{"title":"Vegetables","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"robinson-pea","title":"Organic Pea - Robinson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThis is the tastiest pea we have ever grown, it's a podding pea that grows \u0026gt;2m tall and produces lots of long green pods with around 10 peas per pod. According to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenorganic.org.uk\/what-we-do\/hsl\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeritage Seed Library\u003c\/a\u003e these peas originated from Scotland. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\"This is a very fine pea and, in my opinion, the best tasting of all the British bred peas. Crops well over a long season if picked regularly. Expect heavy crops of long pods with medium-sized sweet and yummy peas inside!\" - Adam Alexander, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theseeddetective.co.uk\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Seed Detective\u003c\/a\u003e. Possible synonym: Show Perfection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"74\" width=\"73\" alt=\"Logo of the Soil Association Organic on a transparent background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/soil-association-organic.webp?v=1757518745\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: We sow our peas into modules in March for transplanting outside in mid\/late April. At this time the young plants may need some shelter from the wind in exposed spots. Alternatively, direct sow into the soil in April\/May. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJune is a good month for making sowings for late summer and autumn harvests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jun-Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Try hanging old CD's on a string from the pea supports to keep the birds off, most genres tested seem to be effective. Pea plants will need support or something to climb up.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 100% Jun 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~40 seeds","offer_id":54203212300635,"sku":"O-PeRo\/40s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/robinson-pea-seeds-972.webp?v=1696964299"},{"product_id":"runner-bean-milky-fork","title":"Organic Runner Bean - Milky Fork","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhaseolus coccineus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA beautifully diverse runner bean originally from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.milkyforkfarm.com\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMilky Fork Farm\u003c\/a\u003e in the Pacific Northwest of the USA.  The plants have red or white flowers and produce magical beans which range in colour from ivory white to deep brown to deep purple\/black with many combinations in between.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eWhen picked small the pods may be cooked and eaten as green beans, larger pods may be podded for fresh beans, and mature pods are great used as dried beans. A delight to grow and eat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"74\" width=\"73\" alt=\"Logo of the Soil Association Organic on a transparent background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/soil-association-organic.webp?v=1757518745\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Sow in trays, pots or root trainers in May and transplant out after the risk of frost has passed.  If sowing direct, do so in late May\/early June, after the risk of frost has passed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15-20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jul-Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Don't be tempted to sow too early as beans sown slightly later will often catch up and be much healthier. Runner beans will do well outside in a sheltered sunny spot and should thrive undercover. They will need support or something to grow up.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 100% Jun 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~20 seeds","offer_id":54203148501339,"sku":"O-BRMF\/20s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/organic-runner-bean-milky-fork-seeds-335.webp?v=1761303110"},{"product_id":"climbing-french-bean-carters-polish","title":"Organic Climbing French Bean - Carters Polish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA sturdy climbing french or 'pole' bean recommended to us by Pippa at \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beansandherbs.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeans and Herbs\u003c\/a\u003e for growing in Scotland. This variety \"does very well whatever kind of UK summer!\". Beautiful purple flowers and green pods with striking dark purple streaks, this bean can be eaten fresh or dried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"74\" width=\"73\" alt=\"Logo of the Soil Association Organic on a transparent background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/soil-association-organic.webp?v=1757518745\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow in trays, pots or root trainers in May and transplant out after the risk of frost has passed.  If sowing direct, do so in late May\/early June, after the risk of frost has passed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jul-Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Don't be tempted to sow too early as beans sown slightly later will often catch up and be much healthier. French Beans will do best when grown undercover in many parts of Scotland, however, they will also do well outside in a sheltered sunny spot. Climbing french beans will need support or something to grow up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 100% Jun 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~40 seeds","offer_id":54203140931931,"sku":"O-BCCP\/40s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/climbing-french-bean-carters-polish-seeds-366.webp?v=1696963987"},{"product_id":"dwarf-french-bean-king-of-the-early","title":"Organic Dwarf French Bean - King of the Early","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA dwarf french bean variety known for being early, dependable and productive.  Tolerant of cool northern growing conditions, these compact bushes produce flat pods with beautiful mottled red baking beans inside.  