NEW vegetable varieties for 2012

Aubergine
Pot Black AUB 030
Prolific cropping variety over a long cropping period. Dark purple fruits exceptionally early with good vigour. SEE PAGE 5

Cabbage

Herbs

Stevia HER 201

Sweetener 30 times sweeter than sugar but with no calories, suitable for cooking and baking. Full cultural instructions available. SEE PAGE 28

Kalibos CAB 074 Ivory AUB 031

A long cropping period and fruits can remain on the plant for a long time before over maturing. SEE PAGE 5 A delicious red pointed cabbage with high sugar content, making it the perfect variety for shredding into salads. SEE PAGE 13

Leek
Zermatt
LEE 040

Carrot
Eskimo F1
CAR 041

Brussels Sprout

A very strong carrot with robust tops, which makes harvesting easier. Excellent frost resistance and good disease tolerance. SEE PAGE 15

Great as either a baby leek or left to mature. Has some rust resistance. SEE PAGE 29

Lettuce
ICEBERG TYPE Robinson Pills LET 055
Reliable performer in a wide range of soil type and growing conditions. Good pest and disease resistance. SEE PAGE 30

Seven Hills BRS 016

A heavy cropping old favourite. SEE PAGE 10

Crispus F1
BRS 031

A superb variety showing excellent clubroot resistance. SEE PAGE 9

RED TYPE New Red Fire

LET 037

Cabbage
Rovite F1 CAB 075

Sweet Candle F1 CAR 029

A must for exhibitions. High yields of uniform cylindrical shaped roots with round tips. Exceptional Large heading red cabbage with vigorous habit suitable taste. SEE PAGE 15 for less fertile soil. Resistance to tip burn. SEE PAGE 12

Dark red with a high bolting and weather tolerance. Popular choice amongst growers for its excellent uniformity. SEE PAGE 31

BUTTERHEAD TYPE Clarion Pills

LET 035

Herbs
HER 200

Coriander Green Aroma

Multi-cut with a very good heat tolerance and slow to bolt. Performance is excellent during hot summer. SEE PAGE 26 2

The popular variety of good quality. Nice shaped head with thick mid to dark green soft leaves. Resistant to ten strains of mildew. SEE PAGE 29

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Lettuce
ROMAINE/COS TYPE Little Gem Tambura Pills LET 059
Darker and taller than the standard Little Gem, with improved tolerance to tipburn. Resistant to downy mildew races BI 1-16, 21 & 23. SEE PAGE 32

Salad Leaf

Swede
Best of All SWD 02
Reliable purple top variety. Very hardy and holds well. Good storing qualities. SEE PAGE 52

Winter Gem Vailan

LET 131

Tomato

Can be grown through out the winter with only frost protection. Mildew and mosaic virus tolerant. SEE PAGE 32

Mustard Red Frills ORI 034

Melon
Melon Emir F1
MEL 010

Superb deep red & green shoots with a mild fiery mustard flavour. Easy and fast growing. SEE PAGE 36

Rudy Streaks
ORI 044

High tolerance to dangerous disease pumpkin downy mildew. Tolerant to low temperatures. Very tasty, fragrant and sweet. SEE PAGE 32

Deeply serrated, attractive red mustard. SEE PAGE 36

Sunbaby TOM 01
One of the best yellow tomatoes with excellent flavour. SEE PAGE 54

Onion
Armstrong F1 ONI 054
A very productive main crop, Rijnsburger type with beautiful coloured strong skin. Excellent keeping quality. SEE PAGE 33

Oriental Vegetables
Pak Choi Ivory F1
ORI 039

Onion Shallots
Zebrune SHA 099
Very productive and with good resistance to bolting. Performs best on a well drained light soil in a sunny location. SEE PAGE 33

Slow bolting, white stemmed pak choi with a large upright frame and dark green round thick leaves. SEE PAGE 3

Pepper
Anaheim CAP 041
An early and very high yielding semi hot pepper. SEE PAGE 42

Spinach
Missouri F1 SPI 017
Relatively fast growing and slow bolting. Resistance PF 1-11. SEE PAGE 46

Cheyenne F1 CAP 099

A dwarf, compact chilli pepper produces a heavy crop of long chillies. SEE PAGE 42

Squash
SUMMER SQUASH - COURGETTE Midnight F1 COU 031
Compact bushy plant, ideal for growing in containers. A slightly speckled courgette with good flavour. SEE PAGE 48

Black Russian TOM 013

Large dark skinned variety with plenty of dark mahogany brown fruits. SEE PAGE 53

Mohawk F1 CAP 034

A compact sweet pepper with a spreading habit. Ideal for hanging baskets & patio planting. SEE PAGE 42

Smadar F1 TOM 016 (determinate variety)

Grown for early productions. Ripens continuously with a heavy yield of tasty thin skinned fruits. SEE PAGE 53

Salad Leaf
Namenia
ORI 035

WINTER SQUASH Hunter F1 GOU 024

Bred for the UK climate. Mature and ready to harvest after 15 weeks. Produces a heavy yield. SEE PAGE 50

Craigella TOM 027

Chosen for its fine flavour. Round medium sized fruit of beautiful red colour. SEE PAGE 54

A superb leaf with a mild crunchy texture, ideal for mixed baby salad leaf. Very productive. SEE PAGE 36

Sweet n Neat Scarlet TOM 044

Produces masses of tasty round 1 inch scarlet fruits. SEE PAGE 53

Ildi TOM 043

Great staying power on the vine. SEE PAGE 53

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Wild Flower Mixtures

Contents
FLOWER SEED VEGETABLE SEED CONTINUED
Sprouting and alternative crops .......47 Squash ............................................48 Strawberry ......................................51 Swede .............................................52 Sweet Corn......................................52 Tomato ............................................52 Turnip ..............................................55 Wild Flowers....................................72 Acanthus to Zinnia .................73 - 135 Ornamental Grasses................97 & 98

WILD FLOWER MIXTURES

Four delightful native wildflower and grass mixtures. SEE PAGE 72

VEGETABLE SEED

Cosmos HHA
Double Click Bicolor Pink COS 017

CB

Delightful and eye catching new colour, full double flowers, stronger stems holding each flower upright. Long flowering period. Height 60-90 cm (24 -36).

Double Click Cranberries COS 018

Nice double carmine flowers. SEE PAGE 88

Dianthus
Sweetness Mixed DIA 007
Double Click Bicolour Pink

RC

Deliciously scented, even in the daytime. In shades of pink, rose, carmine and white. Ideal for bedding or in patio containers. Fragrant and colourful year after year. Height 10-15cm (4-6). SEE PAGE 91

Ipomoea HHA
Purpurea Carnevale di Venezia IPO 017
A vigorous climber producing masses of spectacular, striped blue and pink blooms which flower all summer. Ideal for trellis and fences. SEE PAGE 102

Double Click Cranberries

Sweet Peas
A selection of our wide range of beautiful single coloured sweet peas. SEE PAGE 129

Sweetness Mixed

Carnevale di Venezia

Key
CM PS
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S/C

Varieties highly recommended for the commercial market Varieties recommended for plant sales Seed count

Agricultural Seed .............................55 Artichoke ...........................................5 Asparagus .........................................5 Asparagus Pea ..................................5 Aubergine..........................................5 ORGANIC VEGETABLE SEED Baby Leaf ........................................35 Aubergine........................................57 Beet .................................................6 Beet.................................................57 Bean Leaf Beet.........................................57 Broad ........................................7 Borecole ..........................................57 French .....................................21 Broad Bean......................................58 Runner ....................................44 Broccoli ...........................................58 Borecole ............................................7 Broad Bean........................................7 Brussels Sprout ...............................58 Broccoli .............................................8 Cabbage ..........................................58 Brussels Sprout .................................9 Calabrese ........................................59 Cabbage ..........................................10 Carrot ..............................................59 Calabrese ........................................14 Cauliflower ......................................60 Cardoon.............................................5 Celeriac ...........................................60 Carrot ..............................................15 Celery..............................................60 Cauliflower ......................................16 Chicory............................................60 Celeriac ...........................................18 Celery..............................................18 Courgette.........................................70 Chicory............................................19 Cress...............................................60 Chinese Cabbage.............................37 Cucumber........................................61 Courgette.........................................48 Endive .............................................61 Cress...............................................19 Fennel .............................................61 Cucumber........................................19 French Bean (Climbing) ...................61 Endive .............................................21 French Bean (Dwarf)........................62 Fennel .............................................21 French Bean ....................................21 Gourd (see Squash) .........................70 Gourd (see Squash) .........................48 Green Manures................................62 Grass Mixtures ................................23 Herbs...............................................63 Green Manures................................24 Leek ................................................64 Herbs...............................................25 Lettuce ............................................64 Kale (see Borecole)............................7 Melon ..............................................66 Kohl Rabi .........................................28 Okra ...............................................66 Leaf Beet...........................................6 Onion...............................................66 Leek ................................................28 Lettuce ............................................29 Oriental Vegetables..........................67 Marrow............................................49 Parsley ............................................67 Melon ..............................................32 Pea..................................................67 Mustard...........................................32 Pepper.............................................68 Okra ................................................32 Potato..............................................68 Onion Sets.......................................33 Pumpkin ..........................................70 Onion Shallots .................................33 Radish .............................................68 Onion...............................................33 Runner Bean....................................69 Oriental Vegetables & Baby Leaf ......35 Amaranthus (Vegetable)...........36 Salad Crops .....................................69 Baby Leaf ................................35 Savoy ..............................................69 Basella ....................................36 Spinach ...........................................69 Beans ......................................36 Sprouting Seeds ..............................70 Brassicas.................................37 Squash ............................................70 Cape Gooseberry .....................38 Swede .............................................71 Chinese Celery ........................38 Tomato ............................................71 Chrysanthemum Greens ..........39 Japanese Parsley ....................39 Turnip ..............................................71 Passion Fruit............................39 Perilla ......................................39 AGRICULTURAL SEED 55 Radish .....................................39 144 Parsley ............................................39 LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES Parsnip ............................................39 56 Pea..................................................40 PRECISION SEEDER Pepper.............................................42 Potato..............................................43 RECOMMENDED FLOWER USES Pumpkin ..........................................48 136 Radish .............................................43 Rape ...............................................44 SEED GERMINATION & PURITY Rhubarb...........................................44 Runner Bean....................................44 STANDARDS 56 Salsify .............................................45 Savoy ..............................................45 TERMS & CONDITIONS 142 Scorzonera ......................................46 Photography: Deni Bown, Buffey & Buffey, Sakata, Spinach ...........................................46 Clare Banks and Kings Seeds archive

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Artichoke
When March - April Pick heads before Matures 2nd year flowering Germination 30C

Asparagus Pea
When Matures Row width May/June Crop requires good August/Sept moisture levels 15 - 30cm

Asparagus Pea

Green Globe ART 01

Excellent quality, tight, compact, good size heads. S/C 18 per g. 10g 2.95 20g 5.16 30g 7.82

Green Globe

Asparagus Pea SAC 01

Pick pods when young and tender for cooking whole. S/C 21 per g. 25g 3.45 50g 6.04 75g 9.14 100g 11.73 250g 25.88

50g 11.80

100g 22.13

Romanesco ART 04
Very tight globe shaped purple heads. Later maturity than the green type but finer flavour. S/C 22 per g.

Aubergine (0rganic page 57)

Moneymaker

Black Beauty

Miranda

Violetto di Chioggia ART 03

Larger more open head than standard types with very attractive green tinged purple colouring. S/C 19 per g. 10g 3.75 20g 6.56 30g 9.94 50g 15.00 100g 28.13

Snowy

CARDOON TYPES Bianco Avorio

CAD 01

Ivory Bianco Avorio Pot Black

Rate/acre 50m Matures/main When/early November Germination When/main January Row width Matures/early April May 25C 100cm

Large, light green, finely incised smooth leaves with white large ribs which are very decorative. S/C 33 per g.

F1 VARIETIES
50g 4.25 100g 7.44 150g 11.26 200g 14.50 250g 17.00

Miranda F1 AUB 01
Deep purple colour with green calyx. Very early to crop on vigorous plants. Fruit 25-27cm (9-10) long. 100$ 10.25 200$ 16.40 300$ 24.60 500$ 34.34 1,000$ 63.55

Ivory AUB 031

Compact well branching variety with creamy white fruits, purple flowers and silvery grey foliage. A long cropping period and fruits can remain on the plant for a long time before over maturing. Suit containers or suitable for open ground in a warm sunny location. Fruits can be harvested small as a true baby vegetable. 58 to 62 days to maturity. 100$ 14.25 200$ 29.74 300$ 37.76 500$ 57.00 1,000$ 106.88

Asparagus
Rate/acre When 20C 1.25kg Germination 125cm transplanted Row width April Transplant following April

Moneymaker F1 AUB 06
Very productive extra early variety. Glossy black semilong fruits with deep purple calyx. 250$ 10.25 500$ 16.40 750$ 24.60 1,000$ 26.65 2,500$ 63.55

Jersey Knight F1 ASP 07

An all-male hybrid, so production is much improved. Premium quality spears, up to 2cm thick, that have high tolerance to fusarium, crown and root rot. Highly suited for UK production.

Long Purple AUB 02

Good quality dark fruit for general purpose and plant sales. Green calyx. S/C 268 per g. 25g 2.95 50g 5.16 75g 7.82 100g 10.03 250g 22.13

OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES Black Beauty AUB 011

Purple black, round to oval fruits borne well clear of ground. Slightly later in maturity. Green calyx. S/C 226 per g. 25g 2.95 50g 5.16 75g 7.82 100g 10.03 250g 22.13

SPECIALIST VARIETY Snowy AUB 05

Early maturing with cylindrical white fruits up to 18cm in length. Very attractive and tasty. 100$ 2.75 200$ 4.81 300$ 7.29 500$ 11.00 1,000$ 20.63

100$ 10.25

200$ 16.40

300$ 24.60

500$ 34.34

1,000$ 63.55

Pot Black AUB 030

Prolific cropping variety over a long cropping period. Dark purple fruits exceptionally early with good vigour. A compact spineless attractive plant. Suit containers or suitable for open ground in a warm sunny location. Fruits can be harvested small as a true baby vegetable. 58 to 62 days to maturity.

