Vegetable Plants

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

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'Swift' First Early Patio Seed Potatoes

Fastest potatoes in the west

2 options from £5.00

The best choice for tasty potatoes, earlier than all the rest
Idea for patio planters and sacks
First early - ready from June & July
Perfect for boiling, salads, dauphinoise and roasting

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'Arran Pilot' First Early Seed Potatoes

Traditional early variety with delicious flavour

2 options from £5.00

Creamy flesh, one of the best small potatoes for taste
Easy to grow, even for beginners
First early - ready from June & July
For salads and new potatoes

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'Cara' Maincrop Seed Potatoes

Great all rounder with impressive crops

2 options from £5.00

A good sized potato with pink around the eyes and creamy flesh
Huge yields virtually guaranteed
Maincrop - harvest from August
Makes the best wedges

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'Pentland Javelin' First Early Seed Potatoes

Expect a great crop and delicious taste.

2 options from £5.00

Tasty, waxy new potatoes - one of the best first earlies
Exceptionally easy to grow, ideal for beginners
First early - ready from June & July
Ideal for roasting or boiling whole

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'Pink Fir Apple' Maincrop Salad Seed Potatoes

Sought after gourmet variety

2 options from £5.00

Pink skinned French heirloom variety from 1850
RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Maincrop - harvest from August
A top tier salad potato which is also good for roasting and dauphinoise

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'Maris Piper' Maincrop Seed Potatoes

Great all-rounder for taste and yield

1 option from £5.00

Super reliable and stores well
RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Maincrop - harvest from August
Brilliant roasted, mashed, boiled, chipped or baked

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'Desiree' Maincrop Seed Potatoes

Chef's favourite! So versatile

2 options from £5.00

Rosy red potatoes with a creamy white flesh
RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Maincrop - harvest from August
All rounder - the ideal choice for a small patch

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'Maris Peer' Second Early Patio Seed Potatoes

A firm favourite, with lots of baby potatoes

2 options from £5.00

Excellent flavour and stunning flowers!
Ideal for patio planters and potato sacks
Second early - ready from July
Great for summer salads and sides

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'King Edward' Maincrop Seed Potatoes

Traditional favourite with excellent flavour

2 options from £5.00

Heirloom variety beloved since 1902
RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Maincrop - harvest from August
Fluffy textured and ideal for roasting, chips or baking

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'Jazzy' Second Early Salad Seed Potatoes

Exceptional salad variety with huge yields

2 options from £5.00

Strong growing with excellent flavour
RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Second early - ready from July
No need to peel - just boil and add butter

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'Rocket' First Early Patio Seed Potatoes

As seen on the show bench

2 options from £5.00

Super early potatoes, beautiful enough to exhibit
Idea for containers
First early - ready from June & July
Boil or steam, use in a potato salad or just throw on some butter and rocket out

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'Lollo Rossa' Lettuce Plants

Add colour to summer dishes

4 options from £9.00

A maroon red, frilly lettuce with tightly packed heads
Crunchy, sweet flavour
Cut leaves fresh when you need them
Grow in raised beds, plots or containers

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Gourmet Broccoli Plants Collection

Everyone's favourite, full of flavour

1 option from ~~£18.00~~ £14.00

Grow your own vitamin-packed green and purple spears
Includes green Sweet Stem and Purple Sprouting broccoli
Plant in a sunny raised bed or border
Nutitious, reliable and prolific

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Ultimate Chilli & Pepper Plant Collection

Our growers' top pepper and chilli picks

2 options from ~~£21.00~~ £15.00

All you need for delicious home grown peppers and chillies all summer long
Includes red and yellow sweet peppers and cayenne chillies
Compact, easy to grow plants for pots, windowsills or patios
Grow in pots on a sunny windowsill

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Mediterranean Herb Plants Collection

Essential flavours for authentic Mediterranean meals

1 option from ~~£21.00~~ £15.00

The freshest rosemary, basil and thyme picked fresh from your kitchen or patio
Premium plants bred to thrive in the UK climate
Cut what you need and more leaves will grow
Grow indoors or on a sunny patio

