Recommended Salad Plants

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.

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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.

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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.

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Mini Petita Cucumber plants are the perfect choice for gardeners seeking compact and productive plants. These easy-to-grow mini cucumber plants thrive in small spaces, making them ideal for balconies, patios, and container gardens.

Key Features

• Early-Maturing: Harvest your crisp cucumbers sooner with this early-maturing variety.
• High Yield: Enjoy a bountiful supply of thin-skinned, crisp, and juicy cucumbers.
• Compact Growth: Perfect for small space gardens and container setups.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for snacking, salads, and pickling.

Planting & Care

Mini Petita cucumbers are annual plants that require full sun to thrive. Suitable for both greenhouses and outdoor containers, they grow upright with minimal side-branching, reducing maintenance needs. Plant the seeds directly in containers or raised beds, ensuring they receive consistent moisture and minimal care.

Package Details

Each pack includes 3 garden-ready peat pots, ready for planting in your chosen space. Easy to transplant, these mini cucumber plants come with all the necessary instructions for a successful harvest.

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Our White Bulb Onion plants are an exceptional choice for gardeners seeking a high-yield, disease-resistant onion bulb variety. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, these plants provide crisp and mild-flavored onions that enhance any culinary creation.

Features & Benefits

• High Yield: Produces abundant bulbs, ensuring a steady supply throughout the growing season.
• Disease Resistant: Robust against common onion diseases, promoting healthy plant growth.
• Crisp, Mild Flavor: Versatile taste profile suitable for a wide range of dishes.
• Long Shelf Life: Stores well, allowing you to enjoy fresh onions for extended periods.

Growing Instructions

• Soil Requirements: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter to support strong root development.
• Sunlight: Ensure full sun exposure, with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth.
• Watering: Maintain a consistent watering schedule, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged to prevent bulb rot.
• Spacing: Space plants approximately 4-6 inches apart to allow adequate air circulation and room for bulb expansion.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting and midway through the growing season to promote healthy growth.

Culinary Uses

• Salads: Adds a fresh, crisp texture and mild flavor to your green salads.
• Cooking & Pickling: Perfect for sautés, stews, and preserving through pickling.
• Sandwiches & Salsas: Enhances the flavor profile of various sandwiches, salsas, and dips, providing a subtle onion taste without overpowering other ingredients.

Harvest & Storage

Harvest your White Bulb Onions in late summer to early autumn when the tops begin to yellow and fall over. Cure the bulbs in a warm, dry place for about two weeks to allow the skins to dry. Once cured, store them in a cool, dark location with good ventilation to extend their shelf life and maintain freshness.

Get Started

Enhance your garden and kitchen with our reliable White Bulb Onion plants. Explore our Recommended Salad Plants and Leeks & Onions - Vegetable Plants collections to discover more varieties and gardening essentials for a thriving, versatile garden.

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

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Lettuce Mixed Selection brings a vibrant array of textures and flavours to your garden, perfect for creating diverse and colourful salads. This carefully curated mix of mixed lettuce leaves is designed for both novice and experienced gardeners, ensuring a rewarding and hassle-free growing experience.

Varieties Included

• Albabionda: Delicate, crisp leaves with a light green hue.
• Albarossa: Rich red leaves adding a striking contrast to your salads.
• Green Iceberg: Compact growth with a crunchy texture.
• Ruby Crisp: Deep red leaves that enhance the visual appeal of any dish.

Growing Instructions

• Sowing: Plant seeds in well-drained soil, spacing them 20cm apart.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist for optimal growth.
• Sunlight: Requires partial shade to full sun for best results.
• Harvesting: Use the 'cut and come again' method to enjoy fresh leaves continuously.

Benefits

• Continuous Harvest: Enjoy a steady supply of fresh lettuce throughout the season.
• Easy to Grow: Suitable for various gardening levels, from container gardens to traditional beds.
• Cost-Effective: Maximise your yield with minimal effort and investment.
• Vibrant Colors: Enhance the aesthetic of your salads with a mix of green and red leaves.

Usage Ideas

Create stunning salads by combining different textures and colours from the Mixed Selection Lettuce. Try adding fruits like strawberries or citrus segments for a refreshing twist, or mix with herbs for a flavorful blend. The versatility of these lettuces makes them perfect for sandwiches, wraps, and garnishing dishes.

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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.

Cherry Belle Radishes bring vibrant color and crisp texture to your garden and kitchen. These Cherry Belle Radish Seeds are a top choice for gardeners seeking a quick-maturing, disease-resistant variety with bright cherry-red skin and crisp white flesh. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, they thrive in various conditions, making them ideal for container and small space gardening.

Key Features

• Quick-Maturing Variety: Ready to harvest in just 20-30 days.
• Vibrant Cherry-Red Skin: Adds a splash of color to your garden beds.
• Crisp White Flesh: Provides a delightful crunch and mild flavor.
• Disease-Resistant Plants: Ensures healthy growth with minimal maintenance.
• Easy to Grow: Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.

Cultivate Cherry Belle Radishes easily in your Small Space Garden or container setups. Their adaptable nature makes them suitable for various garden styles, including Urban Gardens.

Culinary Tips

Cherry Belle Radishes are versatile in the kitchen—great for fresh salads, pickling, or adding a crunchy texture to sandwiches. Pair them with other vegetables like cucumbers and carrots for a colorful and nutritious mix.

Enhance your garden with our reliable Cherry Belle Radishes, ensuring a bountiful and hassle-free growing experience. Order your Cherry Belle Radish Seeds today and enjoy fresh, home-grown radishes in no time!