Welcome to Acqua Garden's Easy To Grow Vegetable Plants collection, where gardening success is within reach for everyone. Our carefully curated selection of vegetable plants includes varieties that are straightforward to cultivate, ensuring you enjoy bountiful harvests with minimal effort.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, our high-quality plants are perfect for your garden beds, containers, or small spaces. Explore our diverse range and transform your green space into a thriving, productive garden with ease. View all Vegetable Plants.
Commonly Asked Questions
What is the easiest vegetable to grow?
Tomatoes are a favourite among beginner gardeners due to their reliable nature and delicious yield. Lettuce, courgettes,French beans, and radishes are also easy to grow, offering a gratifying gardening experience with minimal fuss.
Radishes are one of the fastest-growing vegetables, taking approximately six weeks from seed to harvest. They are robust and can handle cooler climates, making them a reliable choice for a speedy crop.
What vegetables grow all year round in the UK?
In the UK, brassicas like kale, cabbage,turnips, and broccoli grow well during winter months. Spinach beet can survive frosts, while root vegetables such as carrots and beetroot can be stored from late autumn for several months.
Is it cheaper to grow your own vegetables in the UK?
Growing your own vegetables is generally cheaper than purchasing them. While seeds are the least expensive option, ready-to-plant vegetable packs like those offered by Acqua Garden simplify the process.
Kale 'Red Russian' is a vibrant addition to any garden, renowned for its striking red stems and deeply crinkled leaves. This red kale variety is perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, thriving in the cooler climates of the UK and providing a nutritious boost to your meals.
Key Features
Cold-Tolerant: Excellent performance in a variety of temperatures, ideal for UK gardens.
Nutrient-Rich: High in vitamins A, C, and K, supporting a healthy diet.
Easy to Grow: Low maintenance with strong resistance to common pests.
Versatile Use: Perfect for fresh salads, smoothies, stir-fries, and as a spinach substitute.
Usage Ideas
Incorporate Kale 'Red Russian' into your daily meals by adding it to salads for a crunchy texture, blending it into smoothies for a nutritional boost, or using it in hearty stir-fries. Its versatility makes it a staple in both raw and cooked dishes.
Growing Tips
Plant your Kale 'Red Russian' in well-drained soil during spring to late autumn for optimal growth. Ensure consistent watering and provide protection from pests to maintain healthy plants. Refer to our Kale Plants collection for more varieties and gardening resources.
Nutritional Benefits
Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, Kale 'Red Russian' supports overall health and well-being. Its high fiber content aids in digestion, while antioxidants help protect against various ailments.
Enhance your garden with Kale 'Red Russian' and enjoy a bountiful harvest of delicious and nutritious greens. Buy Kale today and explore our wide range of gardening solutions to suit your space and lifestyle.
Chard 'Rainbow' is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to buy chard with its vibrant, multi-colored stems and tender, nutrient-rich leaves. This variety of Swiss chard is perfect for adding color to your salads, stir-fries, and steaming dishes while providing a high yield that enhances both your garden and kitchen.
Vibrant Colors and High Yield
Color Variety: Showcases stunning crimson, yellow, and purple stems that add decorative appeal to any garden.
Generous Harvest: Produces abundant, tender leaves throughout the growing season, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh greens.
Nutrient-Rich and Versatile
Health Benefits: Packed with iron, vitamins A, C, and K, making it a nutritious addition to your meals.
Culinary Uses: Ideal for salads, sautéing, steaming, and using as baby leaves in a variety of dishes.
Easy to Grow and Maintain
Planting Tips: Sow seeds 1.5 cm deep and space plants 30 cm apart for optimal growth.
Growing Conditions: Thrives in full sun to partial shade and can withstand cooler temperatures without bolting quickly.
Maintenance: Regular harvesting encourages new growth and helps prevent pests and diseases.
Enhance your garden with our reliable Chard 'Rainbow' seedlings, perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners. Explore our Recommended Salad Plants and Leafy Greens - Vegetable Plants collections for more high-quality options.
Chard 'Rainbow'
Offers vibrant, colourful stems and tender leaves.
Discover Renegade Spinach, a top-tier spinach variety designed for both novice and seasoned gardeners. Our Renegade Spinach hybrid seeds offer a high-yield, disease-resistant plant that thrives in various conditions, ensuring a bountiful harvest every season. Perfect for sustainable gardening, this easy-to-grow spinach enhances your garden with exceptional leaf quality and storage longevity.
