Vegetable Plug Plants
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Cucamelon
£5.99
(3 Plug Plants)Fun, quirky and great in a gin & tonic
These grape-sized cucumbers have mottled green skin that makes them look like tiny watermelons (hence the name). They are super refreshing and have a slight citrus flavour. They will grow best in the greenhouse but make sure you leave a window or door open for pollinators. Plug plants make them particularly easy to grow – just follow the guide that comes with your plants!
Number of plants: 3 plug plants
Variety: Cucamelon (organic*)
In the kitchen: These little beauties are a fun and interesting addition to any salad bowl and great in cocktails too.
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Amaranth – Red Army
£5.99
(10 Plug Plants)Gorgeous reds for your garden
We’re excited to offer Amaranth Red Army as plug plants this year. You can enjoy the red leaves as micro leaves, cutting them very young to add a splash of colour to salad. Or you can wait a little longer and harvest larger leaves individually, or, and arguably the best option, wait until it reaches full height and produces striking flower spikes for cutting.
Number of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Amaranth Red Army (organic*)
In the kitchen: Great as part of any baby-leaf salad when small however larger leaves can be sauteed or steamed similar to spinach.
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Lettuce – Acherito
£5.99
(10 Plug Plants)A cross between little gem & red romaine
Producing petite crunchy lettuce with red leaves, these lettuce plants can be grown alongside other vegetables as they are very space efficient. Just pop them in any gaps that have come up in your plot. They are excellent for summer growing as they are fairly resistant to bolting. Best harvested whole when they are mature. The plug plants arrive in plastic-free packaging together with a complete growing guide.
Number of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Acherito (organic*)
In the kitchen: Perfect tossed in a variety of salads but can also be braised in butter or oil for a tasty side dish to grilled chicken or fish.
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Kale – Cottagers
£5.99
(10 Plug Plants)A Brussels sprouts/kale/purple sprouting broccoli cross
This is a fun new addition to our range of brassicas – it’s a cross between sprouts, kale and purple sprouting broccoli! An attractive plant with a mix of purple and green tones, this will give you a good supply of kale-like leaves throughout the winter and then a secondary supply of outer leaves in early spring as well. It is easy to grow and can be planted in sun or semi shaded areas. For hints and tips our plug plants arrive with a handy growing guide.
Number of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Cottagers Kale (organic*)
In the kitchen: The best way to retain the amazing health properties of kale is to steam the leaves. However it can also be sauteed, braised, roasted and stir fried making it an extremely versatile vegetable to use.
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French Bean – Yard Long
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Super long, snakelike French beans!
These brilliantly long French Beans are so easy to grow from plug plants, however they will need full sunshine so make sure you position them well, or you could grow them in a polytunnel/greenhouse. They can be grown in large pots or beds and will need a 2m tall wigwam structure or other bean support to climb. Harvest the yard long beans in late summer. Some say that the beans have a slightly aspargus-like flavour, and in other parts of the world they are called Asparagus Beans.
Number of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Yard Long (*organic)
In the kitchen: Can be steamed, blanched, added to stir fries and even braised with garlic.
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Kalibos Red (Red Pointed Cabbage)
£5.99
(10 Plug Plants)A red cabbage that is slow to bolt
The Kalibos Red Cabbage is a lovely addition to the garden, best known for its distinctive red/purple colour and pointed shape. It has a sweet flavour making it great for shredding and adding to salads and slaws. It tends to be slow to bolt, making it a good choice for summer planting. It is fairly quick growing and should be ready for harvesting in late autumn or early winter.Number of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Kalibos Red (organic*)
In the kitchen: This variety of cabbage is perfect for shredding into a tasty slaw or can be used in a stir fry or braised in the usual way to accompany winter roasts!
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Carrot – Paris Market Round
£5.99
(10 Plug Plants)So good for roasting whole!
Sometimes known as Globe Carrots due to their roundness, this variety is a little different from your standard garden carrot. They are a fantastic addition to the kitchen garden in summer, a good way of plugging gaps where you may have already harvested, and an excellent way of topping up your Vitamin A when you eat them! They will arrive as plug plants ready for you to plant out straight away, can be grown in the ground or in containers and are not particularly fussy about the climate conditions. Check out the growing guide that will arrive with your plants, for helpful tips.
Number of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Paris Market Round Carrot (*organic)
In the kitchen: These carrots can be roasted, boiled, steamed and even grilled – a versatile and delicious little kitchen vegetable. If you’re feeling adventurous why not have a go at pickling them.