Connovers Colossal ASP 01

Good early stock. S/C 56 per g.

Mary Washington ASP 02

Produces thick, dark green shoots and very resistant to rust. S/C 57 per g. 25g 2.75 50g 4.81 75g 7.29 100g 9.35 250g 20.63

Bean
Broad Bean French Bean Runner Bean See pages 78 See pages 21-23 See pages 44-45
5

100$ 12.25

200$ 21.44

300$ 32.46

500$ 49.00

1,000$ 91.88

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Beet (0rganic page 57)
Rate/acre 3.5kg Matures/main When/early Late March Germination When/main April/July Row width Matures/early June Aug/Dec 8C 35cm

Bonel

Boltardy

Detroit Globe

EARLY VARIETY Use early varieties for bunching. Boltardy BET 02

Excellent quality, medium size roots, superb deep red colour, completely ringless. S/C 65 per g. 100g 3.25 200g 5.69 300g 8.61 500g 13.00 1kg 24.38

Golden

Cylindra

White Detroit

Bonel BET 030

Excellent early variety for March/April sowing, uniform smooth roots with superb colour for processing. Medium short, upright, leaf habit for easier harvesting. S/C 100 per g. 100g 4.95 200g 8.66 300g 13.12 500g 19.80 1kg 37.13

MAINCROP VARIETIES Moneta F1 BET 023

A monogerm variety of very high quality. Smooth skinned, deep red, round roots for maincrop production. 2,500$ 7.25 5,000$ 11.60 7,500$ 17.40 10,000$ 25,000$ 18.85 44.95

LONG TYPES Cheltenham Green Top BET 03

Long tapering roots with good strong top for easy lifting. Slightly rough texture but excellent flavour. M/F. The germination level of this variety is lower than round types. S/C 56 per g. 50g 4.75 100g 8.31 150g 12.59 250g 19.00 500g 35.63

SPECIALIST VARIETIES Chioggia Barbietola BET 018

Traditional Italian beetroot with unusual but decorative white rings when sliced. Very tender with mild flavour. Highly attractive as a hot vegetable or in salads. S/C 100 per g. 50g 3.65 100g 6.39 150g 9.67 250g 14.60 500g 27.38

Pablo F1 BET 095

This excellent deep red beetroot can be used as a baby beet, or grown on as a main crop, adds perfection to any salad with its globe roots and sweet tasting smooth flesh. 2,500$ 5.45 5,000$ 11.29 7,500$ 17.09 10,000$ 25,000$ 21.93 48.38

Cylindra BET 05
Tankard shaped roots that grow well above ground for easy lifting. Ideal for slicing for salads, delicious flavour. S/C 78 per g. 50g 2.45 100g 4.29 150g 6.49 250g 9.80 500g 18.38

White Detroit BET 026

An unusual variety with round, slightly conical, tasty, tender pure white roots. S/C 40 per g. 25g 6.95 50g 12.16 75g 18.42 100g 23.63 250g 52.13

Detroit Globe BET 024

Large first quality roots for maincrop use. S/C 110 per g. 100g 3.45 200g 6.04 300g 9.14 500g 13.80 1kg 25.88

Forono BET 08
Much improved strain of the intermediate types. Half long stump ended roots of excellent flavour. S/C 120 per g. 50g 2.45 100g 4.29 150g 6.49 250g 9.80 500g 18.38

LEAF BEAT
Bulls Blood

Golden BET 09

Moronia BET 096

Re-introduced recently, after seed not being available for A monogerm cylindrical type. Very high quality roots with several seasons. Yellow/orange flesh, globe-shaped. Does a delicious flavour. Sow seed 10cm (4) apart, therefore not bleed when cooked. Good flavour. S/C 84 per g. there is no need to thin out. 25g 50g 75g 100g 250g 1,000$ 2,000$ 3,000$ 5,000$ 10,000$ 6.95 12.16 18.42 23.63 52.13 2.45 4.29 6.49 9.80 18.38

Bulls Blood BET 025

Although primarily produced for ornamental purposes, this variety is very well suited for salad leaf production. S/C 61 per g. 25g 2.25 50g 3.94 75g 5.96 100g 7.65 250g 16.88

Moneta F1

Pablo F1

Forono

Erbette BET 022

Paler green leaves with a thinner rib than normal. Excellent texture and flavour. S/C 85 per g. 50g 2.45 6 100g 4.29 150g 6.49 250g 9.80 500g 18.38

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Rhubarb Chard Perpetual Spinach

LEAF BEET CONTINUED

Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant

Thousandhead KAL 03
This very hardy, frost resistant variety is very leafy, making it suitable for winter greens. S/C 235 per g. 100g 3.25 200g 5.69 300g 8.61 500g 13.00 1kg 24.38

SPECIALIST VARIETY Nero di Toscana BOR 06 Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant BET 014
Very large leaved with broad white rib. S/C 67 per g. 50g 4.25 100g 7.44 150g 11.26 250g 14.45 500g 31.88 Long, heavily blistered leaves of dark green. Very dwarf growing produces an abundance of curly leaves from the centre of each plant. S/C 404 per g. 25g 3.65 50g 6.47 75g 9.79 100g 12.56 250g 27.71

Perpetual Spinach BET 013

Good quality Leaf Beet. S/C 50 per g. 50g 2.45 100g 4.29 150g 6.49 250g 9.80 500g 18.38

Borecole/Curly Kale
(Organic page 57)

Broad Bean (0rganic page 58)

Rate/acre When 100kg Matures Feb/March Row width June/July 45cm

A hardy vegetable for winter use. Produces an abundance of green curly leaves.
Rate/acre When Matures 25cm 500g Row width April/July Matures 3-4 months Aug/Nov after sowing

Rainbow Mixed

Bunyards Exhibition

F1 VARIETIES Redbor F1 BOR 009

Distinctive red leaf contrasts well with conventional green types. Autumn to early winter maturity. 100$ 3.95 200$ 6.91 300$ 10.47 500$ 15.80 1,000$ 29.63

Rainbow Mixed BET 092

A mixture of various coloured stems and leaves. Very attractive in packs, fully grown, or ideal for baby leaf production. S/C 51 per g. 50g 4.25 100g 7.44 150g 11.26 250g 14.45 500g 31.88

Winterbor F1 BOR 05
Excellent winter hardy type for harvesting late autumn onwards. Medium height with dark blue-green, finely curled leaves. 250$ 9.25 500$ 14.80 750$ 22.20 1,000$ 24.05 2,500$ 57.35

Bunyards Exhibition BRB 013

Heaviest cropper with up to 8 beans per pod. S/C 6 per 10g. 2.5kg 9.25 5kg 16.19 7.5kg 24.51 10kg 31.45 25kg 69.38

Rhubarb Chard BET 019

Interesting change for Leaf Beet. Bright red leaf and rib. Highly suited for baby salad leaf. S/C 40 per g. 25g 2.25 50g 3.94 75g 5.96 100g 7.65 250g 16.88

OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES Green Curled Dwarf BOR 01

Height 45cm. Densely curled. S/C 342 per g. 50g 2.65 100g 4.64 150g 7.02 250g 10.60 500g 19.88

Masterpiece Green

Swiss Chard Bright Yellow BET 016

Bright broad leaved chard with vivid yellow stems. Good as baby leaf in salads. At maturity it will produce sweet stalks. S/C 32 per g. 50g 5.25 100g 9.19 150g 13.91 250g 21.00 500g 39.38

Red Russian BOR 09

Leaves are flat and tooth edged with deep purple veins. Very tender and useful for both salad mix or cooking. S/C 280 per g. 25g 2.65 50g 4.64 75g 7.02 100g 10.60 250g 19.88

Swiss Chard Bright Yellow

Green Curled Dwarf

Nero di Toscana

Masterpiece Green BRB 08

Excellent quality and fine flavour. S/C 7 per 10g. 2.5kg 9.25 5kg 16.19 7.5kg 24.51 10kg 31.45 25kg 69.38

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Broad Bean continued
OVER-WINTERING VARIETIES
Aquadulce Claudia

Imperial Green Longpod BRB 07

A superior longer podded type of excellent flavour. S/C 9 per 10g. 2.5kg 9.25 5kg 16.19 7.5kg 24.51 10kg 31.45 25kg 69.38

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BIENNIAL VARIETIES CONTINUED
White Sprouting Early

Stereo

Stereo BRB 016 Aquadulce Claudia

BRB 02

Improved strain with longer pods. S/C 8 per 10g. 2.5kg 5kg 7.5kg 10kg 25kg 9.95 17.41 26.37 33.83 74.63

Small podded type containing about 5 beans. Very high quality with exceptional flavour much used for cooking whole like mangetout. S/C 12 per 10g. 1kg 7.25 2kg 12.69 3kg 19.21 5kg 29.00 10kg 54.38

White Sprouting Early BRO 05

Ready early March. S/C 306 per g. 50g 3.45 100g 6.04 150g 9.14 250g 13.80 500g 25.88

Witkiem Manita

The Sutton Dwarf

Red Arrow
BRO 010

Red Arrow

The Sutton Dwarf BRB 010

Bush type, very prolific. S/C 9 per 10g. 2.5kg 12.25 5kg 21.44 7.5kg 32.46 10kg 41.65 25kg 91.88

Prolific yielding variety with excellent uniformity and quality. Cutting late March and April. 2,500$ 5.45 5,000$ 9.54 7,500$ 14.44 10,000$ 25,000$ 18.53 40.88

Witkiem Manita BRB 012

Very early type for spring sowing. S/C 5 per 10g. 2.5kg 10.45 5kg 18.29 7.5kg 27.69 10kg 35.53 25kg 78.38

Broccoli (0rganic page 58)

Rate/acre When Matures 60cm 200g Row width April/May Transplant June/July February/May

Purple Sprouting Early

SPECIALIST VARIETIES
Giant Exhibition

BIENNIAL VARIETIES Purple Sprouting Early BRO 02

Late February/March cutting. S/C 404 per g.

Purple Sprouting Late BRO 03

Cutting from late March/April. S/C 392 per g. 50g 3.45 100g 6.04 150g 9.14 250g 13.80 500g 25.88

Late

BROCCOLI SOW & HARVEST TIMES

Sow Plant Out Harvest

Biennial Varieties
Purple Spting Early Purple Spting Late Red Arrow Rudolph White Spting Early White Star BRO 02 BRO 03 BRO 010 BRO 011 BRO 05 BRO 012 BRO 04 BRO 020

Giant Exhibition (EWK) BRB 04

Our trials show this to be the longest podded variety. Outstanding quality and very heavy cropping. S/C 7 per 10g. 2.5kg 9.25 8 5kg 16.19 7.5kg 24.51 10kg 31.45 25kg 69.38

Specialist Varieties
Romanesco Summer Purple

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BIENNIAL VARIETIES CONTINUED Rudolph BRO 011
An extra early purple sprouting type producing large spears for harvesting from late January. 2,500$ 5.45 5,000$ 9.54 7,500$ 14.44 10,000$ 25,000$ 18.53 40.88

Romanesco

Summer Purple

SPECIALIST VARIETIES Romanesco BRO 04

Excellent green variety producing small conical shaped heads. S/C 278 per g. 25g 4.45 50g 7.79 75g 11.79 100g 15.13 250g 33.38

Summer Purple BRO 020

Summer production cropping from late June to October depending on sowing date. Summer Purple produces high quality coloured spears and has good heat tolerance. A high yielding and versatile variety. 2,500$ 6.45 5,000$ 11.29 7,500$ 17.09 10,000$ 25,000$ 21.93 48.38

White Star BRO 012

A re-selected late white sprouting variety for production March/April. High quality spears. 2,500$ 5.45 5,000$ 9.54 7,500$ 14.44 10,000$ 25,000$ 18.53 40.88

Brussels Sprout (0rganic page 58)

Rate/acre 225g When/early March When/mid April When/late May Matures/early August/Oct Matures/mid Oct/Dec Matures/late Dec/March Germination/early 15C under glass Row width 60cm

Brigette F1

Cascade F1

Maximus F1

Revenge F1

F1 HYBRID VARIETIES Brigette F1 BRS 015

A first-class variety with good shape buttons having an excellent flavour. Cropping mid-October to midDecember. Good disease tolerance. High levels of vitamin C. Very vigorous and suitable for high and low fertility soils. 250$ 9.45 500$ 15.12 750$ 22.68 1,000$ 24.57 2,500$ 58.59

Hastings F1 BRS 099

The dark green buttons have excellent flavour and keep well on the uniform plants until required. They have a good resistance to lodging. The evenly spaced buttons in a good season could even be harvested in September.

