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Flowers, vegetables, herbs and microgreens — our whole catalogue

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Basil Holy Thai
Herb Seeds

Basil Holy Thai

Ocimum tenuiflorum Holy Basil (Tulsi / Kaprao) —…

Sow: Mar–May
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Vegetable Seeds

Beetroot Boltardy

Beta vulgaris 'Boltardy' Heritage bolt-resistant beetroot, RHS AGM The…

Sow: Mar–Jul
£1.95 View
Several Beetroot Chioggia from Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd with green leaves rest on a wooden cutting board; one is sliced to show its pink and white rings, with a kitchen knife beside the vegetables against a soft background.New
Vegetable Seeds

Beetroot Chioggia

Beta vulgaris 'Chioggia' Italian heritage variety with pink-and-white concentric…

Sow: Mar–Jul
£1.95 View
Chilli

Bhut Jolokia Red

Capsicum chinense 'Bhut Jolokia' (Red Ghost Pepper) The…

Sow: Jan–Feb · Dec
£2.99 View
Chilli

Bhutlah Red Chilli

Capsicum chinense 'Bhutlah' (Red) One of the hottest…

Sow: Jan–Feb · Dec
£2.99 View
Chilli

Bishops Crown Chilli

Capsicum baccatum 'Bishop's Crown' The extraordinary mitre-shaped chilli…

Sow: Jan–Mar
£2.49 View
Vivid blue, star-shaped Borage flowers and fuzzy buds from Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd grow on hairy stems with large green leaves, set in a leafy garden beside a wooden fence, bringing vibrant life to the scene.
Herb Seeds

Borage

Borago officinalis Borage — the edible blue starflower…

Sow: Mar–Jun · Sep
£2.30 View
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Choosing seeds for your garden — your questions answered

Where do I start if I am new to growing from seed?

The most rewarding entry points are hardy annuals like cornflowers, calendula, and nigella, or beginner-friendly vegetables like lettuce, radishes, and courgettes. All of these can be sown directly outdoors from March onwards, germinate quickly, and reward you with results within weeks rather than months. Our Beginners collection is a curated starting point.

How do I know which seeds to sow each month?

Every product on our site shows its sowing window on the card. We also have dedicated collections for each month of the year — just look for Sow in [Month] in the menu, and you will see everything ready to go in that period. Hardy varieties take a wider window than tender ones; the packet always carries the definitive guidance.

Are your seeds UK-grown?

Many of our flower seeds are grown right here on our Norfolk flower farm, alongside heritage varieties sourced from trusted growers across the UK and Europe. Vegetable, herb, and microgreen seeds come from established seed houses with proven germination rates. We list provenance details on individual product pages.

How long do seeds last after I have bought them?

Properly stored seeds (cool, dark, dry) last well beyond the year of purchase. Most flower and vegetable seeds remain viable for two to four years, with germination rates gradually declining over time. Parsnip and onion seeds are the notable exceptions — they lose viability quickly and are best sown within a year of purchase.