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Carrots – Chantenay Red Cored
£5.99
(10 Plug Plants)Perfect carrots for roasting
There’s just something about the shape and colour of Chantenay carrots that makes them so appealing and pleasing to harvest. As the name suggests, these are a lovely deep red-orange in the centre. Growing Chantenay carrots from plug plants is really easy – the plants will arrive in biodegradable pots and you can simply plant them into well dug soil or containers. The are quick croppers – usually harvest within a couple of months. Check out the growing guide for helpful tips.Number of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Chantenay Red Cored (*organic)
In the kitchen: Perfect for roasting with a glazing of honey, or cut in half lengthways to steam.
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Carrot – Purple Sun
£5.99
(10 Plug Plants)Fun purple carrots for summer growing
It’s so pleasing to pull up a bunch of deep purple carrots from the ground. The flesh is purple too and the colour stays when cooked. This variety is lovely and sweet in flavour, and tends to grow quite long providing the roots are not disturbed. Our plug plants come in biodegradable pots and we would recommend planting them like this to avoid disturbing the roots. Carrots are easy to grow, just follow the growing guide advice when your plug plants arrive.Number of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Purple Sun (*organic)
In the kitchen: This variety of carrots can be steamed or roasted and are delicious eaten raw in salads or slaws.
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Sweet Pepper – Bell Boy
£5.99
(3 Plants)Perfect peppers & a good cropper
If you want to grow juicy red peppers, then this is the variety for you. If you can grow them in a greenhouse or polytunnel, then that will be ideal as the warmth will help them ripen quickly. Otherwise, choose a super sunny, sheltered spot in your plot.Number of plants: 3
Variety: Bell Boy (organic*)
In the kitchen: This pepper can be enjoyed raw in a salad or it can be stuffed, roasted or added to sauces.
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Chilli Pepper – Hot Lemon
£5.99
(3 Plants)The clue is in the name…
These little yellow chillies are HOT! You’ll get a good yield from each plant. The plant is nice and compact, so it is an excellent choice for pots and patio gardens if you’re keen to grow your own chillies. The chillies ripen from green to yellow – we recommend harvesting once they’ve fully ripened.
Number of plants: 3
Variety: Hot Lemon (organic*)
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Tomato – Rubinka Cherry
£6.99
(5 Plug Plants)Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine
Rubinka is an early maturing variety that produces tasty cherry tomatoes. You can get up to 30 cherry tomatoes on a single truss, making them very pleasing at harvest time! They’ll do reasonably well outdoors as well as in a greenhouse or polytunnel, and the skins tend not to crack as easily as other varieties.
Number of plants: 5 plug plants
Variety: Rubinka (organic*)
In the kitchen: Chop up tomatoes and throw in a handful of fresh basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil and in an instant, you’ll have a delicious colourful summer salad. These are delicious eaten raw, roasted or used in preserves.
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Winter Squash – Little Gem
£5.99
(3 Plug Plants)Perfect size for 1-2 people
This trailing winter squash produces mini, acorn-shaped fruits measuring approximately 10cm. It is a good choice for smaller plots if you want a squash that will easily climb a trellis. They tend to be easy to peel, and they are the perfect size to stuff and roast whole. Great if you’re cooking for yourself or just one other.
Number of plants: 3 plug plants
Variety: Little Gem (organic*)
In the kitchen: This winter squash can be deseeded and stuffed before baking whole. Otherwise, you can chop into chunks and roast.
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Winter Squash – Marina di Chioggia
£5.99
(3 Plug Plants)Decorative and deliciously tasty
We like this one for a Hallowe’en display with its brilliant knobbly skin! Don’t carve it though as it is a great storer and best eaten in the winter months long after harvesting. The fruits are quite big (around 4-5kg) with vivid orange flesh that roasts well. Cut into chunky wedges and roast with the skin on, then peel when cooked.
Number of plants: 3 plug plants
Variety: Marina di Chioggia (organic*)
In the kitchen: For a simple and delicious side dish, try baking this winter squash until the flesh is soft. Also brilliant and tasty in soups. Top tip – cut into big chunks and roast – then peel afterwards, it is much easier!
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Chilli Pepper – Habanero Chocolate
£5.99
(3 Plants)A fiery little chilli
One for heat lovers, the habanero chocolate chilli pepper is fiery! The chillies are very small, thumbnail size, but they pack a punch.
Number of plants: 3
Variety: Habanero Chocolate (organic*)
In the kitchen: Add to curries, stir-fries and stews.
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Chilli Pepper – Biquinho Yellow
£5.99
(3 Plants)An excellent crop of tiny, mild chillies
More sweet than spicy, these are very mild, pear-shaped chillies that grow in abundance. They are very small, and often described as fruity in flavour. A good addition to curries, tagines and stews for those that prefer less heat.
Number of plants: 3
Variety: Biquinho (organic*)
In the kitchen: Add to curries, stir-fries and stews.