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Vegetable Plants for Pots Starter Pack

The ultimate veg collection for small spaces and pots

1 option from ~~£46.00~~ £30.00

Grow edible crops in pots on a balcony or patio pots
Premium tomatoes, peppers, spinach, beans, basil and mini cucumbers
Compact dwarf varieties specially bred for containers and easy to grow
Harvest fresh veg all summer and into autumn

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Adventurer's Allotment in a Box | Unusual Vegetables Collection

You definitely won't find these in the shops!

3 options from ~~£42.00~~ £40.00

Award winners, heirlooms and distinctly out of the ordinary vegetables and fruit
Rainbow carrots, heirloom tomatoes and many more hard-to-find, colourful and tasty veg
Heritage varieties chosen for reliability, flavour and garden performance
Grow in your veg patch or in raised beds

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Stir Fry Vegetable Collection

Fill your wok with the freshest, tastiest veg

1 option from ~~£46.00~~ £30.00

The perfect selection for stir fries, salads and the roasting tray
Premium broccoli, courgettes, spring onions, chillis and sweet peppers
Start harvesting within weeks
Grow in your veg patch or in raised beds

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Colourful Vegetable Plants | Eat the Rainbow

Vibrant veg packed with all the nutrients you need

1 option from ~~£50.00~~ £35.00

The more colourful way to get your five a day
Premium tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, spinach and beets
All you need for harvests right through to autumn
Perfect to grow in your veg patch or in raised beds

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Thyme Plants

An essential herb, fresh all year-round

4 options from £8.00

Intense, almost mint-like, herby scent and flavour
A great herb to grow on your window sill
Ready to harvest all year round indoors!
A delicious seasoning for chicken, potatoes, and soups

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Garden Mint Plants

Classic mint–fresh from your garden

4 options from £8.00

Cool refreshing flavourperfect for summer drinks
Fill your garden with the sharp fragrance
Prolific cropper grown indoors or out
Fresh mint whenever you need it

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British Basil Plants

Classic Italian herb bred to grow in Britain

4 options from £7.00

Especially adapted to grow great in the UK
Classic Italian herb flavour–essential for pasta
Perfect herb to grow on the window sill or patio
Incredibly easy to grow

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'Tigerella' Tomato Plants

Striking tomatoes striped like a tiger!

4 options from £7.00

Striking red and green striped salad tomatoes
Fresh, sweet, tangy tomato flavour
Perfect for livening up summer salads
Can crop for 4 months from June to September!

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'Perpetual' Spinach Plants

Fresh Spinach ready to cut whenever you want it

4 options from £9.00

Prolific and reliable cropper
Cut what you need and the plant grows more
Can be harvested from May-January
Creamy, soft spinach flavour

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Vegetable Planting FAQs

What month is best to plant vegetables?

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

How do you prepare the soil for a vegetable garden?

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

Where should I plant my vegetable garden?

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

When should I fertilise my vegetables?

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

Do I need companion plants?

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

How often should a vegetable garden be watered?

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

Do I need a Greenhouse to grow vegetables?

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

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

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

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

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

Do I need to grow vegetables from seed?

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

Can I grow vegetables in pots?

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

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What month is best to plant vegetables?

How do you prepare the soil for a vegetable garden?

Where should I plant my vegetable garden?

When should I fertilise my vegetables?

Do I need companion plants?

How often should a vegetable garden be watered?

Do I need a Greenhouse to grow vegetables?

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

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

Do I need to grow vegetables from seed?

Can I grow vegetables in pots?

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What month is best to plant vegetables?

How do you prepare the soil for a vegetable garden?

Where should I plant my vegetable garden?

When should I fertilise my vegetables?

Do I need companion plants?

How often should a vegetable garden be watered?

Do I need a Greenhouse to grow vegetables?

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

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

Do I need to grow vegetables from seed?

Can I grow vegetables in pots?

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