New for 2008
TTT00 Tuckers Top Ten pkt £7.55
Many gardeners still prefer the tried and tested varieties, for reliability and flavour, most of them have been around for generations, a testament to the skill of the breeders of yesteryear.
Our collection of top sellers has a large proportion of these varieties. Buy this collection and you will be saving £3.00 off of our standard retail price. Contains: BEE01 Boltardy Beetroot (375 seeds), LEE04 Musselburgh Leek (500 seeds), CAR08 Autumn King Vita Longa Carrot (1500 seeds), WSQ42 Butternut Chieftain F1 Hybrid Winter Storage Squash (10 seeds), LET08 Little Gem Lettuce (1500 seeds), LBE01 Perpetual Spinach (500 seeds), PRN04 White Gem Parsnip(1000 seeds), ONI07 White Lisbon Spring Onion (1000 seeds), TOM07 Gardeners Delight Red – Tomato (75 seeds) & COU01 Ambassador F1 Hybrid Courgette (20 seeds). (For individual varietal information please browse catalogue. Please note if a variety is unavailable we will substitute with the nearest available alternative)
PAT00 Tuckers Patio Collection pkt £12.45
More and more people wish to grow their own vegetables, whether it is about healthy eating, a relaxing hobby or something to encourage the children, there are few things in life more amazing than the seed! Wait for it to germinate, nurse it through its first weeks then plant on and watch as it grows into a healthy strong plant which will then reward you with fruit or vegetables. However not everyone has a big garden or an allotment so this collection is perfect for growing in pots, containers, growbags or hanging baskets. Contains RBE17 Hestia Runner Bean (100 seeds), COU17 Tuscany F1 Hybrid Courgette (20 seeds), ONI07 White Lisbon Salad Onion (1000 seeds), STS01 Temptation Strawberry (50 seeds), TOM47 Maskotka Tomato (20 seeds), BEE04 Pablo F1 Hybrid Beetroot (300 seeds), CAR36 Sugar Snax 54 F1 Hybrid Carrot (500 seeds) ORI49 Hot Mix Salad Leaves (3000 seeds), LET08 Little Gem Lettuce (1500 seeds), ROC01 Salad Rocket (1000 seeds). (For individual varietal information please browse catalogue. Please note if a variety is unavailable we will substitute with the nearest available alternative)
CFB89 Organic Cobra (100 seeds) pkt £1.90
A quality high yielding bean. That is tender and tasty, dark green. The straight pods are 20cm (8in) long, round and stringless, Cobra can be harvested over a long period, right through to autumn if picked regularly. It has pretty violet flowers which would grace any flower bed, making it perfect for smaller gardens.
DFB83 Organic Speedy (100 seeds) pkt £1.80
This delicious, tender green bean is very early and high yielding. Quick to mature, (60 days). Pods are approx 14cm (6”) long and fleshy. Especially useful for early sowing, covered with fleece or for those who are a little late to sow normal varieties?
BEE00 Tuckers Coloured Beet Collection pkt £4.95
This is a collection of colourful and interesting beetroot. When bought as a collection you will be saving £2.00 off of our standard retail price. Contains: BEE10 Chioggia Barabietola (375 seeds) , BEE12 Blankoma (200 seeds), BEE06 Cylindra (375 seeds), BEE83 Organic Golden Beetroot (100 seeds) & BEE15 Rouge Crapaudine (200 seeds). (For individual varietal information please see below. Please note if a variety is unavailable we will substitute with the nearest available alternative)
BEE89 Organic Boltardy (200 seeds) pkt £1.40
Good quality globe shaped roots. May be sown earlier than other varieties because of its resistance to bolting.
SAV02 Tarvoy F1 Hybrid pkt £1.80
This vigorous mid to late season, savoy produces solid dark green, compact and uniform round heads. Once mature, remains in harvest condition for several months. Winter hardy.
CAR00 Tuckers Coloured Carrot Collection pkt £4.95
This is a collection of unusual carrots; some have the finest flavour or a higher than normal vitamin content and all are stimulating to the eye. When bought as a collection you will be saving £2.15 off of our standard retail price. Contains: CAR41 Kinbi (300 seeds), CAR26 Purple Haze F1 Hybrid (500 seeds), CAR22 Samurai (500 seeds), CAR28 Spanish Black (500 seeds) & CAR25 White Belgium (900 seeds). (For individual varietal information please see below. Please note if a variety is unavailable we will substitute with the nearest available alternative)
CAU00 Tuckers Coloured Cauliflower Collection pkt £4.95
Our collection of vibrantly coloured and intriguing cauliflowers will make your vegetable patch the talk of the town! Tasty and nutritious and when bought as a collection you will be saving £1.55 off of our standard retail price. Contains: CAU10 Violet Queen (50 seeds), CAL05 Romanesco (500 seeds), CAU41 Green Trevi (25 Seeds) & CAU42 Sunset (Orange) (25 Seeds).