Key Features
High-yield spinach variety
Disease-resistant plant
Fast maturing (harvest in ~6 weeks)
Suitable for all seasons, especially winter and early spring
Easy to grow for beginners and experienced gardeners
Excellent leaf quality and storage longevity
Experience hassle-free gardening with Renegade Spinach. Each pack contains 250 high-quality seeds, allowing you to sow outdoors from March to August. Harvest your spinach in as little as six weeks and store it in cool, humid conditions for up to two weeks. Rich in vitamins and minerals, Renegade Spinach not only boosts your garden but also your health.
Discover the vibrant and nutritious Purple Sprouting Broccoli, a perfect choice for UK home gardens. Packed with vitamins C and K, this variety not only enhances your meals but also adds a stunning splash of color to your vegetable patch.
Growing Instructions
Planting Season: Best planted in autumn for a winter harvest.
Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Spacing: Sow seeds 30cm apart to allow ample growth.
Care Tips: Ensure consistent watering and mulching to retain moisture. This variety is resistant to common pests, making it ideal for sustainable gardening.
Harvesting Tips
Harvest from February to May when the heads are firm and the florets are compact. Look for a dense central head and tightly closed buds to determine readiness.
Culinary Uses
Enjoy your Purple Sprouting Broccoli steamed, stir-fried, or roasted. Enhance the flavor with a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of melted butter for a simple yet delicious dish.
Why Choose AcquaGarden
At AcquaGarden, we make gardening easy with high-quality, easy-to-grow vegetable plants. Our Purple Sprouting Broccoli comes ready for immediate planting, ensuring a bountiful and hassle-free harvest. Explore our Best Sellers or visit the Brussels & Broccoli - Vegetable Plants collection for more options.
Order your Purple Sprouting Broccoli plants today and enjoy fresh, home-grown produce right from your garden!
Leeks ‘Tornado’ deliver long, white stems with a mild, sweet flavour, making them perfect for soups, stews, and roasting. Renowned for their high yield and cold tolerance, this variety ensures a bountiful harvest even in late seasons.
Key Features
High Yield: Produces abundant stalks, maximizing your garden’s productivity.
Cold Tolerant: Thrives in cooler temperatures, extending the growing season.
Mild Sweet Flavour: Enhances a variety of culinary dishes with its subtle taste.
Disease Resistant: Minimizes the risk of common leek ailments, ensuring healthy plants.
Growing Instructions
Sowing Time: Plant seeds in early spring or late summer for optimal growth.
Seed Depth: Sow seeds 1 cm deep in well-drained, rich soil.
Spacing: Space plants 15-20 cm apart to allow ample room for growth.
Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors when they have 4-6 true leaves.
Care Tips
Watering Frequency: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to reduce competition for nutrients.
Staking: Support tall stems if necessary to prevent bending or breaking.
Blanching: Earth up the stems to increase blanching and maintain their white colour.
Harvest & Storage
Harvest ‘Tornado’ leeks once the stalks reach the desired size, typically in late summer. For storage, bunch the leeks and store them in a cool, dry place. Expect a generous yield, perfect for continuous use throughout the season.
Enhance your garden with our reliable ‘Tornado’ leeks, offering a perfect balance of ease and productivity. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, these leek seedlings are an excellent addition to your Leek Plants collection. Explore more options in our Leeks & Onions - Vegetable Plants to diversify your garden and enjoy a sustainable gardening experience.
Experience the satisfaction of growing your own vibrant kale with AcquaGarden's premium Kale Plant. Perfect for both novice and seasoned gardeners in the UK, our kale varieties are designed to thrive in diverse garden settings and seasons.
Key Features
High Yield: Enjoy abundant harvests with our robust kale varieties.
Cold Tolerant: Perfect for winter gardening, ensuring year-round growth.
Easy to Grow: Suitable for gardens of all sizes, from spacious plots to compact containers.
Nutrient-Rich: Packed with essential vitamins for a healthy lifestyle.
Kale is not only a versatile addition to your garden but also a powerhouse of nutrition. Incorporate fresh kale into your salads, smoothies, or hearty stews for a delicious and healthy boost. By choosing AcquaGarden, you contribute to sustainable gardening while enjoying the freshest produce right at your doorstep.
Growing Instructions
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.
Soil: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist for steady growth.
Spacing: Space plants 30cm apart to allow ample room for development.
What’s Included
Multiple Plants: Receive a generous number of kale seedlings to start your garden.
Growing Guide: Comprehensive manual with tips and best practices for successful cultivation.
Delivery Information
We ensure fast and secure delivery across the UK, with bespoke protective packaging to keep your plants safe during transit. Backed by our 100% Happiness Guarantee, you can shop with confidence and start your gardening journey effortlessly.
