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About the Seed Bank

This page is my own working seed catalogue. Each post represents seeds that I either have in my seed tins, have already grown, or am currently growing. It’s a simple way of keeping track of varieties, seed packet details, and useful sowing information in one place.
For fuller growing advice, have a look at The Plot section. For recipes and ideas on how to use what comes out of the ground, head over to The Pot.

  • Artichoke (Imperial Star)

    Not only an impressive cropper but also an ornamental feature, you can grow tall and upright Artichoke ‘Imperial Star’ in…

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    Broccoli Seed Pods β€” Eat Them or Sprout Them

    πŸ₯¦ Broccoli Seed Pods β€” Eat Them or Sprout Them Originally shared July 2023 If you leave broccoli plants in…

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  • Courgette – Cucurbita pepo

    🌿 Overview A reliable and productive summer vegetable, courgettes are one of the easiest crops to grow β€” and often one…

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  • Elephant Garlic β€” Cloves, Corms & Curiosities

    Originally shared July 2023 Elephant garlic is one of those crops that always sparks a bit of curiosity on the…

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  • Kohlrabi (Noriko)

    A stunning red curly leaved variety, best sown in spring and autumn. Solid hearts and very good flavour. Type: Leaf…

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  • Leek St. Vincent

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  • Lettuce (Marvel of Four seasons)

    A stunning red curly leaved variety, best sown in spring and autumn. Solid hearts and very good flavour. Type: Leaf…

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  • Pea (Blauwschokker)

    An unusual and extremely attractive heritage variety with purple flowers followed by purple pods which may be eaten as mangetout…

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  • Pea (Kelvedon Wonder)

    A popular RHS AGM variety for successional sowings throughout spring, and a particular favourite for June sowings. Pea ‘Kelvedon Wonder’…

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  • Pea (Rapid)

    A stunning red curly leaved variety, best sown in spring and autumn. Solid hearts and very good flavour. Type: Leaf…

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  • Pea Sugar (Norli)

    Small deep green pods with delicious flavour, best picked when 5cm long. The true French green mangetout. Resistant to fusarium…

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  • Turnip (White Globe)

    Smooth round, white roots with a bright purple flash on the top. The flesh is white throughout and extremely tender.

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