Steam the buds and eat the tender bases of the leaves dipped in melted butter or vinaigrette. The heart, once you reach it, is the real prize. A stunning architectural plant that doubles as a genuine food crop.

🌱 Growing at a glance
🌱 Sowing: February–May or August–September
☀️ Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Deep, regular watering
🌡️ Germination: 14–21 days
📏 Height: 1.2–1.5 m
🪴 Spacing: 90–100 cm
⏳ Harvest: From the second year onwards

🌿 Growing tips
Start seeds early for stronger plants and protect young growth from frost. After harvesting the main central bud, allow side shoots to develop for smaller secondary artichokes. Mulch well over winter in colder areas.

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Fine texture and juicy consistency. Roast it, boil it, pickle it, or grate it raw into salads. The leaves are edible too, used like spinach. One packet gives you enough roots to last the season.

🌱 Sowing information
Sow from late March to June in fine, stone‑free soil. Make shallow drills 2 cm deep and 30 cm apart; sow seeds 3–5 cm apart, cover lightly and water. For earliest crops, use cloches or fleece. Pre‑soaking seeds can speed germination.
☀️ Light exposure
Prefers full sun but tolerates light partial shade. In Ireland, a bright, well‑drained bed ensures good root shape and colour.
💧 Water needs
Keep soil evenly moist, especially during germination. Avoid drought followed by heavy watering to prevent splitting. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
🌡️ Germination temperature & time
Germinates at 7–10 °C, usually emerging in 7–14 days. Late‑March sowings typically match suitable soil conditions.
📏 Plant spacing & final size
Thin seedlings to 8–10 cm apart, with 25–30 cm between rows. This spacing supports uniform, well‑coloured roots.
🌼 Harvesting notes
Harvest baby beets at golf‑ball size or allow to reach 5–7 cm for fuller roots. Lift gently, twist off leaves to reduce bleeding, and store in a cool, dark place or process promptly.

Bullet Technical Data
• 🌱 Sowing depth: 2 cm
• 📅 Planting months (Ireland): March–end June
• ☀️ Light: Full sun to light partial shade
• 🌡️ Germination: 7–14 days at 7–10 °C
• 📏 Plant height: 25–40 cm foliage; 5–7 cm roots
• 🪴 Spacing: 8–10 cm plants; 25–30 cm rows
• ⏳ Days to maturity: 50–70 days
• 🧪 Seeds per packet: approx. 480

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One of the fastest salad crops you can grow. Ready in about four weeks from sowing. Sow a short row every two to three weeks and you will never buy a bag of mixed leaves from the supermarket again.

Bullet Technical Data
• 🌱 Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
• 📅 Planting months (Ireland): February–September in small batches
• ☀️ Light: Full sun to light partial shade
• 🌡️ Germination: 7–14 days at 10–18 °C
• 📏 Plant height: 10–20 cm at harvest
• 🪴 Spacing: Dense for baby leaves; 10–15 cm for rosettes
• ⏳ Days to maturity: 25–35 days to first cut
• 🧪 Seeds per packet: approx. 4000

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Pick from the bottom of the stalk upwards as the sprouts mature. Roast them with a bit of olive oil and salt, or shred raw into a winter salad. Frost makes them better, which is convenient in Ireland.

Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Sowing depth: About 1–1.5 cm deep​
📅 Ideal planting months for Ireland: Sow from May–August; harvest approximately August–December​
☀️ Light requirements: Full sun in an open, sheltered site​
🌡️ Germination time: Typically 7–14 days at 10–20 °C​
📏 Plant height: Roughly 80–120 cm tall at maturity​
🪴 Spacing: 60–70 cm between plants, 70–75 cm between rows​
⏳ Days to maturity: Around 120–180 days from sowing, depending on sowing time and conditions​
🧪 Approximate seeds quantity: about 1800 seeds per packet​

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The flavour is sweet and mild. Excellent for coleslaw, sauerkraut, soups and slow-cooked dishes. A reliable workhorse variety that earns its place in any kitchen garden.

Cabbage ‘Langedijk’ is a productive late variety from Holland, forming solid, round heads of medium size with tightly wrapped, smooth, light green leaves. Excellent for extended winter harvests and storage, its mild, sweet flavour is perfect for coleslaw, hearty soups, and traditional braised dishes. This packet contains approximately 1200 seeds.

🌱 Sow from Oct-Feb. Ideal for overwintering to produce heads in late spring/early summer.
☀️ Prefers full sun. A bright, open site is best for solid head formation.
💧 Keep soil moist. Consistent watering is key during establishment and head formation.
📏 Forms compact, solid heads. Harvest from late spring onwards from autumn/winter sowings.

Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Depth: 1.5 cm
📅 Sow: October to February
☀️ Light: Full sun
🌡️ Germ: 7-12 days
📏 Height/Spread: Medium, compact round head
🪴 Space: 40-50 cm apart
⏳ Harvest: May-July (from autumn/winter sowing)
🪙 Seeds: Approx. 1200 seeds

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Nantes type, medium-early, reliable in Irish conditions. Excellent eaten raw, where the sweetness really comes through. Good for juicing too.

Carrot ‘Touchon’ (Daucus carota) is a prized old French heirloom variety, celebrated for its exceptional sweetness, crisp texture, and tender flesh. A fast growing Nantes type, it produces uniform, cylindrical roots up to 17cm long with a smooth skin and superb flavour. Ready in just 65 days, it is perfect for early sowings, successional crops, and gardeners seeking a reliable, delicious carrot. This packet contains approximately 4000 seeds.

🌱 Sow spring to summer. Direct sow in deep, stone free, light soil.
☀️ Prefers full sun. Essential for strong growth and sweetness.
💧 Water evenly and consistently. Prevents splitting and ensures tender roots.
📏 Cylindrical, smooth roots. Harvest when young for the best flavour.

Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Depth: 1 cm
📅 Sow: March to July
☀️ Light: Full sun
🌡️ Germination: 10-17 days
📏 Height: Low leafy tops
🪴 Spacing: Thin to 5-7 cm apart
⏳ Harvest: Approx. 65 days from sowing
🪙 Seeds: Approx. 4000 seeds

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Sow from March to June. The roots keep well in the ground into late autumn, or lift them for storage. One of those reliable varieties that experienced gardeners plant every year without thinking about it.