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
Beta vulgaris. Bring colour to your vegetable garden with rainbow chard! A lovely mixture of various red, orange and yellow coloured stems with leaves that can be used as baby leaf for salads or delicious cooked when fully grown. Rainbow chard is an excellent choice to replace spinach in various recipes, and add a vibrant colour to your dish. These…
Below Zero F1 produces pure white stems with dark leaves that stand well over a long period without bolting. This variety has good rust resistance with extreme cold resistance. Not only is the leek a well known and very tasty winter vegetable, but its root system has the added advantage of improving heavy soils. Leeks are in the ground for…
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
Leek Blue Solaise is a traditional French variety with deep blue-purple leaves. It has a superb flavour and is very hardy. Not only is it a well known tasty winter vegetable, but its root system has the added advantage of improving heavy soils. They are a long season vegetable, requiring maintenance, but they really are worth the effort; so its…
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
Okra Clemsons Spineless is a prolific grower. It produces green and spineless pods. It can grow to over 1m in height, so may need staking to prevent damage.
Okra Pure Luck is an early and prolific hybrid, with a vigorous habit. It produces purple leaf stems and five ridged pods which are deep green, uniform, slender, smooth and spineless. The fruits are quick to set and start developing lower on the plant.
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…