To keep Track of all my seeds I thought I would get them all out, write on them dates, slim down packaging and place in tub-aware to store under stairs. I cant believe just how many seeds I have, totally amazing how I have spent hardly a thing on seeds yet have hundreds of the buggers. The web links and seed info might differ as some is my experience, some is from the websites and some from the packets. I think that every Gardener does it differently so I will keep updating this kind of page each season till I have it right. But saying that a new house in a few years time will mean new soil, different climate and so on, so will I ever get it right?

Please use this list as a guide to get you on the right paw, not a strict guide but a one stop resource for a novice gardener (like myself, its why I wrote it all out).

PS. if you think its grossly wrong, give me some comments and I will update it as I am sure copy paste will provide a few errors.

Asparagus Argenteuil

Packet end: March 2011.

Sow: late winter / spring about 2.5cm deep to harden off.

Grow: Plant in weed free well drained soil, 30cm between rows and plants or in 35-45cm pots

Good source of info: http://www.jamieoliver.com/foodwise/article-view.php?id=1925

Asparagus Connover’s colossal

Packet end: Feb 2011.

Sow: late winter / spring about 2.5cm deep to harden off.

Grow: Plant in weed free well drained soil, 30cm between rows and plants or in 35-45cm pots

Good source of info: http://www.jamieoliver.com/foodwise/article-view.php?id=1925

Melon Ogen

Packet end: March 2011.

Sow: In spring place in modules or pots in greenhouse or window ledge leave till they have four proper leaves.

Grow: Plant in 30cm pots and attach string to roofing of greenhouse to the pot or using cains / trellis to support the heavy fruit.

Good source of info: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Container-Gardens-714/watermelon.htm

Melon Hales best jumbo

Packet end: March 2011.

Sow: In spring place in modules or pots in greenhouse or window ledge leave till they have four proper leaves.

Grow: Plant in 30cm pots and attach string to roofing of greenhouse to the pot or using cains / trellis to support the heavy fruit.

Good source of info: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Container-Gardens-714/watermelon.htm

Melon Fast Break F1

Packet end: March 2011.

Sow: In spring place in modules or pots in greenhouse or window ledge leave till they have four proper leaves.

Grow: Plant in 30cm pots and attach string to roofing of greenhouse to the pot or using cains / trellis to support the heavy fruit.

Good source of info: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Container-Gardens-714/watermelon.htm

Shallots Matador F1

Packet end: March 2011.

Sow: In April / May, space them every 1 cm in deep rows about 30cm between rows.

Grow: Thin to every 5-10cm when big enough to tease out.

Good source of info: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Container-Gardens-714/watermelon.htm

Chilli’s Jalapeno

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In March/April, plant them into small modules and then transplant them to 3 inch pots in greenhouse or window ledge.

Grow: In pots 8/10 inches or in the ground with 25cm apart.

Good source of info: http://www.gardeningpatch.com/herbs/growing-chillies.aspx

Capisicum peppers “California Wonder”

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In March/April, plant them into small modules and then transplant them to 3 inch pots in greenhouse or window ledge.

Grow: In pots 8/10 inches or in the ground with 25cm apart.

Good source of info: http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/Growing%20Capsicums.htm

Capisicum peppers “Worldbeater”

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In March/April, plant them into small modules and then transplant them to 3 inch pots in greenhouse or window ledge.

Grow: In pots 8/10 inches or in the ground with 25cm apart.

Good source of info: http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/Growing%20Capsicums.htm

Tomatoes Tumbling toms

Packet end: June 2011.

Sow: In March-April, plant them into small modules and then transplant them to 3 inch pots in greenhouse or window ledge.

Grow: Plant into hanging baskets, 1 plant per hanging basket

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-tomatoes.html

Tomatoes Moneymakers

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Jan-April, plant them into small modules and then transplant them to 3 inch pots in greenhouse or window ledge.

Grow: In pots 10 inches or in the ground with 45cm apart.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-tomatoes.html

Tomatoes Gardener’s Delight

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Jan-April, plant them into small modules and then transplant them to 3 inch pots in greenhouse or window ledge.

Grow: In pots 10 inches or in the ground with 45cm apart.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-tomatoes.html

Tomatoes 100’s and 1000’s (Micro)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Jan-April, plant them into small modules and then transplant them to 3 inch pots in greenhouse or window ledge.

