Uniform round roots that store well. A dependable summer crop with edible young leaves.

Growing time:

60 days

Germinates in:

7–14 days

Sowing entries:

3

A hardy legume and one of the first crops of the year. Fixing its own nitrogen, it improves the soil for what follows.

Growing time:

90 days

Germinates in:

7–14 days

Sowing entries:

2

The classic UK root crop. Chantenays are short and sweet — ideal for heavier allotment soils.

Growing time:

90 days

Germinates in:

14–21 days

Sowing entries:

3

A traditional autumn crop — small, dense curds that keep well. Needs steady growth and rich soil.

Growing time:

120 days

Germinates in:

7–14 days

Sowing entries:

4

Prolific summer croppers that produce from June right into autumn. One or two plants is plenty for most households.

Growing time:

75 days

Germinates in:

7–14 days

Sowing entries:

4

Tall, crisp heads for salads from late summer into autumn. Sow in succession for a continuous supply.

Growing time:

60 days

Germinates in:

7–14 days

Sowing entries:

4

Planting pre-grown sets in early spring is the surest route to a big onion harvest by late summer.

Growing time:

120 days

Sowing entries:

2

A must-have herb for the kitchen. Slow to germinate but then easy-going, and it self-seeds happily.

Growing time:

90 days

Germinates in:

21–42 days

Sowing entries:

4

Fast, reliable and delicious straight from the plant. A classic spring crop for the UK allotment.

Growing time:

75 days

Germinates in:

7–14 days

Sowing entries:

3

The UK favourite all-rounder — early-maturing and excellent boiled or roasted.

Growing time:

120 days

Sowing entries:

3

The fastest crop in the garden — ready in under four weeks from sowing. Perfect filler between slower crops.

Growing time:

28 days

Germinates in:

4–7 days

Sowing entries:

3

A quick, easy crop for salads and cooking. Sow in succession from early spring for a long harvest season.

Growing time:

75 days

Germinates in:

7–14 days

Sowing entries:

3