Vegetable Plug Plants - Spring 2024

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  • Mizuna – Red Knight

    £4.99
    (10 Plug Plants)

    Attractive and easy to grow, a tasty addition to your veg patch

    Mizuna is an attractive and delicious cut-and-come-again salad leaf with deeply cut spicy flavoured leaves. It is easy to grow and well worth having in your veg patch. 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: Red Knight (organic*)

    In the kitchen: Delicious in salads and also great for stir-frying.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024

    Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.

    Planting/Growing Advice: Plant plugs in spring/summer approx 15cm apart in planters, raised beds, pots, containers or grow bags.

    When to harvest: Start cutting the salad leaves when the plants reach about 10cm high. Clip the leaves with scissors, and the plants will re-grow and can be trimmed several times.

    *Transplants suitable for organic growing.

  • Red Onion – Red Baron

    £6.99
    (20 Plug Plants)

    A must have in the kitchen garden
    This onion variety will produce firm, flattish-round bulbs with dark purple skin and red-tinged flesh. You can expect to harvest in late summer – if you dry the skins well (by drying in the sun for several days) the onions will store well. Try planting your onion plants next to carrots as this will help to deter carrot fly from the carrots. Growing onions from plug plants is just as easy as growing onions from sets. A full growing guide is provided with the plants.

    Number of plants: 20 plug plants

    Variety: Red Baron (organic)

    In the kitchen: Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Red onions are an attractive, milder, sweeter alternative to the yellow onion. Good for salads, marinades, salsas and roasts.

     

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024

    Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.

    Planting Advice: Plant 10-15cm apart in a sunny spot. Harvesting: Harvest in late summer/autumn once you can see the tops of the onions have reached the right size.

    *Transplants suitable for organic growing.

  • Cauliflower Romanesco

    Romanesco Cauliflower

    £5.99
    (10 Plug Plants)

    A weirdly beautiful cauliflower to grow

    These plants will produce jade green spears which are beautiful and intriguing to look at. They are also delicious to eat! They taste like a mixture between broccoli and cauliflower and can be cooked in much the same way. As with all brassica plants, these are best grown in beds and will need good protection from pigeons and other pests. You’ll receive a full growing guide with your plug plants, so just follow the advice and you’ll find it easy to grow your own romanesco cauliflower.

    Number of plants: 10 plug plants

    Variety: Romanesco (organic*)

    In the kitchen: Perfect for roasting, steaming, deep frying in batter, or even raw in your salads!

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024

    Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.

    Planting advice: Plant cauliflower plugs 40cm apart in very fertile soil. Firm in well, protect from slugs and cover with insect proof net to keep butterflies and pigeons at bay. Harvesting: Harvest from late summer onwards when the cauliflower heads have fully formed.

    *Transplants suitable for organic growing.

  • Sorrel – Red Veined

    £4.99
    (10 Plug Plants)

    Delicious, colourful, full of nutrients and easy to grow
    Sorrel is a perennial plant, one of the last to die down for winter and one of the first to appear in spring, so choose a permanent site to plant it. The tangy leaves can be added to salads and are best picked young. It is easy to grow, just pop the plug plants into beds or pots and keep them well watered. Plants arrive in plastic-free packaging and come with a complete growing guide.

    Number of plants: 10 plug plants

    Variety: Red Veined Sorrel (organic*)

    In the kitchen: Sorrel adds colour to salads with a delicious sharp lemon flavoured salad leaf.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024

    Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.

    Planting/Growing Advice: Plant plugs in spring/summer approx 15cm apart in planters, raised beds, pots, containers or grow bags.

    When to harvest: Start cutting the salad leaves when the plants reach about 10cm high. Clip the leaves with scissors, and the plants will re-grow and can be trimmed several times.

    *Transplants suitable for organic growing.

  • Spring Green Cabbage

    Spring Cabbage

    £5.99
    (10 plug plants)

    An easy growing, loose-leafed cabbage

    This is a dwarf variety that can be planted quite close together (25-30cm). When planted in spring you can expect to harvest it from July through to September. Alternatively, plant later and you can harvest later! You can harvest them as delicious, small, tender cabbages or a little later on once the heads have matured. A very useful plant to grow if you struggle to get other cabbages to form a firm heart. Our plug plants make it easy to grow, just follow the advice in the growing guide that comes with the plants.

    Variety: April

    Number of plants: 10 plug plants (organic*)

    In the kitchen: Enjoy spring green cabbage in stir-fries, steam it, boil it and all sorts. We rather like it cooked up in tasty bubble & squeak with a poached egg on top.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024

    Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.