Grow: In pots 10 inches or in the ground with 45cm apart.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-tomatoes.html

Tomatoes F1 Incas

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Jan-April, plant them into small modules and then transplant them to 3 inch pots in greenhouse or window ledge.

Grow: In pots 10 inches or in the ground with 45cm apart.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-tomatoes.html

Tomatoes Pomodoro Costoluto

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Jan-April, plant them into small modules and then transplant them to 3 inch pots in greenhouse or window ledge.

Grow: In pots 10 inches or in the ground with 45cm apart.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-tomatoes.html

Tomatoes Roma

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Jan-April, plant them into small modules and then transplant them to 3 inch pots in greenhouse or window ledge.

Grow: In pots 10 inches or in the ground with 45cm apart.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-tomatoes.html

Tomatoes Alicante

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Jan-April, plant them into small modules and then transplant them to 3 inch pots in greenhouse or window ledge.

Grow: In pots 10 inches or in the ground with 45cm apart.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-tomatoes.html

Cucumber Crystal Lemon

Packet end: March 2011.

Sow: April / May place in modules or pots in greenhouse or window ledge leave till they have four proper leaves.

Grow: Harden off for two weeks in bigger pots before planting in ground. They can grow along ground or up sturdy cains or trellis

Good source of info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingbeans1.shtml

Cucumber Market more

Packet end: Various, mainly 2012.

Sow: April / May place in modules or pots in greenhouse or window ledge leave till they have four proper leaves.

Grow: Harden off for two weeks in bigger pots before planting in ground. They can grow along ground or up sturdy cains or trellis

Good source of info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingbeans1.shtml

Lettuce (Mixed)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In March-July.

Grow: Sow thinly apart 1/2” deep in rows. Thin every 30cm’s and allow 30cm’s between rows

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-lettuce.html

Lettuce (Cos)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In March-July.

Grow: Sow thinly apart 1/2” deep in rows. Thin every 15-20cm’s and allow 20cm’s between rows

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-lettuce.html

Lettuce (May queen)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In March-July.

Grow: Sow thinly apart 1/2” deep in rows. Thin every 15-20cm’s and allow 20cm’s between rows

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-lettuce.html

Lettuce (Great Lakes)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In March-July.

Grow: Sow thinly apart 1/2” deep in rows. Thin every 15-20cm’s and allow 20cm’s between rows

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-lettuce.html

Betroot (Detroit)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In March-July.

Grow: Sow thinly apart 1” deep in rows. Thin every 10cm’s and allow 20cm’s between rows

Good source of info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingbeetroot1.shtml

Betroot (Boltardy)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In March-July.

Grow: Sow thinly apart 1” deep in rows. Thin every 10cm’s and allow 20cm’s between rows

Good source of info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingbeetroot1.shtml

Betroot (Cylindra)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In March-July.

Grow: Sow thinly apart 1” deep in rows. Thin every 10cm’s and allow 20cm’s between rows

Good source of info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingbeetroot1.shtml

Broccoli (Purple Sprouting)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In April-May.

Grow: Sow thinly apart 1/2” deep in seeding beds. Transplant when large enough to handle leaving 15” between each plant.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/growing-broccoli.html

Broccoli (Calabrese)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In April-May.

Grow: Sow thinly apart 1/2” deep in seeding beds. Transplant when large enough to handle leaving 15” between each plant.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/growing-broccoli.html

Cauliflower

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Jan/Feb in propagator or 3” pots about 6mm (1/4”) deep.

Grow: Plant out in march / mid June, 18” apart in each direction when large enough.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-cauliflower.html

Cabbage (Golden Acre)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Feb/March in propagator till large enough to place in 3” pots for a few weeks before they get planted outside.

Grow: Plant out late spring, place them 18” apart with 15” between rows.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/growing-cabbage.html

Cabbage (Kalibos)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Feb/March in propagator till large enough to place in 3” pots for a few weeks before they get planted outside.

Grow: Plant out late spring, place them 12” apart with 12” between rows.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/growing-cabbage.html

Cabbage (April)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Feb/March in propagator till large enough to place in 3” pots for a few weeks before they get planted outside.

Grow: Plant out late spring, place them 12” apart with 12” between rows.

OR

Sow: In July/August in to a seedbed about 1/2” deep.

Grow: Transplant to final position after they are large enough to move (12-20 days) . Allow 15” between plants.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/growing-cabbage.html

Cabbage (Greyhound)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Feb/March in propagator till large enough to place in 3” pots for a few weeks before they get planted outside.