The pods are tasty when picked green, however, they are commonly left to dry on the plants for a harvest of baking beans, delicious in\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e hearty winter stews. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg height=\"86\" width=\"85\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/kisspng-organic-certification-soil-association-organic-foo-5bf128169a8804.686235791542531094633_1.webp?v=1768226590\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: For an early crop, sow in trays, pots or root trainers in early May and transplant after the risk of frost has passed.  \u003c\/span\u003eIf sowing direct, do so in late May\/early June, after the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20-30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jul-Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: French Beans will do best when grown undercover in many parts of Scotland, however, they will also do well outside in a sheltered sunny spot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 99% Oct 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~25 seeds","offer_id":54203125301595,"sku":"O-BDKE\/25s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/dwarf-french-bean-king-of-the-early-seeds-781.webp?v=1721577058"},{"product_id":"onion-ailsa-craig","title":"Onion - Ailsa Craig","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAn old Scottish onion variety named after a small granite island in the Firth of Clyde, off the Ayrshire coast.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ntswebstorage01.blob.core.windows.net\/nts-web-assets-production\/downloads\/Ailsa-Craig-Onion-5-May-2020.pdf\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBred in 1887 by David Murray\u003c\/a\u003e, the head gardener at Culzean Castle at the time, the island of 'Ailsa Craig' is visible from the castle grounds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAilsa Craig is a versatile, multi-purpose onion famed for its large globe shape and lovely mild flavour. Can often be found displayed at horticultural shows.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow into pots or seed flats in Jan\/Feb and place on a sunny window ledge, in a polytunnel or greenhouse, ideally with a little heat. Alternatively, direct sow in March\/April and thin to desired spacing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aug-Oct  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: If you are looking to store your onions, harvest after the tops start to drop and the bulbs start to go papery. Keep a close eye on the weather as you may need to lift your onions slightly early and dry\/cure them undercover if a lot of rain is forecast.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 81% Sep 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~200 seeds","offer_id":54203029750107,"sku":"N-OnAC\/200s","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/onion-ailsa-craig-seeds-786.webp?v=1708523112"},{"product_id":"autumn-king-carrot","title":"Organic Carrot - Autumn King","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA popular main crop carrot due to its dependable growth and good storage characteristics, known for being tough and growing well in many conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/soil-association-organic.webp?v=1757518745\" alt=\"Logo of the Soil Association Organic on a transparent background\" width=\"73\" height=\"74\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: We sow our 'Autumn King' carrots in May\/early June to harvest large roots in the Autumn for storing over winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sep-Mar. Roots can also be left in the ground and harvested overwinter in milder areas with well-drained soils, however, when left in the ground they can be vulnerable to hungry mice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Covering with fleece or insect mesh will help guard against carrot root flies as well as keep in some extra warmth. When thinning your carrots under mesh or fleece, do so on a rainy day or in the evening, when the carrot root flies are less active. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 95% Aug 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~400 seeds","offer_id":54202971062619,"sku":"O-CaAK\/400s","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/organic-carrot-autumn-king-seeds-631.webp?v=1755954544"},{"product_id":"musselburgh-leek","title":"Leek - Musselburgh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllium porrum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA staple for any Northern garden, this is a Scottish variety from the early nineteenth century from the area of Musselburgh, just east of Edinburgh. Well-known for being robust and resilient, these leeks are often grown for winter hardiness and are said to survive even under heavy snow. Their short stature and stout stems make them a good choice for growing in a windy spot too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe Musselburgh leek is recognised by the '\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneslowfood.com\/en\/ark-of-taste-slow-food\/musselburgh-leek\/#:~:text=Leeks%20have%20been%20grown%20within,sweeter%20flavor%20than%20other%20varieties.%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSlow Food Foundation for Biodiversity\u003c\/a\u003e' and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slowfood.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e'Slowfood UK'\u003c\/a\u003e  for its importance to Scottish cuisine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow into\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e pots or a deep seed flat and place on a sunny windowsill, in a polytunnel or greenhouse\u003c\/span\u003e in March.  