(Please note if a variety is unavailable we will substitute with the nearest available alternative)
CAU41 Trevi (Green) F1 Hybrid (25 seeds) pkt £1.60
This attractive green smooth, round cauliflower makes an interesting addition to your vegetable patch and colourful and tasty addition to any plate. Uniform plants which stand well, for harvest September – November.
CAU42 Sunset (Orange) F1 Hybrid (25 seeds) pkt £2.10
This attractive compact, orange variety is best used as a ‘baby’ vegetable when its colour will be most vibrant. However the colour is still clear in full size heads. September and October harvesting.
COU18 Cavili F1 Hybrid (10 seeds) pkt £1.80
An early parthenocarpic variety for open field production. Glossy 15cm (6”), pale green skinned fruits with a fabulous flavour. High yields are also possible even under bad weather conditions, as this variety needs no pollination by insects! Matures in just 50 – 60 days.
CRE92 Organic Water Cress pkt £1.30
Sow seeds in March/April in seed trays. Transplant to container with restricted drainage enabling the roots to be moist at all times. Space plants 15cm (6'') apart. Cut regularly leaving 5cm (2'') to allow for rapid regrowth. Remove any flowers that appear.
CUC18 Swing F1 Hybrid (10 seeds) pkt £1.90
Totally female (parthenocarp) slicing cucumber. Plants produce a heavy crop of slightly spined, shiny dark green, excellent tasting fruits 20 – 25 cm (8 – 10”) long with a crisp, juicy flesh. Swing is resistant to Powdery Mildew and is very robust against unfavourable weather conditions. For indoor and outdoor growing. Days to maturity: ~60 – 70 days ~ outdoors. Harvest June – October.
CUC83 Organic Serena F1 Hybrid (10 seeds) pkt £1.90
Vigorous and parthenocarpic. The fruits are cylindrical, straight, dark green, crispy and bitter free. Suitable for greenhouse production as well as for open field cultivation. Harvest as pickling cucumber or as a snack cucumber.
GAR18 Moldovan Wight (Purple Heritage) £1.65 each for 2 for £2.80
A Hardneck, Heirloom Garlic with an amazing aroma and is perfect for garlic bread. June harvest. The dark green broad leaf growth produces a flowering head which you should remove to encourage larger bulb. 5-8 large cloves around a central core.
GAR91 Organic Elephant (Pack of 5 cloves) £7.00 per pack
Huge bulbs with milder flavour. Plant as standard garlic but increase spacing to 30cm (12”) apart. Plants can grow to approximately 120-150cm (4-5’) tall and you should remove the purple flowerhead as this will encourage larger bulbs. Autumn planting recommended, although Elephant garlic may be planted up until February, although the likelihood of producing a solid bulb (instead of a bulb with cloves) is increased. This solid bulb can be replanted in the autumn to produce a bulb with cloves the following summer. Hardneck.
KAL14 Jersey Tree Kale (25 seeds) pkt £1.20
This Kale “Tree” can reputedly grow up to 2.4 - 4.8m (8-16ft). Why not try this novelty item and astound your neighbours?!
LEE21 Sultan F1 (100 seeds) pkt £1.80
This high yielding early winter variety is for harvest January to March. It produces a very attractive leek with dark green leaves and has an excellent flavour. It has good resistance to white tip and rust, and holds well.
LEE22 Flextan F1 (100 seeds) pkt £1.80
Mid to late winter variety for harvest from February to April. Dense and slender uniform shanks are tipped by dark green foliage. Resistance to rust and white tip making it superb for late winter and spring use.
LEE88 Organic Roxton F1 (75 seeds) pkt £2.00
A high yielding, uniform, summer leek, for harvesting June until mid September. Very dark green foliage.
LET94 Organic Delight Lettuce (250 seeds) pkt £1.50
At last a real little gem selection from an Organic source. Good disease resistance, attractive small size and long growing period plus taste and texture to make this a winner.
LET82 Organic Vienna (200 seeds) pkt £1.60
Fast and compact Saladin type with medium-large round, firmly filled heads. For outdoor use, harvest summer through to autumn. Some bremia resistances.
