Unwins

This carrot is an F1 variety meaning it has excellent disease resistance and also as the name suggests resists again carrot root fly. Expect the crops to be large, smooth and cylindrical with excellent flavour.

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.

Strawberry Delican is a heavy cropper producing fantastic, fresh and aromatic flavours. Will produce a reliable harvests of good sized fruits throughout its life.

Exotic looking vegetable grow like tomatoes in patio pots close to the house.

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.

This popular variety produces large, well protected curds in early autumn. Tasty whether steamed or boiled and perfect for making piccalilli. Well protected heads. Autumn harvest. Sow:Mar-Apr. Blooms: Sep-Oct.

A great but undervalued autumn and winter vegetable, swede is delicious mashed with carrot or diced and added to hearty stews and casseroles. Clubroot & mildew resistant. Finely textured globe roots. Sow between April to June.

Tiny pickled onions and cubed cheese on a cocktail stick may no longer be sophisticated, but it’s still a perfect partnership - and we love it! Paris Silverskin is also good for using raw in summer salads. So easy and quick growing. Summer/Autumn harvest. Heirloom variety. Sow Date: Mar-Jun

Turnips are often underrated, but not by gardeners who appreciate their delicate, fine flavour. Purple Top Milan is especially flavoursome. Pick when no more than 5cm (2in) across for the best flavour. Sowing Outdoors: March - July.

Onion Red Baron is an outstanding onion has everything to recommend it. The attractive, rich skin colour continues through its rings, making it so attractive on the plate.

Unwin's Lettuce (Endive) 'Can Can' produce dense heads, packed with delicious frilly leaves. Pick as required for ultimate freshness. Sow Indoors: March - July. Sow Outdoors: April - July. Harvest: May- September.

Grow your own chilli peppers. Perfect for curries and Mexican dishes. Sow February - May. Harvest August - September.