Sweet delicious carrots can only be achieved by growing your own. Approximately 620 seeds/gram. Buy Nantes Scarlet Coreless from here. Hints:  

• Soil should be worked 15 to 25 cm [6-8"] deep.
• Avoid fresh manure which may cause forks, splits and tough hairy roots.
• Sow seed at a rate of 2-3 per 2 cm about 1 cm deep.
• Carrot seeds need to stay damp until sprouted.
• Sprouts will NOT push through crusted soil.
• Harvest after carrots have a good orange colour when flavour is best.

Nantes Scarlet Coreless - 68 days. Our best seller. Roots 17x3 cm [6.5x1.25"] Tops are medium small, but strong enough for bunching. Roots nearly cylindrical, blunt ended. Very sweet with a smooth skin, and bright orange red flesh. Buy Nantes Scarlet Coreless from seed centre.    

Lettuce is a hardy crop that can be started throughout the growing season. It prefers cool temperatures, growing best at 16°C to 19&degC. Approximately 900 seeds / gram. Buy Grand Rapids from here. Hints:   

• Plant 7 mm [1/4"] deep in rows 30 to 60 cm [12-24"] apart.
• Thin to 20 cm [8"] rows.
• Plant 2 to 3 times deeper in the fall for the earliest spring lettuce.

Grand Rapids - 45 days. Plants large, erect and compact. Leaves bright green, broad with waved and frilled margins. One of the most popular loose-leafed varieties for home gardens and greenhouse forcing. Tipburn resistant and slow bolting. Buy Grand Rapids from seed centre.  

Cucumbers date back as far as 3000 years in India and China. Today they are a popular addition to almost any home garden. Approximately 35 seeds / gram. Buy Straight Eight from here. Hints:  

• Seeding - Soil temperature should be at least 20°C. Cucumber seed will not germinate below 10°C.
• Cucumber plants can also be transplanted. Peat pods are recommended.
• Sow in clumps, 5-6 per clump, 1 cm deep with clumps 1 m apart. Thin to one or two of the best plants per clump.
• Sow in rows, seed 5 cm apart, 1 cm deep. Thin to 20 cm apart. Pick daily once bearing begins to keep vines productive.

Straight Eight - 65 days. A favorite white spine variety of the highest quality. Dark green at shipping size, cylindrical, blunt ends. Fruit is best at 20x6 cm [8x2.5"] No striping, small seed area. For home and market gardens. Heavy yielder. Buy Straight Eight from seed centre.  

The quality of homegrown beans can not be found in a supermarket, and they are a healthy choice for any table. An 83 g serving of beans has 3 g of dietary fiber and is a good source of vitamins A, C, and calcium. Approximately 3.5 seeds/gram. Buy  Stringless Green Pod Landreth here. Hints:   

• Do not presoak beans to hasten germination
• Plant 5 cm [2"] apart and 2.5 cm [1"] deep
• Beans are susceptible to diseases. Remove plants in fall and try not to plant in the same location for 3 years.

Stringless Green Pod [Landreth] - 52 days. Plants 40-45 cm [16-18"] tall and upright. Pods 12-15 cm [5-6"] thick, oval, slightly curved and medium dark green. Pods are brittle and absolutely stringless even when fully mature. A classic variety primarily for home garden use. Rapid seed development. Seeds coffee brown. Buy Stringless Green Pod Landreth from seed centre.  

Radishes grow best in the spring or late summer. They do not like hot weather. For quality yields, radishes should be grown rapidly with plenty of moisture. Approximately 80 seeds/gram. Hints:  

• Sow seed 1 cm apart and 1 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart.
• Thin to 2 to 4 cm apart.
• Sow several times at weekly intervals until early summer for a contiuous fresh supply.
• Try sowing with other vegetables to help mark row.

Cherry Belle - 21 days. Globe shaped, bright cherry red. Flesh very firm and crisp. Short tops, keeps firm for long period. Fine for forcing and home garden use.  

The root is a rich, dark orange and is 6-8” long. A first class carrot for all soils. Plant: Direct sow the tiny seeds 1/4” deep and firm soil lightly after seedings. Make sure the seed are only just buried. Harvest: Carrots can be harvested at any size, but flavor is best when the carrots have turned bright orange.

The quality of home grown beans can not be found in a supermarket, and they are a healthy choice for any table. An 83 g serving of beans has 3 g of dietary fiber, and is a good source of vitamins A, C and calcium. Approximately 3.5 seeds/gram. Buy Tendergreen Stringless here Hints:   

• Do not presoak beans to hasten germination
• Plant 5 cm [2"] apart and 2.5 cm [1"] deep
• Beans are susceptible to diseases. Remove plants in fall and try not to plant in the same location for 3 years.

Tendergreen Stringless - 53 days. Plants 45-50 cm [18-20"] upright. Pods are round, dark green and stringless ranging 12-15 cm [5-6"] and set well off ground. Flavour is excellent and the plants are heat tolerant. Very productive. Resistant to common bean mosaic 1 virus [CBM 1]. Seed purple mottled fawn. Buy Tendergreen Stringless from seed centre.  

