Vegetable Plants

Turn food miles into metres by growing your own fresh veg. Think salads growing by the back door, not wilting at the bottom of the fridge. Herbs cut fresh from the kitchen windowsill. Fragrant tomatoes warm from the vine. Forget the will-they-won’t-they palaver of seeds. We’ll send you only the strongest young plants to get your patch off to a flying start. They’re all grown on a family farm in Lancashire and packed without plastic so that you can feel even better about what you eat.

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Chilli 'Scotch Bonnet' | Caribbean Antillais Plant

Don't even try to Jerk without it

4 options from £8.00

The hot and sweet classic Caribbean pepper in red, orange or yellow
150-350,000 on the Scoville scale
Essential for jerk spiced dishes
Compact plants ideal for growing in pots

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Bronze Fennel Plant

Beautiful bronze-purple foliage

4 options from £9.00

Adds height to borders, with feathery foliage and yellow flowers in summer
Use the leaves for garnishes and the seeds in baking
Suitable for patio pots
Attracts pollinators to your garden

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Red Cabbage 'Roderick F1' Plants

Crunchy, sweet and colourful

2 options from £10.00

Dense, crisp and sweet cabbages ideal for pickling or salads
Harvest from just 15-20 weeks
F1 variety for better performance and bigger harvests
Grow in a sunny border, raised bed or allotment

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'Jolant' Leek Plants

Everything you want from a leek!

4 options from £10.00

Moreish mild, slightly sweet flavour profile
Seriously impressive crop yield
Cook up in butter for a sumptuous side dish
Plant in spring, harvest throughout autumn

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Tomato 'Peardrop' Plant

Grow tomatoes in a hanging basket

4 options from £9.00

Bite sized yellow pear-shaped tomatoes
A perfect blend of sweetness and acidity
Heavy yielding - pick from July
Grow in pots and hanging baskets

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Oregano Plant

Small plants with big flavour

4 options from £9.00

A low growing herb with warm, aromatic leaves
Sprays of pale pink flowers in summer
Perfect for Mediterranean dishes
Grow in pots or as groundcover

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'Little Gem' Lettuce Plants

Never throw away lettuce again!

4 options from £10.00

Compact cos lettuces with a crisp and sweet flavour
Grows in just 6-8 weeks
Cut and come again or harvest the whole head
RHS Award of Garden Merit

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Tomato 'Shirley' Plant

The show-worthy salad tomato

4 options from £8.00

Medium sized bright red F1 hybrid tomatoes
Early maturing - harvest from June onwards
RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
A cordon tomato for growing outdoors or in a greenhouse

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Black Pepper Mint Plant

A warm, spicy hit of big mint flavour

4 options from £9.00

Purple stems, red-green leaves and spikes of mauve flowers
Plant in large containers in your kitchen garden
Try it with strawberries or in a gin and tonic
Easy to grow garden-ready premium plants

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Chervil Plant

Instantly elevates any dish

4 options from £9.00

Feathery foliage dotted with tiny white flowers
Described as 'gourmet parsley', chervil has a sweet, aniseed flavour
Grow in light shade in patio pots or on a windowsill
Perfect for livening up soups, sauces and salads

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Lettuce 'Cos Cucuracha' Plants

Cut fresh leaves and more will grow

4 options from £10.00

Classic cos lettuce with a good crunch and a slightly bitter flavour
Harvest from April to August
Cut and come again or harvest the whole head
Quick and easy to grow, with no waste

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Mangetout 'Carouby de Mausanne' Plants

Packed with crunch

4 options from £10.00

Heritage French variety with a sweet flavour
Ready to pick in just 12-15 weeks
Looks beautiful too, with lilac flowers
Grow on a trellis or canes in a sunny, sheltered spot

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Parsnip 'Duchess F1' Plants

Superior taste and stronger growth

2 options from £10.00

An F1 variety with uniform white roots and healthy foliage, full of flavour
Harvest from July right through to March
Perfect for roasting, soups and casseroles
Grow in rows in a raised bed, allotment or border

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Golden Thyme Plant

Sunshine yellow, lemon scented leaves

4 options from £9.00

A bushy evergreen with golden yellow leaves and lilac flowers in spring and summer
Easy to grow in pots or borders
Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden
RHS Award of Garden Merit

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Lemon Thyme Plant

The bright citrus herb that's so easy to grow

4 options from £9.00

Aromatic mid-green leaves with a strong lemon scent
RHS Plants for Pollinators
A handy substitute for fresh lemons
Perfect for pots or to edge a garden border

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Celery 'Victoria F1' Plants

The crunchiest celery you can get

4 options from £10.00

Crisp, vitamin rich stalks with a cool, fresh flavour
Harvest from late July to December
F1 variety for better performance and bigger harvests
Grow in blocks in raised beds, borders and allotments

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Oregano Plant 'Hot & Spicy'

Your new favourite herb

4 options from £9.00

Combines warm aromatics with a kick of chilli heat
Pick all year round
Heat up your tomato sauces, pizzas and Tex-Mex food
Grow indoors or in pots on a balcony or patio

