This competition has now closed but thank you to all those who took part. All the winners have been drawn & contacted. Congratulations to our 10 winners who each won a fantastic bundle of herb seeds.
While you wait for our next competition, be sure to check out our fantastic selection of herbs that you can grow below. What better way to add a nutritious boost to your favourite meals or vibrant shot of flavour to summer cocktails?
Rocket seeds
These fast growing cut-and-come-again rocket leaves add a peppery tang to salads and cooking. Rich in vitamins C, E, B and K this leafy green can be sowed and harvested all summer.
Sow small batches of rocket seeds each fortnight from April to June to enjoy a steady supply of leaves until September. Water frequently while in full growth to keep leaves tender.
Mint seeds
A hugely versatile perennial plant, there’s nothing better than picking a few fresh mint leaves for a refreshing cup of tea, or to liven up your mojito. A great partner for peas, beans, carrots, beetroot, new potatoes and spinach, it’s useful in cooking too.
Mint prefers rich, moist soil and semi-shade. We recommend sowing your mint seeds in pots as it’s extremely vigorous.
Basil seeds
Suitable for growing in gardens, containers or on window sills, basil goes beautifully with tomato, cheese, salads and pizzas. An excellent source of vitamin K, manganese, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C, it also provides calcium.
Sow these basil bush seeds directly outdoors from April-May. This variety prefers a dryish position, and develops more flavour and scent when grown in poorish soils.
Parsley seeds – Plain Leaved 2
Also known as ‘French Parsley’, this vigorously growing variety is extensively used on the continent because of its excellent flavour. Far more than just a garnish, parsley is packed with antioxidants and nutrients like vitamins A, K, and C and can be easily added to soups, salads, pasta and fish dishes, or infused to make tea.
Sow these plain leaved parsley seeds outdoors from March-July. It can take up to 21 days for the seeds to germinate, but your first crops should be ready in about 12-14 weeks.
Lemon coriander seeds
With an unusual lemon fragrance and flavour, this coriander is delicious in salads and stir-fries. It brings a zesty depth to soups, casseroles and stews, and is perfect in Thai recipes. Use immediately after picking to preserve the flavour and nutrients.
Cropping in just 28 days, lemon coriander seeds are easy to grow outdoors or in a pot on the windowsill.
Last Updated on November 8, 2024 by Suttons Horticultural Team
Hi Allan, you definitely can’t beat fresh herbs in homecooked meals! We wish you the best of luck in our latest herb seed competition!
Best regards,
The Suttons Team
Love cooking with fresh herbs
Hi Elaine, basil on pizza sounds amazing! We wish you the best of luck in our latest herb seed competition!
Best regards,
The Suttons Team
I love taking fresh herbs into the nursery fo the children to play they love using basil to make pretend pizzas
Hi Andrew, the fragrance of fresh herbs is definitely hard to beat! We wish you the best of luck in our latest competition!
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The Suttons Team
I love the smell of Basil in the morning.
Hi Diane, we couldn’t agree more! We wish you the best of luck in our herb seed competition!
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The Suttons Team
Hi Deborah, we couldn’t agree more, herb seeds are definitely an easy place to start when it comes to growing your own produce! We wish you the best of luck in our competition!
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The Suttons Team
Hi Etta, we wish you the best of luck in our latest herb seed competition!
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The Suttons Team
Would love to win this as we’ve just put up a new Polygrub and need lots to grow.
I am trying harder this year to grow more of my own produce….these herb seeds could be a great start.
A great chance to have fresh herbs to hand.
Hi Debra, you couldn’t have said it any better and we couldn’t agree more! We wish you the best of luck in our herb seed competition!
Best regards,
The Suttons Team
So much better tasting straight from the garden or window sill than the supermarket with the extra benefits of mental and physical wellbeing from grow your own
Hi Heather, we couldn’t agree more and we wish you the best of luck in our herb seed competition!
Best regards,
The Suttons Team
Great encouragement and start to start growing your own basil ,coriander and more .wow