Alternatively, try direct sowing into\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e nursery rows in April with some protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nov-Apr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Once the seedlings reach the thickness of a pencil, transplant them into their final growing position (late May to early July). When transplanting, dib a hole much wider than the baby leek. Trim the roots and place the seedling into the hole nice and deep. Water in, but don't backfill the hole. This should give the leek space to fill out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 81% Jun 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~300 seeds","offer_id":54202953793883,"sku":"N-LKMu\/300s","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/leek-musselburgh-seeds-732.webp?v=1738685179"},{"product_id":"broad-bean-the-sutton","title":"Organic Broad Bean - The Sutton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eDwarf broad bean with a good reputation for withstanding a gale. This is a hardy and robust variety which has even proven to grow well in the Western Isles. Suitable for sowing in Spring or Autumn, 'The Sutton' will grow to around 45cm tall with multiple stems each growing a large number of pods with 4, possibly 5 beans in each. A great variety for growing in pots or small gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/soil-association-organic.webp?v=1757518745\" alt=\"Logo of the Soil Association Organic on a transparent background\" width=\"73\" height=\"74\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow into deep cell trays, root trainers or loo roll tubes in Feb\/March undercover. Alternatively, direct sow in April\/May once the ground has warmed up to \u0026gt;10°C. Broad beans can also be sown in Autumn (Oct\/Nov) for an extra early crop in the spring; they will be happier overwinter if they are undercover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20-30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eJun-Aug. Overwintered crops may be ready to harvest from May.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant out when plants are around 10cm tall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSowing in trays or root trainers can significantly reduce your losses due to hungry mice. Be sure to keep the trays out of reach of the mice too though.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 98% Jun 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~35 seeds","offer_id":54202930037083,"sku":"O-BBTS\/35s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/broad-bean-the-sutton-seeds-154.webp?v=1718110790"},{"product_id":"chard-five-colours","title":"Organic Chard - Fireworks (Five Colours)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e'Fireworks' chard is a lovely mix of red, pink, orange, yellow and white-coloured stems which maintain their lovely colour after cooking. Great for salads and stir-fries. Known to be easy\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e to grow in all types of soil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"74\" width=\"73\" alt=\"Logo of the Soil Association Organic on a transparent background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/soil-association-organic.webp?v=1757518745\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: For an early crop, sow into containers in February\/March undercover and transplant as the soil starts to warm in April\/May. Alternatively, sow in modules or directly in the soil from April\/May. Sow direct or into modules from July to September for an overwinter\/early spring harvest in a tunnel or under a cloche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20-30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Harvest throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chard is great for cut and come again harvesting.  We like to harvest the larger outside leaves from several plants at once whilst leaving the smaller leaves ones to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 87% 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~200 seeds","offer_id":54202902806875,"sku":"O-BeFC\/200s","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/chard-fireworks-five-colours-seeds-602.webp?v=1702220611"},{"product_id":"shetland-kale","title":"Kale - Shetland Kail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eConservation Variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWN IN SHETLAND \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eby the 'Shetland Kale Growers Seed Network\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA Scottish heritage landrace grown on the Shetland Islands since at least the  17\u003csup\u003eth \u003c\/sup\u003eCentury. Traditionally grown in stone enclosures known as a 'C\u003cem\u003erö',\u003c\/em\u003e these wonderfully diverse plants have become well-adapted to the harsh growing conditions in \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShetland,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e being able to withstand strong gales and salt sprays. There is also evidence to suggest club root resistance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAlso known as Shetland Cabbage, many plants will grow heads known as 'hearts' which are eaten by crofters, the outer leaves being used mainly for livestock fodder. A beautifully diverse crop which is an integral part of the farming history of the Shetland Islands illustrated in the famous poem by Basil R. Anderson, 'Auld Maunsie's Crö'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcerpt from '\u003c\/em\u003eAuld Maunsie's Crö':\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOot-ower apon a weel-kent hill,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhase watters rise ta grinnd a mill,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuld Maunsie biggit him a crö,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTa growe him kale for mutton\u003c\/em\u003e b\u003cem\u003erö,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e–\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFir Maunsie never tocht him hale,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWithoot sheeps’ shanks an cogs o kale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe full poem can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shetlanddialect.org.uk\/auld-maunsies-cro\" title=\"Shetland Kale Poem\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThese seeds have been \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003egrown on Shetland crofts by the 'Shetland Kale Growers Seed Network' and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003epacked by the '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.northmavine.