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New products at Thompson and Morgan

by John - June 5th, 2013.
Filed under: New Products, Thompson and Morgan.

Thompson & Morgan has these new lines today

Strawberry 'Toscana' (Everbearer/ All Season) - 48 plugs

Strawberry ‘Toscana’ (Everbearer/ All Season) – 48 plugs £19.99
Enjoy fancy pink flowers AND tasty fruit within just a few weeks of planting. Try decorative Toscana in a container and as the summer progresses, it’ll produce both flowers and fruit at the same time, making a lovely ‘ornamental ediblefor the patio. The plants of this unique seed-raised strawberry are robust and guaranteed virus-free

Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Mixed' - 50 plugs

Zinnia marylandica ‘Zahara Mixed’ – 50 plugs £16.99
New, highly commended zinnia series specially selected for growing in cooler climates, so they’ll be able to handle any unpredictable UK summerZahara Yellowwas awarded a Best Buy by Gardening Which? magazine too

Sweetcorn Patio Kit (Plant Collection) - 1 collection

Sweetcorn Patio Kit (Plant Collection) – 1 collection £16.99
A midseason tendersweet variety giving superior sweetness with a softer, less chewy texture than conventional supersweets. The large cobs, packed with golden, thin-skinned kernels, are delicious picked fresh from the garden and boiled, steamed or barbecuedCollection consists 2 x 60 litre patio bags + 10 plants of Sweetcorn LarkPlease note: Delivery is subject to plant size, adverse growing conditions during production may delay despatch schedules.

Strawberry 'Toscana' (Everbearer/ All Season) - 24 plugs

Strawberry ‘Toscana’ (Everbearer/ All Season) – 24 plugs £14.99
Enjoy fancy pink flowers AND tasty fruit within just a few weeks of planting. Try decorative Toscana in a container and as the summer progresses, it’ll produce both flowers and fruit at the same time, making a lovely ‘ornamental ediblefor the patio. The plants of this unique seed-raised strawberry are robust and guaranteed virus-free

Melon 'Outdoor Wonder' F1 Hybrid - 6 x 5cm potted plants

Melon ‘Outdoor Wonder’ F1 Hybrid – 6 x 5cm potted plants £12.99
True to its name, Melon ‘Outdoor Wonder’ is ideal for growing outdoors through black plastic or under cloches. This Galia type reliably produces pale green fleshed melons even in less than perfect British summers, and has good mildew resistance too. The tennis ball sized fruits are the perfect size for a one person serving! Height and spread: 2m (6′, 6"). Melons require high temperatures and humidity. In all but the very warmest areas cultivation is most successful in a greenhouse, or under cover of a cold frame or cloche when growing melons in the UK

Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Mixed' - 25 plugs

Zinnia marylandica ‘Zahara Mixed’ – 25 plugs £11.99
New, highly commended zinnia series specially selected for growing in cooler climates, so they’ll be able to handle any unpredictable UK summerZahara Yellowwas awarded a Best Buy by Gardening Which? magazine too

Sweet Pepper 'Summer Salad' F1 Hybrid - 6 x 5cm potted plants

Sweet Pepper ‘Summer Salad’ F1 Hybrid – 6 x 5cm potted plants £10.99
An original, hand-blended selection of hybrids, Sweet Pepper ‘Summer Salad’ comprises black, yellow, green and orange fruiting types. Specially chosen to ensure a heavy yield of thick and thin walled varieties for stuffing, roasting and highly coloured salads. Height: 75cm (30"’). Spread: 50cm (20"’). Please note: Delivery is subject to plant size, and adverse growing conditions during production may delay despatch schedules

Tomato 'Ferline' F1 Hybrid - 5 jumbo plugs

Tomato ‘Ferline’ F1 Hybrid – 5 jumbo plugs £10.99
CordonCould this be the answer to many gardenersprayers? In recent trials Tomato ‘Ferline’ has shown impressive blight tolerance in a garden situation, and resistance to fusarium and verticillium wilt. A useful variety for outdoor cultivation in even the wet summers! Grow these vigorous, indeterminate plants as cordons either under glass or outdoors, to produce heavy crops of deep red fruits of up to 150gm (5oz) in weight, with a very good flavour. Height: 200cm (79"). Spread: 50cm (20")

Tomato 'Cherrola' F1 Hybrid - 5 jumbo plugs

Tomato ‘Cherrola’ F1 Hybrid – 5 jumbo plugs £10.99
CordonTomato ‘Cherrola’ bears long trusses of up to 20 well-spaced, dark red fruits weighing on average 20g (0.75oz)! This delicious cherry tomato has an excellent balance of sweetness and acidity giving the fruits an outstanding flavour. Delicious in salads and sandwiches or eaten straight from the garden as a snack! This heavy cropping cordon variety is suitable for growing outside or under glass where it will ripen particularly early. Height: 200cm (79"’). Spread: 50cm (20"’). Please note: Delivery is subject to plant size, and adverse growing conditions during production may delay despatch schedules