Cavolo Nero (Lacinato kale)
‘Cavolo Nero’ is a variety of kale, closely related to broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage.
Growing guides
Looking for a specific growing guide for your fruit & veg? On this page you can find all our growing guides — so whatever the season, and whatever you're growing, you'll find the tips and advice you need.
Chard (Beta vulgaris)
Chard, or Swiss Chard, is a delicious and beautiful plant which will bring harvests to the kitchen and colour to the...
Courgettes (Cucurbita pepo)
Courgettes are a common summer staple in the vegetable garden.
Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus)
Delicious in salads and sandwiches, the crisp, sweet crunch of a cucumber is one of the joys of summer.
French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
French beans are a versatile vegetable, producing attractive, long, thin pods, and creamy haricot beans.
Garlic (Allium sativum)
Garlic is the base of so many delicious dishes, and growing garlic at home is now very popular.
Lupins (Lupinus)
Lupins are a traditional addition to any garden, providing colourful flowers from late spring through to mid-summer.
Onions (Allium cepa)
Onions (Allium cepa) are an essential ingredient in every cook’s store cupboard.
Peas (Pisum sativum)
Nothing beats home-grown peas for their tenderness and taste.
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum)
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are tubers that grow and form at the plant’s roots.
Pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata)
Delicious in pies, soups and stews, and full of vitamins and minerals, pumpkins are a tasty autumn and winter treat.
Rocket (Eruca vesicaria)
Salad rocket, like its name, is a fast-growing salad leaf, perfect for adding a peppery spiciness to your salads.