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNorthmavine Community Development Company\u003c\/a\u003e' based on the Shetland Islands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA Shetland-based knitwear company has created a knitting pattern inspired by the Shetland kale called the 'Kaleyard Beanie’ which also features on the seed envelope, you can find the pattern \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/kaleyard-beanie?fbclid=IwAR1TME5O6v9tA9PLZMevElzjm0_8PTfVlpVkK4w9NimICVzJv0P1BWNTbdo\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eTraditionally sown in Shetland in late summer, overwintered outside and planted out the next spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: For spring sowing, sow late winter\/early spring under protection and plant out when large enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45-60cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Harvest throughout autumn and winter, and flower stems and heads the following spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~150 seeds","offer_id":54202818756955,"sku":"N-KaSh\/150s","price":3.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/kale-shetland-kail-new-2024-25-seeds-342.webp?v=1728984117"},{"product_id":"pea-norrlands-express-new-2024-25","title":"Organic Pea - Norrlands Express Sugar Pea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eVery early sugar pea originally developed by Danish seed company '\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"Y2IQFc\"\u003eOhlsen's Enke' in Malmö \u003c\/span\u003ethe 1950's. This variety was intended for growing in the short seasoned sub-arctic conditions of the 'Norrland' region in the north of Sweden. This is our earliest pea variety!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe green pods are crispy and have a sweet flavour. They are best when picked early, before the peas begin to form and swell inside. Plants will grow up to between 1.2m and 1.5m tall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/kisspng-organic-certification-soil-association-organic-foo-5bf128169a8804.686235791542531094633_1.webp?v=1768226590\" alt=\"\" width=\"70\" height=\"71\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: We sow our peas into modules in March for transplanting outside in mid\/late April. Alternatively, direct sow into the soil in April\/May. June is a good month for making sowings for late summer and autumn harvests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eJun-Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Young plants may need some shelter from the wind in exposed spots, especially if transplanting mid\/late April. Try hanging old CD's on a string from the pea supports to keep the birds off, most genres tested seem to be effective. Pea plants will need support or something to climb up. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 100% Aug 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~35 seeds","offer_id":54202737066331,"sku":"O-PeNE\/35s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/pea-norrlands-express-new-2024-25-seeds-878.webp?v=1725294033"},{"product_id":"kale-sutherland","title":"Kale - Sutherland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica napus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSutherland Kale or \"Càil Cataibh\" in Gaelic, is, as the name suggests, kale from Sutherland in the North of Scotland. This versatile and hardy plant produces plenty of tender flat leaves as well as delicious shoots during the \"hungry gap.\" It thrives in windy, wet, and cold winter weather. We are proud to offer this seed, grown close to its original home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSutherland Kale is a particularly special variety, as it was gifted to\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/realseeds.co.uk\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Real Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e in Wales in 2003 after coming close to disappearing entirely. The seeds were shared with Real Seeds by Vicky Schilling of Ullapool, who had received them from a crofter, Elizabeth Woolcombe. Elizabeth had been growing this kale in the North of Scotland for many years. Originally, the seeds came from a researcher, Angus Simmonds of Edinburgh University, who studied kale varieties over 50 years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThanks to Angus, Elizabeth, Vicky, and the incredible team at Real Seeds, we are now able to include this unique variety in our catalogue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow in modules from March to July. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40-50cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aug-Mar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensure to plant out before plants become pot-bound, around 3-4 weeks after sowing. Sutherland kale grows well overwinter without protection and survives best when sown in June or early July. Spring shoots can be used as a substitute for sprouting broccoli. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 90% Aug 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"150 seeds","offer_id":54179322003803,"sku":"N-KaSu\/150s","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/kale-sutherland-seeds-501.webp?v=1758100997"},{"product_id":"climbing-french-bean-northeaster-new-2024-25","title":"Climbing French Bean - Northeaster","description":"\u003cp class=\"productView-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eby \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eastneukmarketgarden.com\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEast Neuk Market Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productView-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productView-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eEarly-maturing, deliciously rich and sweet Roma-type climbing French bean. This variety is known for its cold tolerance and is a popular variety with northern growers in the USA. The tall, productive plants yield long, flat, pods (up 25cm!) that remain stringless and tender throughout the season, ensuring an extended harvest period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow in trays, pots or root trainers in Apr-Jun. If sowing direct, do so in late May\/early June, after the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15-20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jul-Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Don't be tempted to sow too early as beans sown slightly later will often catch up and be much healthier.  