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Unleash the fiery flavour of Carolina Reaper Chilli Plant, (Capsicum chinense) perfect for homegrown spice lovers. Achieve the ultimate spice challenge with the hottest pepper, ideal for your garden.

• Hottest chilli in the world
• Ideal for pots or gardens
• Adds distinctive spice to dishes
• Suitable for UK climate
• Easy-to-care starter plant

Growing a Carolina Reaper plant offers an exciting spice adventure, adding an intense heat to your culinary creations, perfect for those who enjoy a fiery flavour.

Grow your own delicious White Lisbon Salad Onions (Allium fistulosum) with our high-yield plants. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking a fresh addition to their kitchen garden.

• Easy-to-grow high-yield
• Perfect for kitchen gardens
• Fresh salad onion variety
• Suitable for small spaces
• Sustainable gardening option

A great way to begin your fresh and eco-friendly gardening journey, enhancing your meals with home-grown salad onions.

Experience the rich flavour of San Marzano Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Plants, perfect for enhancing your culinary creations. Ideal for UK gardeners, these tomatoes offer a taste of Italy right from your garden.

• Authentic San Marzano variety
• Ideal for UK climate
• Delicious flavourful harvest
• Perfect for sauces and dishes
• Easy to grow and maintain

Bring the taste of Italy to your home garden with our high-quality San Marzano Tomato Plants.

Cucumber 'Mini Petita' produces small, crisp fruits perfect for snacking, salads, and pickling. This variety is early-maturing and suitable for both greenhouses and outdoor containers.

Lettuce ‘Winter Gem’ 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.

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 irresistible charm of the Sweet Million Tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum), perfect for both small spaces and garden beds. Enhance your homegrown produce with these delightful, juicy cherry tomatoes.

• Prolific fruit-producing tomato plant
• Sweet, juicy cherry tomato flavour
• Ideal for small spaces or containers
• Easy to grow even for beginners
• Perfect for snacking or salads

The Sweet Million Tomato plant is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enjoy fresh, sweet tomatoes right from their home garden.

Introducing the Courgette (Cucurbita pepo) 'Ambassador' plant, perfect for those looking to cultivate high-yield zucchini with minimal effort. Ideal for small spaces, this compact plant offers a bountiful harvest in pots or gardens.

• Compact and space-saving design
• High-yield zucchini production
• Suitable for pots and containers
• Easy to grow and maintain
• Perfect for UK climate

Enhance your kitchen garden with a reliable and easy-growing courgette plant today. Perfect for both novice and seasoned gardeners. Explore our Vegetable Plants and Best Sellers collections for more options.

Cherry tomato plants produce clusters of small, sweet, and juicy tomatoes perfect for snacking, salads, or cooking. These versatile plants thrive in sunny spots with well-drained soil and can be grown in garden beds, containers, or greenhouses. Cherry tomatoes are easy to grow, providing a plentiful harvest throughout the season. Explore more in the Tomato Plants collection.

Transform your garden with the Aubergine (Solanum melongena) 'Moneymaker', a perfect choice for new and experienced gardeners alike. Enjoy the bounty of high yield, glossy purple fruits all season long. 

• High yield glossy purple fruits
• Ideal for UK climates
• Easy-to-grow variety
• Rich flavour in dishes
• Suitable for containers

Enhance your gardening experience with the Aubergine 'Moneymaker', perfect for bountiful harvests and a lush garden atmosphere.

Discover the beauty and flavour of our Bell Boy Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum)- perfect for any green pepper enthusiast. Grown for high yield, they thrive in both outdoor gardens and greenhouses.

• High yield sweet bell peppers
• Ideal for greenhouse cultivation
• Easy to grow for beginners
• Sweet taste with vibrant colour
• Perfect for salads and cooking

Adding Bell Boy Sweet Peppers to your garden is ideal for those who love fresh, flavourful vegetables at home.

Discover the vibrant and fiery Cayenne Chilli (Capsicum annuum) Plants from Acqua Garden, perfect for spicing up your garden. These easy-to-grow plants offer a bountiful harvest of spicy chilies that add a kick to any dish.

• Fiery cayenne pepper fruits
• Ideal for home gardeners
• Compact and easy-to-grow
• High yield chilli variety
• Perfect for culinary use

Experience the joy of cultivating your own spicy cayenne chillies and elevate your home cooking with fresh, home-grown produce.