All plants sold between now (09/25) and Spring 2026 will be losing foliage and will possibly be dormant ie. live roots or perennation structure ie bulb, but will have little or no above ground structure. They are still viable and will regrow in spring. If you have any questions please email me iain@borringtons.com Dismiss
A traditional early, compact, fast growing pointed cabbage with few outer leaves and good solid hearts. Excellent flavour and texture. A reliable old favourite. Greyhound is fast growing, making it ideal for successional sowings. Pack size: 500 Seeds
Following the unfortunate departure of old favourite January King, here is the next best thing Cabbage Marabel is a high yielding and very long standing Hybrid January King selection. Looks and tastes just as good as the Original January king with the added benefit of hybrid vigour providing outstanding garden performance. Pack size: 50 Seeds
Calabrese 'Marathon' is a reliable variety with large blue-green heads which are slow to run to seed. Good disease resistance. This allows later sowings and an extended harvest period. RHS Award Pack size: 100 Seeds
This is a much grown main crop and storing variety. Produces heavy yields with long thick roots, good colour and flavour. This variety can be left in the ground in most winters and pulled as required. RHS Award GARDENER'S CHOICE. Pack size: 2000 Seeds
An immensely popular variety highly recommended as an early maincrop. It is stump rooted with a deep orange colour, smooth skin and solid, thick delicious flesh with a small core. This variety of carrot is classed as a second early. Often successfully used for exhibitions. Pack size: 2000 Seeds
Carrot seeds "Paris Market" with almost spherical roots not only has good colour and flavour but is also ideal for production in shallow or stony soils. Also great for growing in window boxes or patio containers. They are a delicious carrot, especially when eaten young (when roots are 4-5cm). Pack size: 750 Seeds
The first variety to have tolerance to Carrot Fly as it is far less attractive to the egg laying flies. Broad shouldered, stump ended roots with smooth skin and excellent colour. Nantes type for mid-season. Carrot Flyaway was bred to show resistance to carrot fly but unfortunately is not immune to attack. Being such a dry year, carrot fly appear…
A good old standby variety as it is highly reliable. The quality of this vegetable truly is the mark of a good gardener with large curds surrounded by dark green leaves. Sow October in a cold frame, plant out in March, cut in June. Sow February to April, cut late June to September. Cauliflower, not being one of the easiest…
This stunning looking, highly attractive head of lime green is made up of a mass of small conical shaped florets forming a pointed curd not unlike a standard cauliflower. Although 'Romanesco' grows like a cauliflower, it has a superb flavour reminiscent to a broccoli. It is packed full flavour and more tender texture than a usual white cauliflower. Matures August…
The roots of Giant Prague are globular with a slightly flattened base. With medium green foliage this variety stores well and is packed full of good flavour. Harvest from late September onward. Celeriac is delicious if mashed together with potatoes. Pack size: 1000 Seeds
A very popular and versatile Mexican chilli that can be eaten both green and red, and when ripe can remain on the plant for several weeks without deteriorating. The thick walled fruits are moderately hot, and are often stuffed with cream cheese before being cooked. Produces a good crop over a long season. Handy Tip: If you need space in…