French beans will do best when grown undercover in many parts of Scotland, however, they will also do well outside in a sheltered sunny spot. Climbing french beans will need support or something to grow up such as bamboo canes, hazel sticks or trellis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 97% June 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~40 seeds","offer_id":54202722386267,"sku":"N-BCNo\/40s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/climbing-french-bean-northeaster-new-2024-25-herb-seeds-786.webp?v=1725293868"},{"product_id":"onion-buan","title":"Onion - Buan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eby \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBrought back from near extinction by Irish Seed Savers who repatriated the seed from the Vavilov Gene Bank in 1997. Originally bred in Ireland by onion enthusiast Barnie Crombie in the 1980s, this is a lovely large golden onion that grows particularly well in Irish and Scottish conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Translated from Gaelic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e ‘Buan’ can mean: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"defno\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003elong-lasting, durable, hardy or tough which is particularly apt as i\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003et stores extremely well, lasting throughout the winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eFind out more about the Irish Seed Savers Association and the great work they are doing here: \u003ca title=\"Irish Seed Savers\" href=\"https:\/\/irishseedsavers.ie\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003ehttps:\/\/irishseedsavers.ie\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow into pots or seed flats in Jan\/Feb and place on a sunny windowsill, in a polytunnel or greenhouse ideally with a little heat. Alternatively, direct sow in March\/April and thin to desired spacing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aug-Oct. Keep a close eye on the weather, you may need to lift your onions slightly early and dry\/cure them undercover if a lot of rain is forecast.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: If sowing in pots\/seed flats, transplant to final growing position in April\/May. If you are looking to store your onions, harvest after the tops start to drop and the bulbs start to go papery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 98% Jun 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~300 seeds","offer_id":54202707509595,"sku":"N-OnBu\/300s","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/onion-buan-new-2024-25-seeds-765.webp?v=1732107198"},{"product_id":"beetroot-dobies-purple","title":"Beetroot - Dobbies Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis variety was bred in the 19th Century by a then, small independent Scottish seed company ‘Dobbies of Edinburgh'. A truly Scottish beetroot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe roots are a distinct tapered shape with leaves that turn from green with purple veins to very dark purple\/maroon as they mature. The roots have a sweet, earthy flavour and leaves are as beautiful. We pick the outside leaves throughout the summer like chard and harvest the roots in the Autumn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe seeds have been collected and conserved by the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenorganic.org.uk\/what-we-do\/hsl\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeritage Seed Library\u003c\/a\u003e as well as the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/irishseedsavers.ie\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIrish Seed Savers Association. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow in modules indoors in March\/April. Alternatively, direct sow outside from April\/May until June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20-30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jun-Nov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Transplant 4\/5 weeks after sowing for an early crop. Roots can be stored and eaten throughout the winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 91% Nov 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~200 seeds","offer_id":54202698695003,"sku":"N-BeDP\/200s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/beetroot-dobbies-purple-new-2024-25-seeds-440.webp?v=1739898052"},{"product_id":"broad-bean-black-isle","title":"Broad Bean - Black Isle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA very unique black-flowered broad bean developed on the Black Isle by a local seed-saving legend, Agric. A truly unique and local variety!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe plants feature stunning dark brown\/black flowers as well silvery-blue foliage complemented by striking magenta stems. They grow to a height of 1–1.2 meters, producing multiple stems, each laden with a large number of pods. Each pod typically contains around five beans, making this variety as productive as it is beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow into deep cell trays, root trainers or loo roll tubes in Feb\/March under cover. Alternatively, direct sow in April\/May once the ground has warmed up to \u0026gt;10°C. Broad beans can also be sown in Autumn October\/November for an extra early crop in the spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20-30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jun-Aug. Overwintered crops may be ready for harvest from May onwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSowing in trays or root trainers can significantly reduce your losses due to hungry mice. Be sure to keep the trays out of reach of the mice too though.