Introducing Renegade Leeks, a top choice for UK gardeners seeking high-yield and disease-resistant leek plants. These leeks feature long, white stems with a mild, sweet flavour, perfect for enhancing a variety of culinary dishes.
Key Features
Varieties Available: Choose from popular types like Porbella AGM and Musselburgh, ensuring the best fit for your garden.
Growth Attributes: Enjoy robust, straight stems with excellent winter hardiness and strong disease resistance, making them ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Harvest Information: Experience a late-season harvest with high yield expectations, providing you with abundant leeks throughout the growing season.
Benefits
Culinary Uses: Perfect for soups, stews, roasting, and a multitude of versatile cooking methods, adding depth and flavour to your meals.
Health Advantages: Rich in vitamins and minerals, leeks support immune and circulatory system health, contributing to your overall well-being.
Ease of Growing: Suitable for various garden spaces, including small and large gardens, with comprehensive growing instructions included to ensure successful cultivation.
Customer Assurance
Renegade Leeks are professionally cultivated in our nurseries, guaranteeing high-quality plants delivered swiftly and securely. We offer a 100% happiness guarantee, so you can garden with confidence and peace of mind.
Lettuce 'Butterhead' is a premium butterhead lettuce variety, celebrated for its tender, buttery texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. Perfect for enhancing your salads or adding a delicate touch to a variety of dishes, this butterhead vegetable is a favorite among both novice and experienced gardeners in the UK.
Key Features
Soft, buttery texture with a mild, slightly sweet flavor
Ideal for salads and versatile culinary uses
Grows well in containers and garden beds
Compact, loose heads suitable for various gardening spaces
Disease-resistant, ensuring a robust harvest
Growing Instructions
Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade
Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil
Planting Time: Best planted from early spring to late summer
Watering: Requires regular watering to keep soil consistently moist
Spacing: Ensure proper spacing to prevent overcrowding
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer once during the growing season
Lettuce 'Butterhead' is easy to cultivate and maintain, making it an excellent choice for home gardens. Whether you're growing in a spacious garden bed or a limited container, this butterhead lettuce adapts well to various conditions, providing a bountiful harvest from spring to early autumn.
Harvesting Information
Harvest your butterhead lettuce when the heads are fully formed and the leaves are tender. Cut the outer leaves first, allowing the inner leaves to continue growing for a continuous supply throughout the season.
Additional Details
Our butterhead lettuce seeds are carefully selected to ensure high yield and quality. Packaged with bespoke protective measures, your seeds arrive safely and ready to grow. Explore more lettuce varieties or browse our Best Sellers for other top-quality gardening options.
Cultivate fresh, delicious lettuce with ease and enjoy the satisfaction of home-grown vegetables. Order now and start your hassle-free gardening journey with AcquaGarden!
Savoy Cabbage is a hardy cabbage variety renowned for its crinkled, dark green leaves and sweet, mild flavour. Ideal for both garden beds and containers, this versatile plant offers a bountiful harvest of nutritious cabbage heads, perfect for UK gardens.
Key Features
Hardy Cabbage Variety: Resilient and adaptable to various climates.
Crinkled Dark Green Leaves: Adds texture and visual interest to your garden.
Sweet, Mild Flavour: Perfect for a variety of culinary dishes.
Versatile Growth: Suitable for both garden beds and containers.
Planting: Best grown in raised beds or large pots with well-drained soil.
Spacing: Space plants approximately 45cm apart to allow ample growth.
Care: Resistant to splitting and thrives in cool climates; protect against slugs with natural deterrents.
Maintenance: Ensure consistent watering and fertilization for optimal growth.
Culinary Uses
Versatile Cooking: Ideal for steaming, boiling, braising, and stir-frying.
Delicious Dishes: Perfect for coleslaw, soups, and fresh salads.
Creative Recipes: Enhance your meals with Savoy Cabbage’s unique texture and flavour.
Additional Information
Each purchase includes a comprehensive growing guide to help you achieve the best results. For more options, explore our Cabbages & Cauliflowers collection and browse through our Cabbage Plants for additional varieties.
Lettuce 'Little Gem' is a compact lettuce variety renowned for its sweet flavor and crunchy texture. Perfect for both new and experienced gardeners, this versatile plant thrives in various conditions, offering a continuous harvest throughout the growing season. Ideal for fresh salads, 'Little Gem' adds a delightful crunch and vibrant color to your meals.
