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by John - February 13th, 2015.
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GreenFingers has these new items today

Flower Seeds - Cosmos Brightness Mixed

Flower Seeds – Cosmos Brightness Mixed £2.69
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. Quantity: 100 seeds

Herb Seeds - Watercress

Herb Seeds – Watercress £2.69
A delightful salad plant either by itself or tossed with other salad ingredients and delicious with cheese. The dark green peppery flavoured leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals including vitamin C and iron.Although usually grown commercially in water it can be grown in the garden soil provided it is given plenty of water. This item will crop from early summer till around Christmas if protected with cloches.You can also grow it in a container in a saucer of water. Sow the seeds in mid spring when the soil has warmed up in very shallow drills spread 7.5cm apart and cover with a light covering of soil.As regular watering is necessary you may wish to have your drill at the bottom of a small trench approximately 8-10cm deep for easier watering. To grow in a container plant 3-4 to a 30cm tub or pot and stand in a container with about 2-3 of water in the shade.Thin out the seedlings finally to 10cm apart and water regularly and copiously throughout the season. Keep weed free and harvest once the plants have become well developed by trimming off tops of the shoots with sharp scissors.Quantity: 500 seeds

Blight Resistant Main Crop Seed Potatoes - Sarpo Axona 2kg

Blight Resistant Main Crop Seed Potatoes – Sarpo Axona 2kg £5.49
These Sarpo Axona Blight Resistant Main Crop Seed Potatoes have an outstanding natural resistance to blight as well as a high resistance to common viruses. They are a generally high yielding deep

Mrs Bridges Christmas Hamper Selection in Jute Bag

Mrs Bridges Christmas Hamper Selection in Jute Bag £12.71
The perfect Christmas Gift! Mrs Bridges Christmas Hamper Bag contains a fabulous festive selection of chutney preserve marmalade redcurrant jelly cranberry sauce and Stem Ginger & Lemon Cookies presented in a Jute bag with carry handles. Elegantly shaped jars capped with traditional jam-pot covers make for a unique and deluxe brand. Mrs Bridges

Asparagus Pacific Purple

Asparagus Pacific Purple £1.86
Asparagus Pacific Purple is sweet and tender with the thick purple spears produced in May and early June. This is a high yielding variety that is super sweet when cooked. Asparagus spears are delicious lightly steamed and served with melted butter or alternatively they are suitable for freezing.Asparagus are ideal for growing in a sheltered sunny area of the vegetable garden in well prepared ground to which lots of manure or compost has been added the previous autumn. Keep the area weed free and water plants during dry weather. In autumn cut down the ferny stems once they have turned yellow and before the spears appear in spring make a ridge of soil over each row and apply a dressing of fertiliser.Position: full sun Soil: moderately-fertile well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Hardiness: fully hardy2 Crowns per pack

Spring Bulbs - Bees & Butterflies Collection 35 Bulbs

Spring Bulbs – Bees & Butterflies Collection 35 Bulbs £7.99
Add a fantastic multi-coloured display to your garden with this Bees & Butterflies Collection that comprises Liatris spicata Gladiolus Guernsey Glory Anemone Sylphide and Dahlia Happy Butterfly. Stunning border or bedding plants they are also ideal for containers and make a great cut flower arrangement.Bee and butterfly friendlyType: Hardy Perennial Flowering period: All summer longCollection comprises: Liatris spicata: a gorgeous purple coloured plant that brings a pleasant charm to any outdoor area Gladiolus Guernsey Glory: beautiful orchid-like flowers in a striking combination of peach with deep carmine markings Anemone Sylphide: showy single petaled soft violet-rose flowers with blooms of bright blues reds violets and white Dahlia Happy Butterfly: fabulous yellow blooms with red blushesPlant from March onwards 23-30cm apart in any well cultivated garden soil with a good supply of organic material and in sunny sites away from strong winds. For early flowering they may be started off in boxes in April; use a light soil mixed with compost. Keep slightly moist cool and free from frost. When danger of frost has passed plant out. If used as a cut flower cut flowers only when completely developed.Quantity: Mixed pack of 35 Bulbs

Urban Seed Collection - Spring Onion Pompeii Seeds

Urban Seed Collection – Spring Onion Pompeii Seeds £1.99
Spring Onion Pompeii is a quick growing small round and succulent silver skinned cocktail or pickling onion. Ideal for sowing in containers or window boxes Onion Pompeii is fantastic in salads stir-fries or for pickling. Plant Type: Salad VegetableCropping: June to October Ideal for: Windowboxes Containers Sow: Sow seeds thinly direct outside or in containers 13mm deep. Growing: No thinning should be necessary.Aftercare: Keep well watered during dry weather. Quantity: 300 seeds

Main Crop Seed Potatoes - Desiree

Main Crop Seed Potatoes – Desiree £4.49
Desiree Main Crop Seed Potatoes are the most popular red potato and a proven good all rounder. They are a long oval variety that yield medium to large red-skinned tubers.With a light yellow flesh and a floury texture they are great for roasting baking and mashing.DependableHigh resistance to drought Good resistance to potato virus Before planting seed potatoes they need to be chitted. Chitting encourages the growth of the shoots on seed potatoes before planting and will produce heavier crops than would otherwise be obtained. Work back from the intended date for planting to decide when to start chitting. Capacity: 2.5kg carripack

Duke of York First Early Seed Potatoes - Taster Pack

Duke of York First Early Seed Potatoes – Taster Pack £1.99
The Duke of York First Early Seed Potatoes produce luscious tubers that are full of tasty old fashioned flavour from light yellow flesh. Perfect for boiling roasting and mashing. This Taster Pack is ideal for the gardener requiring smaller quantities of seed potatoes. Before planting seed potatoes they need to be chitted. Chitting encourages the growth of the shoots on seed potatoes before planting and will produce heavier crops than would otherwise be obtained. Work back from the intended date for planting to decide when to start chitting. Contents per pack: 10

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