Hastings F1

Maximus F1 BRS 017

A high quality variety for early and mid-season production. Good flavour. Ideal replacement for Peer Gynt. 100$ 6.95 200$ 11.12 300$ 16.68 500$ 23.28 1,000$ 43.09

Cascade F1 BRS 0280

Smooth, dark green, solid round buttons ideal for the Christmas market. Medium-tall in height, maturing from mid-November to the end of January. Excellent holding ability and flavour. 250$ 9.25 500$ 14.80 1,000$ 24.05 1,500$ 37.93 2,500$ 57.35

Revenge F1 BRS 010

High quality sprout for late cropping. Medium-tall plant habit with very firm, smooth, round buttons which are well spaced on the stem. Harvest early December to end of February. 1,500$ 25.63 2,500$ 38.75 100$ 6.95 200$ 11.12 300$ 16.68 500$ 23.28 1,000$ 43.09

CASCADE F1 TREATED TBRS 02

250$ 6.25 1,000$ 21.45 2,500$ 51.15 Sow

500$ 10.00

1,000$ 16.25

250$ 8.25

500$ 13.20

750$ 19.80

BRUSSELS SPROUT SOW & HARVEST TIMES

Plant Out Harvest

Crispus F1

F1
Brigette Cascade Crispus Hastings Maximus Revenge Trafalgar BRS 015 BRS 0280 BRS 031 BRS 099 BRS 017 BRS 010 BRS 097 BRS 05 BRS 03 BRS 04 BRS 016

Open pollinated

Crispus F1 BRS 031

A superb variety showing excellent clubroot resistance. The small tight buttons are a lovely dark green colour. Great choice for Christmas maturity. 100$ 9.25 200$ 14.80 300$ 22.20 500$ 30.99 1,000$ 57.35

Evesham Special Darkmar 21 Early Half Tall Seven Hills

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F1 HYBRID VARIETIES CONTINUED Trafalgar F1 BRS 097
Tall, mid-season variety. Heavy crop of medium sized, firm button sprouts with excellent sweet flavour. 250$ 5.45 500$ 8.72 750$ 13.08 1,000$ 14.17 2,500$ 33.79

Evesham Special BRS 05

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100g 13.43 250g 29.63

Produces large quantities of medium size, solid sprouts. Cropping from September to December. S/C 270 per g. 25g 3.95 50g 6.91 75g 10.47

Sevn Hills F1

Seven Hills BRS 016

Reintroduction of this heavy cropping old favourite. Small tight sprouts, well flavoured, Mid to late season. S/C 220 per g. 10g 4.25 20g 7.44 30g 11.26 50g 17.00 100g 31.88

OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES Darkmar 21 BRS 03

Mid to late main crop. Outdoor plot. Ideal for producing brussels sprouts over a long period. Large and deep green in colour. S/C 320 per g. 25g 3.95 50g 6.91 75g 10.47 100g 13.43 250g 29.63

Evesham Special Darkmar 21

Early Half Tall BRS 04

PS
100g 14.45 250g 31.88

Very early with dwarf habit, quick growing and prolific. S/C 308 per g. 25g 4.25 50g 7.44 75g 11.26

Cabbage (0rganic page 58)

Rate/acre 250 - 500g When/OP spring heading July/Aug When February/April see table When/F1 spring heading Matures 30 - 60cm August/Sept Row width

Candissa F1

Kilaton F1

Stonehead F1

F1 HYBRID VARIETIES - BALLHEAD

Bison F1

Candissa F1 CAB 096

A refined elisa type with a fresher and darker green leaf colour. Slow to bolt. Successive sowings for continued production from late June to early autumn. Can be used as a mini veg or medium size (1kg) heads. Sweet tasting. 500$ 1,000$ 1,500$ 2,000$ 2,500$ 5,000$ 6.45 10.32 15.48 16.77 21.61 39.99

F1 HYBRID VARIETIES - POINTED/ SWEETHEART TYPE Although bred for spring sowing all these varieties can be sown under glass in the autumn. Cape Horn F1 CAB 022
Excellent quality, early pointed variety. Crisp, firm, short cored heads of good texture. Very useful for fresh market or coleslaw. 500$ 1,000$ 1,500$ 2,000$ 2,500$ 5,000$ 6.45 10.32 15.48 16.77 21.61 39.99

Bison F1 CAB 092

Main season white cabbage for October-November harvest. Large heads, suitable for long term storage. Good levels of resistance to leaf diseases. 250$ 6.45 500$ 10.32 750$ 15.48 1,000$ 16.77 1,500$ 26.45

Kilaton F1 CAB 041

High yielding autumn/winter cabbage. Very long storage variety with good growing reliability due to its club root resistance. Very high yielding and uniform. Nice green external colour, even after long storage. Head weight approx 2.5kg 4kg. Fungicide treated. 100$ 5.25 200$ 8.40 300$ 12.60 500$ 17.59 1,000$ 32.55

Sunta F1

Cape Horn F1

Campra F1
CAB 068

Campra F1

Second early, medium to dark green, round summer cabbage, very uniform, small heads with good holding ability. Suitable for use a baby cabbage. 250$ 6.25 10 500$ 10.00 750$ 15.00 1,000$ 16.25 2,500$ 38.75

Stonehead F1 CAB 039

Early variety with really solid round heads. Very suitable for close planting. 500$ 3.95 1,000$ 6.32 1,500$ 9.48 2,500$ 13.23 5,000$ 24.49

Sunta F1 CAB 013

Very flavourful heads of cabbage. One of the earliest maturing, small solid ballhead varieties. Very compact. Golden Cross type 250$ 4.25 500$ 6.80 750$ 10.20 1,000$ 11.05 2,500$ 26.35

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F1 HYBRID VARIETIES - POINTED/ SWEETHEART TYPE CONTINUED Duchy F1 CAB 083
Pointed type, also useful for greens. Good colour and shelf life. Mid-February sowing for late May cropping and can be sown in succession until July to crop as late as mid-October. 250$ 5.45 500$ 8.72 750$ 13.08

Regency F1

Celtic F1

Duchy F1

1,000$ 14.17

1,500$ 22.35

F1 HYBRID VARIETIES - WINTER HEADING/ SAVOY TYPES - ALSO SEE PAGE 45 Celtic F1 CAB 023 Regency F1 CAB 069
Pointed cabbage producing uniform compact 500g (1lb) hearts with an exceptionally high percentage of marketable heads. Excellent flavour and field holding ability, very healthy base and suitable for year round production in the UK summer and southern Europe winter. 250$ 6.25 500$ 10.00 750$ 15.00 1,000$ 16.25 2,500$ 38.75 Very hardy for December/February cutting, stands well, for fresh market. 250$ 5.25 500$ 8.40 750$ 12.60 1,000$ 13.65 2,500$ 32.55

Duncan F1 CAB 024

Both spring and summer production. Dark green upright outer leaves for greens or hearts. 250$ 9.25 500$ 14.80 750$ 22.20 1,000$ 24.05 1,500$ 37.93

Evergreen F1

Spring Hero F1

F1 HYBRID VARIETY - SPRING HEADING/AUTUMN SOWING Spring Hero F1 CAB 038

Late spring ballhead for August sowing. Large solid heads. 500$ 1,000$ 1,500$ 2,000$ 2,500$ 5,000$ 4.95 7.92 11.88 12.88 16.58 30.69

Evergreen F1 CAB 073

Leafy green F1 hybrid with slow heart formation that can be used for greens. Extended harvesting period. Transplant sowings from mid-January to August and October to November. Harvest April to mid-October. Direct sowing mid-March to August and September to October, harvest May to mid-October. 250$ 3.95 500$ 6.32 750$ 9.48 1,000$ 10.27 2,500$ 24.49

F1 CABBAGES SOW & HARVEST TIMES

Sow Plant Out Harvest Sow under cold glass

Ballhead types
Bison Campra Candissa Kilaton Stonehead Sunta CAB 092 CAB 068 CAB 096 CAB 041 CAB 039 CAB 013 CAB 022 CAB 083 CAB 024 CAB 073 CAB 032 CAB 069 CAB 038 CAB 023 CAB 064 CAB 046 CAB 075

Hispi F1

Pointed types
Cape Horn Duchy Duncan Evergreen Hispi Regency Spring Hero

Spring heading/autumn sowing Winter heading (Savoy types)

Hispi F1 CAB 032

Greyhound type very early May/June. Small to medium hearts. 250$ 7.95 500$ 12.72 750$ 19.08 1,000$ 20.67 2,500$ 49.29

Celtic Deadon Tundra

Red type
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Deadon F1 Golden Acre Greyhound

OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES - SUMMER & EARLY AUTUMN HEADING CONTINUED Golden Acre CAB 03
Early ballhead, very compact. Small solid heads. S/C 245 per g. 50g 4.95 100g 8.66 150g 13.12 250g 19.80 500g 37.13

Greyhound CAB 04
Very early pointed hearts. S/C 247 per g. 50g 4.75 100g 8.31 150g 12.59 250g 19.00 500g 35.63

Deadon F1 CAB 064

January King type with a sweet flavour. Can be sown early May for August-September cropping and July for late November-January cropping. An improved type. 250$ 8.65 500$ 13.84 750$ 20.76 1,000$ 22.49 1,500$ 35.46

OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES SUMMER & EARLY AUTUMN HEADING Earliest of All (EWK) CAB 060
Our own speciality ballhead, compact and very early. S/C 270 per g.

OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES LATE AUTUMN & WINTER HEADING Christmas Drumhead CAB 01
Sow late May for autumn use. Outstanding quality large green firm heads. S/C 328 per g.

Christmas Drumhead

Earliest of All

Tundra F1

25g 4.45

50g 7.79

75g 11.79

100g 15.13

250g 33.38

50g 5.45

100g 9.54

150g 14.44

250g 21.80

500g 40.88

OPEN POLLINATED CABBAGES SOW & HARVEST TIMES

Tundra F1 CAB 046
A winter cabbage with great reliability and uniformity. Performs well under close planting with long standing ability. Excellent quality and winter hardiness with compact habit and attractive green colouring. Successional sowings from early May to end of July will crop from beginning of October through to early May. 500$ 6.85 1,000$ 10.96 2,000$ 22.95 2,500$ 28.09 5,000$ 42.70 Sow Plant Out Harvest

Summer and early autumn heading types

Earliest of All Golden Acre Greyhound CAB 060 CAB 03 CAB 04

Late autumn and winter heading types

Christmas Drumhead Enkhuizen Glory Holland Late January King Jan King Extra Late Winnigstadt April Durham Early Durham Elf Flower of Spring Offenham Compacta Wheelers Imperial Wintergreen CAB 01 CAB 044 CAB 05 CAB 06 CAB 07 CAB 014 CAB 016 CAB 042 CAB 043 CAB 053 CAB 010 CAB 020 CAB 015 CAB 017

F1 HYBRID VARIETY - RED

Rovite F1

Autumn sowing varieties

Rovite F1 CAB 075

Large heading red cabbage, ideal for harvesting in midto-late August with good field holding until late September. Vigorous habit for less fertile soil. Resistance to tip burn. 250$ 6.50 12 500$ 11.38 750$ 17.23 1,000$ 22.10 2,500$ 48.75

Cattle types
Brunswick

Red types
Kalibos CAB 074 Red Drumhead CAB 011

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OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES LATE AUTUMN & WINTER HEADING Enkhuizen Glory CAB 044
Traditional autumn maturity variety with large semi-flat heads of good deep green colour. Excellent tasting quality and will stand when ready into early autumn. S/C 238 per g. 25g 4.45 50g 7.79 75g 11.79 100g 15.13 250g 33.38

Wheelers Imperial

Brunswick

OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES LATE AUTUMN & WINTER HEADING (for Savoy Types see page 45)
Holland Late Winter

OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES AUTUMN SOWING SPRING CABBAGE April CAB 016
Early dwarf compact. Very uniform heads. S/C 290 per g. 25g 2.95 50g 5.16 75g 7.82 100g 10.03 250g 22.13

Wintergreen CAB 015

Heavy yielding spring greens with large dark green leaves. S/C 282 per g. 25g 3.65 50g 6.39 75g 9.67 100g 14.60 250g 27.38

Durham Early CAB 042

Small firm hearts, quite leafy. S/C 358 per g. 25g 2.95 50g 5.16 75g 7.82 100g 10.03 250g 22.13

OPEN POLLINATED VARIETY CATTLE TYPES Brunswick CAB 017

Very large solid heads. Extra long standing.
S/C 265 per g.

Holland Late Winter CAB 05

Large solid heads for late autumn and winter production. Outstanding storage quality. S/C 270 per g. 25g 5.25 50g 9.19 75g 13.91 100g 17.85 250g 39.38

Durham Elf CAB 043

Small compact heads, with few outer leaves. S/C 274 per g. 25g 2.95 50g 5.16 75g 7.82 100g 10.03 250g 22.13

25g 3.45

50g 6.04

75g 9.14

100g 11.73

250g 25.88

OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES - RED TYPES

Kalibos Red Red Drumhead

January King

Flower of Spring CAB 053

Early maturing medium size heads. S/C 384 per g. 25g 2.95 50g 5.16 75g 7.82 100g 10.03 250g 22.13

Offenham Compacta CAB 010

Very uniform stock of good size and quality heads. S/C 456 per g.

January King CAB 06

Late autumn cutting from late May sowing. S/C 270 per g. 25g 5.45 50g 9.54 75g 14.44 100g 18.53 250g 40.88

25g 4.95

50g 8.66

75g 13.12

100g 16.80

250g 37.13

Wheelers Imperial CAB 020

Bulky type for mid-spring production. S/C 320 per g. 25g 2.45 50g 4.29 75g 6.49 100g 8.33 250g 18.38

Kalibos CAB 074

Delicious red pointed cabbage. Has a high sugar content, making it the perfect variety for shredding into salads for superb sweetness, crunch and colour. Late summer and autumn cuttings. Not suited to cooking. S/C 275 per g. 10g 3.25 20g 5.69 30g 8.61 50g 13.00 100g 24.38

January King Extra Late No. 3 CAB 07

Ready in the new year and will stand quite late. S/C 344 per g. 25g 5.45 50g 9.54 75g 14.44 100g 18.53 250g 40.88

Winnigstadt

Winnigstadt CAB 014

Large, solid heads with a fine sweet flavour, making it ideal in salads. Conical shape. S/C 270 per g. 25g 3.95 50g 6.91 75g 10.47 100g 13.43 250g 29.63

Red Drumhead CAB 011

Good quality all round variety for both spring and autumn sowing. S/C 302 per g. 25g 3.95 50g 6.91 75g 10.47 100g 13.43 250g 29.63 13

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Calabrese (0rganic page 59)
Rate/acre 750 - 800g Matures/main July/Sept 15C When/early March Germination 35cm When/main May/June Row width Matures/early June/July For very early crops sow under glass in Feb & transplant April. For overwintering crops sow in Sept.