Growing 'Little Gem' Lettuce
Sowing Time: Late February to August
Planting Depth & Spacing: Sow seeds 1cm deep and space plants 25cm apart
Soil and Light: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with full sun to partial shade
Watering Tips: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods
Pest Management: Use natural methods to protect against common pests
Harvesting Your Lettuce
Timing: Typically ready for harvest from June to October
Signs of Readiness: Harvest before the plant starts to bolt to ensure the best flavor
Techniques: Cut individual leaves or the entire head to encourage continuous growth
Nutritional Benefits
Vitamins: High in Vitamins C and K
Antioxidants: Rich in beta-carotene and other antioxidants
Low Calorie: Ideal for healthy, low-calorie meals
Companion Planting
Carrots
Garlic
Onions
Radishes
Nasturtiums
Serving Suggestions
Salads: Combine with tomatoes, cucumbers, and your favorite dressings
Braising: Lightly braise with herbs for a warm, nutritious side
Sautéing: Sauté with garlic and olive oil for a quick and healthy dish
Enhance your garden with our reliable 'Little Gem' lettuce for a bountiful and hassle-free gardening experience. Explore more lettuce varieties and gardening essentials to create your perfect salad garden.
Discover the vibrant and nutritious broccoli plant, a perfect addition to your home garden. Renowned for its stunning colour and high yield, this broccoli plant for sale by AcquaGarden is ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to enhance their vegetable garden.
Key Features
Variety: Distinctive purple broccoli adds a splash of colour to your garden.
High Yield: Produces multiple harvests throughout the growing season.
Disease-Resistant: Robust and resilient, ensuring healthy growth.
Optimal Growth Conditions: Thrives in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight.
Culinary Versatility: Perfect for steaming, stir-fries, roasting, and salads.
Planting and Care
Choose the Right Location: Select a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
Planting: Sow seeds or transplant seedlings 18-24 inches apart.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods.
Maintenance: Mulch to retain moisture and control weeds.
Harvesting: Pick the heads when they are tightly packed and before the buds start to flower for the best flavour.
Benefits
Nutritional Powerhouse: Rich in vitamins C and K, fibre, and antioxidants.
Garden Aesthetics: Adds visual appeal with its unique colour and structure.
Sustainable Choice: Supports eco-friendly gardening practices with resilient growth.
Elevate your gardening experience with AcquaGarden’s high-quality broccoli plant. For more options, explore our Broccoli Plants and Vegetable Plants collections.
Sweet Winter Gem lettuce is a premium winter gem lettuce variety, known for its sweet and crunchy leaves. Perfect for fresh salads, this winter lettuce variety is easy to grow and provides a continuous harvest from spring to early autumn.
Key Features
Sweet and Crunchy Leaves: Enjoy tender, flavorful leaves that enhance any salad.
Compact Growth: Reaches 20-30cm in height, ideal for pots, greenhouses, and small gardens.
Disease-Resistant: Robust against common lettuce diseases, ensuring a healthy crop.
Growing Tips
Plant ‘Winter Gem Lettuce’ in well-drained soil under full sun to partial shade. Maintain regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist. Best grown in UK climates, this winter lettuce variety thrives in cold frames and unheated greenhouses, extending your growing season.
Ideal Uses
Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Its continuous harvest allows you to enjoy fresh, green lettuce throughout the season. Explore more recommended salad plants to complement your garden.
Additional Benefits
Enjoy an easy maintenance experience with adaptable growth suitable for containers and various garden settings. ‘Winter Gem’ offers a reliable and bountiful harvest, making it a favorite among both novice and experienced gardeners.
Brighten your garden with AcquaGarden's Pumpkin Chilli Plant, a unique addition for both novice and experienced home gardeners. This easy to grow chilli offers vibrant, pumpkin-shaped chilies that add both beauty and spice to your harvest, all while supporting sustainable gardening practices.
Product Features
Heat Level: Approximately 30,000 - 40,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Mature Size: Grows up to 1 meter tall
Seed Count: Includes 20 premium seeds per pack
Recommended Pot Size: Thrives in 7.5-litre pots
Unique Pumpkin-Shaped Chilies: Adds aesthetic appeal to any garden
Growing Instructions
Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; avoid overwatering to prevent root issues
Support: May require staking or a support system to maintain upright growth
Enhance your garden with these pumpkin chilli plants, perfect for stuffing, slicing, or adding heat to your favourite dishes. Explore our Chillies & Peppers collection and discover our Small Space Gardening solutions to complement your chilli plant and create a thriving garden oasis.