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Turnip 'Snowball' Plants

Small, sweet and tender

4 options from £10.00

A sweet and juicy white globe turnip
Best harvested young from June onwards
Early harvests and plentiful crops - eat the tops too!
Grow in allotments, raised beds or pots

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Variegated Mint Plant

An attractive mint with a sweet, aromatic taste

4 options from £9.00

Grey green leaves with a creamy margin, and trumpet shaped lilac flowers
Grow in patio pots or on a windowsill
Pick fresh leaves for instant garnishes
Excellent for teas or livening up fruit salads

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Wild Rocket Plants

Pick fresh with zero waste

4 options from £10.00

Delicious rich, peppery rocket leaves
Pick what you need from June to October
Easy and quick to grow
Grow in patio pots, raised beds or borders

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Tomato 'Sweet Million' Plant

The chef's kiss of cherry tomatoes

4 options from £8.00

Snack-sized glossy red cherry tomatoes
Early maturing - harvest from June onwards
RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
A cordon tomato for growing outdoors, in a greenhouse or on a windowsill

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Broad Bean Plant 'The Sutton'

Multi award winning, easy to grow plants

4 options from £10.00

Delicious beans with black and white flowers
Plant out from May and harvest in August and September
RHS Plants for Pollinators
RHS Award of Garden Merit

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Swede 'Marian' Plants

The sweet, nutty winter essential

4 options from £10.00

Purple topped globe shaped roots with nutty yellow flesh
Harvest from autumn onwards
Vigorous and very productive variety
Plant in a row in raised beds, borders or an allotment

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'Matador F1' Shallot Plants

High yielding and stores for months

4 options from £10.00

A super reliable red-brown globe shaped shallot
Sweet and delicious caramelised in stews
Plant in rows in raised beds and veg plots
Harvest from July to September

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Vegetable Planting FAQs

What month is best to plant vegetables?

The majority of vegetables are sown in spring (March to May). Our recommendation is to plant veg after the last frost, which is usually at the beginning of June, but if you're interested in autumn and winter planting, we’ve got you covered!

How do you prepare the soil for a vegetable garden?

Soil preparation consists of three main steps: weeding, enriching the soil with organic or mineral matter and working or turning the soil. Get to know your soil a little better.

Where should I plant my vegetable garden?

Location is key and it’s all about finding a ‘sweet spot’ that gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Ensure the area you choose has good drainage and easy access to a water source so you aren’t lugging your watering can around and getting more soaked than the veggies (we’ve all been there!). Many vegetables can also be grown in pots on a patio, balcony or in a garden. Easily pleased.

When should I fertilise my vegetables?

We would advise feeding early on in the growing season and remember to ‘keep calm and carry on’ when fruit begins to appear, as fertiliser is still needed at this stage to ensure continued growth.

Do I need companion plants?

A companion plant is planted near a vegetable plant to either discourage pests from attacking it (mint, chives, lavender), attract them away from it (nasturtiums, marigolds) or attract predators that eat pests (marigolds, fennel).

How often should a vegetable garden be watered?

The UK is renowned for its rainy days, but chances are rain alone won’t be enough and you’ll need to give your growing friends a helping hand. Make sure you’re giving your plants roughly 2-3 cm of water per week. Unsure if they need a drink? Stick your finger in the soil every day or two; if the top inch is dry, give them water.

Do I need a Greenhouse to grow vegetables?

No greenhouse? No problem. You can grow an array of vegetables from just a few pots on your patio or even in a small garden. Take a look at our favourite greenhouse alternatives.

I’m a beginner, what are some of the easiest vegetables to grow?

Lettuce, radishes and peas are your best friends. We also believe you’ll thoroughly enjoy the company of green beans, beetroots and carrots. Don’t just take our word for it, have a browse yourself.

How do I know when it’s time to harvest?

Follow the plant's lead. Typically, ripe vegetables are vibrantly coloured, tender, and easy to pull away from the plant. Remember: the rule that bigger is better doesn't always apply, especially in the garden.

Do I need to grow vegetables from seed?

There’s nothing quite like growing a plant from a tiny seed but you can also plant seedlings which can be easily planted either inside or outside. Seeds are planted in the ground whereas seedlings are already sprouted from seed before planting.

Can I grow vegetables in pots?

Absolutely! Growing your own vegetables doesn't require a large garden or an allotment - any sunny spot will do.

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How often should a vegetable garden be watered?

Do I need a Greenhouse to grow vegetables?

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How do I know when it’s time to harvest?

Do I need to grow vegetables from seed?

Can I grow vegetables in pots?

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How do you prepare the soil for a vegetable garden?

Where should I plant my vegetable garden?

When should I fertilise my vegetables?

Do I need companion plants?

How often should a vegetable garden be watered?

Do I need a Greenhouse to grow vegetables?

I’m a beginner, what are some of the easiest vegetables to grow?

How do I know when it’s time to harvest?

Do I need to grow vegetables from seed?

Can I grow vegetables in pots?

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