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
Green Globes have good size dark green heads and a tasty heart make a supreme delicacy when picked young for culinary use. Attractive thistle-like plant, which look at home in the flower border as well as a vegetable plot, growing to 150-200cm (59-79") tall. The flower buds are best harvested before they flower. Green globe artichokes can crop for up…
Moneymaker F1 seeds produce glossy black, semi-long fruits with deep purple calyx. They are very productive, extra early maturing variety. Moneymakers don't have a bitter taste that other varieties can have. Each plant can grow up to 8 fruit, each around 100g. Aubergines can be easily produced in Britain, either raised in a glasshouse or plastic tunnel, in grow bags,…
A hybrid golden beetroot with copper skins and orange flesh. Superior flavour, slightly sweet with better uniformity and seed germination than other golden beets. Round globe shaped. Does not bleed when cooked. Hardy Annual Pack size: 200 Seeds
Beetroot seeds - Boltardy is the most popular choice for early sowing, good resistance to bolting. Produces medium size globe shaped roots of superb deep red with no rings. Outstanding quality! The plants reach heights of 45cm tall. Germination is quick - seedlings can appear in as little as 5-7 days. Hardy Annual Pack size: 275 Seeds Gardeners Choice…
An Italian favourite, with unusual pink and white rings when the roots are sliced. Has a lovely mild flavour and takes less time to cook when compared to other beetroots. Great for adding interest to salads. Suitable for freezing. Reaches up to 30cm tall overall. Hardy Annual Pack size: 300 Seeds
This variety of broad beans produce slightly longer pods and is slightly more winter hardy than Aquadulce. In all other respects, they are the same. This is a traditional white seeded variety which is a popular choice with gardeners. The plants reach sizes of 100cm tall x 45cm wide, and the pods can reach 22cm long! Aquadulce Claudia seeds are…
The Sutton is a dwarf, bush variety of broad beans, but yields as well as most taller varieties. Great for planting in pots for the patio! White seeded beans, up to 5 beans per pod and of good flavour. The pods grow around 15cm long. Can be autumn sown under cloches. Hardy Annual Pack size: 50 Seeds
Broccoli seeds - Purple Sprouting Early is the most popular of the sprouting varieties, as it is very hardy and produces an abundance of dark purple spears in March, which turn green on cooking. The plants grow to around 90cm tall and 60cm wide. Position in full sun. Hardy Biennial - Harvest the year after sowing. Pack size: 750 Seeds
Broccoli seeds - Purple Sprouting Claret F1 produces heavy yields of large vigorous plants with quality purple spears. Excellent flavoured and can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. Late maturity in April and May the following year. Can be harvested over 4 weeks. Biennial plant Pack size: 25 Seeds
The Christmas Sprout! A British Bred medium height F1 hybrid, producing heavy crops of very sweetly flavoured tight button sprouts that even children will love to eat. Matures from December to March. Height 75cm. Pack size: 50 Seeds
This a a Victorian variety that has shown strong signs of reliability over the past 100 years. Wheelers Imperial is mainly grown for spring cabbage as the plants are dwarf with dark green leafy heads. Harvest March - April onward. Has the advantage of being suitable for spring sowing too, for a leafy autumn vegetable. Hardy Annual Pointed type. Pack…
Yuki Chinese Cabbage (Chinese Leaves) produce short cylindrical heads which are well wrapped and very tasty. It is vigorous in habit and matures early from spring planting. This cabbage produces good sized barrel-shaped heads with excellent flavour and is easy to grow for summer or autumn crops. It is slow to bolt and has good disease resistance with crisp light green leaves. The…
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…