    Planting advice: Plant plugs 40cm apart in fertile soil. Firm in well and protect from slugs, butterflies and pigeons! Harvesting: Harvest once heads are firm, from autumn through to winter

    *Transplants suitable for organic growing.

  • Sugar Snap Pea – Purple Magnolia

    £6.99
    (10 Plug Plants)

    Crunchy purple pods!

    These sugar snap pea plants will scramble up a trellis or support to approximately 1.5m tall. They produce beautiful purple pods that you can enjoy raw or steamed or stir-fried. Very eye- catching in the veg patch! The plug plants are easy to grow and full growing instructions come with your delivery.

    Number of plants: 10 plug plants

    Variety: Purple Magnolia (organic)

    In the kitchen: Sweet, crunchy, and delicious raw or cooked or even pickled or roasted! Sugar snap peas are a wonderfully versatile vegetable. Try steaming them or stir-frying.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024

    Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.

    Planting Advice: Plant plugs relatively closely together and provide supports for the peas to climb - chicken wire propped up between two bamboo stakes or twiggy pea sticks Harvesting: Pods will start to form soon after the plant begins flowering. You can expect them to crop for several weeks between June/July and September, depending on when you plant them.

    *Transplants suitable for organic growing.

  • Summer Squash – Custard White

    £5.99
    (3 Plug Plants)

    A Patty-Pan Variety of Summer Squash
    This interesting and very attractive patty pan bush type variety of summer squash produces creamy white flat fruits with scalloped edge and a very fine flavour. They have a delicate white skin (which is tender like a courgette rather than tough like winter squash).  The plants are fairly compact so a good option for growing in large pots or beds alike. Your plug plants will come with a complete growing guide.

    Number of plants: 3 plug plants

    Variety: Custard White (organic*)

    In the kitchen: Roast these squashes whole or grill slices on the bbq, or lightly fry. Chilli, lime and garlic work really well with it.

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    Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.

    Planting Advice: These plugs will need to be planted at least 60cm apart. They need a lot of sunshine and water. Harvesting: Harvest as soon as the fruits are the right size. They should start to produce fruits 2-3 weeks after the first flowers form in early summer, as long as it is warm enough and pollination is good.

    *Transplants suitable for organic growing.

  • Swede – Marian

    £5.99
    (10 Plug Plants)

    Easy to grow, hardy and deliciously tasty
    Swede is a hardy root vegetable that is easy to grow so long as plants are watered regularly to avoid the swede root from splitting. It has a globe shape with purple skin colour and yellow flesh within. Suitable for raised beds and traditional plots in all parts of the UK, Swede is easy to grow from plug plants – you will receive a complete growing guide with your delivery.

    Number of plants: 10 plug plants

    Variety: Marian (organic)

    In the kitchen: Delicious roasted, mashed or slow cooked in stews or casseroles.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024

    Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.

    Planting advice: Plant plugs 30-40cm apart. Protect from slugs, butterflies and pigeons. Harvesting: You should be able to see the root forming in late summer/autumn. Harvest when it reaches the right size.

    *Transplants suitable for organic growing.

  • Turnip – Sweetbell

    £5.99
    (10 Plug Plants)

    Easy to grow and deliciously tasty
    These turnip plants grow very quickly, and in just a few weeks you’ll have some lovely, golf-ball sized turnips to harvest! They are a salad type, perfect for grating or slicing finely to add some crunch to summer salads, or throw them into a casserole. Suitable for all UK plots, whether you’re growing in beds or pots, these plug plants make it very easy to grow your own turnips and you will receive a complete growing guide with your delivery.

    Number of plants: 10 plug plants

    Variety: Sweetbell (organic*)

    In the kitchen: Try grating raw turnip into salads, or add to casseroles, stir-fries or roast them up with some olive oil and sea salt.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024

    Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.

    Planting advice: Plant plugs 30-40cm apart. Protect from slugs, butterflies and pigeons. Harvesting: You should be able to see the root forming in late summer/autumn. Harvest when it reaches the right size.

    *Transplants suitable for organic growing.

  • Spring Onion – White Lisbon

    £6.99
    (20 Plug Plants)

    Great for growing if you have limited space
    Loading your veg patch with spring onions is such a good idea. You can really pack them in as they hardly take up any space. They grow quite quickly during the spring and summer months too so you’ll be able to plant something else in their place later in the season. Growing spring onions from our plug plants is very easy – just pop them in your veg plot when your plants arrive – a complete growing guide will be provided with your plant delivery.

    Number of plants: 20 plug plants

    Variety: White Lisbon (organic*)

    In the kitchen: Spring onions are fab chopped up and thrown into a stir fry with some oriental leaves or in a delicious salad.

     

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024

    Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.