Ironman F1

Samson F1

F1 HYBRID VARIETIES
Chevalier F1

Samson F1 CAL 03 Ironman F1 CAL 017

A main crop variety with good vigour and uniformity. Excellent shelf-life. Performs well in hot/dry conditions. Excellent disease resistance. 500$ 7.45 1,000$ 11.92 1,500$ 17.88 2,000$ 19.37 5,000$ 46.19 Late season variety for cutting October and November. Deep dome-shaped heads with very fine heads which can be cropped up to 800g without loss of quality. Good field tolerance to Downy Mildew. 500$ 7.25 1,000$ 11.60 1,500$ 17.40 2,500$ 24.29 5,000$ 44.95

OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES

Green Sprouting

Marathon F1

Chevalier F1 CAL 093

The standard all purpose variety. Continues to produce many good sized side shoots after main head is cut. Ideal variety for freezing. 500$ 5.25 1,000$ 8.40 1,500$ 12.60 2,500$ 17.59 5,000$ 32.55

Green Belt F1 CAL 095

Versatile mid-season variety with beautiful smooth stem. Very fine beaded head of excellent quality and good field holding ability. Can also be sown September in cold frame or greenhouse and planted out in March. 500$ 6.25 1,000$ 10.00 1,500$ 15.00 2,500$ 20.94 5,000$ 38.75

Marathon F1 CAL 012

A medium late type with very attractive, fine grained heads. Good cold and disease resistance. Heads are large and blue-green in colour with excellent holding ability. Sow late June to early August for October to early November cropping. 500$ 4.65 1,000$ 7.44 1,500$ 11.16 2,500$ 15.58 5,000$ 28.83

Green Sprouting CAL 01

PS
100g 11.73 250g 25.88

Green Magic F1 CAL 094

Early variety maturing in 60-65 days from transplanting. Produces a medium sized head 350-500g which is an attractive green colour with tight beads and smooth dome. Shows wide regional adaptability together with good resistance to white rust and hollow stem. Over winter propagation should be in 216 cells or trays of a smaller cell size. 500$ 7.25 1,000$ 11.60 1,500$ 17.40 2,000$ 18.85 5,000$ 44.95

Possibly the best open pollinated variety available, matures from early August over long period. S/C 304 per g. 25g 3.45 50g 6.04 75g 9.14

Parthenon F1 CAL 016

High yielding variety, 80-85 days maturity. Outer florets remain beaded and firm with an improved green colour. Head weight 400-600g. Sow February to end May for July to October harvest. 250$ 4.95 500$ 7.92 750$ 11.88 1,250$ 16.58 2,500$ 30.69

De Cicco BRO 06
A quick growing Italian strain for late spring or autumn cropping. Non uniform in maturity so produces over a long period. After main head is cut, many side spears are produced. Very good for box work. S/C 318 per g. 25g 3.25 50g 5.69 75g 8.61 100g 11.05 250g 24.38

Green Belt F1

Green Magic F1

Parthenon F1

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Carrot (0rganic page 59)
Rate/acre 1.5 - 2.5kg When/early Feb/March When/main March/July Matures/early June/July Matures/main Aug/Dec Germination 8C Row width Twin 45cm For very early crops sow in January with polythene protection

Nigel F1

Autumn King 2

Trevor F1

F1 HYBRID VARIETIES Eskimo F1 CAR 041

A very strong carrot with robust tops, which makes harvesting easier. Excellent frost resistance and good disease tolerance. Stands well through the winter. 2,500$ 3.65 5,000$ 5.84 7,500$ 8.76

Eskimo F1

Nigel F1 CAR 054

High yielding excellent uniformity. Upright, healthy leaves. Early maincrop or maincrop production. Strong roots. Not recommended for sowing before February. 5,000$ 8.75 10.000$ 25,000$ 9.49 22.63 10,000$ 14.00 15,000$ 21.00 20,000$ 22.75

Trevor F1 TCAR 03
A heavy yielding Nantes type with strong, upright foliage and uniform, sweet, succulent carrots with good internal colour, 15-20cm (6-8) long. Trevor is just as good in summer salads or in winter casseroles and is acknowledged for its excellent taste, colour and texture. Treated seed. 2,500$ 3.75 5,000$ 6.00 7,500$ 9.00 10,000$ 25,000$ 9.75 23.25

Sugarsnax 54 F1

Flyaway F1

OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES

Amsterdam Forcing

Flyaway F1 CAR 047

Although not resistant to carrot fly, this variety does have a very good tolerance as it is not attractive to the egg laying flies. Good quality, broad shouldered, stump ended roots with smooth skin and excellent colour. Mid-season Nantes type. 10,000$ 20,000$ 30,000$ 40,000$ 50,000$ 6.45 10.30 15.48 16.77 21.61

Sugarsnax 54 F1 CAR 055

An early maturing cylindrical type with semi-blunt tip. Tender with excellent mild sweet flavour. High in betacarotene. Good disease tolerance. Suitable for baby carrot production. 10,000$ 20,000$ 30,000$ 50,000$ 100,000$ 8.95 14.32 21.48 29.98 55.49

Sweet Candle F1 CAR 029

A superb new Nantes type with extra deep orange colour. A must for exhibitions. High yields of uniform cylindrical shaped roots with round tips. Exceptional taste. 2,500$ 3.25 5,000$ 5.20 7,500$ 7.80

Amsterdam Forcing CAR 01

Sweet Candle F1
Small cylindrical roots for early bunching and freezing. S/C 1036 per g. 50g 4.45 100g 7.79 150g 11.79 200g 15.13 250g 17.80

Ingot F1

Autumn King 2 CAR 02

The standard variety, superb colour, long heavy roots. S/C 604 per g. 50g 4.75 10,000$ 25,000$ 8.45 20.15 100g 8.31 150g 12.59 250g 19.00 500g 35.63

Ingot F1 CAR 028

Early Berlicum type with long stump ended roots. Good flavour and excellent inner quality. Very suitable for heavy soils. 10,000$ 20,000$ 30,000$ 40,000$ 50,000$ 7.75 12.40 18.60 20.15 25.96

Berlicum 2 CAR 030

Mid-season variety for fresh market and farm gate sales. Good size cylindrical, stump ended roots about 20cm long. S/C 1176 per g. 50g 4.75 100g 8.31 150g 12.59 250g 19.00 500g 35.63

Nairobi F1

Nairobi F1 CAR 07
A very smooth second early or maincrop type for use on lighter soils. Cylindrical stump rooted Nantes type with strong tops. 5,000$ 8.75 10,000$ 14.00 15,000$ 21.00 20,000$ 22.75

Chantenay 2 Red Cored CAR 031

Short top, excellent shape and colour, produces high yields. Wedge shaped roots. S/C 760 per g. 50g 4.25 100g 7.44 150g 11.26 250g 17.00 500g 31.88

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OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES CONTINUED Chantenay Royal
CAR 032

Early Nantes CAR 035

Long strong roots with good colour, probably the best straight variety. S/C 808 per g. 50g 4.45 100g 7.79 150g 11.79 250g 17.80 500g 33.38

Early Nantes

Paris Market

Chantenay Royal

Excellent selection with slightly longer roots. Rich deep orange colour. S/C 816 per g. 50g 5.45 100g 9.54 150g 14.44 200g 18.53 250g 21.80

Paris Market CAR 056

Top quality Paris market type. Very early with superb colour. Small almost round roots. S/C 970 per g. 50g 5.75 100g 10.06 150g 15.24 200g 19.55 250g 23.00

Cauliflower (0rganic page 60)

Rate/acre When Matures 250g Germination April/May Row width Varies 10 - 15C Twin 60cm

Clapton F1

SUMMER AND AUTUMN VARIETIES OPEN POLLINATED All Year Round CAU 02
Excellent quality standard variety for domestic plant sales. S/C 317 per g. 10g 3.45 20g 6.04 30g 9.14 50g 13.80 100g 25.88

SUMMER AND AUTUMN VARIETIES F1 VARIETIES Aviron F1

CAU 044

Aviron F1

A very vigorous grower for use in cooler climates and low nitrogen levels. Creamy white curds for harvesting September/ October. 100$ 7.45 200$ 11.92 300$ 17.88 500$ 24.96 1,000$ 46.19

CLUB ROOT RESISTANT

Igloo

Clapton F1 CAU 018

A club root resistant cauliflower with good quality white curds carried high off the ground and so is kept very clean. 100$ 10.95 200$ 17.52 300$ 26.28 500$ 36.68 1,000$ 67.89

Snow Prince F1

Igloo CAU 045

An early variety suitable for mini vegetable production grown close together, or for larger heads, grown at wide spacing. 500$ 1,000$ 1,500$ 2,000$ 2,500$ 5,000$ 3.95 6.91 10.47 13.43 15.80 29.63

Candid Charm F1

Snowball CAU 04
Very early, dwarf compact which can be forced. Sow autumn or January. Very suitable for domestic plant trade. S/C 296 per g.

Snow Prince F1 CAU 07 Candid Charm F1 CAU 017

Upright habit with dark green leaves giving excellent curd protection. Large domed shaped heads of pure white weighing 900g. Matures in 75 days from a spring sowing. 250$ 5.25 500$ 8.40 750$ 12.60 1,000$ 13.65 2,500$ 32.55 Late type, 140 days from planting. Very good textured heads about 900g. Grows well in close planting. 250$ 4.65 500$ 7.44 750$ 11.16 1,000$ 12.09 2,500$ 28.83

10g 3.65

20g 6.39

30g 9.67

40g 12.41

50g 14.60

White Excel
CAU 046

Cendis F1

Cendis F1 CAU 048

Late autumn variety harvesting from late November to early January. Good level of disease resistance particularly to ringspot and hollow stem. Produces deep, dense curds which are easy to cut and have a very healthy base. 250$ 22.50 16 500$ 36.00 750$ 54.00 1,000$ 58.50 2,500$ 139.50

Very deep and heavy curds with a good percentage of florets suitable for freezing. High quality and yield. Sow early March for a summer heading and sow mid-May for an autumn heading. 250$ 5.95 500$ 10.41 750$ 15.77

White Excel

1,000$ 20.23

2,500$ 44.63

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Sow Plant Out Harvest

OVER WINTERING VARIETIES - OPEN POLLINATED

S O N D Aalsmeer

Summer and autumn - F1

Aviron Candid Charm Cendis Clapton Snow Prince CAU 044 CAU 017 CAU 048 CAU 018 CAU 07

Aalsmeer
CAU 021

Summer and autumn open pollinated

All Year Round Igloo Snowball White Excel Wallaby Belot Medallion Aalsmeer Alpha 7 Jubro Galleon Snow March CAU 02 CAU 045 CAU 04 CAU 046 CAU 011 CAU 039 CAU 091 CAU 021 CAU 022 CAU 035 CAU 06 CAU 023 CAU 099 CAU 015 CAU 01 CAU 029

Over wintering walchern type. April heading from May/June sowing. Early vigorous variety with excellent curds that are well protected. Creamy white heads of good depth and weight. 250$ 5.95 500$ 10.41 750$ 15.77 1,000$ 20.23 2,000$ 44.63

Australian types Over wintering - F1

Alpha 7 Jubro CAU 022

Very early, for October sowing. Maturing late May to June. Good tolerance to buttoning, high yield of good quality curds. Sow in mid-October under cover. Plant out in March. Can also be sown in early spring. 250$ 7.95 500$ 13.91 750$ 21.07

Alpha 7 Jubro

Over wintering - open pollinated

Specialist
Graffiti F1 Green Trevi F1 Sunset F1 Violet Queen F1 Purple Cape

1,000$ 27.03

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Galleon CAU 035

Solid pure white heads, well protected, cutting from mid-May. S/C 419 per g. 500$ 3.65 1,000$ 6.39 1,500$ 9.67 2,000$ 12.41 5,000$ 27.38

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Twin 60cm Rate/acre 250g Row width When May/June Drill either direct or on Matures September/Dec seed bed and plant out Germination 10 - 15C

OVER WINTERING VARIETIES - F1 VARIETIES

Rate/acre When Matures 200g Germination May Row width March/June 10 - 15C Twin 60cm

Snow March CAU O6

Pure white dome shaped curds with lots of deep green leaves providing excellent protection. Winter crop, outdoor sowing in April and May, matures February to mid-March. 250$ 7.45 500$ 13.04 750$ 19.74

Snow March F1

Belot F1

Medallion F1

Wallaby

1,000$ 25.33

2,500$ 55.88

Belot F1 CAU 039

Produces high quality heads for cutting October to December. Has excellent deep clear white curds. 100$ 8.25 200$ 13.20 300$ 19.80 500$ 27.64 1,000$ 51.15

SPECIALIST VARIETIES Graffiti F1 CAU 023

Deepest purple cauliflower curds, perfect for adding colour to any summer or autumn dish, delicious and highly nutritious. Matures within 7580 days. Good heat tolerance, and head weight. 50$ 4.50 100$ 7.20 150s 10.80

Graffiti F1

Strong growing types producing large heads. Wallaby CAU 011

September/October heading. S/C 303 per g. 5g 9.65 10g 16.89 15g 25.57 25g 38.60 50g 72.38

Medallion F1 CAU 091

Extremely uniform, deep and solid heads for FebruaryMarch maturity. Stands well in poor weather conditions. 100$ 9.45 200$ 15.12 300$ 22.68 500$ 31.66 1,000$ 58.59

200$ 11.70

250s 15.08

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SPECIALIST VARIETIES CONTINUED Green Trevi F1 CAU 099
Green Trevi F1

Celery (0rganic page 60)

15C Rate/acre 75g Germination Twin 30cm When/early January Row width When/main March/June Transplant early crops Matures/early July/Aug April; main July onwards Matures/main Sept/March

Green Utah

100$ 8.25

200$ 13.20

Extremely uniform greencurled type. The plant structure is uniform and semi-prostrate, yielding very smooth, round, Victoria F1 CEL 016 light green heads that are Mid-green colour, tall with bract-free. fleshy petioles. One of the 300$ 500$ 1,000$ best-flavoured celery 19.80 27.64 51.15 varieties available which is self blanching. Quick growing and has a good Sunset standing ability. Strong upright stalks. Bolt resistant, holds for a long time. Early to mid-season production. Grows where traditionally difficult. 1,000$ 5.95 2,000$ 9.52 3,000$ 14.28 5,000$ 19.93

Green Utah CEL 012

Medium tall, dark green, smooth rounded sticks, very good flavour. S/C 2,240 per g. 5g 4.25 10g 7.44 15g 11.26 20g 14.45 25g 17.00

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Golden Self Blanching

Par-cel

Sunset F1 CAU 015

Have a change from the traditional variety, unique orange curds. Great raw in salads or as a cooked vegetable. Semi-upright habit with medium green leaves. Sow May-June harvest in September/October. 50$ 8.25 100$ 13.20 200$ 21.45 500$ 51.50

Golden Self Blanching CEL 05

Dwarf growing creamy white heads, sweet flavour. Very good for plant sales. S/C 3,000 per g. 5g 2.75 10g 4.81 15g 7.29 20g 9.35 25g 11.00

Par-cel CEL 084

A celery that looks like parsley. Excellent for flavourings or as a salad garnish. S/C 3,780 per g. 5g 3.65 10g 6.39 15g 9.67 20g 12.41 25g 14.60

Violet Queen F1
CAU 01

Violet Queen F1

Vigorous grower, very uniform. Early autumn maturity, deep purple heads.