LET80 Organic Leny (200 seeds) pkt £1.60
Batavian Green for use in field or under cover. Large, bright green, crisp heads. Stands well good mildew resistance.
LET81 Organic Relay (200 seeds) pkt £1.60
Batavian Red. Matures in around 60 days. For outdoor use, harvest spring through to autumn. High resistance to downy mildew.
LET07 Froky (1000 seeds) pkt £1.20
Green Oakleaf. Reliable and vigorous with an intense glossy leaf colour. Harvest May – September.
WSQ00 Tuckers Squash Collection pkt £14.95
This collection includes a fascinating hardback book called simply ‘The Squash’ which is packed with over one hundred colour photographs, history and folklore and 131 ‘recipes from ancient times to the present’. Also included our most popular winter storage squashes’ (10 seeds in each packet) Turk's Turban, Delicata-Cornell Strain, Vegetable Spaghetti, Butternut Chieftain F1 and Queensland Blue, as well as Summer squash Custard White and Jack Be Little Pumpkin. Buy this collection and save more than £3.00 off of our standard retail price. (For individual varietal information please see below. Please note if a variety is unavailable we will substitute with the nearest available alternative)
SSQ98 Organic Custard White pkt £1.20
Fine flavoured creamy white fruit with scalloped edges. Pick when young for best results
WSQ48 Sweet Lightning F1 pkt £1.40
Produces 500g (1lb) yellow fruits with orange stripes in about 100 days. The young fruits are extremely tasty. Perfect as a snack squash, open fruit spoon out the seeds, fill if required and heat it up in the microwave for around 5 minutes.
WSQ99 Tuckers Organic Squash Collection pkt £15.95
This collection includes a fascinating hardback book called simply ‘The Squash’ which is packed with over one hundred colour photographs, history and folklore and 131 ‘recipes from ancient times to the present’. Also included our most popular organic winter storage squashes’ Butternut Waltham (12 seeds), Musquee De Provence (12 seeds), Uchiki Kuri (12 seeds), Vegetable Spaghetti (10 seeds), Sweet Dumpling (10 seeds), as well as Summer squash Custard White (10 seeds) and Small Sugar Pumpkin (10 seeds). Buy this collection and save more than £3.00 off of our standard retail price. Please note if a variety is unavailable we will substitute with the nearest available alternative)
MEL03 Petit Gris De Rennes pkt £1.50
Dense 1kg (2lb) fruits with sweet and flavourful orange flesh. Well adapted to cool climates. Early and perfumed.
PRN93 Organic Halblange White (500 seeds) pkt £1.50
A thick half long type, with tapered roots. Good flavour and is reliable and frost hardy.
PEP33 Redtop F1 (10 SEEDS) pkt £2.00
A thick walled, blocky pepper which produces sweet and juicy fruit of a brilliant green colour that turns red with maturation. For glasshouse as well as for outdoor production in sheltered areas. 120 days to maturity. Good yields.
PEP34 Sungold F1 (10 SEEDS) pkt £2.00
A thick walled, blocky pepper which produces, medium early, shiny green fruits that turn bright yellow on maturation. For glasshouse as well as for outdoor production in sheltered areas. 120 days to maturity. Good yields.
SPI89 Organic Sponsor F1 (500 seeds) pkt £1.30
A mid – early slow bolting variety for spring and autumn cropping. Sponsor is a high yielding variety with erect, round leaves.
SWC91 Organic Jubilee (50 seeds) pkt £1.60
Mid – late season variety which is very high yielding and a normal sweet type. Plant height approx. 180cm-240cm (6 – 8ft), cobs approx. 20-25cm (8-10”). 80 – 90 days to maturity. 16 – 20 rows of kernels. An older variety that has stood the test of time and is still popular today.
TOM47 Maskotka (20 seeds) pkt £1.80
A determinate, highly productive, compact and trailing variety which is ideal for hanging baskets, containers and pots. The cherry size fruits have an exceptional flavour.
TOM48 Black Cherry (10 seeds) pkt £1.50
An exciting, novelty, indeterminate tomato. Black cherry is suitable for indoor or outdoor production and beautifully deep mahogany coloured fruits. Juicy with a rich, sweet flavour.
LEM01 Lemongrass (P) (200 seeds) pkt £1.30
Cymbopogon flexuosus. 100-150cm (40-60”) high, strong lemon like flavour. Used to add flavour to curries, stews and ice-cream. Why not brew with a little mint to make an invigorating herb tea. Also used in cosmetics.
