Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a hardy perennial native to Western Europe. This perennial can remain viable for 10-20 years, so choose your garden site carefully.
This variety is from Kirchhoffs: The rich flavour and crisp texture of freshly harvested garden broad beans cannot be beaten. These beans should be sown before the soil becomes too warm. Early, tall plants bear long pods with large, flat pale seeds inside. One of the few podded vegetables for winter and early spring.
This variety is from Kirchhoffs: Dill is easy to grow and is in the same family as Parsley. Mention of dill can be found in ancient Egyptian scripts. Dill has a mild liquorice flavour. Dill leaves and seeds are used in a wide variety of dishes, traditionally dill seed is used for pickling while the leaves can be used for…
This variety is from Kirchhoffs: Parsley can be difficult to start from seed, and it can take several weeks for seed to germinate. (Top tip: place your seed packet in the fridge for a few days before sowing.) Once established, seedlings are easy, quick growers that can take sun and partial shade. Regular harvesting will encourage plants to produce new…
This variety is from Kirchhoffs: A classic in kitchens and gardens. A mix of red and green lettuce with varied leaf types. Can be grown year round and used as baby leaf or full grown lettuce. All varieties can be used as cut and come again. ie use older leaves and new leaves will grow from the centre.
This variety is from Kirchhoffs: Originating in the Mediterranean region, rocket is used widely in cooking and salads. Makes a great companion for beans, dill, lettuce, mint, nasturtium and thyme. A very easy crop to grow. As weather gets hotter flavour strengthens. Sow direct into garden or container. Young leaves are very tender and are best eaten fresh, in salads…
