Leeks – an excellent winter vegetable
by Sarah - February 1st, 2012.Filed under: Thompson and Morgan.
Thompson & Morgan have a variety of leeks available – seeds and plants!
Cabbage ‘Tundra’ F1 Hybrid (Winter Savoy) – 15 plants £5.49
Solid, sweet, crisp heads that are ideal for winter salads. Winter Savoy Cabbage ‘Tundra’ is high yielding and particularly hardy, so it can be harvested right through the winter. Cabbages are easy to grow being perfectly suited to the British climate, and make a delicious and healthy side dish, as they are high in vitamins and low in calories. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 60cm (24”).Please note: Delivery is subject to plant size, and adverse growing conditions during production may delay despatch schedules.
Cabbage ‘Red Jewel’ F1 Hybrid (Summer/Autumn) – 15 plants £5.99
Cabbage ‘Red Jewel’ is one of the best round red cabbages available and will certainly add a bright splash of colour to your plate. This delicious red cabbage produces large, tightly packed hearts with crisp, ruby red leaves that can be harvested from late July to October. This RHS AGM variety will stand in the ground over a long period and stores well once harvested. Height: 40cm (16″). Spread: 60cm (24″).Please note: Delivery is subject to plant size, and adverse growing conditions during production may delay despatch schedules.
Cabbage ‘Kilaton’ F1 Hybrid (Autumn) – 15 plants £6.99
Clubroot Resistant! Cabbage Kilaton has a high level of Clubroot resistance producing quality, 2kg, autumn ballheads with a solid, dense structure. Superb used for coleslaw, salads or steamed. Cabbage Kilaton F1 Hybrid will stand for a long while in the garden and keep in good condition. It also stores exceptionally well over a long period without deterioration allowing gardeners more time to enjoy its delicious flavour. It has taken over 18 years of conventional breeding to develop a variety that can combat the devastating brassica disease Clubroot and this superb variety is the most resistant we have ever grown on our trials. Please note: Delivery is subject to plant size, and adverse growing conditions during production may delay despatch schedules.
Brassica ‘Clubroot Resistant Collection’ – 15 plants £9.99
An answer to thousands of gardeners’ prayers! After over 18 years of conventional breeding against this devastating brassica disease, T&M are pleased to offer these clubroot resistant varieties. Height: 45cm (18″). Spread: 60cm (24″). This collection comprises 5 plants of each of the following:Cabbage ‘Kilaton’ – Quality, 2kg, autumn heads with a solid, dense structure.Cauliflower ‘Clapton’ – Produces uniform quality, large, solid deep white heads.Brussels Sprout ‘Crispus’ F1 – Plant this latest clubroot resistant hybrid variety in spring for an autumn harvest.Please note: Delivery is subject to plant size, and adverse growing conditions during production may delay despatch schedules.