Growing Guides

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  LADY DI

  Red Flowered. Because the seeds develop only slowly in the beans, this delicious, stringless variety can be picked over a long period with no loss of quality or texture. Excellent for both the kitchen and the show bench, Lady Di also has good heat tolerance.

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  FILDERKRAUT

  If you like your cabbages big, look no further than this German beauty! The thin tender leaves are THE variety for shredding in salads, coleslaws or for sauerkraut, individual heads can reach up to 10lb.

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  PURPLE RAIN

  This British bred hybrid will make a great addition to any plot or allotment. Bred for high yields of deeply coloured, tender and tasty spears. Plants show good heat tolerance and are slow to bolt, producing reliable crops over a long period. Easy to grow and can be sown little and often for a continuous crop from summer right into late autumn.

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  COUNTESS

  The sweetest parsnip, it is high yielding and disease-tolerant, it gives a fine crop of uniform, smooth skinned pure white roots. Reliable in a variety of soils and seasons and has a very good taste and texture. Maturing time approximately 32-36 weeks from sowing.