Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum)
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are tubers that grow and form at the plant’s roots.
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.
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.
Raspberries (Rubus idaeus)
What could be better than a bowl of sweet, freshly-picked raspberries in summer?
Rocket (Eruca vesicaria)
Salad rocket, like its name, is a fast-growing salad leaf, perfect for adding a peppery spiciness to your salads.
Roses (Rosa)
Roses (Rosa) are among the UK’s favourite garden plants – and deservedly so.
Runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus)
Runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus) are among the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to grow.
Salad leaves (various)
Grow your own salad and you can pick exactly how much you want and need.
Salvia
There are over 900 distinct species of Salvia, providing a huge range of smells and vivacious colours.
Sedum
Plants in the Sedum genus are easy to grow, produce lots of nectar for pollinators, and provide lovely autumn colour.
Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus)
Coming in a range of colours and sizes, Snapdragons bloom from June through to October on tall spire stems.
Sorrel (Rumex)
Sorrel is a great substitute for spinach, with a similar texture but a sharper citrus flavour.
Spring onions (Scallion)
Spring onions are a delicious addition to a whole range of dishes, from summer salads to stir-fries.
