valerianella locusta Round, dark green leaves. Fast growing. Suitable for growing under glass, plastic or in open ground Sowing instructions
Sow in August and September outside or in October in a cold-frame or greenhouse for autumn and winter harvest. Sow in rows 10-15 cm apart.


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Valerianella locusta Fast growing. Produces large leaves Sowing instructions
Sow in August and September outside or in October in a cold-frame or greenhouse for autumn and winter harvest. Sow in rows 10-15 cm apart.


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Valerianella locusta Spoon-shaped leaves with a beautiful dark green colour. Good yield and extremely good flavour Sowing instructions
Sow in August and September outside or in October in a cold-frame or greenhouse for autumn and winter harvest. Sow in rows 10-15 cm apart.


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Valerianella locusta Round, dark green leaves. Good tolerance against mildew Sowing instructions
Sow in August and September outside or in October in a cold-frame or greenhouse for autumn and winter harvest. Sow in rows 10-15 cm apart.


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Brassica oleracea Borecole   High yielding variety with medium sized dark green leaves. Plants 50-60cm tall. Hardy plant that can stay outside in winter, will tolerate frost up to -15ºc. The taste improves after frost.   Sowing instructions 
 Sow early in spring for a summer crop or in late sprin...

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Brassica oleracea acephala   These strong plants produce long, thin, dark crinkled leaves for winter picking.   Sowing instructions 
 Sow early in spring for a summer crop or in late spring for a winter crop. 
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 Raise plants in a seedbed and plant out at a distance of 60x40c...

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Brassica oleracea acephala   A red leaved variety high in vitamins. Hardy plant that can stay outside in winter, will tolerate frost up to -15ºc. The taste improves after frost.   Sowing instructions 
 Sow early in spring for a summer crop or in late spring for a winter crop. 
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Brassica oleracea acephala   Grey-green leaves with a red stem and mid rib. Use the leaves when they are small for stir-fry or salad. Hardy plant that can stay outside in winter and will tolerate frost.   Sowing instructions 
 Sow early in spring for a summer crop or in July to August for a winte...

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Brassica oleracea acephala   A semi-tall variety with curly leaves. Hardy plant that can stay outside in winter, will tolerate frost up to -15ºc. The taste improves after frost.   Sowing instructions 
 Sow early in spring for a summer crop or in late spring for a winter crop. 
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Allium porrum Improved selection from Blue Green Winter with long shafts and erect dark green foliage. For autumn and winter harvest. Can stand heavy frosts. Sowing instructions
Sow seeds from February, 6mm deep in rows 40cm apart, later thin to 15cm between the plants, or raise plants in a seedb...

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Allium porrum For late winter or early spring harvest. Can stand heavy frosts. Sowing instructions
Sow seeds from February, 6mm deep in rows 40cm apart, later thin to 15cm between the plants, or raise plants in a seedbed or in modules.
Growing instructions
Leeks grow best in a deep fertile soil. ...

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A mix of Black Seeded Simpson, Suzan, Merveille Des Quatre Saisons, Lollo Bionda, Grazer Krauthauptel and Red Salad Bowl. Sowing instructions
Sow seeds from February in seed trays and place in light at a temperature of 18°C. Sow in situ from mid April.
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Cut at 10cm high for ba...

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Lactuca sativa var. longifolia A red cos lettuce with well-filled heads. For early, summer and autumn harvest. Also suitable for baby-leaf production. Sowing instructions
Sow from February until March in a greenhouse or cold frame, outside from March. Sow seeds in seed trays or modules, cover se...

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Lactuca sativa var. longifolia A small, fast maturing lettuce with crisp leaves. Can be grown outdoors throughout the growing season. Can also be grown in early autumn and winter under cloches. Sowing instructions
Sow from February until March in a greenhouse or coldframe, outside from March. S...

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Lactuca sativa var. longifolia A small to medium size cos lettuce with crisp red leaves. Can be sown in the open throughout the growing season. Can also be sown or planted in autumn and winter under fleece or cloches. Sowing instructions
Sow from February until March in a greenhouse or coldframe,...

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Lactuca sativa A very hardy variety for winter cultivation outside or in an unheated green house. Sowing instructions
Sow from late August to early October for winter or spring cutting. Planting distance: 30x30cm.


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Lactuca sativa Solid dark hearts, rather like a large Little Gem with a very sweet flavour. Very winter hardy, but slow to bolt and tolerant of heat. Versatile and delicious. Sowing instructions
Sow from late August to early October for winter or spring cutting. Even good grown as a summer crop.


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Pastinaca sativa Slender, butter-coloured roots which are firm and juicy and very sweet. Sowing instructions
Sow from March until June in rows 30-40cm apart.
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Thin later to 5-10cm. The harvest can start in autumn but the taste improves after frost. Can stay in the soil during ...

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Pastinaca sativa Forms a long smooth root with little core, ideal for the lighter soils. Sowing instructions
Sow from March until mid May in rows 35 cm apart.
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Thin later to 15 cm. The harvest can start in autumn but the taste improves after frost. Can stay in the soil during ...

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Pastinaca sativa A strong growing parsnip, medium long roots with a good flavour. Sowing instructions
Sow from March until mid May in rows 35 cm apart, thin later to 15 cm.
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The harvest can start in autumn but the taste improves after frost. Can stay in the soil during winter.


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Pastinaca sativa Sweet and tender roots. Ideal for all soil types, especially clay. Roots are medium long. Sowing instructions
Sow from March until mid May in rows 35 cm apart.
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Thin later to 15 cm. The harvest can start in autumn but the taste improves after frost. Can stay i...

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Cichorium intybus Radicchio chicory. Forms small red leaves in a rosette. Sowing instructions
Sow in July and thin or transplant to 25x8cm.
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The plants stay in situ during winter. The harvest usually starts in spring but can be brought forward by covering the plants with a fl...

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Lepidium sativum Fast growing plant used for its seedling leaves in salads. Sowing instructions
Sow in rows 10 cm apart or broadcast in a seed tray.
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Indoors the harvest can be after ten days.


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Barbarea verna Land cress, also called American cress, has a spicy taste similar to watercress, is ready to eat in seven to eight weeks after sowing. It is rich in vitamins, iron and calcium and provides a continuous supply over a long period. Sowing instructions
Sow from March till August, or in...

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Portulaca oleracea Leaves are used raw as a salad. It will thrive in cool conditions and will grow well even in poor, light soils Sowing instructions
Sow in August or September in rows 20 cm apart
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Harvest from late autumn until spring.


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Spinacia oleracea Very robust plant with dark green leaves. For spring, autumn and winter cultivation. Slow to bolt Sowing instructions
For spring and autumn sowing. Sow in rows 15cm apart
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Spinach requires a very fertile, moist soil


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Spinacia oleracea Fast growing spinach with large leaves Sowing instructions
Sow before the end of March or after mid August. Sow in rows 15 cm apart
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Spinach requires a very fertile, moist soil


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