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 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…
Plain Cress seeds has all the attributes of the curled variety but a slightly stronger flavour with different leaf formation to give variation and texture to a salad. It is a dual purpose type that can be grown indoors on your window sill or, broadcast directly into your soil outside. Pack size: 4500 Seeds
Pancalieri is a frizzy type with well curled, lacy looking leaves and rose tinted white midribs. It is a self blanching variety and can be sown from March through to September. An extremely popular salad vegetable in Europe, Endive is now gaining a large following over here in the UK. It has a slightly more biting flavour than lettuce so would be…
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…
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…
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…
Cherry Belle radish, much like their name are cherry shaped and cherry coloured. They contain a pure crisp white flesh which is slow to go pithy and woody and can boast a delicious mild flavour. Product Part No: 13701 Pack size: 1200 Seeds RHS Award
French Breakfast is one of the most famous varieties of Radish, but despite its name, I have yet to see it eaten first thing in the morning in France! This variety produces long roots of red with a white tip. Has a mild peppery taste. Pack size: 1200 Seeds
We have put together a quick buy selection of basic salad favourites. All of the varieties, should be relatively easy to grow close to your home, in tubs, troughs, hanging baskets etc.
