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An improved 'Duchy' type, Dutchman is ideal for growing in smaller gardens or where space is limited. This variety displays good disease resistance and tolerance to bolting producing tender, pointed heads that are sweet and tasty. Sow March - May. Harvest June - October.

One of the earliest and best spring cabbages, Durham Early produces large, solid heads of excellent quality when other vegetables are scarce. It is good used as ‘spring greens’. Firm, pointed hearts. Spring harvest. Sow:Jul-Sep. Blooms: Apr-May.

This calabrese produces a nicely domed head and, once cut, the plant will carry on and grow a good crop of side shoots. It is very tasty steamed or boiled. Sow Feb - April / September - October. Harvest June - September.

This superb broccoli provides a very good crop for early spring. Spears are extra large and succulent and can be harvested for up to 4 weeks. A British bred plant with a vigorous habit it performs well even on poorer soils. Extra large succulent spears. British bred. Sow Date: May-Jun.

Calabrese (Italian broccoli) is a great treat in late summer and early autumn, either steamed and eaten hot, or warm as part of a salad. Once the main head has been harvested, side shoots will be produced for later eating. Sow Date: Feb-Apr . Harvest/Flower Date: Aug-Sep

A very hardy longpod variety which grows nicely in warm soil, and is tough enough to over-winter. It yields well and produces tender white beans of good quality. Freeze any surplus for future use. Do not sow later than mid January.