The quality of home grown beans can not be found in a supermarket, and they are a healthy choice for any table. An 83 g serving of beans has 3 g of dietary fiber, and is a good source of vitamins A, C and calcium. Approximately 3.5 seeds/gram. Buy Royal Burgundy from here. Hints:   

• Do not presoak beans to hasten germination
• Plant 5 cm [2"] apart and 2.5 cm [1"] deep
• Beans are susceptible to diseases. Remove plants in fall and try not to plant in the same location for 3 years.

Royal Burgundy - 53 days. Pods are purple, round, stringless and average 12-15 cm [5-6"]. Firm texture and outstanding flavour canned or frozen. Pods turn deep green after 2 min. of boiling to indicate blanching. Resistant to common bean mosaic, NY 15 virus and pod mottle. Tolerant to curly top virus. Seeds white. Buy Royal Burgundy from seed centre.  

Tall, stately plant with densely packed flower stems. Seed needs to be nicked or rubbed with sandpaper to break out coating. Slow to germinate. Can be direct seeded in late fall. Plant in groups for best show. Prefers moist, non acidic soil. Do not divide or move because of taproot.Habit:  Perennial Height:  30 to 90 cm [24-36"] Light:  Sun to Part Shade Seed before Transplant:  8 to 12 weeks Spacing:  30 to 45 cm [12-18"]Lupins - Russel Mixed - A rainbow of colours. Purple, red, orange, pink, yellow and white shades and some bi-colours. Blooms late spring to mid-summer.

Easy to grow. Favorite garden flower. Long lasting in cut bouquets. Blooms late July to frost. Seeds may be lightly covered or left exposed to light. Aster - Powderpuff Mix Habit: Annual Height: Varies Light: Sun/Part Sun Seed before Transplant: Indoors - 6/8 weeks Spacing: Varies - 60 cm [2"] plants covered with fluffy 5 cm [2"] double flowers. Shades of rose, shell pink, peach, crimson, azure and light blue. Space 25 to 30 cm [10-12"] apart.

Sow 5 to 6 seeds 1 cm [1/2"] deep in hills 2 m [6'] apart. Thin to the best two or three plants. Watermelon needs hot weather and adequate moisture to develop. Consider using mulch around hills. Sugar Baby - 75 days. Fruit almost round 15-20 cm [6-8"] Fruit averages 2.5-3.5 kg. Colour grayish-green with fine veining and the flesh is pink and sweet. Should be started indoors in peat pots until plants are a good size. Do not put out until after danger of frost.

WATERMELON- BLACK DIAMOND Black Diamond watermelon produces #40 lip-licking juicy red melons during the mid season just when you are craving a cool melon the most. Plant: Direct sow seeds 1” deep. Cover with loose fertile soil. Keep soil moist. Reduce water in the last month before harvest. Harvest: Harvest when watermelon is ripe, you can tell if the watermelon makes a “punk” sound when tapped.

Turnip greens can be picked when young and tender, and lightly steamed to eat. The root is best picked when 5 to 8 cm [2-3"] in diameter. They are susceptible to cut worms and maggots.Approximately 350 seeds/gram. Hints:

• Sow 2 seeds / cm [5 seeds / inch] in furrows 1 cm [1/2"] deep and 20 cm [12"] apart.

• Thin to 5 cm [2"].

White Egg - 50 days. Plants are 45 - 50 cm(18-20") tall, cutleaf, medium green. Egg shaped 7.5 cm (2.5") roots are crisp and white inside and out. Also, tops may be cooked as delicious greens.  

Turnip greens can be picked when young and tender, and lightly steamed to eat. The root is best picked when 5 to 8 cm [2-3"] in diameter. They are susceptible to cut worms and maggots.Approximately 350 seeds/gram. Hints:

• Sow 2 seeds / cm [5 seeds / inch] in furrows 1 cm [1/2"] deep and 20 cm [12"] apart.

• Thin to 5 cm [2"].

Purple Top - Standard home, market garden and shipping variety. Deep globe shape. Grows quickly to 13 cm [5"] in size, but tastes best when picked at 5-8 cm [2-3"] Smooth white skin with bright purplish-red top. Medium green cut leaf tops 35-40 cm [14-16"] tall. This mild flavoured strain remains tender for a long time and is an excellent storage variety.  

Tomatoes fit into two major categories. Indeterminate or vine type. Tomatoes need to be staked. The growth of indeterminate plants continue after the fruit has set, right up to the onset of cold weather. Determinate or bush type tomatoes provide earlier fruiting, but typically less yeild than vines. The growth of determinate plants stops at the onset of fruiting. Approximately 300 seeds/gram. Hints:

• Start tomatoes indoors in early April. Seeds require soil temperatures of 20°C to 30°C to germinate.
• Be sure to transfer to a cooler area before transplanting to harden off and avoid transplant shock.
• After last frost, set out 45-50 cm [18-20"] apart, in rows 90 cm [36"] apart.
• For stronger roots and more draught resistance, transplant deeply or on an angle.
• Water, well and evenly, but do not keep soil continuously wet as roots require oxygen from soil.
• Fertilize regularly.

• Seed Centre recommends using large [25 litre+] black plastic pots for northern gardeners. This gives warmer soil temperatures and provides better control of soil conditions.

Roma - 75 days - Bush. Bright red plum-shaped fruits with very meaty interiors and few seeds. Compact plants are resistant to wilts. Heavy yields. Excellent for paste or whole pack.