Seeds

Parsnips are so versatile, and deserve to be more popular. This reliable variety produces large, tapering roots of good skin and flesh quality. Sow February - April. Harvest September - February.

Early Onward yields a heavy crop of dark green, blunt ended pods full of delicious peas. It grows to just 60cm (24in) tall, so needs only minimal support. High yielding. Early to crop.

Whether you want pumpkins for making lanterns or for delicious pumpkin pie, this is one of the best varieties to choose. They will store until Christmas in a cool, dry place. Great for children. Stores well. Sow Date: Mar-May.

Rhodos has exotic bell shaped marron flowers with a deep calyx which are in wonderful contrast to the deep green smooth foliage. It grows rapidly and is mostly grown as a climber, but is equally attractive grown in hanging baskets. Add a touch of the exotic to your garden! Bronze-green foliage. Dwarf variety. Sow Date: Jan-Mar.

Florian is ideal for growing under glass or in baskets and containers.The striking apple blossom pink flowers produce heavy crops of juicy red delicious fruit. Perfect for containers. Perfect for snacking and desserts. Sow Date: Jan-Mar.

This impressive supersweet variety of sweet corn has well filled cobs that will taste delicious freshly picked, cooked & served with lashings of butter. A mid season variety that grows on strong, vigorous plants and performs well in the British climate. Sweet flavour. Large cobs. Sow: Mar-May. Blooms: Aug-Sep.

Very tasty - and pretty enough for the flower border. Very tasty - and pretty enough for the flower border. Use the leaves as spinach and the stalks (chards) chopped in stir fries. The young "baby leaves" are delicious in salads.

Very sweet and tasty, the bite size, rich orange fruits are borne on long, heavy trusses, and stay in good condition for several weeks. Equally reliable whether grown outdoors or in a greenhouse, Sungold has a growing band of followers who believe its flavour is unbeatable. Grow indoors or outdoors. Rich orange fruits. Sow:Jan-May. Blooms: Jul-Sep.

Ideal for those delicious egg and cress sandwiches, and equally as good in salads. Unbeatable as a garnish too. Sow indoors: all year round. Harvest: cut as required with scissors

This courgette variety is ideal for growing at home in containers. It is thin skinned, spineless & easy to pick. The dark green courgette fruits have excellent flavour, perfect for spiralising, slicing or roasting.

Moonshine is a supersweet variety that germinates well in the UK climate. Moonshine produces long, well filled cobs of sweet tasting kernels. Vigorous plants. High-yielding.

Succulent asparagus straight from your garden is easier than you may think. It may take two years before your first harvest, but it will crop for a further 15-20 years with the minimum of attention. Try it for a taste sensation!