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Home > The Potting Shed > Vegetable Gift Collection Packs - Seeds > Traditional Allotment Collection - Seeds Click image to enlarge Package size approx 18cm x 26cm (7"x10") 9 of the best. An ideal combination of the vegetable growers favourites and newer introductions which have been bred to offer improved characteristics and benefits whilst retaining the taste and flavour of the traditional varieties. Suitable for both the novice and more experienced vegetable grower. This pack includes the following varieties Beetroot - Boltardy Average 150 seeds Excellent bolting resistance, wonderful flavour with good colour and texture. Suitable for early and maincrop. Do not let them get too large. Instructions : Sow successionally from Mar - July 2.5cm (1") deep with rows 30cm (12") apart, sow thinly then thin out to 10cm (4") apart. Suitable for freezing or store away from frost in sand or soil. Sowing : March to July Harvest : June onwards Broccoli - Purple Sprouting Early - Red Arrow Average 200 seeds Early variety which produces good quality spears which can be harvested over several weeks. A very underated vegetable extremely tender and tasty. Instructions : Sow Mar-May in a well-prepared bed in drills 12mm (1/2") deep, spaced 30cm (12") apart. When seedlings are established transplant to their final position 75x75cm (30x30") apart. Plant firmly and water well. Sowing : March to May Harvest : Late January onwards Cabbage - Derby Day Average 180 seeds Early ballhead Summer cabbage with round medium sized green heads with good bolting resistance. Instructions : Sow early February in trays of seed compost in a cold frame or greenhouse. Keep moist. Harden off young plants before planting into final position, spacing 40cm x 40cm (15" x 15"). Plant firmly and water well until established. Alternatively sow March-May 1.5cm (1/2") deep in a seed bed, transplant when large enough. Sowing : February to March Harvest : June to August Calabrese - F1 Marathon Average 50 seeds Marathon is one of the most versatile and popular varieties. It is suitable for early and late sowings as well as maincrop. Produces deep wel formed heads with a good colour. Instructions : Sow 1cm (1/2") deep in a well prepared seedbed. Transplant when the plants are large enough 45 - 50cm apart, allowing 50cm between the rows. Ready for harvest approx 75 days. Sowing : April to July Harvest : July - November Carrot - Early Nantes 2 Average 1750 seeds Cylindrical roots with good flavour and colour. A good choice as with regular sowings you will have a long harvest period. Instructions : Early sowings can be made under a cloche, Sow 1cm (1/2") deep with rows 30cm (12in) apart. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, thin out until they are 7-10cm (3-4") apart. Later thinnings will be large enough to be used as baby carrots. Sowing : February to August Harvest : May to October Cauliflower - All the Year Round Average 100 seeds Large pure white heads with excellent flavour. Will keep in good condition for long periods. Instructions : Sow Mar-June in a well prepared seed bed 1.5cm (1/2") deep. When large enough transplant to growing position, allowing 45-60cm (18-24") between plants. Can also be sown under glass Sept-Oct and Jan-March and then transplanted out in April Sowing : March - June or under glass Sept-Oct & Jan-March Harvest : June to October Leek - Musselburgh Improved Average 500 seeds This variety is particularly hardy and produces long thick stems with broad leaves. Instructions : Sow 1.5cm (1/2") deep. Thin as required. Transplant to final growing position in June-July, taking care to avoid damage to the roots. Water into 15cm (6") deep holes 6" apart with 30cm (12") between rows. Blanch during autumn by drawing up the soil around the stems. Sowing : March to April Harvest : October to March Onion - Ailsa Craig Average 250 seeds One of the best varieties for kitchen or show, with a rich golden coloured skin and mild flavour. Instructions : Sow Dec-Feb in trays, lightly cover with 0.5cm (1/4") of compost and grow at 18-20C. When large enough to handle prick out into 8cm (3") pots and harden off. Plant out in April 30cm (12") apart and 30cm (12") between rows. Can also be direct sown March-April 1.5cm (3/4") deep. Thin as necessary using thinnings as spring onions. Sowing : Dec - Feb or March - April Harvest : August onwards Parsnip - F1 Gladiator Average 200 seeds The worlds first hybrid parsnip. Fast maturing long pointed roots with very good canker resistance. Leave them in the ground until required. Instructions : Sow in well prepared soil 1cm (1/2") deep with rows 30cm (12") apart. Sow clusters of 3-4 seeds every 20cm (8") and thin out after germination. Why not sow a pinch of Lettuce between the clusters as they will be ready before the parsnips are up. Sowing : April to June Harvest : Autumn through to Spring Our Price: £6.99 « Back