TAR01 Tarragon - Russian (P) (500 seeds) pkt £1.30
A more subtle flavour than the French Tarragon, the leaves can be used in salads and are particularly good in chicken and potato dishes. Easy to grow and fairly hardy. 100-150cm (40-60”) high.
SPR82 Organic Brocoletti (50g) pkt £1.70
Broccoli sprouts have received a lot of media coverage regarding their health benefits and it tastes so good too, with a lovely flavour a little milder then mature broccoli.
1CBR01 Cabaret 1.5Kg £3.10
Long oval shaped tubers with White skin and flesh. A Good frying variety Resistant to; Black leg and PCN Golden Eelworm.
1ATL01 Atlas 1.5Kg £3.40
Especially good for frying, can also be used for baking. The tubers are long oval shaped with cream coloured skin and flesh.
1FDS01 Fin De Siecle (Up to date) 1.5Kg £4.10
Highly regard mashed potato can also be steamed. Oval tubers with white skin and flesh.
1HBU01 Highland Burgandy 1.5Kg £3.80
A heritage variety, with long oval tubers and as the name suggests a red coloured skin, the flesh is a spectacular burgundy red in the center with a narrow band of yellow surrounding it. Fluffy texture with a sweet mild flavour.
1IOB01 Institute of Beauvais 1.5Kg £3.40
A Heritage Potato with short oval shaped tubers with a yellow and pink skin and white flesh
3SHE01O Organic Sharpes Express 3Kg £4.20
Long oval with white skin and cream flesh Shallow eyed. Moderate yield. Good boiling potato, with high dry matter and good flavour.
1HAR01 Harlequin 1.5Kg £3.50
A new addition to our salad potato selection. Long oval tubers with yellow flesh and skin colour.
1BON01 Bonnie 1.5Kg £3.10
A baking variety that can also be boiled has resistance to Blackleg and PCN Golden Eeelworm.
1LBA01O Organic Lady Balfour 1.5Kg £3.50
skin with pink eyes and white flesh. High yielding. General purpose, salad type. Good for boiling. Low to medium dry matter. Stores well.
1DAI01 Daisy 1.5Kg £3.40
A new variety added to our baked potato selection, can also be boiled oval tubers with a light yellow skin and flesh.
1MOZ01 Mozart 1.5Kg £3.10
Oval tubers with a red and yellow skin colour, yellow flesh. To be baked or boiled.
1ROO01 Rooster 1.5Kg £3.10
A return of an old favourite, for baking, roasting, frying or even showing. The tubers are oval with red skin and yellow flesh.
1SHB01 Shetland Black 1.5Kg £3.80
This Heritage variety has round short oval tubers with purple and blue coloured skin and yellow flesh with a purple ring. Can be baked mashed or boiled.
1EDE01O Organic Eden 1.5Kg £3.90
Roast or bake this variety, the tubers are long ovals, with yellow flesh and skin.
1KKI01 Kepplestone Kidney 1.5Kg £3.80
A Heritage variety, for roasting or baking with a blue coloured skin and yellow flesh.
GAR19 Garlic Lovers Pack pkt £25.95
This collection contains 7 different varieties of garlic: 1 bulb of Chesnok Wight (A purple hardneck from the southern Ukraine on the Black Sea. An ancient type probably introduced by herdsmen off the Steppes and propagated by the Sarmatians. Produces attractive rocamboles or floral spikes that should be snapped off and enjoyed roasted or stir fried.), 2 bulbs of Solent Wight, 1 bulb of Lautrec (Classic of South West France, from the village of Lautrec. Produces beautiful flowering twists on stems - rocamboles. A delicacy pickled or stir-fried. Attractive white-skinned garlic with deep purple cloves. Held by some in France to be the ultimate "ail de cuisine". Creamy, smooth flavour.), 1 bulb of Iberian (If you want large bulbs, these are for you. White Hispanic softneck garlic that grows very well in the UK. Warm, rounded flavour. Massive bulbs with big cloves. Can exceed 5"/120mm Keeps until December), 1 bulb of Albigensian Wight, 1 bulb of Early Purple Wight and 3 cloves of Elephant garlic. Please note if a variety is unavailable we will substitute with the nearest available alternative. These are all presented in a gift box with colour cover and also contain growing instructions, plaiting instructions and some recipe ideas.
GOO12A Hinnomaki Yellow Autumn 2007 £19.50 for three canes.
Heavy crops of very large superbly flavoured fruits. Self fertile, vigorous bushes with tolerance to mildew. Fruits from June – mid July.