Celeriac (0rganic page 60)

Rate/acre When Matures 15C 100g Germination Twin 20cm Feb/March Row width October Transplant April/May

Prinz

Giant Prague CEL 01

250$ 500$ 750$ 1,000$ 1,500$ 2,500$ 6.25 10.00 15.00 16.25 25.63 38.75 Globular roots with slightly flattened base. Ready from late September onwards. Stores well. S/C 2160 per g. 10g 2.45 20g 4.29 30g 6.49 40g 8.33 50g 9.80

Purple Cape CAU 029

Unusual purple heads of excellent flavour. April heading from spring sowing. S/C 384 per g. 10g 3.65 20g 6.39 30g 9.67 50g 14.60 100g 27.38

Giant Prague

Prinz CEL 014

An excellent bolt resistance variety. Good for early production, under protection or outside. Light skinned. Ideal for fresh salads and processing. 250$ 4.25 500$ 7.44 750$ 11.26 1,000$ 14.45 2,500$ 31.88

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Chicory (0rganic page 60)
Rate/acre When Matures 6kg Row width April/May Lift Sept/Nov Nov/Feb 45cm

Palla Rossa

Fine Curled

Rialto F1 CHI 094

Excellent Radicchio with globe shaped, deep red heads and crisp white rib. Semi-early type and very productive for mixed salad packs. Very uniform maturity for September-October. 500$ 4.95 1,000$ 7.92 1,500$ 11.80 2,500$ 16.58 5,000$ 30.69

Fine Curled CRE 03

Dwarf medium late strain, fine leaves, very well curled. S/C 370 per g.

Zoom F1 CHI 016

Outstanding quality chicons that do not require soil covering when lifted. Sow April/May for lifting September/November to harvest November to January. S/C 620 per g. 10g 6.45 20g 10.32 30g 15.80 50g 21.61 100g 39.99

Palla Rossa (Radicchio) CHI 01

Red coloured autumn variety, uniform with firm heads and large leaves. S/C 804 per g. 10g 2.25 20g 3.94 30g 5.96 50g 9.00 100g 16.88

500g 2.95

1kg 5.16

1.5kg 7.82

2.5kg 11.80

5kg 22.13

Greek CRE 05
More pungent than ordinary Cress. Fast growing and ideal for adding to salad packs. S/C 402 per g. 100g 4.65 200g 8.14 300g 12.32 500g 18.60 1kg 34.88

Rossa di Treviso CHI 08

Long pointed green foliage that turns red as the weather becomes colder. Roots can be forced like Witloof to produce paler, tender shoots. Sow June and July. S/C 926 per g. 25g 3.25 50g 5.69 75g 8.61 100g 11.05 250g 24.38

Plain or Common CRE 04

Large leaf variety quick growing, very productive. S/C 364 per g. 500g 2.95 1kg 5.16 1.5kg 7.82 2.5kg 11.80 5kg 22.13

Brussels Witloof

Rossa di Verona CHI 07

Red ballhead type. Sow from April to August which will stand throughout the winter without protection. S/C 716 per g. 25g 3.25 50g 5.69 75g 8.61 100g 11.05 250g 24.38

Water CRE 01
Strong flavoured tall growing, requires moist conditions. Plant out 15cm apart. S/C 4,680 per g. 10g 4.95 20g 8.66 30g 13.12 40g 16.83 50g 19.80

Variegata di Castelfranco CHI 013

A very decorative chicory with red blotched green leaves. Outstanding eating quality and best used in winter similar to Witloof. S/C 736 per g.

Chinese Cabbage
See Oriental Vegetables page 37

Brussels Witloof CHI 03

Excellent variety for forcing chicons for winter use. S/C 608 per g. 50g 2.95 100g 5.16 150g 7.82 200g 10.03 250g 11.80

50g 4.25

100g 7.44

150g 11.26

200g 14.45

500g 31.88

Cucumber (0rganic page 61)

Rate/acre When Matures 25C 500g Germination 80cm April/May Row width July/Sept Transplant May/June

Courgette See Squash page 48 Cress (0rganic page 60)

Rate/sq. m 25g

F1 HYBRID GLASSHOUSE ALL FEMALE TYPES Avanti F1

American Avanti F1
CUC 034

Pain De Sucre

Pain De Sucre CHI 02

Large leafy variety very suitable as winter alternative to lettuce. S/C 672 per g. 25g 3.25 50g 5.69 75g 8.61 100g 11.05 250g 24.38

American (Land Cress) CRE 02

Similar in habit to water cress but does not require much water. S/C 720 per g. 50g 2.45 100g 4.29 150g 6.49 250g 9.80 500g 18.38 50$ 23.50 100$ 37.60 200$ 61.10

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Cucino F1

OPEN POLLINATED TYPE

Telegraph Improved

RIDGE TYPES - F1 VARIETIES CONTINUED Stimora F1 CUC 030

Stimora F1
Gherkin type. Very vigorous high yielding dark green crispy fruits, Crops over a long period.

100$ 9.25

200$ 14.80

300$ 22.20

500$ 30.98

1,000$ 57.35

RIDGE TYPES - OPEN POLLINATED Cucino F1 CUC 040

A mini-cucumber, ideal for lunch and snack boxes. A good green colour, with excellent flavour. Grow in either greenhouse or tunnels. Harvest at 8-10cm. 25$ 10.75 50$ 17.20 75$ 25.80 100$ 27.95 250$ 66.65

Crystal Lemon Telegraph Improved CUC 016

Seed produced from selected fruits. Good cropping domestic variety. 50$ 6.25 100$ 10.94 150$ 16.56 250$ 25.00 500$ 46.88
CUC 05

Crystal Lemon

Diana F1 CUC 033

A mid-season variety with extra long fruit averaging up to 37cm in length. Plants have a strong root system and are suitable for soil culture as well as growing at low temperatures. 50$ 23.50 100$ 37.60 200$ 61.10

Diana F1

RIDGE TYPES - F1 VARIETIES Beit Alpha F1 CUC 029

Superb bitter free flavour with small seed cavity. Pick at about 15cm long for use for salad or pickling. Extra dark green fruit and suitable for either outdoor or polytunnel production. S/C 29 per g. 10g 5.25 20g 8.40 30g 12.60 50g 17.59 100g 32.55

Delightful round shaped fruits of pale yellow colouring reputed to be more digestible than other types. Quick growing and very prolific. A very interesting novelty variety. S/C 41 per g. 10g 3.95 20g 6.91 30g 10.47 50g 15.80 100g 29.63

Gherkin National CUC 023

Very quick growing and prolific in habit. Produces a mass of small prickly fruit for pickling. S/C 37 per g. 10g 3.25 20g 5.69 30g 8.61 50g 13.00 100g 24.38

Burpless Tasty Green F1

250$ 78.73 500$ 145.47

Marketmore 76 CUC 0190

Outstanding ridge slicing type with dark green fruit of about 20cm in length. Good strong plants that have multiple disease resistance. Maturity about 2 months from planting. S/C 40 per g. 10g 3.65 20g 6.39 30g 9.67 50g 14.60 100g 27.38

Femspot F1 CUC 011

All female flowering. Highly recommended. Early to mature and high resistance to disease. Bitter-free, ribbed and spined long cucumbers. UK market leader in garden centre plant sales. 25$ 9.25 50$ 14.80 250$ 57.35 1,000$ 195.00

Perfection CUC 04
Extra large ridge type ideal for home plant sales. S/C 41 per g. 25g 4.25 50g 7.44 75g 11.26 100g 14.45 250g 31.88

Passandra F1 CUC 06
A top quality mini-female cucumber with 15-17cm fruits. Good resistance to cucumber mosaic virus and tolerant to powdery and downy mildew. Can be grown in an unheated greenhouse. Replacement for Petita. 25$ 7.28 50$ 11.65 100$ 18.93 150$ 29.85 250$ 45.14

Burpless Tasty Green F1 CUC 025

Very crisp, juicy fruits, long and slender, very digestible. S/C 37 per g. 5g 5.45 10g 8.72 15g 13.08 25g 18.26 50g 33.79

La Diva F1

Femspot F1

Passandra F1

La Diva F1 CUC 038

Slender, glossy, bright green fruits. The cylindrical cucumbers are smooth with slightly tapered ends. It has a superior taste and texture that is tender, crisp and sweet. Non-bitter and seedless. All American Selection Winner. Length 14-17cm. S/C 41 per g. 250$ 3.65 20 500$ 5.84 750$ 8.76 1,000$ 9.49 2,500$ 22.63

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Endive (0rganic page 61)
An alternative salad crop for either outdoor or glasshouse production.
Rate/acre When Matures 50g Germination April/June Row width July/Nov 18C 20cm

Fine Maraichere END 05

A spring and summer variety producing small, compact very frizzy heads. S/C 762 per g. 25g 3.65 50g 6.39 75g 9.67 100g 12.41 250g 27.38

Pancalieri

Pancalieri END 08
A frizzy type with well curled leaves which have rose tinted white midribs. Can be sown from March right through to September. S/C 752 per g. 25g 3.95 50g 6.91 75g 10.47 100g 13.43 250g 29.63

Bubikopf 2 END 09
Batavian type producing large, semi erect heads with creamy-white hearts. Broad, round leaves of deep green with white rib. S/C 612 per g. 25g 4.25 50g 7.44 75g 11.26 100g 14.45 250g 31.88

Scarola Verde Giant Maraichere END 07

Wallone Despa END 012

Very uniform Frisee type with large, medium fine curled, self blanching full hearts. Good performance in unfavourable conditions. Ideal for open field production in autumn and greenhouse production. S/C 825 per g. 5g 5.45 10g 9.54 15g 14.44 20g 18.53 50g 40.88

A full heart broad leaved variety forming very large heads Encornet de Bordeaux END 06 of green and white leaves which have curled edges and A fine, very hardy variety for constant cutting. Ideal for tender, tasty white midribs. Ideally suited to spring and salad leaf mixture. S/C 600 per g. early summer production. S/C 662 per g. 25g 50g 75g 100g 250g 25g 50g 75g 100g 250g 4.25 7.44 11.26 14.45 31.88 3.95 6.91 10.47 13.43 29.63

Fennel (0rganic page 61)

When Matures April/July Germination July/Sept Row width 10 - 30C 20-30cm

Rondo F1 FEN 08
For summer/autumn harvest. Very high quality rounded white bulbs of good appearance. Quick growing. Sow March/May. Highly resistant to bolting. 250$ 3.65 500$ 5.84 750$ 8.76 1,000$ 9.49 2,500$ 22.63

Romanesco

Sweet Florence

F1 VARIETY
Rondo F1

SWEET VARIETIES Romanesco FEN 04

A late variety producing very big round bulbs of pure white. Excellent resistance to bolting. S/C 298 per g. 25g 5.25 50g 9.19 75g 13.91 100g 17.85 250g 39.38

Sweet Florence FEN 02

Large white bulbs for mid-season production. S/C 304 per g. 25g 5.25 50g 9.19 75g 13.91 100g 17.85 250g 39.38

French Bean - climbing (0rganic page 61)

Virtually stringless and very suitable for growing under glass, but needs supports. Particularly suitable for canning or freezing. Ideal for the really early market.
Rate/acre When Matures Row width 25kg Sow under glass in Early May late February for an early July/August crop 40cm

FLAT PODS
Cobra Hunter

PENCIL PODS Blue Lake

CFB 08

Blue Lake

A well established variety, both economical and very productive. S/C 32 per 10g.

Cobra CFB 013

A good variety for indoor and outdoor production with straight, long and round fine pods with a smooth exterior. Can be harvested over a long period with good shelf life. S/C 16 per 5g. 3kg 21.07 4kg 27.03 5kg 31.80 500g 13.95 1kg 24.41 2kg 47.30 3kg 66.26 5kg 104.63

Hunter CFB 04
Superb variety for both early and maincrop productions, extremely heavy yields of large flat pods. S/C 10 per 5g. 500g 12.10 1kg 21.18 1.5kg 32.07 2kg 41.14 2.5kg 48.40 21

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SPECIALIST VARIETIES Barlotto Lingua di Fuoco 2 CFB 07 Corona DOro CFB 02
Golden yellow pencil podded type and virtually stringless. Excellent cropper with fine flavour. S/C 26 per 10g. 1kg 9.75 2kg 17.06 3kg 25.84 4kg 33.15 5kg 39.00

Yard Long CFB 011

Also known as asparagus bean. Very vigorous type best grown in large tunnels or under glass. Plants can grow up to 2.5 metres in height and will produce very long, round, thin pods that are stringless and very tasty. S/C 39 per 5g. 250g 6.95 500g 12.16 1kg 23.63 2kg 42.40 2.5kg 52.13

A dual purpose bean for use as both green pod or dry Strong growing purple podded type that can be bean. Spectacular green pods with decorative red stripes. harvested over many weeks. Good flavour. Pods 26cm Excellent flavour. S/C 13 per 10g. in length. S/C 23 per 10g. 500g 1kg 1.5kg 2kg 2.5kg 1kg 2kg 3kg 4kg 5kg 7.25 12.69 19.21 24.65 29.00 9.25 16.19 24.51 31.45 37.00

Cosse Violette CFB 03

Cosse Violette

Barlotto Lingua di Fuoco

Corono DOro

Yard Long

French Bean - dwarf (0rganic page 62)

All very suitable for P.Y.O. as well as fresh market
40cm Rate/acre 40kg Row width When April Can be sown up to Matures July/September mid-July for late crop

PENCIL PODS Annabel DFB 01

Very early, quick growing variety which should be picked when young and small for the fresh market to be cooked whole. S/C 16 per 5g. 1kg 10.25 2kg 17.94 3kg 27.16 4kg 34.85 5kg 41.00

Cropper Teepee DFB 0240

Medium green pods of 18cm in length. Good for P.Y.O. S/C 32 per 10g. 1kg 10.25 2kg 17.94 3kg 27.16 4kg 34.85 5kg 41.00

Canadian Wonder

Masterpiece DFB 011

Quick growing type, very useful for farm gate sales. Extra long pods. S/C 28 per 10g. 1kg 7.45 2kg 13.04 3kg 19.74 5kg 29.80 10kg 55.88

