carrot 'Paris Market Baron'
carrot Parmex
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well drained and light
A classic round-rooted carrot with an outstanding flavour and lovely crunchy texture. Their short, almost spherical roots make them perfect for growing in shallow or stony soils where carrots traditionally struggle, and they also perform well in troughs and containers. Give them the shelter of a greenhouse over winter and you can continue growing them almost all year round. - Growing Instructions:Sow sparingly direct into shallow drills or over the surface of compost in containers, and cover lightly with soil. Protect early and late sowings with cloches or bring under cover. Thin seedlings gradually until they are 5cm apart, working in the evening when there are fewer carrot flies around. Harvest once roots reach 4-5cm diameter. Erect a 60cm-high screen of horticultural fleece around your veg beds to keep off carrot fly.
- Sow: March to May
- Harvest: June to August
- Approximate quantity: 700 seeds.
beetroot 'Golden'
golden beetroot
An old heritage variety of beet
beetroot 'Boltardy'
beetroot Boltardy
A reliable and tolerant variety
Giant easy polytunnel cloche
Giant easy polytunnel cloche
Giant Poly Tunnels are ideal for winter and early spring vegetables
Kitchen garden cloche
Kitchen garden cloche
A sturdy, high quality, long lasting and stylish growing cover.
Micromesh insect netting
Micromesh insect netting
Superior protection from insects - no need for chemical insecticides.
Raised bed
Raised bed
Made of recycled plastic these beds are perfect for raising a wide range of veg
potato 'Charlotte'
potato - second early, Scottish basic seed potato
A delicious salad potato
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