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The German Salad Radish seeds - Ostergruss Rosa Ref: SUT188005
The origins of the Radish are somewhat obscure though it is thought to be derived from southern Europe and Asia. The German Salad Radish is an attractive rosy-red in colour and very tasty. The roots are ideal for salads being long and tapering and the variety is very versatile in that it may be grown both in a greenhouse for early crops or outdoors for maincrop.

Average Seeds 190

Price: £1.39

The Red Salad Onion seeds - Furio Ref: SUT188013
Originating in Central Asia, onions have been grown for centuries both for their taste and their medicinal powers. As well as being a powerful antiseptic, the Onion is now known to be instrumental in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Furio is a versatile choice - it can be grown as a 'spring' onion where its taste is much appreciated in salads and stews, or alternatively can be grown as a conventional 'bulbing' onion.

Average Seeds 300

Price: £1.99

The Variegated Land Cress seeds - (Barbarea vulgaris variegata) Ref: SUT188021
This beautiful foliage plant originates from Central Europe where its attractive green and gold leaves are much in demand for use in salad dishes. The seed is sown in early summer for use in the following and subsequent years. Can be a useful winter vegetable and also is attractive as a foliage plant grown with bedding.

Average Seeds 450

Price: £1.39

The Black & White Kidney Bean (Dwarf French Bean) seeds - Yin Yang Ref: SUT188048
Native of South America, the Kidney Bean is thought to have been introduced into Europe via France in the 16th century. Known as the kidney bean because of its seed shape, it is best sown in late spring/summer into warm soil. The plants produce tasty, succulent, green 'French bean' pods. Leave some pods to mature and then dry them off to produce lovely, shiny, highly ornamental black and white 'Haricot' beans for use in soups and casseroles.

Average Seeds 25

Price: £2.55

The Mexican Gherkin seeds - Melotria scabra Ref: SUT188056
A native of Mexico and South America, and introduced into Europe in the 17th Century. There are records of these gherkins being popular in Victorian green and stove houses. Best grown in a greenhouse or conservatory, but may be grown up a south facing wall. Plants make unusual climbers and the rounded, green striped fruit, are ideal for pickling whole or sliced, or used fresh in salads.

Average Seeds 20

Price: £2.99

The Love Apple - Tomato seeds - Striped Stuffer Ref: SUT188064
A native of South America, the Tomato acquired the name 'Love Apple' because at one time it was thought to be an aphrodisiac. Tomatoes have been discovered recently to contain 'Lycopene', an antioxidant, thoughout to protect against certain cancers. Striped Stuffer, with its colourful, striped, tasty fruit can be hollowed out and filled with savoury foods - hence the name!

Average Seeds 27

Price: £1.99

The Windowsill Herb seeds - Basil Red Robin Ref: SUT188072
Originally native of India, this lovely plant has a similar 'clove-like' smell and taste to the green leaved type, but has the added virtue of lovely purplish-red leaves. Easily grown on a windowsill or outdoors in the herb garden, all that is required is to harvest the leaves as necessary and give the plant the occasional trim to keep a good shape. The leaves are excellent in salads, tomato and pasta dishes.

Average Seeds 180

Price: £1.65

The Hot, Hot Chilli seeds - Pepper Twilight Ref: SUT188080
Perhaps surprisingly, the Chilli Pepper originated in South America, Chillis have been used for centuries to flavour hot, spicy dishes and from the health point of view, are a good source of Vitamins A and C. Nowadays, chillis are increasingly popular and more and more people are growing their own in Britain. The plants of Twilight grow to just 55cm (22") tall and the plants become covered in small, pointed, multi-coloured fruits.

Average Seeds 23

Price: £1.65

The Stripy Egg Plant seeds - Aubergine Calliope Ref: SUT188099
A native of South America and originally nick-named the 'Egg Plant' by the Spanish, because of course the fruit resemble large eggs. Grown in Britain since Victorian times, it was produced in association with tomato crops in greenhouses. Plants are quite easy to grow in conservatories or greenhouses and may succeed on a sunny patio. Famous for use in Mousakka and other savoury dishes.

Average Seeds 30

Price: £2.99

Chinese Pak Choi seeds - Cantong White Ref: SUT188102
Native of China and other parts of Asia these attractive plants are currently enjoying a resurgence of interest with the trend towards Asian cooking. Cantong White with its white stems and dark green leaves is a very versatile variety, which can be harvested for use as 'baby leaves' or left to mature as the conventional vegetable. Use baby leaves in salads or both the stems and leaves of mature plants, stir-fried or boiled.

Average Seeds 1000

Price: £1.99

The Easy Grow Pumpkin seeds - Baby Bear Ref: SUT188110
Originating in South America, Pumpkins have become synonymous with Pumpkin Pie and Halloween. Large pumpkins do however require a warm, long, growing season and a lot of room to grow. Baby Bear, as the name suggests, is a smaller, sweeter pumpkin bred to grow in smaller, modern gardens. The fruits of Baby Bear are like a flattened globe with orange skin. Tasty to eat, they are also ideal to carve for Halloween high jinks!

8 Seeds

Price: £2.89

The Tomatillo - Salsa Plant seeds - - De Milpa Purple Ref: SUT188129
A native of Mexico, Tomatillos will adapt to the British climate in the same way as Tomatoes so if you can grow tomatoes you can grow Tomatillos! Related to the Cape Gooseberry, the purplish green fruits are surrounded by a papery husk and have a sweet/tart flavour. They may be used both cooked and raw and are of course the main ingredient of Salsa Verdi. Plants may be grown in a greenhouse or on a sunny warm patio in the south.

Average Seeds 28

Price: £2.25