Safari DFB 014

Late maturing variety with strong vigorous upright plant habit with very fine pods carried high on bush. Pods are round, stringless, straight and dark green, about 12cm in length. High level of disease resistance. S/C 27 per 5g. 500g 7.25 1kg 12.69 1.5kg 19.21 2.5kg 29.00 5kg 54.38

The Prince DFB 013 Canadian Wonder DFB 06

Really heavy yields of oval shaped pods. S/C 19 per 10g. 1kg 7.45 2kg 13.04 3kg 19.74 5kg 29.80 10kg 55.88 Large leaved variety, giving extra protection. S/C 18 per 10g. 1kg 7.45 2kg 13.04 3kg 19.74 5kg 29.80 10kg 55.88

Sprite DFB 017

Dark green, long straight pods. S/C 18 per 5g. 1kg 7.25 2kg 12.69 3kg 19.21 5kg 29.00 10kg 54.38

The Prince Cropper Teepee Masterpiece

Annabel Safari Sprite

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PENCIL PODS CONTINUED
Tendergreen

Golden Teepee
DFB 033

Golden Teepee

A very attractive variety in the Teepee range. The firm dark green plants are loaded with medium yellow stringless pods with a length of 16cm and a width of 10mm. Easy to pick and resistant to Bean Common Mosaic Virus. S/C 35 per 10g. 1kg 10.45 2kg 18.29 3kg 27.69 4kg 35.53 5kg 41.80

Exceptionally flavoured purple podded type. Ready to pick in about 55 days and has good resistance to cool weather. S/C 38 per 10g. 1kg 9.45 2kg 16.54 3kg 25.04 4kg 32.13 5kg 37.80

Purple Teepee DFB 024

A distinct advantage of this variety is the habit of producing all its pods from the top of each plant above the foliage. Superb flavour with good clean pods and suitable for later planting. S/C 19 per 5g. 1kg 10.25 2kg 17.94 3kg 27.16 4kg 34.85 5kg 41.00

Orinoco

Mont DOr DFB 012

Very fine flavoured golden coloured wax bean with flat stringless pods. S/C 21 per 5g. 1kg 11.45 2kg 20.04 3kg 30.34 4kg 38.93 5kg 45.80

Orinoco DFB 032 Tendergreen DFB 019

Strong growing variety, virtually stringless. S/C 19 per 5g. 1kg 7.45 2kg 13.04 3kg 19.74 5kg 29.80 10kg 55.88 A beautiful, straight, golden yellow wax bean with 13cm pods. Can be used as a whole bean or as fine cut bean. High yielding and easy to pick. Good resistances to Bean Common Mosaic Virus, Anthracnose and Halo Blight. An excellent variety. S/C 33 per 5g. 1kg 11.45 2kg 20.04 3kg 30.34 5kg 45.80 10kg 85.88

Gourd See Squash page 48

Grass Mixtures
AMENITY Cricket LWG 014
Special mixture for cricket squares and tennis courts. 5kg 28.26 10kg 49.94 15kg 74.89 20kg 96.08

Last year we revised all our Grass Mixtures to reflect not just new varieties but also the continuing demand by our customers for the finest quality strains. The Mixtures, we feel, relate more specifically to the required purpose. We have also included a range of straight Clover varieties as these become ever more popular for adding to grass areas.
Lawn Grass, Greenshade LWG 032
Specially formulated to produce a shade-tolerant turf. Although this mixture will tolerate close cutting, it is recommended that a height of 50mm is used. 5kg 30.42 10kg 53.24 15kg 80.61 20kg 103.43

Economy LWG 021

A very good general purpose mixture. 5kg 18.75 10kg 32.81 15kg 49.69 20kg 63.75

AGRICULTURAL All Stock LWC 014

A versatile permanent mixture of grasses and clovers to provide a well balanced sward for both grazing and forage. 0.5 acre 28.00 1 acre 49.00 1.5 acre 74.20 2 acre 95.20

Fine Lawn LWG 054

The ideal mixture to produce a fine, dense, ornamental lawn that does not require excessive maintenance. 5kg 24.75 10kg 43.31 15kg 65.59 20kg 84.15

Practical Lawn LWG 051

An excellent landscaping and lawn mixture with hard wearing perennial ryegrass to provide rapid establishment and a high degree of wear tolerance. Designed for long cutting intervals and good clean appearance. 5kg 25.38 10kg 44.42 15kg 67.26 20kg 86.29

Horse & Pony Paddock LWG 010

A specially blended mixture for horse and pony grazing. 0.5 acre 28.00 1 acre 49.00 1.5 acre 74.20 2 acre 95.20

Golf & Bowling Green LWG 015

A high quality mixture to produce a fine close knit turf with a smooth and attractive surface ideally suited for bowling and golf greens. Tolerant to close mowing and resistant to drought and disease, it will retain an excellent colour throughout the season. 5kg 41.40 10kg 72.45 15kg 109.71 20kg 140.76

Sports LWG 050

An outstanding mixture with great durability under heavy use. It will maintain a compact fine leaved appearance with great wear tolerance and quick recovery. 5kg 25.11 10kg 43.94 15kg 69.05 20kg 85.37

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Purple Queen DFB 028

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Grasses continued
CLOVERS Aber Ace CLV 011
Dark green leaf adds colour to lawns and open spaces whilst improving soil fertility. S/C 1,576 per g. 250g 4.25 500g 7.44 750g 11.26 1kg 14.45 2.5 kg 31.88

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Crimson Clover

Lupin MIS 021

Sow from March to June at the rate of 1kg per 180 square metres or 25kg per acre. Dig or plough in just before flowers open. Prefers light, slightly acidic soil. S/C 6 per g. 2.5kg 9.75 5kg 17.06 7.5kg 25.84 10kg 33.15

Mustard, White MUS 05

Sow from March to September at the rate of 1kg per 360 square metres or 12.5kg per acre. Dig or plough in any time before flowering. Prefers reasonably moist soil. S/C 150 per g. 2.5kg 5kg 7.5kg 10kg 15kg 25kg 14.25 24.94 37.76 48.45 67.69 106.88

Aber Concord CLV 096

Used in grazing and hay mixtures. S/C 1,520 per g. 250g 4.25 500g 7.44 750g 11.26 1kg 14.45 2.5kg 31.88

Aber Ruby CLV 098

Very important part in any grazing and hay mixture. Also reputed to have medicinal properties. S/C 540 per g. 250g 4.25 500g 7.44 750g 11.26 1kg 14.45 2.5kg 31.88

Crimson Clover CLV 02

Sow from early March to end of August at the rate of 1kg per 300 square metres or 15kg per acre. Dig or plough in before flowering. Prefers sandy or light soil. S/C 327 per g. 500g 6.75 1kg 11.81 1.5kg 17.89 2.5kg 27.00 5kg 50.63

Phacelia Tanacetifolia
MIS 028

Phacelia

Yellow Sweet Blossom CLV 013

Very attractive annual type, excellent as part of hay crop. S/C 484 per g. 250g 2.75 500g 4.81 750g 7.29 1kg 9.35 2.5kg 20.63

Fenugreek
MIS 039

Green Manures

(0rganic page 62)

The use of Green Manures can improve and benefit all soil conditions, with or without the addition of artificial fertilisers. Alfalfa (Lucerne) CLV 04
Sow from April to July at Alfalfa the rate of 1kg per 400 square metres or 10kg per acre. Dig or plough in when plants are fresh and green. Does well in dry conditions. Dislikes acid soils. S/C 582 per g. 1kg 8.75 2kg 15.31 3kg 23.19 4kg 29.75 5kg 35.00

Sow from March to August at the rate of 1kg per 1kg 2kg 3kg 4kg 5kg 220 square metres 14.95 26.16 39.62 50.83 59.80 or 20kg per acre. Dig or plough in Tares MIS 025 any time up to Sow from March to May and July to September at the flowering. Prefers rate of 1kg per 40 square metres or 75kg per acre. Dig well drained soil. or plough at any time up to flowering. Prefers slightly S/C 75 per g. heavy land but will not survive in acidic soils. S/C 15 2.5kg 5kg 7.5kg 10kg 15kg 25kg per g. 9.25 16.19 24.51 31.45 43.94 69.38 2.5kg 5kg 7.5kg 10kg 15kg 25kg 7.65 13.39 20.27 26.01 36.38 57.38 Field Beans
MIS 020

Sow from March to September at the rate of 1kg per 300 square metres or 15kg per acre. Quick growing dense foliage for digging in just before flowers open. S/C 566 per g.

Buckwheat

Sow from September to late November at the rate of 1kg per 40 square metres or 75kg per acre. Dig or plough in any time before flowering. Works well on heavy soil. S/C 12 per 10g.

Field Beans Trefoil

2.5kg 5kg 7.5kg 10kg 15kg 25kg 9.25 16.19 24.51 31.45 43.94 69.38

Grazing Rye MIS 024 Sow from mid-March to end of August at the rate of Sow from mid-August to November at the rate of 1kg 1kg per 100 square metres or 50kg per acre. Dig or per 60 square metres or 75kg per acre. Dig or plough in plough in any time when flowering. All soil types. S/C 35 during early spring. All soil types. S/C 32 per g. per g. 2.5kg 5kg 7.5kg 10kg 15kg 25kg 2.5kg 5kg 7.5kg 10kg 15kg 25kg 4.65 8.14 12.32 15.81 22.09 34.88 9.25 16.19 24.51 31.45 43.94 69.38
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Trefoil CLV 05
Sow from mid-March to August at the rate of 1kg per 450 square metres or 10kg per acre. Dig or plough in while plant is fresh and green. Prefers light, dry, alkaline soils. S/C 636 per g. 1kg 14.95 2kg 26.16 3kg 39.62 4kg 50.83 5kg 59.80

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Herbs (Organic page 63)
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A

Angelica

Annual

Biennial

Perennial

Basil Sweet Genovese

For a more comprehensive list of herbs, wild and cottage flowers, please refer to our Suffolk Herbs catalogue. Write, phone, fax or E-mail us for a copy. Angelica B HER 02
Useful for medicinal purposes and confectionery. S/C 204 per g. 10g 2.65 20g 4.64
P HER 015

30g 7.02

50g 10.60

100g 19.88

Basil Ruffles Green

A BAS 002

Anise
25g 3.25

Seed used as a condiment and for liqueurs. S/C 552 per g. 50g 5.69 75g 8.61 100g 11.05 250g 24.38

Plants which are both beautiful and useful. Ornamental foliage with large heavily fringed leaves of rich green. Suitable for flower bed or herb garden. Height 60cm (2ft). S/C 688 per g. 5g 4.95 10g 8.66 15g 13.12 20g 16.83 25g 19.80

Balm Lemon

P HER 024

Seasoning, medicinal and flavouring fruit cocktails. S/C 1,520 per g. 5g 2.95 10g 5.16 15g 7.82
A HER 210

25g 11.80

50g 22.13

Basil Green Globe

A HER 150

Basil Siam Queen

A HER 211

Basil F1 Nufar

A much improved bush type, producing dense, small, round bushes about 70 cm across. Good flavour. Ht. 40cm. S/C 720 per g. 10g 3.65 20g 6.39 30g 9.67 50g 14.60 100g 27.38

A really outstanding strain with dark green leaves and deep purple flower stems. Excellent spicy, anise/liquorice aroma and flavour. S/C 815 per g. 2.5g 2.45 5g 4.29 7.5g 6.49 10g 8.33 25g 18.38

The first fusarium resistant variety. Sweet Genovese type. S/C 652 per g. 5g 4.95 10g 8.66 15g 13.12 25g 19.80 50g 37.13

Basil Holy

A HER 0139

Basil Spice

A HER 0133

Basil Bush

Small, quite pretty plant with pinky mauve flowers and deep purple stems. Delicious scent and flavour. Superb in all types of oriental cooking. S/C 2,333 per g. 5g 3.95 10g 6.91 15g 10.47 25g 15.80
A HER 051

Quite distinctive type with dark green, slightly hairy leaves that are very aromatic. S/C 1,860 per g. 5g 4.75 10g 8.31 15g 12.59 20g 16.51 25g 19.00

50g 29.63

Basil Sweet Genovese

A HER 0112

Basil Horapha Rau Que

Useful for flavouring soups and fruit preserves. S/C 580 A special basil from Thailand, with an anise scent. Attractive per g. red stems to the leaves. Ht. 37cm. S/C 832 per g. 25g 50g 75g 100g 250g 2.5g 5g 7.5g 10g 25g 2.25 3.94 5.96 7.65 16.88 3.65 6.39 9.67 12.41 27.38

Bergamot Lemon

A HER 028

Basil Lemon

A HER 027

Dwarf compact strain with strong lemon scent. S/C 712 per g.

Purple pink flowers for use as a tea or a dried decoration. S/C 2,160 per g. 1g 2.25 2g 3.94 3g 5.96
P HER 056

Basil Bush
25g 2.65

A HER 016

Dwarf growing habit, used for seasoning. S/C 768 per g. 50g 4.64 75g 7.02
A HER 025

5g 4.95

10g 8.66

15g 13.12

20g 16.83

25g 19.80

5g 9.00

10g 16.88

100g 9.01

250g 19.88

Basil Lime

Bergamot Wild
A HER 166

Basil Cinnamon
5g 3.25 10g 5.69

Dark green leaves with distinct lime aroma and flavour. Ht. 45cm. S/C 600 per g. 5g 3.25 10g 5.69 15g 8.61 25g 13.00 50g 24.38

Strong scent and flavour, for use with meats and to make tea. S/C 2,260 per g. 1g 2.75 2g 4.81
A

Distinct flavour with strong cinnamon aroma. S/C 628 per g. 15g 8.61 25g 13.00 50g 24.38

3g 7.29

5g 11.00

10g 20.63

Basil Neopolitana

Borage
A HER 0113 HER 018

Borage

Basil Fine Minette

A HER 0126

Small leaves and compact bushy habit. Ht. 45cm. Fine flavour. S/C 628 per g. 5g 3.65 10g 6.39 15g 9.67 25g 14.60 50g 27.38

Very large, crinkled lettuce type leaf with distinctive flavour. S/C 494 per g. 25g 3.75 50g 6.56 75g 9.94 100g 12.75 250g 28.13

Basil Ruben

A HER 148

Very useful for beekeepers, also for flavouring. S/C 54 per g.

