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
Leek is the staple and most important ingredient in two world famous soups. Scotland's cock-a-leekie and France's crème vichyssoise. Musselburgh is the most popular variety for its strong growing habit. It is very winter hardy producing thick stems and will be ready from November onwards. A main crop winter vegetable that should be grown on an outdoor plot. Pack size: 425 Seeds
Lettuce "All The Year Round" is a superb variety for spring, summer and autumn sowing in succession. Its a traditional favourite butterhead. They produce medium sized vegetables with a good flavour and nice crisp texture. Lettuce is one of the staple ingredients in a crispy, fresh summer salad. So what could be better than growing your very own lettuce to…
A real old favourite, Lobjoits Green is considered to be the best Cos lettuce with its deep green outer leaves, the colour is retained in the heart. This variety is very crisp and well flavoured and is ideal for spring and autumn sowings. Pack size: 1400 Seeds RHS Award
The popular gardeners choice, Little Gem produces small compact heads of bright green. They are slightly more open than other varieties but outstanding for its flavour. Sow early spring up to July. This can also be used as mini veg! Lettuce is one of the staple ingredients in a crispy, fresh summer salad. So what could be better than growing…
Okra is also known as Ladies Finger. It is common throughout the world, but is mainly being used in Indian cuisine. Okra Clemsons Spineless creates rich green pods of an angular shape. The plants themselves can reach up to 1.3m we recommend supporting these with canes. Pack size: 50 Seeds
North Holland Blood Red onions have rich crimson outer skins and round generous bulbs. They can be eaten raw or roasted but are also versatile enough that they can be picked early as a salad onion. They make an excellent companion plant with carrots to help deter carrot fly. One of the most popular crops for the gardener, onions are…
Ailsa Craig produces large globe shaped bulbs with a mild flavour beneath golden straw coloured skin. This variety makes for a good exhibition onion but does not store for long periods and should be used in early winter. One of the most popular crops for the gardener, onions are a huge must for any allotment holder or for the gardener who has their own…
Santero F1 is one of the first varieties to be resistant to Onion Downy mildew. These have a globe to slightly flat shape with copper/golden skin. It has main crop maturity with good yields and stores well. One of the most popular crops for the gardener, onions are a huge must for any allotment holder or for the gardener who…
White Lisbon is the traditional spring onion. Boasts long white stems with bright green tops which are slow to form a bulb, which contain a delicious mild flavour. Simply chop up and sprinkle on a variety dishes for a fabulous flavour. This variety of spring onion is ideal for growing in pots and planters on the patio. White Lisbon should…
Slightly larger than standard type parsnips, Gladiator F1 has a more refined shape of hybrid quality. The root has smooth white skin and is canker resistant. Parsnip is a particularly British vegetable because of its winter hardiness. Thankfully it is now reviving as a popular choice thanks to more imaginative uses in cooking. Roast with your Sunday joint or par-boil, roll in…
Tender and True is one of the most popular varieties of parsnip and is very much the gardeners favourite. It has a very uniform shape with pale coloured skin containing an outstanding flavour, making this a good choice for the show bench. Parsnip is a particularly British vegetable because of its winter hardiness. Thankfully it is now reviving as a popular choice thanks…
You can still grow in a small area, and this selection, is designed to make that a reality for you. These are plants are tried and tested to work in containers, tubs, pots, troughs, indeed, anywhere where they can get a few hours of good light. Just ensure if they're container grown to give them plenty of water and feed…