Grow: Plant out late spring, place them 12” apart with 12” between rows.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/growing-cabbage.html

Cabbage (Golden Acre Primo 2)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Feb/March in propagator till large enough to place in 3” pots for a few weeks before they get planted outside.

Grow: Plant out late spring, place them 12” apart with 12” between rows.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/growing-cabbage.html

Cabbage (F1 Spring hero)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In July/August in to a seedbed about 1/2” deep.

Grow: Transplant to final position after they are large enough to move (12-20 days) . Allow 15” between plants.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/growing-cabbage.html

Carrots (Early Nattes)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Jan/July sow about 1/2” deep.

Grow: 15cm’s between row’s and thin to every 2/3”s.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-carrots.html

Carrots (Autumn king)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In March/July sow about 1/2” deep.

Grow: 15cm’s between row’s and thin to every 2/3”s.

Good source of info: http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-carrots.html

Leeks (Musselburgh)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Feb/April sow about 1/2” deep.

Grow: 25cm’s between row’s and thin to 15cm apart.

Good source of info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingleeks1.shtml

Leeks (Autumn Giants 3)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In Feb/April sow about 1/2” deep.

Grow: 25cm’s between row’s and thin to 23cm apart.

Good source of info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingleeks1.shtml

Spinach (Beet perpetual)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In March/May or March/June sow about 1/2” deep and about 8cm apart.

Grow: 30cm’s between row’s and thin to 23cm apart.

Good source of info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingspinachchardandbeet1.shtml

Brussels sprouts (Fill Basket)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: In March/May sow about 1/2” deep and about 8cm apart.

Grow: 40cm’s between row’s and thin to 40cm apart.

Good source of info:http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plant_finder/plant_pages/8576.shtml

Spring onions (White Lisbon)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: Outdoors between March/July.

Grow: 20cm’s between row’s half an inch down and thin as needed.

Good source of info:http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-onions.html

Onions (Ailsa Craig)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: Outdoors between Feb/April.

Grow: 25cm’s between row’s and onions half an inch deep.

Good source of info:http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-onions.html

Onions (Sweet Spanish Yellow)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: Outdoors between Feb/April.

Grow: 25cm’s between row’s and 3/4” between plants.

Good source of info:http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-onions.html

Onions (Bedfordshire Champion)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: Outdoors between Feb/April.

Grow: 25cm’s between row’s and onions half an inch deep.

Good source of info:http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-onions.html

Onions (Red F1 Kamal)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: Outdoors between Feb/April.

Grow: 25cm’s between row’s and 3/4” between plants.

Good source of info:http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-onions.html

Onions (Red Brunswick)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: Outdoors between Feb/April.

Grow: 25cm’s between row’s and 3/4” between plants.

Good source of info:http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-onions.html

Radish (French Breakfast)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: Outdoors between April/May.

Grow: 15cm’s between row’s and 1” between plants.

Good source of info:http://uktv.co.uk/home/stepbystep/aid/585754

Radish (Scarlet Globe)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: Outdoors between April/May.

Grow: 15cm’s between row’s and 1” between plants.

Good source of info:http://uktv.co.uk/home/stepbystep/aid/585754

Sweetcorn (F1 Appolause)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: Indoors April/June in 2/3inch pots or propagators or in greenhouse in same manor.

Grow: Plant out when quite tall and leave around 8/12” between each one.

Good source of info:http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingsweetcorn1.shtml

Sweetcorn (F1 Minipop)

Packet end: Various.

Sow: Indoors April/June in 2/3inch pots or propagators or in greenhouse in same manor.

Grow: Plant out when quite tall and leave around 8/12” between each one.

Good source of info:http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingsweetcorn1.shtml

Salsify

Packet end: 2010.

Sow: Outdoors in March.

Grow: Plant in drills 1cm deep spacing rows 20cm apart. Thin to 10cm apart.

Good source of info:http://www.nvsuk.org.uk/growing_show_vegetables_1/scorzonera.php

Parsnips (White Gem)

Packet end: 1/2010.

Sow: Outdoors in Feb/May.

Grow: Plant in drills 1/2inch deep spacing rows 25cm apart. Thin to 15cm apart. Frosts sweeten the snips so leave in till year two if possible.

