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New products at GreenFingers

by John - August 26th, 2010.
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Aquilegia Sunshine Seeds
Aquilegia Sunshine Seeds £1.69
A Fleuroselect Novelty Award winner Aquilegia Sunshine is a bushy plant smothered in gorgeous fully double blooms that are pastel yellow in colour. With very long 5cm spurs these looking stunning in borders when planted in drifts of 5-7 plants. Aquilegia Sunshine certainly creates an eye-catching display! Type: Hardy perennial Flowering period: Late spring to mid summer Sowing: Sow February to June or September to October. Sow seed on the surface of a good free-draining damp seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Seal a container inside a polythene bag and place at a temperature of 15-20C (59-68F). Germination can take 1-3 months. Do not exclude light as this helps germination. Growing: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3

Heritage Collection - Runner Bean Goliath
Heritage Collection – Runner Bean Goliath £1.99
Heritage Collection Runner Bean Goliath is a prolific variety that must be picked regularly for optimum yields. Red flowers.Type: Vegetable Cropping: 90 days Sowing:Sow seed mid April indoors for transplanting or late May to July direct outdoors. Sow seed 5cm deep in 7.5cm pots or trays of good free-draining seed sowing mix. Place in a propagator or sealed container inside a plastic bag and place at 18-20
Cosmos Brightness Mixed Seeds
Cosmos Brightness Mixed Seeds £1.69
Cosmos Brightness Mixed is possibly the most free-flowering cosmos of this type. Dwarf and bushy plants are covered with flowers in a delightful mixture of gold lemon orange and red from early summer through to the autumn frosts. Spectacular when planted towards the front of annual borders or in containers these will certainly add colour to your surroundings! Type: Hardy perennial Sowing: Sow January to May. Sow seed on the surface of a good free-draining damp seed compost and place at a temperature of 18-29C (65-85F). Lightly cover the seed with vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-30 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.Growing: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost 45-6cm (18-24in) apart. Approx 80 seeds per packet
Pea Jumbo Seeds
Pea Jumbo Seeds £1.89
Pea Jumbo has straight long and large 13cm pods contain up to 10 plump and sweet tasting peas. They are delicious cooked the traditional way boiled or steamed with a sprig of fresh mint.Pea jumbo is a maincrop variety producing a very good crop over a long picking period on vigorous plants. Its also resistant to Fusarium race 1.Type: Vegetable Sowing: Sow March to June every 10 days for succession. Sow seed 5cm (2
Heritage Collection - Onion Rouge Long De Florence
Heritage Collection – Onion Rouge Long De Florence £1.99
Heritage Collection Onion Rouge Long De Florence produces dual purpose bulbs – pull young as spring onions or allow to form mature bulbs. The bulbs are of a mild and sweet flavour and are ideal sliced for salads and stir-fries also pickling. Type: Vegetable Cropping: 70 days as Spring Onion 125 days as full bulb Sowing:Sow March to August for spring onions March to April as a bulb onion. Sow seed liberally in broad drills for pulling as spring/bunching onions 12mm deep in drills 30cm apart. If sowing for mature bulbs sow thinly.Growing: No need to thin seedlings for spring onions. For mature bulbs thin to 7cm (3).Aftercare: Keep well watered. Approx 300 seeds per packet
Foxglove Snowy Mountain Seeds
Foxglove Snowy Mountain Seeds £2.99
A striking white version of Foxglove Candy Mountain the aptly names Foxglove Snowy Mountain is a delight. Each unique upward-facing bloom is peppered inside with delicate purple spots which will tempt bees and other insects. The wonderful tall and sturdy spires of flowers will create an eye-catching display in cottage garden borders. Foxglove Snowy Mountain Seeds will grow in any garden soil in full sun or part shade. This makes them perfect for everyone to grow and enjoy! Type: Hardy Biennial Flowering period: Summer Sowing: Sow January to May. Sow seed on the surface of a good free-draining damp seed compost and place at a temperature of 18-29C (65-85F). Lightly cover the seed with vermiculite. Place in a propagator or sealed container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-30 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination. Growing: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3
Heritage Collection - Broad Bean Dreadnought
Heritage Collection – Broad Bean Dreadnought £1.99
Heritage Collection Broad Bean Dreadnought is a heritage Longpod for flavour. Pods are produced in abundance containing 7 to 8 plump white beans per pod ready to harvest in June. One of the best broad beans for freezing as seeds do not discolour. Height to 120cm (4′). Type: Vegetable Cropping: 95 days Sowing:Sow seed February under cloches March to April outdoors. Ideally sow in double rows 5cm deep and 20-23cm apart in the row with 20-23cm between each row. Allow at least 60cm between each double row. Germination takes about 10 days.Growing: Support the plants as they grow by placing a cane or stout stick at each corner and tying in with string especially in windy gardens.Aftercare: Pinch out growing tips once first pods have set to deter Blackfly. Keep well watered particularly when flowers are setting.Approx 50 seeds per packet
Heritage Collection - Cabbage Jersey Wakefield
Heritage Collection – Cabbage Jersey Wakefield £1.99
Heritage Collection Cabbage Jersey Wakefield is a compact size and ideal for the raised bed gardener or small gardens. You can easily space four or five of these cabbages closely across the width of an average sized raised bed without overcrowding.In the kitchen this sweet tender cabbage is perfect for chopping and using raw as an addition to tossed green salads and coleslaw. Early Jersey Wakefield can also be cooked just as you would prepare any of your favorite cabbage recipes.Type: Vegetable Cropping: 110 days Sowing:Sow March to July at 4 week intervals. Sow seed thinly in well-prepared seedbed 1cm deep in drills 23cm apart. Growing: Plant out to 3cm apart each way when large enough to handle about 5 weeks from sowing.Aftercare: Water regularly especially in dry periods. Hoe between plants as required.Approx 450 seeds per packet
Rowlinson FSC Wall Store
Rowlinson FSC Wall Store £189.99
Every garden needs extra storage and the FSC wooden wall store fits snugly against a wall or fence. What

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