SEPTEMBER SOWING COLLECTION

There are lots of lovely flavours that you can start off by sowing this September.  This selection of tasty veggies will keep your garden productive over the weeks, months, even years to come – lots to look forwards to!  Contains one packet each of...

Broccoli Rab Novantina ~ this 90-day raab (can be cut younger) has edible shoots, florets and leaves.  Although it is not widely grown in this county it is one of the worlds most used vegetables: from pasta dishes to Oriental stir fries, we are sure you will enjoy it too.   (50 seeds).                                                               

Wild Garlic ~ happy in the shade (close to a hedge) or in a soggy corner, the mild flavoured leaves are lovely in many dishes: snip some into an omelette, scatter on a pizza as you take it out of the oven, cut into strips for casseroles and soup, pop in with roasts, finely chop for salads… (25 seeds).

Leaf Beet Bright Lights ~ a super splash of colour for the garden and your plate, an easy crop, it does not mind a bit of neglect, perfect for autumn salads or popped in to an omelette (40 seeds).

Spinach Giant Winter ~ this fantastic variety has large tasty dark green leaves, fabulous fresh and simple to cook from frozen: 5 mins in a covered saucepan without adding any extra water, drain, season and serve (50 seeds).

Turnip Snowball ~ lovely traditional variety produces tasty greens and tops from a September or October sowing.  They have a spicy edge and are great for salads, stews, steaming and stir-frying, ready in 5-7 weeks (100 seeds)

Pea Avola ~ this outstanding first early variety has excellent colour and flavour and is low growing to just 60cm, autumn sow for peas from May (50 seeds).