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Sweet Pepper – Topepo Giallo
£5.99
(3 Plants)Great for stuffing
These tomato-shaped peppers are lovely and sweet, ideal for stuffing (they’re usually 7-8cm diameter) and the plants are very productive. An excellent choice for pots.
Number of plants: 3
Variety: Topepo Giallo (organic*)
In the kitchen: This pepper can be enjoyed raw in a salad or it can be stuffed, roasted or added to sauces.
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Sweet Pepper – Lemon Dream
£5.99
(3 Plants)Perfect for pots
Beautiful yellow peppers that are quite small in size, but you’ll get a good yield. The plant itself is quite compact too, so it is an excellent choice for pots and patio gardens.
Number of plants: 3
Variety: Lemon Dream (organic*)
In the kitchen: This pepper can be enjoyed raw in a salad or it can be stuffed, roasted or added to sauces.
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Tomato – Roma Plum
£6.99
(5 Plug Plants)Super for sauces, soups and salad!
A lovely plum tomato variety that has few seeds, making them an excellent choice if you want to make tomato sauces and soups. They are good for salads too.
Number of plants: 5 plug plants
Variety: Roma (organic*)
In the kitchen: Chop up tomatoes and throw in a handful of fresh basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil and in an instant, you’ll have a delicious colourful summer salad. These are delicious eaten raw, roasted or used in preserves.
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Tomato – Saint Pierre
£6.99
(5 Plug Plants)Late cropping & a good yield
Extend the tomato season with this late cropping variety. It is a lovely fleshy tomato, with great flavour not dissimilar to beefsteak types. It tends to be quite productive so you can expect a good crop if we get a reasonable summer.
Number of plants: 5 plug plants
Variety: Saint Pierre (organic*)
In the kitchen: Chop up tomatoes and throw in a handful of fresh basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil and in an instant, you’ll have a delicious colourful summer salad. These are delicious eaten raw, roasted or used in preserves.
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Tomato – Outdoor Girl
£6.99
(5 Plug Plants)No greenhouse? No worries!
As the name suggests, this variety grows well outdoors. It’s a good option for those living in cooler parts of the UK, and it crops quite early too. The tomatoes are a small/medium size, and a tasty option for salad lovers.
Number of plants: 5 plug plants
Variety: Outdoor Girl (organic*)
In the kitchen: Chop up tomatoes and throw in a handful of fresh basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil and in an instant, you’ll have a delicious colourful summer salad. These are delicious eaten raw, roasted or used in preserves.
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Tomato – Moneymaker
£6.99
(5 Plug Plants)Produces loads of fruits
This variety produces a good crop, hence its name, ‘moneymaker’. It is a good choice for outdoor growing as long as you plant it out well after last frosts. It produces a medium sized tomato, usually towards the end of July/early August.
Number of plants: 5 plug plants
Variety: Moneymaker (organic*)
In the kitchen: Chop up tomatoes and throw in a handful of fresh basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil and in an instant, you’ll have a delicious colourful summer salad. These are delicious eaten raw, roasted or used in preserves.
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Purple Sprouting Broccoli – Early
£5.99
(10 Plug Plants)Easy to grow, beautiful colour and fantastic flavour
An extremely healthy and tasty vegetable that is so much more flavoursome when harvested and eaten fresh from your own garden. This variety is great to plant in spring/summer for a harvest between February and May, when there’s not much else to harvest! Growing from our plug plants is very easy – just pop them in your veg plot when your plants arrive and keep them well watered – a complete growing guide is provided with every plant delivery.
Number of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Early (organic*)
In the kitchen: Packed full of flavour when lightly steamed, stir-fried or boiled in just a few minutes so that the florets become tender. Drizzle with melted butter and lemon juice to make a delicious side dish.
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Wildflower Mix – Bee & Butterfly (50 Plugs)
£19.99
(50 Plug Plants)Plant a mini wildflower meadow!
Hugely popular when we introduced them in 2020, our wildflower plug plants are brilliant for attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators. There are over 100 different varieties, all annuals which will readily self seed, giving you continual colour for months. They are great for planting in a dedicated patch in the garden, or in a pot/planter for a mini-meadow on your patio!Each plug plant will have a cluster of different seedlings emerging, a lucky dip from the list below, and should not be thinned out. This way, you’ll get a fairly natural looking little meadow. For best results, plant the plugs approximately 15-20cm apart. You can fill a planter or pot quite happily with several plugs to each, allowing for at least 15cm per plug.
Number of plugs: 50 plug plants (multiple seedlings per plug)
Contains a lucky dip seedling mix from over 100 different wildflowers, including:
Borage
Clover
Corn Cockle
Cornflower
Daisy – Ox-Eye
Foxglove – Wild
Knapweed
Cranesbill
Poppy – Common
Scabious – Field
Ragged Robin
Teasel
Yarrow
Vetch