Half-hardy Annual

A plant that completes its life cycle in a single growing season The seeds need heat to germinate and should be sown in a heated greenhouse or

Growing On

The process of transferring seedlings to larger pots and allowing them to increase in size before planting in their final

Germination

The sprouting of a dormant seed following the provision of water, warmth and

Extra value plugs (Miniplants)

The most cost effective plants you can buy. These are our best value plugs. We’ve germinated the seeds for you and grown them into small plants. They …

Drill

A shallow groove in the soil prepared for sowing

Direct Sow

Many types of seed are suitable for being sown directly in the garden rather than in seed trays or

Dead Heading

The removal of faded flowers to prevent self-seeding, to tidy the plants and to stimulate further flower

Damping Off

The collapse of seedlings and young plants due a fungal disease which rots the base of the

Bolting

The premature production of flowers and seed.This is where the plant grows too fast due to being either too wet, too dry or in very hot weather, resulting in …

Biennial

A plant that takes two years to reach fruiting or flowering. The seed of biennials is sown one year to flower the next. Leaves are produced in the first year …