As it's that time of year again when seed orders must be placed, I thought I'd share a few of my favourite varieties. It's in no way comprehensive, and I've only included those for which I have particular favourites, rather than trying to include every type of vegetable. Please comment with your favourites too.
Carrot - Autumn King is always good eating, but for showing Sweet Candle is unbeatable.
Parsnip - Tender and True has a great flavour and the germination has been better for me than Gladiator.
Courgette - Tosca and Golden Dawn have been good, but this year I'm trying Defender as the reports are so good.
Cucumber - Carmen is good.
Onion - Kelsae for big ones (but not for storing), Red Baron for red ones.
Chilli - Cayenne is good for cooking, Prairie fire will give lots of small hot chillis from a compact plant you can grow on a windowsill .
Sweetcorn - Swift, reliable and delicious - hard to beat.
Tomato - Vanessa is a very nice one, Sungold and Suncherry are amazing cherry tomatoes.
Pea - Kelvedon Wonder seems to be the most reliable.
Broad bean - Aquadulce is reliable, very hardy and delicious, The Sutton is nearly as hardy, compact, doesn't need staking and is very productive and delicious.
Runner bean - Enorma is very reliable, delicious, and great for showing.
Potatoes - Charlotte are delicious and reliable salad potatoes, Kestrel is a superb boiling, mashing and roasting spud and is probably the best show potato there is.
What's your favourite? Vegetables, fruit, flowers, anything.
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