\u003c\/span\u003e P\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003elant out when the plants are around 10cm tall (after 3\/4 weeks). If sowing in autumn, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehey will be happier overwinter if they are undercover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 100% July 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~20 seeds","offer_id":54179260399963,"sku":"N-BBBI\/20s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/broad-bean-black-isle-new-2024-25-seeds-600.webp?v=1732106870"},{"product_id":"kale-polaris","title":"Kale - North Star Polaris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrassica napus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA true dual-purpose kale producing deliciously sweet, jaggedy silver\/green leaves with white ribs and veins, particularly tasty in salad mixes when picked young. This variety has been selected for winter hardiness and should give lots of new growth in the spring if left to overwinter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eNorth Star Polaris was developed by the wonderful folks at \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adaptiveseeds.com\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdaptive Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e in the Pacific Northwest of the USA. An excerpt from the Adaptive Seeds website:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The first release from our breeding work coming out of the Gulag Stars population. In keeping with the stars theme, we give you North Star Polaris. This participatory breeding project is inspired by the Culinary Breeding Network and we are happy to have Lane Selman and Chef Tim Wastell help with selections. After separating out 15 single plant lines of Gulag Stars, we discovered this selection and were quickly impressed. We kept coming back to this line with the thought, this kale is so perfect.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eLearn more about the\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" title=\"Culinary Breeding Network\" href=\"https:\/\/www.culinarybreedingnetwork.com\/\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Culinary Breeding Network\" href=\"https:\/\/www.culinarybreedingnetwork.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulinary Breeding Network.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/osseeds.org\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"63\" width=\"85\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/Open_Source_Seed_Initiative_Logo_Seeds_of_Scotland.webp?v=1721404896\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow in module trays from March to July.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40-50cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aug-Mar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensure to plant out before plants become pot-bound, around 3-4 weeks after sowing. Grows well overwinter without protection and survives best when sown in June or early July.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination 86% Sep 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~100 seeds","offer_id":54179650634075,"sku":"N-KaNS\/100s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/kale-north-star-polaris-new-seeds-482.webp?v=1757942733"},{"product_id":"kale-pentland-brigg-new","title":"Kale - Pentland Brig","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eBred in the 1960s at the Scottish Plant Breeding Station (now the James Hutton Institute) by Ian McNaughton, Pentland Brig is the result of a cross between Thousand-Head kale and Curly kale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eVery hardy and prolific, it produces abundant light green, curly leaves with a naturally sweet flavour. Plants grow to around 90 cm tall and develop tasty side shoots in spring, that can be enjoyed like sprouting broccoli.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow in module trays from April to July.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40-50cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aug-Mar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensure to plant out before plants become pot-bound, around 3-4 weeks after sowing. Pentland Brig kale grows very well overwinter without protection and survives best when sown in June or early July. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination 96% Oct 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~100 seeds","offer_id":54179478831451,"sku":"N-KaPB\/100s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/kale-pentland-brigg-new-seeds-247.webp?v=1762440428"},{"product_id":"carrot-yellow-stone","title":"Organic Carrot - Yellowstone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA striking golden yellow main crop carrot with smooth skin and tapered roots. Adds a lovely splash of colour to your plate, delicious raw and cooked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"74\" width=\"73\" alt=\"Logo of the Soil Association Organic on a transparent background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/soil-association-organic.webp?v=1757518745\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: We sow our carrots in May\/early June to harvest large roots in the Autumn for storing over winter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sep-March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Covering with fleece or insect mesh will help guard against carrot root flies as well as keep in some extra warmth. When thinning your carrots under mesh or fleece, do so on a rainy day or in the evening, when the carrot root flies are less active. Roots can be left in the ground and harvested overwinter in milder areas with well-drained soils, however, when left in the ground they can be vulnerable to hungry mice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination 85% 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~400 seeds","offer_id":54191160557915,"sku":"O-CaYS\/400s","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/carrot-yellowstone-new-seeds-983.webp?v=1755954801"},{"product_id":"organic-perpetual-spinach-new","title":"Organic Perpetual Spinach","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAlso known as leaf beet, perpetual spinach is a great addition to any veg plot. It's hardy, easy to grow and you get a whole lot of leaves that you can continually harvest throughout the growing season. