Thinking about what to grow in your garden? Discover the perfect seeds here.
Delicious – seeds of vegetables, edible wild plants and other delicacies
‘Delicious’ is where we gather together all the seeds you can grow into edible plants. This is right at the heart of what we do and the selection is absolutely huge – which can make it a bit difficult to find your way around. So we’ve divided it up into several sections.
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Here you’ll find seeds for:
Sadly many heirloom vegetables have been lost over recent decades – as agricultural processes were industrialised many unique varieties were squeezed out because they didn’t suit machine cultivation or made less profit than new, more cost-effective breeds. We want to help preserve these wonderful old varieties, restoring them to their rightful place in our gardens.
Rediscover these old varieties – their often amazing colours and shapes, and their astonishing flavours.
Many wild plants are also edible and these wild vegetables are generally highly aromatic, and packed with valuable nutrients. Many of our common wayside plants are not just edible but absolutely delicious, too.
Why heritage varieties matter more than ever
Many distinctive plant varieties have been forgotten over the past decades – pushed aside by industrial breeding and standardisation. Yet it is precisely these traditional cultivars that enrich our diets with greater diversity, flavour, and sustainability.
They carry the knowledge of past generations, tell stories, and bring colours, shapes and flavours to the table that have long vanished from the supermarket shelves. By growing them in your garden, you help preserve this living cultural heritage – right at home.
Heritage vegetables in the garden – what you should know
Heritage vegetable varieties not only offer a greater range of flavours, but often come with practical advantages for growing. Many are highly adaptable, resilient to certain regional conditions, and can thrive even in poor soils.
- Open-pollinated: You can save your own seeds – ideal for self-sufficient gardening.
- Longer to mature: Some varieties take more time, but reward you with a richer, more intense flavour.
- Varied growth habits: Heritage varieties often grow less uniformly – but that’s exactly what makes them so interesting.
So heritage varieties are not just a way to support biodiversity – they’re also a valuable addition to your garden, especially if you enjoy authentic, hands-on gardening that connects you with nature and tradition.
Your garden, your diversity – discover it now
With every seed you sow, you help preserve a piece of biodiversity in your garden. Our varieties combine tradition, flavour and natural integrity – for a truly vibrant harvest.