MISC404 Potato Patio Planters 45cm (18”) H x 35cm (14”) W ~ 40 litre capacity Pack of 3 for £14.99
Patio planters are specifically designed for use on patios and balconies or in small gardens. The potato planter is made from tough, woven polyethylene and has reinforced drainage holes at the base; they can be moved easily by using the handles on each side and come complete with growth instructions. They are easy to use and re-useable.
MISC406 The Organic Directory 368 pages £10.95
Edited by Clive Litchfield
Published by Green Books with The Soil Association
Have you got a local veg box scheme? Where’s your nearest farmer’s market? Who supplies textiles by mail order? – The Organic Directory contains the answers. It’s the only UK directory of organic goods, with over 2000 listings of retailers, producers, wholesalers and manufacturers. From carrots to cosmetics, The Organic Directory is the definitive source book.
MISC407 Organic Gardening 224 pages £12.95
The Natural Do-Dig Way By Charles Dowding
“One of our most respected vegetables growers…. now ordinary gardeners can benefit from his years of practical experience, growing great vegetables in harmony with Mother Earth” – Joy Larkcom
Based on his experience of a system of permanent slightly raised beds, Charles takes you through a delicious variety of fruit and vegetables: what to choose, when to plant and harvest, and how best to avoid pest and diseases. The book includes recipes to inspire you with your fresh-picked produces!
MISC408 Allotment Gardening 128pages £11.95
An Organic Guide for Beginners By Susan Berger
“Clear, down to earth and inspiring, this is a manual for serious gardeners in the making”.
This practical guide is aimed at those who have not had an allotment before, or are new to growing their own; it’s packed with advice – from choosing and planning your allotment through to harvesting and storing your produce.
MISC410 Mini Raised Bed Cover each £8.95
These clear polythene covers have a sip front and 2 side vent windows and fit the mini raised bed and support frame. Covered, the beds offer protection from frost, severe weather and attacks from pests. Turns a mini raised bed into a mini greenhouse!
MISC412 Super Seeder each £31.95
For all your vegetables
The Super Seeder is suitable for sowing all types of vegetables. Fill up the hopper and walk along you prepared vegetable patch, while the Super Seeder distributes your seeds accurately. The seeder has an adjustable furrow depth to suit all seed types. The unit which comes with 6 interchangeable discs, and with a choice of 3 different sowing distances, makes this Super Seeder a must for every grower.
Organic Seed Compost MISC409 70ltr bag £14.95 - MISC405 2 X 70ltr bags £13.95 each
Fibre growing medium ideal for seed, cuttings and propagation with low levels of fertile fibre unique nutrient base incorporating vermiculite’s excellent insulating properties. For a perfect germination and root development properties for healthy plantlets. Do not over-water coir as it has good water-retention properties. So to avoid the risk of water-logging, follow the ‘little and often’ principle.
Organic Potting Compost MISC413 70ltr bag £14.95 - MISC411 2x70ltr bags £13.95 each
High quality professional growing medium with a high level of fertile fibre unique organic nutrient. For a wide range of
plants in any growing situation.
Organic Multipurpose Compost MISC414 70ltr bag £14.95 - MISC415 2x70ltr bags £13.95 each
A general use Fertile Fibre growing medium for seed transplants, containers and all your growing needs. Contains Fertile Fibre’s unique nutrients at a level low enough for germination, high enough for established plants. This is also ideal for seed germination in hydroponic systems.
Organic Coir Blocks MISC416 Pack of five £10.75 - MISC417 Pack of ten £19.50
A Fertile Fibre compressed coir brick (0.625Kgs)—the size of a house-brick—will expand to make approximately 9 litres of fibre. Can be used for seed raising or cuttings, as a base for homemade composts, or added to aerate garden waste composts. Just soak overnight, and it is ready for use.
Organic Coir Bales MISC419 2 x 5Kg £13.95 - MISC420 4 x 5Kg £25.95
Specially selected compressed 5Kg Fertile Fibre coir bales expand to make approximately 65 litres. Use as a base for your own compost.
MISC421 Potato Fertiliser 1.25Kg Box £7.95
A carefully balanced fertiliser specially formulated for the gentle growth of potato tubers. Use this granular potato fertiliser between February and April, before planting at a rate of 135 grams per square metre. Sprinkle over soil and lightly rake in. Also for use when growing potatoes in containers.
MISC411B Plant Rings Pack of 100 £2.49
Green plastic covered wire plant rings 25mm in diameter