High Yields
Rich Flavour
Easy to Grow
Trending
Pumpkin Chilli
Unique, pumpkin-shaped chillies with a fiery kick.
Experience the vibrant flair of the Spicy Jane Pepper Plant, a perfect addition to any garden or kitchen. Known for its vivid colors and fiery flavor, this pepper variety is ideal for both novice and seasoned gardeners seeking an easy-to-grow plant that delivers exceptional taste to your dishes.
Premium Quality
Our Spicy Jane Pepper Plants are cultivated with meticulous care, ensuring robust health and vibrant growth. Each plant is carefully packaged to protect it during transit, guaranteeing it arrives in prime condition ready to thrive in your garden.
Unique Spicy Flavor
Enjoy a delightful heat that enhances a wide range of culinary creations. The Spicy Jane Pepper offers a balanced spice level, making it perfect for everything from fresh salsas to gourmet sauces.
Vibrant Appearance
Featuring peppers in stunning shades of red, orange, and yellow, the Spicy Jane Pepper Plant adds a splash of color to any garden space. Its striking appearance not only beautifies your garden but also attracts pollinators, promoting a healthy ecosystem.
Prolific Crop
Benefit from a high yield of peppers throughout the growing season. The Spicy Jane variety is known for its prolific production, ensuring you have plenty of fresh peppers to enjoy long into the summer.
Easy to Grow
Designed for versatility, this pepper plant thrives in various climates and can be grown in both containers and garden beds. Whether you're gardening in a spacious backyard or a cozy balcony, the Spicy Jane Pepper Plant adapts to your space with ease.
Usage and Care
To ensure the best growth, plant your Spicy Jane Pepper in well-drained soil with ample sunlight. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and provide support as the plants grow to maintain their shape and productivity.
Enhance your garden and culinary adventures with the Spicy Jane Pepper Plant. Explore more options in our Easy To Grow - Vegetable Plants and Culinary Gardening collections to create a vibrant and productive garden space.
Chard is a versatile and vibrant addition to any UK garden, offering both stunning colours and nutritious leaves. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, our garden chard thrives in various conditions, making it an excellent choice for home cultivation.
Features
Vibrant Stem Colours: Adds a splash of colour to your garden.
Nutrient-Rich Leaves: Packed with vitamins and minerals.
Easy to Grow: Suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Continuous Harvest: Enjoy fresh produce throughout the growing season.
How to Grow
Soil Requirements: Plant chard in well-drained soil to prevent root issues.
Sunlight Needs: Thrives in both sunny and partially shaded spots.
Watering Instructions: Ensure consistent watering for optimal growth.
Pest Protection: Use netting or natural repellents to protect against common pests.
Culinary Uses
Ideal for Salads: Fresh leaves add a nutritious crunch.
Perfect for Stir-Fries: Combines well with a variety of vegetables.
Great for Steaming: Retains nutrients and enhances flavour.
Benefits
Chard not only enhances the aesthetic of your vegetable garden but also provides a reliable source of fresh, iron-rich greens. Its resilience to UK climate conditions makes it a low-maintenance choice, ensuring a hassle-free gardening experience.
Add our high-quality chard to your vegetable garden today and enjoy the beauty and bounty it brings all season long.
Harvest Time: 6-8 Weeks
High Yields
Easy To Grow
Tender Leaves
Swiss Chard
Produces vibrant, colourful stems and nutritious leaves
Add a fiery burst to your garden with the Prairie Fire Chilli Plant, a vibrant red chilli plant that stands out both visually and culinarily. Perfect for spice enthusiasts and garden lovers alike, this plant offers intense heat and stunning color, making it a versatile addition to any home garden.
Key Features
High Heat Level: Features chillies with a Scoville rating of 70,000, perfect for those who love spicy flavors
Compact Growth: Bushy and compact, reaching up to 20cm in height, ideal for small spaces
Vibrant Red Peppers: Produces rich red chillies that enhance the aesthetic appeal of your garden
Easy to Grow: Suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners, thriving in various conditions
Extended Harvest Period: Enjoy fresh chillies from mid-summer to early autumn
Plant Care Instructions
Sunlight: Full sun exposure is essential for optimal growth
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil with regular watering to maintain moisture
Temperature: Thrives in temperatures above 18°C, suitable for UK climates
Watering: Requires daily watering during summer to ensure healthy root development
Enhance your culinary creations and garden beauty with the Prairie Fire Chilli Plant. Whether you're cultivating a small space garden or expanding your chillies collection, this versatile plant is a perfect choice. Order now and enjoy our fast and secure delivery, backed by our 100% happiness guarantee.