Vegetable Seeds

Grow herbs from the heart.

This bold and beautiful seed packet contains a mix of basil and chive seeds (around 175 in total) ready to bring flavour and colour to your windowsill or garden. The packet itself is a work of art, featuring collaborative designs by ARTHOUSE Unlimited artists.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a first-time herb grower, this is a joyful little gift to yourself or someone else. It’s cheerful, useful, and full of heart.

ARTHOUSE was founded by Becky Sheraidha, who works with a team of adults with severe epilepsy or learning difficulties to create amazing packaging art. The designs are incredible, but what we love most is the way in which they do it, showcasing and celebrating talent.

SOWING INSTRUCTIONS

CUCUMBER - Sow indoors between February and April, 0.5cm deep. Grow in warm conditions and keep soil moist. Plant out May – June 60cm apart. Harvest July – August.

CARROT - Sow outside late March to end of June. Sow anytime indoors. Prepare an area of soil in a sunny position. Sow seeds thinly in drills 1 to 1.5cm deep and 20cm between rows. When seedlings large enough to handle thin plants to 10cm apart. Water regularly. Harvest: 12-16 weeks after sow in.

PEA - Sow outside March to April or October to November. Sow anytime indoors. Dig a shallow trench about 2.5cm deep and 15cm wide. Sow rows of seeds about 4cm apart. Push lightly into soil and rake the soil carefully back over and gently firm. Allow 45cm between rows. Seeds germinate 7-10 days. For overwintering crops either sow outside but give added protection with cloche or sow in greenhouse and transplant when strong enough but still protect in cold weather. Harvest: Late May (for Autumn sown) to October.

BEETROOT - For outdoor grow sow inside – March to June and plant out when seedlings have developed their first true leaves. Sow outside – April to June Sow 15cm deep in 2.5cm drills. Space lines 15cm apart. Plant them 15cm apart – it is a little too close, but when grown like this, the roots will push each other apart to produce a clump of small tender beets. Harvest – May to August.

TOMATO - Sow: February to April. Sow seeds indoors in pots. When seedlings 17-20cm tall and after the last risk of frost, plant outside in the garden or in grow-bags in a sunny and sheltered position 30cm apart. Water regularly. Harvest: Approx 20 weeks from sowing.

MIXED HERBS - Sow Outside between March and June. Grow in a warm, sunny conditions and keep soil moist. Sprinkle the seeds lightly and gently push down. Sow anytime inside.