Good source of info:http://www.gardeningpatch.com/vegetable/growing-parsnip.aspx

Parsnips (Lisbonnais)

Packet end: 1/2010.

Sow: Outdoors in Feb/May.

Grow: Plant in drills 1/2inch deep spacing rows 25cm apart. Thin to 15cm apart. Frosts sweeten the snips so leave in till year two if possible.

Good source of info:http://www.gardeningpatch.com/vegetable/growing-parsnip.aspx

Cougettes (Zucchini)

Packet end: 2012.

Sow: Indoors around March/April.

Grow: Plant out side with 90cm between bushes.

Good source of info:http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingcourgettes1.shtml

Cougettes (Black Beauty)

Packet end: 2012.

Sow: Indoors around March/April.

Grow: Plant out side with 90cm between bushes.

Good source of info:http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingcourgettes1.shtml

Marrow (Green Bush 2)

Packet end: 6/2010.

Sow: Outdoors around April/June.

Grow: Plant 1inch deep in rows allowing 2 seeds per station 24inches between stations each way, plant out June.

Good source of info:http://www.gardeningdata.co.uk/vegetables/sowing_how_to_l.php#marrow

Climbing french bean cosse violette

Packet end: Feb 2011.

Sow: April place in modules or pots in greenhouse or window ledge.

Grow: Plant out when atleast 15cm tall. Place next to other in a row or in a circle to form a teepee using canes.

Good source of info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingbeans1.shtml

Climbing french bean blue lake

Packet end: Feb 2011.

Sow: April place in modules or pots in greenhouse or window ledge.

Grow: Plant out when atleast 15cm tall. Place next to other in a row or in a circle to form a teepee using canes.

Good source of info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingbeans1.shtml

Climbing french bean COBRA

Packet end: Feb 2011.

Sow: April place in modules or pots in greenhouse or window ledge.

Grow: Plant out when atleast 15cm tall. Place next to other in a row or in a circle to form a teepee using canes.

Good source of info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingbeans1.shtml

Beans (Bush Beans borlotto)

Packet end: 2010.

Sow: Outdoors around April/May.

Grow: Plant every 2inches in a flat bottom trench 13cm wide and 7cm deep in rows 40cm apart.

Good source of info:http://www.vegetableexpert.co.uk/GrowingBeans.html

Beans (Climbing French Beans)

Packet end: 2010.

Sow: Outdoors around April/June.

Grow: Plant 2inches deep every 6inches rows 40cm apart using canes to support.

Good source of info:http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingbeans1.shtml

Beans (Climbing French Beans)

Packet end: 2010.

Sow: Outdoors around April/June.

Grow: Plant 2inches deep every 6inches rows 40cm apart using canes to support.

Good source of info:http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingbeans1.shtml

Beans (Dwarf Tendergreen)

Packet end: 2010.

Sow: Outdoors around April/June.

Grow: Plant 2inches deep every 6inches rows 40cm apart using canes to support.

Good source of info:http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingbeans1.shtml

Beans (Broad, Bunyards Exhibition)

Packet end: 2012.

Sow: Outdoors around April/June.

Grow: Plant 1inches deep every 6inches rows 20cm apart using canes to support, pinch top of plant when pods are 10cm long.

Good source of info:http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingbeans1.shtml

Peas (Early Onwards)

Packet end: 2012.

Sow: Outdoors around April/June.

Grow: Plant 1inches deep every 3inches rows 40cm apart using canes to support.

Good source of info:http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingpeas1.shtml

Mushroom (Agaricus)

Packet end: 2012.

Sow: Any time.

Grow: Make a compost bed 8-10inches, scatter the grains all over the box, mix in with compost to about 8cm deep.
Cover with damp newspaper. Remove newspaper after 10-14days and cover with 1inch of moist garden soil.

Good source of info:http://www.channel4.com/food/on-tv/jamie-oliver/jamie-at-home/how-to-grow-mushrooms_p_1.html

Garlic (Normal)

Packet end: 2012.

Sow: Ideally in October but Spring time will do .

Grow: Plant clove upright 1inch below the soil, plant 4 inches apart in rows 18inches apart. Feed in late march and mid may. Twice a month will be a good pattern.

Good source of info:http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_april_3_garlic_2.asp

*** HERBS STILL TO BE DONE ***

Herbs

Rocket
Sweet basil
Dill
Sweet Marjoram
Coriander
Parsley
Mint