Basil Greek
5g 2.95

A HER 026

Very compact strain with tiny leaves. S/C 725 per g. 10g 5.16 15g 7.82 25g 11.80 50g 22.13

Deep purple bronze leaves of outstanding aroma and taste. S/C 810 per g. 5g 4.45 10g 7.79 15g 11.79 20g 15.13 25g 17.80 25g 2.65 50g 4.64 75g 7.02 100g 9.01 250g 19.88 25

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Burnet
50g 2.75
P HER 019

Chives

P HER 029

Coriander Cilantro

A HER 0122

Young leaves used in salads. S/C 103 per g. 100g 4.81

B HER 05

Onion flavoured foliage for soups and salads. S/C 796 per g. 500g 20.63 5g 2.45 10g 4.29 15g 6.49
P HER 0290

150g 7.29

250g 11.00

25g 9.80

50g 18.38

Leafy strain for use in salads and cooking in Indian and Chinese dishes. Will also produce aromatic seeds. S/C 104 per g. 100g 2.75 200g 4.81 300g 7.29 500g 11.00 1kg 20.63

Caraway
50g 2.45

Chives Extra Fine

150g 6.49 250g 9.80 500g 18.38 5g 3.25 10g 5.69
P HER 011

Seeds are used for flavouring. S/C 344 per g. 100g 4.29

Very fine leaved strain ideal for bunching. S/C 776 per g. 15g 8.61 25g 13.00 50g 24.38

Coriander Green Aroma HER 200

Vigorous and fast growing plants with large stems and thick leaves. Multi- cut with a very good heat tolerance and slow to bolt. Performance is excellent during a hot summer. Strong flavour. S/C 100 per g. 500g 2.95 1kg 5.16 1.5kg 7.82 2kg 10.03 5kg 22.13

Celery Leaf

A CEL 010

Comfrey

Producing lots of leaf instead of stems. Ideal for flavouring or adding to herbal salad mixtures. S/C 2,250 per g. 10g 2.75 20g 4.81 30g 7.29 50g 11.00 100g 20.63
A

The Russian strain used for leaf production. Handle with caution as the leaves can cause skin irritation. S/C 96 per g. 2.5g 3.75 5g 6.56
A HER 07

7.5g 9.94

10g 12.75

25g 28.13

Coriander Leisure
100g 2.95 200g 5.16
A HER 03

A HER 164

Much improved leafy type, extra slow to bolt. S/C 104 per g. 300g 7.82 500g 11.80 1kg 22.13

Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla)

HER 09

Coriander
100g 2.45

Useful in confectionery and soups. S/C 106 per g. 200g 4.29 300g 6.49 500g 9.80 1kg 18.38

Flowers used in hair rinses and insomnia tea. S/C 12,560 per g. 5g 2.45 10g 4.29 15g 6.49 25g 9.80 50g 18.38
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Cumin
25g 2.75

Aromatic seeds for flavouring. S/C 336 per g. 50g 4.81 75g 7.29 100g 9.35 250g 20.63

Coriander Confetti
A HER 0164

Coriander Confetti

Chamomile Lawn (Anthemis Nobilis)

HER 010

Sweet smelling foliage with dwarf growing habit for herb lawn. Daisy-like flowers. S/C 8,800 per g. 2.5g 3.25 5g 5.69 7.5g 8.61
A HER 06

10g 11.05

25g 24.38

Chervil Curled
50g 2.45 100g 4.29

Used for seasoning and salads. S/C 448 per g. 150g 6.49 250g 9.80 500g 18.38

Totally unique foliage that has the appearance of carrot tops but still maintains the distinctive coriander flavour. Suited to normal coriander production regimes and matures in a similar period to standard cultivars. Reasonable bolting tolerance. S/C 100 per g. 100g 4.65 200g 8.14 300g 12.32 500g 18.60 1Kg 34.88

Dill Dukat

A HER 08A

A much improved strain for fresh leaf production. S/C 580 per g. 50g 2.75 100g 4.81 150g 7.29 250g 11.00 500g 20.63

Dill Fernleaf

A HER 147

Special strain producing very dwarf plants with dark green leaves. Slow to bolt for longer cutting time. S/C 440 per g. 5g 5.45 10g 9.54 15g 14.44 25g 21.80 50g 40.88

Chervil Plain

A HER 155

Long, straight leaves and slightly stronger flavour. S/C 455 per g. 50g 2.95 100g 5.16 150g 7.82 200g 10.03 250g 11.80

Cumin Garlic Chives

Dill Dukat

Chives Garlic

P HER 050

Flat dark green leaves with strong flavour. Excellent for seasoning and flavouring fried dishes. Also known as Chinese Leek. S/C 806 per g. 5g 2.45 10g 4.29 15g 6.49 25g 9.80 50g 18.38

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Fennel Bronze

Oregano Greek
Lavender Vera Lovage

P HER 013

Special aroma to add that extra flavour to cooking. S/C 12,200 per g. 2.5g 3.95 5g 6.91 7.5g 10.47 10g 13.43 25g 29.63

Par-cel see Celery page 18 Parsley see page 39 Pennyroyal A HER 014

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Dill Mammoth
A HER 08

Creeping habit, will deter ants and when dried can be used as a moth repellent. S/C 11,920 per g.

Lavender Stoechas
500g 17.00 1kg 31.88

P HER 0117

Used as a condiment, for pickling and to accompany fish. S/C 595 per g. 100g 4.25 200g 7.44 300g 11.26
A HER 0103

True French strain and unlike other lavenders. Very strong scent and unusual purple flowers. Requires sheltered position and good drainage. S/C 1,640 per g. 0.25g 3.45 0.5g 6.04 0.75g 9.14
P HER 035

1g 2.45

2g 4.29

3g 6.49

5g 9.80

10g 18.38

Peppermint (Mentha Piperita)

2.5g 2.95 5g 5.16 10g 10.03

P HER 040

Strong growing with good flavour. S/C 13,520 per g. 15g 14.01 25g 22.13

Fennel Bronze

1g 11.73

2.5g 25.88

Fern-like leaves of deep bronze for soups and flavourings. S/C 352 per g. 5g 3.95 10g 6.91 15g 10.47
A HER 0125

Lavender Vera
50g 29.63 5g 2.95 10g 5.16

Dwarf compact strain. S/C 1,040 per g. 15g 7.82 20g 10.03 25g 11.80

Poppy, Field

A HER 118

25g 15.80

Cornfield Poppy claimed to have medicinal properties. Seed also used in flavouring. S/C 13,520 per g. 10g 2.65 20g 4.64 30g 7.02 50g 10.60 100g 19.88

Fennel Common
50g 2.25 100g 3.94

Green version, slightly hardier. S/C 105 per g. 150g 5.96 250g 9.00
A FEN 02

Lovage
500g 16.88 5g 2.95

P HER 036

Pot herb for seasoning. S/C 368 per g. 10g 5.16 15g 7.82 25g 11.80 50g 22.13

Rosemary
2.5g 2.95

P HER 041

Excellent variety for seasoning. S/C 730 per g. 5g 5.16 7.5g 7.82 10g 10.03 25g 22.13

Fennel Sweet Florence

Bulb forming type for use in salads or cooked as a vegetable or for flavouring. S/C 304 per g. 50g 5.25 100g 9.19 150g 13.91 200g 17.85 250g 21.00

Marigold Pot
10g 2.65

P HER 097

Petals used for colouring and adding to salads. S/C 90 per g. 20g 4.64 30g 7.02 50g 10.60 100g 19.88

Rue

P HER 042

Useful for seasoning, has a slightly bitter flavour. S/C 452 per g. 5g 3.95 10g 6.91 15g 10.47 20g 13.43 25g 15.80

Feverfew
2.5g 2.95

P HER 030

Marjoram Pot
7.5g 7.82 10g 10.03 25g 22.13 2.5g 2.95

P HER 012

Used for medicinal purposes. S/C 6,720 per g. 5g 5.16

Used chiefly for flavouring. S/C 9,040 per g. 5g 5.16 7.5g 7.82
A HER 037

10g 10.03

25g 22.13

Sage

P HER 043

Probably the most popular herb for seasoning. S/C 132 per g. 5g 2.95 10g 5.16 15g 7.82 25g 11.80 50g 22.13

Horehound

P HER 032

Marjoram Sweet

Leaves used for medicinal purposes or seasoning. S/C 1,056 per g. 5g 4.75 10g 8.31
P HER 033

Useful for medicinal, seasoning and flavouring. S/C 4,540 per g. 5g 2.65 10g 4.64 15g 7.02 25g 10.60 50g 19.88

Sage Clary

B HER 082

15g 12.59

20g 16.15

25g 19.00

Large, aromatic leaves can be made into fritters. Also, possible medicinal uses. S/C 220 per g. 5g 2.65 10g 4.64 15g 7.02 25g 10.60 50g 19.88

Hyssop

Beekeepers Plant, also used for medicinal purposes. S/C 950 per g. 5g 2.95 10g 5.16 15g 7.82 20g 10.03 25g 11.80

Marigold Pot

Sage Painted

A HER 080

Very decorative plant. Leaves and seeds used to assist fermentation of liquor. Also, possibly medicinal. S/C 360 per g. 5g 2.65 10g 4.64 15g 7.02 25g 10.60 50g 19.88

Feverfew

Hyssop Rosemary

Sage

Sage Clary

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Sage, Spanish
P HER 192

Thyme, Broad Leaved

Stevia
2.5g 3.95 5g 6.91

P HER 0150

Large, fleshy leaves used in flavouring. S/C 6,160 per g. 7.5g 10.47 10g 13.43 25g 29.63
P HER 01

Smaller leaved variety with stronger aroma and flavour. S/C 233 per g. 2.5g 3.65 5g 6.39 7.5g 9.67
A HER 022

10g 14.60

25g 27.38

Welsh Onion (Allium Fistulosum)

Savory Summer

Similar to chives but larger and stronger flavour. Useful for salads or cooking. S/C 444 per g. 10g 2.95 20g 5.16 30g 7.82
P HER 017

Leaves and young shoots useful for flavouring. S/C 1,480 per g. 25g 2.45 50g 4.29 75g 6.49
P HER 044

50g 11.80

100g 22.13

100g 8.33

250g 18.38

Welsh Onion Red Stevia HER 201

Sweetener 30 times sweeter than sugar but with no calories, suitable for cooking and baking. Full cultural instructions available. 100$ 4.95 200$ 8.66 300$ 13.12 500$ 19.80 1,000$ 37.13

Stronger flavoured than the white type and hardier. Very attractive stalks of medium red. S/C 342 per g. 10g 5.45 20g 9.54
B HER 100

Savory Winter

Strong growing and hardy, useful for flavouring. S/C 2,700 per g. 5g 4.45 10g 7.79 15g 11.79 20g 15.13 25g 17.80

30g 14.44

50g 21.80

100g 40.88

Woad
5g 3.45

Famous dye plant. S/C 170 per g. 10g 6.04 15g 9.14 25g 13.80 50g 25.88

Sorrel, Large French

P HER 023

Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis Odorata)

2.5g 3.45 5g 6.04
P HER 046

P HER 039

Used as a vegetable like spinach or raw in salads. S/C 1,150 per g. 25g 3.25 50g 5.69 75g 11.05 100g 15.44 250g 24.38

Use in place of sugar for flavouring fruit. S/C 25 per g. 7.5g 9.14 10g 11.73 25g 25.88

Wormwood

P HER 049

Tansy
2.5g 2.95

Extremely bitter leaves, used for medicinal purposes and for flavouring. S/C 12,700 per g. 5g 2.65 10g 4.64 15g 7.02 20g 9.01 25g 10.60

Strong aromatic herb for flavouring. S/C 9,800 per g.

Spearmint (Mentha Spicata)

2.5g 3.45 5g 6.04 10g 11.73

P HER 045

Ordinary garden green mint. S/C 14,000 per g. 15g 16.39 25g 25.88

5g 5.16

7.5g 7.82
P HER 047

10g 10.03

25g 22.13

Russian Tarragon

Russian Tarragon

Strawberry Sticks

A HER 160

Leaves can be used for seasoning or in salads. S/C 6,340 per g. 5g 4.45 10g 7.79
P HER 048

Also known as Strawberry Spinach, a very attractive plant with base branching habit producing quantities of light green leaves to be cooked like spinach. Also produces stems covered with pink strawberry-like fruit that can be eaten fresh. S/C 1,380 per g. 1g 2.65 2g 4.64 3g 7.02 5g 10.60 10g 19.88

15g 11.79

20g 15.13

25g 17.80

Thyme
5g 2.75

Excellent quality herb for seasoning. S/C 3,520 per g. 10g 4.81 15g 7.29 25g 11.00 50g 20.63

Kohl Rabi
Rate/acre When Matures 750g Germination Feb/July Row width June/Oct 20C Twin 35cm

OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES Delicacy Purple KOH 06

A little later in maturity than the white variety but slightly more tender and stronger flavoured. S/C 334 per g. 50g 4.75 100g 8.31 150g 12.59 200g 16.15 250g 19.00

Leek (0rganic page 64)

Oct/April Rate/acre 750g Matures/late Twin 45cm When/early Feb/March Row width When/late March/May If planting early under Matures/early Sept/Nov glass transplant in June

Delicacy Purple

Oarsman F1
LEE 037

Delicacy White KOH 07

A considerable improvement over previous Vienna variety. Semi-globe roots of pale green with very crisp white flesh. S/C 264 per g. 50g 4.75 100g 8.31 150g 12.59 200g 16.15 250g 19.00

F1 HYBRID VARIETY Quickstar F1 KOH 09

Medium green colour with a firm round bulb, suitable for sowing under glass, polythene or outdoors. Ideal for early heated cultivation. 250$ 4.25 28 500$ 7.44 750$ 11.26 1,000$ 14.45 2,500$ 31.88

Superschmelz KOH 04
A white and light green giant variety which can reach 8kg without becoming stringy. Slow growing, does not run to seed. S/C 300 per g. 25g 3.95 50g 6.91 75g 10.47 100g 13.43 250g 29.63

Medium to dark flag leaf, erect shape and produces a high percentage of marketable leeks. The plants remain virtually free from bulbing even when direct drilled. Harvest mid-August to November. Shows good resistance to bolting.