    Planting Advice: Plant 10-15cm apart in a sunny spot. Harvesting: Harvest in late summer/autumn once you can see the tops of the onions have reached the right size.

    *Transplants suitable for organic growing.

  • Parsnip – Countess

    £5.99
    (10 Plug Plants)

    High yielding with good disease tolerance
    This variety of parsnip has good disease tolerance and is easy to grow. The parsnips form a smooth skin and are very uniform in shape. Growing from our plug plants is very easy – just pop them in your veg plot when your plants arrive – the parsnip plants come in biodegradable pots so you can just plant them as they come. This helps to minimise root disturbance. A complete growing guide is provided.

    Number of plants: 10 plug plants

    Variety: Countess (organic)

    In the kitchen: Delicious roasted with some honey. Alternatively, try mashing your parsnips with other root vegetables. Parsnips can also be thinly sliced and fried to make delicious chips or crisps.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024

    Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.

    Planting advice: Plant plugs 30cm apart in well dug soil. Harvesting: Ideally after the first frosts for a better flavour.

    *Transplants suitable for organic growing.

  • Dwarf Cannellini Bean – Cannellino

    £6.99
    (10 Plants)

    The perfect bean for drying and storing

    These are a must-grow for anyone who wishes to store dried cannellini beans to use in stews or cassoulet dishes over the winter months. Just let the bean pods grow and mature on the plant before harvesting and drying out.

    Number of plants: 10

    Variety: Cannellino (organic*)

    In the kitchen: Best left to mature on the plant, then dry out and store in an airtight jar for winter casseroles and soups.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024

    Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.

    Planting Advice: Plant plugs in full sunshine and keep well watered. Harvesting: You can expect to harvest beans from mid to late summer. If you want to dry and store the beans, allow them to reach maturity on the plants before harvesting in early autumn - dry out thoroughly before storing in airtight jars.

    *Transplants suitable for organic growing.

  • 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*)

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024 Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info. Growing/Planting Advice: Best planted in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Keep well watered. Plant plugs approx 30cm apart. When to harvest: You can expect chillies and peppers to start forming in July if planted early, they should keep cropping through to late Autumn if grown in a greenhouse. *Transplants suitable for organic growing.
  • 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.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024 Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info. Growing/Planting Advice: Best planted in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Keep well watered. Plant plugs approx 30cm apart. When to harvest: You can expect chillies and peppers to start forming in July if planted early, they should keep cropping through to late Autumn if grown in a greenhouse. *Transplants suitable for organic growing.
  • 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.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024 Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info. Growing/Planting Advice: Best planted in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Keep well watered. Plant plugs approx 30cm apart. When to harvest: You can expect chillies and peppers to start forming in July if planted early, they should keep cropping through to late Autumn if grown in a greenhouse. *Transplants suitable for organic growing.
  • Sweet Pepper – Parade Long Red

    £5.99
    (3 Plants)

    Delicious, sweet and very productive

    This pepper will produce a heavy crop of long, thin fruits with a mild, sweet flavour. They can be picked while still green or left until they turn deep red on maturity.

    Number of plants: 3

    Variety: Parade Long Red (organic*)

    In the kitchen: This pepper can be enjoyed raw in a salad or it can be stuffed, roasted or added to sauces.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024 Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info. Growing/Planting Advice: Best planted in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Keep well watered. Plant plugs approx 30cm apart. When to harvest: You can expect chillies and peppers to start forming in July if planted early, they should keep cropping through to late Autumn if grown in a greenhouse. *Transplants suitable for organic growing.
  • Chilli Pepper – Early Jalapeno

    £5.99
    (3 Plants)

    Easy to grow and packed full of flavour
    This variety of Jalapeno produces elliptical-shaped fruits. The fruits can be harvested green or allowed to mature to red. A characteristic ‘corking’ pattern of crack markings can develop on the skin of the fruit as it reaches full size. The plant grows upright and can reach 60cm high bearing fruit up to 7.5cm long.

    Number of plants: 3

    Variety: Early Jalapeno (organic*)

    How Hot? Medium

    In the kitchen: Jalapenos are traditionally used to make nachos, pickles and used on pizza toppings, they can also be stuffed with cheese to make Jalapeno ‘poppers’.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024 Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info. Growing/Planting Advice: Best planted in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Keep well watered. Plant plugs approx 30cm apart. When to harvest: You can expect chillies and peppers to start forming in July if planted early, they should keep cropping through to late Autumn if grown in a greenhouse. *Transplants suitable for organic growing.
  • scotch bonnet pepper

    Chilli Pepper -Scotch Bonnet Red

    £5.99
    (3 Plants)

    These little guys may be small but they will have you breathing fire!
    Producing small (4-5cm) but very hot fiery peppers these are not for the faint hearted. They have a squashed bell shaped fruit and are full of flavour and intense heat. Ripe scotch bonnets change from green to orange to red.