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe leaves taste like spinach and can be used in the kitchen just like spinach, but unlike true spinach, the plants rarely bolt in their first season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/soil-association-organic.webp?v=1757518745\" alt=\"Logo of the Soil Association Organic on a transparent background\" width=\"73\" height=\"74\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: For an early crop, sow into containers in February\/March undercover and transplant as the soil starts to warm in April\/May. Alternatively, sow directly in the soil from April\/May. Sow direct or into modules from July to September for an overwinter\/early spring harvest in a tunnel or under a cloche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20-30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Throughout the season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination 96% 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~200 seeds","offer_id":54190968013147,"sku":"O-BePS\/200s","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/organic-perpetual-spinach-new-chard-seeds-790.webp?v=1756974928"},{"product_id":"organic-pea-carlin-pea-new","title":"Organic Carlin Pea - Red Fox","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA traditional drying pea that's easy to grow, high in protein with an earthy and nutty flavour. Plants reach 50–60 cm tall and produce many tendrils, so minimal staking is required. They produce beautiful pink bi-colour flowers, followed by mottled brown peas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eCarlin peas have a long history in the UK, particularly in Northern England, where they’ve been a Lent tradition for centuries. Traditionally, they were boiled and served with vinegar and salt as “Parched Peas” at markets and fairs.  We like to cook up Carlin peas during the winter in hearty stews and curries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/soil-association-organic.webp?v=1757518745\" alt=\"Logo of the Soil Association Organic on a transparent background\" width=\"73\" height=\"74\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: We sow peas in modules in March for transplanting outdoors in mid to late April, giving young plants some protection from wind in exposed spots. Alternatively, sow directly into the soil from April to May. June is also a good time for sowing a late summer or autumn harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jun-Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Try hanging old CD's on a string from the pea supports to keep the birds off, most genres tested seem to be effective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eRecipe inspiration: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boldbeanco.com\/blogs\/beanspo-recipes\/tagged\/carlin-pea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee Bold Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination 100% Sep 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~40 seeds","offer_id":54190923612507,"sku":"O-PeRF\/40s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/Carlin_pea_product_photo1.webp?v=1758034511"},{"product_id":"organic-gradus-pea-new","title":"Organic Pea - Gradus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWN IN SCOTLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/pages\/about\"\u003eSeeds of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e'Gradus' is a heritage variety featured in our copies of the Alexander \u0026amp; Brown Seed Catalogue 1935\/39. We have been really impressed with these sturdy plants in our 2024 trials and are excited to make them available. Due to the limited stock we have and that we want to share it with as many folks as possible, we have reduced the number of seeds per packet for this season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe Alexander \u0026amp; Brown description from the 1935 \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ecatalogue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"A large-podded wrinkled variety. A first early variety with pods the size and as well filled as those of Duke of Albany. A most distinct early pea, and alike good for table and for show; height, 3 to 3 and a 1\/2 feet\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAlexander \u0026amp; Brown, known as 'The Scottish Seed House, Perth', were in business from 1897 to 1981. Operating from South Methven,\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Perth, they produced an impressive illustrated \u003c\/span\u003eseed catalogue of over 100 pages featuring an extensive range of seed potatoes, vegetable and flower seeds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGradus is believed to have been originally developed by a talented English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e gardener and plant breeder, Thomas Laxton (1830-1893).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/soil-association-organic.webp?v=1757518745\" alt=\"Logo of the Soil Association Organic on a transparent background\" width=\"73\" height=\"74\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: We sow peas in modules in March for transplanting outdoors in mid to late April, giving young plants some protection from wind in exposed spots. Alternatively, sow directly into the soil from April to May. June is also a good time for sowing a late summer or autumn harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jun-Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Try hanging old CD's on a string from the pea supports to keep the birds off, most genres tested seem to be effective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination 100% Sep 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~20 seeds (Limited Release)","offer_id":54190844379483,"sku":"O-PeGr\/20s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/GradusPea1.webp?v=1763474650"},{"product_id":"organic-beetroot-touchstone-gold","title":"Organic Beetroot - Touchstone Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese globe-shaped beets are vibrant orange on the outside and golden yellow on the inside. They have a delicious sweet flavour that is not too earthy, great raw in salads, but we prefer it roasted when it is particularly tasty. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTouchstone Gold has been our favourite yellow beetroot for a few years now. It is quite difficult to get a hold of in the UK so we are really pleased to now have it available in our catalogue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/kisspng-organic-certification-soil-association-organic-foo-5bf128169a8804.686235791542531094633_1.webp?v=1768226590\" alt=\"\" width=\"70\" height=\"71\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow in modules indoors in March\/ April. Alternatively, direct sow outside from April\/May onwards. Sowings made in June\/ early July should grow into good storage roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20-30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jun-Nov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Transplant 4-5 weeks after sowing for an early crop. Don't forget, you can eat the leaves too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination 93% Sep 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~150 seeds","offer_id":54190618935643,"sku":"O-BeTG\/150s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/beetroot-touchstone-gold-seeds-283.webp?v=1753819332"},{"product_id":"onion-robelja","title":"Organic Onion - Robelja","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe found Robelja to be vigorous and robust, outperforming other red varieties in our trials. These beautiful, dark red globe-shaped onions have a mild, sweet flavour. We like to harvest some early, before the skins dry, and chop them up into a summer salad or a cheese and onion toastie! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn general, the milder the onion flavour is, the shorter it will keep in storage. However, we have found Robelja to last several months if kept in a cool, dry place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/kisspng-organic-certification-soil-association-organic-foo-5bf128169a8804.686235791542531094633_1.webp?v=1768226590\" alt=\"\" width=\"78\" height=\"79\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow into pots or seed flats in Jan\/Feb and place on a sunny window ledge, in a polytunnel or greenhouse, ideally with a little heat. Alternatively, direct sow in March\/April and thin to desired spacing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aug-Oct  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: If you are looking to store your onions, harvest after the tops start to drop and the bulbs start to go papery. Keep a close eye on the weather as you may need to lift your onions slightly early and dry\/cure them undercover if a lot of rain is forecast.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 93% Feb 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~200 seeds","offer_id":54190534328667,"sku":"O-OnRo\/200s","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/organic-onion-robelja-new-seeds-648.webp?v=1771329891"},{"product_id":"organic-beetroot-jannis","title":"Organic Beetroot - Jannis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eClassic globe-shaped deep purple beetroot with a sweet, mild flavour. A newer selection of the famous 'Boltardy' variety from \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/kultursaat.org\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKultursaat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kultursaat.org\/en\/breeding\/kultursaat-varieties\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, bred for early production in organic and biodynamic growing conditions. 'Jannis' is versatile and reliable. These tasty beetroots are a firm favourite of ours. Grow an early crop for eating fresh or sow later for storage roots. A great choice for the Scottish garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/kisspng-organic-certification-soil-association-organic-foo-5bf128169a8804.686235791542531094633_1.webp?v=1768226590\" alt=\"\" width=\"97\" height=\"99\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow in modules indoors in March\/April and transplant 4\/5 weeks later for an early crop. Alternatively, direct sow outside from April\/May onwards. Sowings made in June\/early July should grow into good storage roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20-30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jun-Nov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Don't forget to eat the leaves too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 93% Jun 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~200 seeds","offer_id":54190196392283,"sku":"O-BeJa\/200s","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/jannis-beetroot-seeds-260.webp?v=1739898052"},{"product_id":"organic-spring-onion-ishikura","title":"Organic Spring Onion - Ishikura","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tasty Japanese bunching onion with long white stems, perfect for adding to salads, soups, and stir-fries. \u003c\/span\u003eSometimes known as Welsh onion or bunching onion, they can be grown as a perennial and are easy to harvest continually throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/Taupe_Soil_Association_Organic_Emblem_100x100.png?v=1793282163\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Can be sown direct from April to July or multi-sown in modules; aim for around 6 seeds per cell. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~6-8 weeks from sowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Transplanting can be used to stagger harvest. Plants from one sowing can be transplanted over several weeks to give a succession. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 98% 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Scotland","offers":[{"title":"~300 seeds","offer_id":54546797691227,"sku":"O-OnIs\/300s","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/files\/spring-onion-ishikura-new-seeds-290.webp?v=1756556472"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5200\/8027\/collections\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-10-04_at_10.20.37_AM_3.jpg?v=1793380639","url":"https:\/\/www.seedsofscotland.com\/collections\/vegetables.oembed","provider":"Seeds of Scotland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}