Oarsman F1

500$ 1,000$ 1,500$ 2,000$ 2,500$ 5,000$ 6.95 12.16 18.42 23.63 27.80 52.13

Kale see Borecole page 7

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Bandit LEE 091
Upright growing habit with dark blue-green foliage and medium long, high quality white stems. Sow in April and May for cropping January to April. 1,000$ 5.25 2,000$ 9.19 3,000$ 13.91 5,000$ 21.00 10,000$ 39.38 Sow Oarsman F1 Bandit Blue Solaise Giant Winter Jolant Musselburgh Tadorna Zermatt Harvest

LEEK SOW & HARVEST TIMES

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LEE 037 LEE 091 LEE 09 LEE 01 LEE 07 LEE 04 LEE 099 LEE 040

Blue Solaise LEE 09

Traditional French variety that is extremely hardy. Deep blue/purple leaves with medium length thick white stem. Will stand until May. The original strain of St. Victor. S/C 294 per g. 10g 4.25 20g 7.44 30g 11.26 50g 17.00 100g 31.88

Giant Winter LEE 01

Late type with good length stems. Very suitable for garden plant sales. S/C 344 per g. 10g 2.95 20g 5.16 30g 7.82 50g 11.80 100g 22.13

Musselburgh LEE 04
Main crop. Medium long thick stems. S/C 346 per g. 10g 2.45 20g 4.29 50g 9.80 100g 18.38

Tadorna

Zermatt

Jolant LEE 07
To replace King Richard. Improved variety, very early cropping with a mild flavour. Can be used for mini-veg or grown on to harvest from August onwards. Grows vigorously and gives a high density stem. 1,000$ 8.25 2,000$ 14.44 3,000$ 21.86 5,000$ 33.00 10,000$ 61.88

Blue Solaise

Musselburgh

Zermatt LEE 040

Early maturing variety, with long shank and erect leaves. Great as either a baby leek or left to mature. Has some rust resistance. 1,000$ 3.65 2,000$ 6.39 3,000$ 9.67 4,000$ 14.60 10,000$ 27.38

Tadorna LEE 099

A medium length leek, very upright habit and extremely hardy. Crops December to March. 2,500$ 4.95 5,000$ 8.66 7,500$ 13.12 10,000$ 25,000$ 16.83 37.13

Lettuce (0rganic page 64)

Clarion
Rate/acre 1 - 1.5kg When/summer March/June When/autumn July/Aug When/spring Aug/Sept Matures/summer May/July Matures/autumn Aug/Oct Matures/spring Mar/May Germination 10C Row width 25/30cm

Suzan

Summer lettuce can be sown under glass in February & planted out in March. Spring lettuce may be transplanted in Oct/Nov

BLOCK PILLS We are pleased to offer a selection of our lettuce varieties in Block Pill form, for sowing in peat blocks or modules. See individual varieties. CM Lettuces that are highly recommended for the commercial market.
Buttercrunch

BUTTERHEAD TYPES Buttercrunch LET 04

Small, slightly upright dense heads of superb crisp and crunchy texture. Stands well without bolting. S/C 928 per g. 10g 3.45 20g 6.04 30g 9.14 50g 13.80 100g 25.88

Femke Pills LET 052

Summer greenhouse variety. Sow mid-December to late August, will crop early April-mid October. Very firm and compact head, also resistant to B1 1-26. 250$ 8.75 500$ 15.31 750$ 23.19 1,000$ 29.75 25,000 65.63

Clarion Pills LET 035

The popular variety of good quality. Nice shaped head with thick mid to dark green soft leaves, Resistant to ten strains of mildew. 100$ 3.45 200$ 6.04 300$ 9.14 500$ 13.80 1,000$ 25.88

Suzan LET 014

Early maturing variety, good compact heads for easy packing. S/C 1,030 per g. 10g 3.75 20g 6.56 30g 9.94 50g 15.00 100g 28.13 29

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BUTTERHEAD TYPES CONTINUED Sylvesta LET 126 MULTI-LEAF TYPES CONTINUED Fristina LET 115
Sylvesta

CM

Salad Bowl

CM

Resistant against Aphids (Nasonovia ribisnigri). Bremia resistances 1-17, 19+21. LMV tolerant. Produces medium sized heads with thick leaves. Nice, well closed base, tolerant against tip burn. Early and marked head formation. Suitable for spring, summer and autumn production. BLOCK PILLS 100$ 4.95 200$ 8.66 300$ 13.12 500$ 19.80 1,000$ 37.13

A good strong crop with robust structure with 3D leaf form and attractive colour, flavour and texture. Tolerance to basal rots and tip burn. Good alternative to Green Oak Leaf or Salad Bowl. S/C 920 per g. 1g 4.25 2g 7.44 3g 11.26 5g 17.00 10g 31.88

Lollo Biondi LET 028

Large size and excellent flavour for cropping over a long period. S/C 1,296 per g. 10g 3.45 20g 6.04 30g 9.14 50g 13.80 100g 25.88

Great Lakes

Salad Bowl LET 011

Large uniform heads for summer and autumn use. S/C 1,052 per g. 10g 3.25 20g 5.69 30g 8.61 50g 13.00 100g 24.38

MULTI-LEAF TYPES Bergamo

LET 123

Iceberg 4 Bergamo

CM

ICEBERG/CRISP TYPES Great Lakes LET 07

Medium-large heads with frilled pale green leaves. Early summer. S/C 1,070 per g. 10g 3.45 20g 6.04 30g 9.14 50g 13.80 100g 25.88

Lollo Biondi type. Resistant against Bremia 1-4, 6, 7, 10, 13-15, 17, 19+22. Good resistance to bolting with nice light green leaves. Very suitable for outdoor growing during the season. Recommended for greenhouse growing with planting from January. BLOCK PILLS. 100$ 3.95 200$ 6.91 300$ 10.47 500$ 15.80 1,000$ 29.63

Iceberg 4 LET 065

True original type with large, somewhat open hearts of glossy pale green, crisp leaves tinged red on the edges. Sow spring and early summer. Ideal for local sales. S/C 952 per g. 10g 2.25 20g 3.94 30g 5.96 50g 9.00 100g 16.88

Saladin

Robinson

Can Can LET 129

CM

ICEBERG/CRISP TYPES CONTINUED Saladin LET 013

Shiny dark green leaves on compact well wrapped heads of medium size. Stands well when ready. Outstanding Iceberg type. S/C 804 per g. 10g 3.65 20g 6.39 30g 9.67 50g 14.60 100g 27.38

Sweet green Frisee type lettuce which has the appearance of an endive without the bitter taste. Nonhearting and retains good colour throughout the head. Has good tolerance to tip burn and bolting. Good for baby leaf production. Pelleted seed. Disease resistant to Bremia B1 5, 15-16, 18, 20, 21, 23-24 & 25. 100$ 3.95 200$ 6.91 300$ 10.47 500$ 15.80 1,000$ 29.63

Webbs Wonderful LET 017 Robinson Pills LET 055

Reliable performer in a wide range of soil types and growing conditions. Good pest and disease resistance. 250$ 4.65 500$ 8.14 750$ 12.32 1,000$ 15.81 2,500$ 34.88 Very crisp large heads. Ideal for the fresh market. S/C 1,020 per g. 10g 2.65 20g 4.64 30g 7.02 50g 10.60 100g 19.88

Catalogna LET 095

Spring, summer and autumn cropping. Leaves are elongated, deeply lobed, light green and very tender. S/C 1,104 per g. 10g 2.75 20g 4.81 30g 7.29 50g 11.00 100g 20.63

Webbs Wonderful

Cocarde

Cocarde LET 098

Large oakleaf variety of superb flavour. Heads are somewhat upright in habit with dark green, deep lobed leaves and strong red overlay. Slow bolting. S/C 1,044 per g. 10g 2.75 30 20g 4.81 30g 7.29 50g 11.00 100g 20.63

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RED TYPES
Lollo Rossa Marvel of Four Seasons Red Salad Bowl Attico

Lollo Rossa LET 09

Loose leaf strain with deep red coloured leaves. Strong productive variety and suitable for cropping throughout the year. S/C 1,044 per g. 10g 3.95 20g 6.91 30g 10.47 50g 15.80 100g 29.63

Arctic King

Freckles

Marvel of Four Seasons LET 027

Red curled leaf type with good solid hearts. Best results from spring and autumn sowing but can be sown all year round. S/C 784 per g. 10g 3.25 20g 5.69 30g 8.61 50g 13.00 100g 24.38

Wiske

ROMAINE/COS TYPES Attico LET 122

CM

Murai

Resistant against Bremia 1-16, 19, 21+23. Variety similar in type as Little Gem with dark green, upright and smooth leaves. Very good resistance to bolting and robust against tip burn. Suitable for spring, summer and autumn cultivation. PELLETED SEED. 100$ 4.25 200$ 7.44 300$ 11.26 500$ 17.00 1,000$ 31.38

Red Salad Bowl LET 012 Murai LET 053

An oakleaf type, triple red colour with a narrow bubbled leaf with very high uniformity. Very good flavour and shelf life. Strong against bolting, full BL 1023 mildew resistance and also tolerant to LMV. Cropping from May to October. Head weight 325-375g. Split pills. 100$ 5.65 200$ 9.89 300$ 14.97 500$ 22.60 1,000$ 42.38 Multi-leaf type deep red throughout. Quick growing summer and autumn. S/C 1,048 per g. 10g 3.45 20g 6.04 30g 9.14 50g 13.80 100g 25.88

Freckles LET 121

A unique romaine type. This early, open pollinated lettuce has glossy green, semi-savoy leaves with maroon splotches. Mature heads hold extremely well in the field. Very tasty. S/C 1,024 per g. 10g 4.25 20g 7.44 30g 11.26 50g 17.00 100g 31.88

WINTER TYPES Arctic King LET 01

Very hardy for autumn sowing outside and cutting in spring. S/C 1,248 per g. 10g 3.45 20g 6.04 30g 9.14 50g 13.80 100g 25.88

Little Gem

New Red Fire LET 037

Dark red with a high bolting and weather tolerance. Popular choice amongst growers for its excellent uniformity. Crisp, sweet leaves have a light green base deeply filled in wine red. S/C 800 per g. 10g 3.65 20g 6.39 30g 9.67 50g 14.60 100g 27.38

Wiske LET 051

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Greenhouse type. Autumn, winter and early spring production. Sowing period mid-August to mid-February. Strong well closed base, strong against tip burn and resistances. HR B1 1-25 + PB. SPLIT PILLS. 100$ 5.45 200$ 9.54 300$ 14.44 500$ 21.80 1,000$ 40.88

New Red Fire

Valdor LET 016

Excellent overwinter type producing good firm hearts in early spring. S/C 1,192 per g. 10g 3.75 20g 6.56 30g 9.94 50g 15.00 100g 28.13

Little Gem LET 019

Mid-green shiny foliage, dwarf compact habit. Excellent quality crisp leaves. S/C 1,128 per g. 10g 3.25 20g 5.69 30g 8.61 50g 13.00 100g 24.38 31

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ROMAINE/COS TYPES CONTINUED Little Gem Tambura Pills LET 059
Excellent shape, colour and flavour. Darker and taller than the standard Little Gem, with improved tolerance to tipburn. Resistant to downy mildew races BI 1-16,21 & 23. 250$ 2.65 500$ 4.64 750$ 7.02 1,000$ 9.01 2,500$ 19.88

Lobjoits LET 020

Tall, large heads with deep green very crunchy hearts. Highly suited for box work. Early outdoor production also polytunnel for autumn. S/C 882 per g. 10g 2.95 20g 5.16 30g 7.82 50g 11.80 100g 22.13

Winter Density

Valmaine LET 023

American type with some resistance to mildew, very crisp large heads. S/C 912 per g. 10g 3.25 20g 5.69 30g 8.61 50g 13.00 100g 24.38

Little Leprechaun LET 072

Striking, red leaved, semi-cos variety. Good tolerance to bolting and very good quality, appearance and taste. S/C 952 per g. 5g 5.95 10g 10.41 20g 20.23 25g 23.80 50g 44.63

Winter Gem

Winter Density LET 018

Semi-cos type with dark green very crisp foliage. S/C 1,016 per g. 10g 2.95 20g 5.16 30g 7.82 50g 11.80 100g 22.13

Little Leprechaun

Winter Gem Vailan LET 131

Can be grown throughout the winter with only frost protection. Mildew and mosaic virus tolerant. 5g 6.45 10g 11.29 15g 17.09 20g 21.93 25g 25.80

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Emir

Melon (0rganic page 66)

Blenheim Orange
When January /March Row width Germination 20 - 30C 30cm

Melon Emir F1
MEL 010

CANTELOUPE TYPE Charentais MEL 03

Excellent sweet flavour. Very early medium size fruits. 50$ 4.75 100$ 8.31 150$ 12.59 250$ 19.00 500$ 35.63

OPEN POLLINATED TYPES Blenheim Orange MEL 02

Fine textured scarlet flesh of sweet flavour, large fruit. 50$ 5.25 100$ 9.19 150$ 13.91 250$ 21.00 500$ 39.38

High tolerance to dangerous disease pumpkin downy mildew. Tolerant to low temperatures. Round to oval shape, slightly ribbed fruit. Greyish green peel colour, turning orange when maturing. Very tasty, fragrant and sweet. 25$ 3.25 50$ 5.20 75$ 7.80 100$ 8.45 250$ 20.15

Okra (0rganic page 66)

Pure Luck F1 OKA 02
Early and prolific in growth, plants are medium tall and vigorous in habit. Pods are uniform, slender, smooth and spineless. Quick to set and starts producing on lower parts of plant. S/C 14 per g. 10g 4.45 20g 7.12 30g 10.68 50g 14.91 100g 27.59

Mustard
Clemsons Spineless OKA 03
Very prolific grower with bright green pods. S/C 18 per g. 50g 3.65 100g 6.39 150g 9.67 200g 12.41 250g 14.60

Rate/sq. m

25g

White MUS 03
For high grade salad work. S/C 195 per g. 1kg 3.65 2.kg 6.39 3kg 9.67 5kg 14.60 10kg 27.38

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White

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