    Number of plants: 3

    Variety: Scotch Bonnet Red (organic*)

    How Hot? Very Hot!

    In the kitchen: If you’re brave this chilli will pack a punch in any chilli or curry. It’s also delicious pickled or used in a chilli jam. It can be eaten raw or cooked.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024 Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info. Growing/Planting Advice: Best planted in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Keep well watered. Plant plugs approx 30cm apart. When to harvest: You can expect chillies and peppers to start forming in July if planted early, they should keep cropping through to late Autumn if grown in a greenhouse. *Transplants suitable for organic growing.
  • Chilli Pepper -Orange Habanero

    £5.99
    (3 Plants)

    Don’t underestimate this little fella – hot hot hot!
    Habanero peppers may be small but they are also fiery and are among the hottest chilli peppers that you can get. With small tapering fruits 2-4cm long, these fruits start out green and turn to pale orange when ripe.

    Number of plants: 3

    Variety: Orange Habanero (organic*)

    How Hot? Very hot!

    In the kitchen: If you’re brave this chilli will pack a punch in any chilli or curry. It’s also delicious pickled or used in a chilli jam. It can be eaten raw or cooked.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024 Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info. Growing/Planting Advice: Best planted in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Keep well watered. Plant plugs approx 30cm apart. When to harvest: You can expect chillies and peppers to start forming in July if planted early, they should keep cropping through to late Autumn if grown in a greenhouse. *Transplants suitable for organic growing.
  • Demon Red Chilli Pepper

    Chilli Pepper – Demon Red

    £5.99
    (3 Plants)

    This is a great chilli to grow if you don’t have too much space
    Demon Red produces small (1-2cm) upward facing, chilli peppers throughout the summer months. This very dwarf variety was specially bred for growing on a windowsill or in patio containers, where it makes an attractive plant for edible or ornamental use.

    Number of plants: 3

    Variety: Demon Red (organic*)

    How Hot? Medium Hot

    In the kitchen: If you’re brave this chilli will pack a punch in any chilli or curry. It’s also delicious pickled or used in a chilli jam. It can be eaten raw or cooked.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024 Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info. Growing/Planting Advice: Best planted in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Keep well watered. Plant plugs approx 30cm apart. When to harvest: You can expect chillies and peppers to start forming in July if planted early, they should keep cropping through to late Autumn if grown in a greenhouse. *Transplants suitable for organic growing.
  • Chilli Pepper – Basket of Fire

    £5.99
    (3 Plants)

    Not one for the faint hearted
    A lovely compact and productive chilli which grows into a small bush. The 5-6cm long chillies will mature from deep purple through to yellow and orange to bright scarlet red. This variety has a good tolerance to cool weather and will continue to fruit outside well into autumn.

    Number of plants: 3

    Variety: Basket of Fire (organic)

    How hot? Hot!

    In the kitchen: If you’re brave this chilli will pack a punch in any chilli or curry. It’s also delicious pickled or used in a chilli jam. It can be eaten raw or cooked.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024 Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info. Growing/Planting Advice: Best planted in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Keep well watered. Plant plugs approx 30cm apart. When to harvest: You can expect chillies and peppers to start forming in July if planted early, they should keep cropping through to late Autumn if grown in a greenhouse. *Transplants suitable for organic growing.
  • 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.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024 Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info. Growing/Planting Advice: Best planted in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Keep well watered. Plant plugs approx 30cm apart. When to harvest: You can expect chillies and peppers to start forming in July if planted early, they should keep cropping through to late Autumn if grown in a greenhouse. *Transplants suitable for organic growing.
  • Chilli Pepper – Cayenne Long Slim

    £5.99
    (3 Plants)

    A popular variety of chilli
    This variety produces a mass of small pointed pods which begin as light green and turn to fiery red. It’s nice and hot, and the chillies are perfect for drying.

    Number of plants: 3

    Variety: Cayenne Long Slim (organic*)

    In the kitchen: Add to curries, stir-fries and stews.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024 Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info. Growing/Planting Advice: Best planted in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Keep well watered. Plant plugs approx 30cm apart. When to harvest: You can expect chillies and peppers to start forming in July if planted early, they should keep cropping through to late Autumn if grown in a greenhouse. *Transplants suitable for organic growing.
  • 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.

    THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024 Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info. Growing/Planting Advice: Best planted in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Keep well watered. Plant plugs approx 30cm apart. When to harvest: You can expect chillies and peppers to start forming in July if planted early, they should keep cropping through to late Autumn if grown in a greenhouse. *Transplants suitable for organic growing.