Sowing forecast for August

Mixture of different varieties that encourages microbial biodiversity in soils. Contains all plant families that are suitable for use as catch crops. Good weed suppression and reduction of crop rotation diseases. Attracts lots of insects. Sowing dept...Mixture of different varieties that encourages microbial biodiversity in soils. Contains all plant families that are suitable for use as catch crops. Good weed suppression and reduction of crop rotation diseases. Attracts lots of insects. Sowing dept...

Golden yellow, long-stemmed flowers for late summer flower arrangements which last a long time in the vase. Black-eyed Susan prefers loose water-retaining soil in a sunny or slightly shaded position. Ready to cut when the flower heads are well open. ...

A strong growing Black-eyed Susan with contrasting brown-red and yellow tipped petals. Very robust with large flower heads which particularly attract butterflies. Particularly long lasting cut flower. Ideal for cut flower growers.

Blanc globe a collet violet is a large, round turnip for growing throughout the year. White with a puple neck. Very quick growing with vigorous leaves. Quickest variety on offer. Bolt resistant and also suitable for early cropping. Good storage quali...

Bristle oat is an old European crop that is particularly suitable for reducing free-living nematodes (pratylenchus, trichodorus), especially on light, sandy soils. Suitable for all soil types, even acidic soils. Sowing depth: 1-2 cm.Bristle oat is an old European crop that is particularly suitable for reducing free-living nematodes (pratylenchus, trichodorus), especially on light, sandy soils. Suitable for all soil types, even acidic soils. Sowing depth: 1-2 cm.

Quick growing, ground covering, bee plant. Rotation neutral and dry conditions. Compact growth and relatively sturdy variety, killed off in the winter. Grows to 80 cm high. Sow till end of August. Sowing depth: 1-2 cm.

Perennial burnet can grow up to 50 cm, tea and seasoning plant, good addition to salad. Harvest into the autumn. Prefers sunny, dry, lime rich situations. Sow direct from March.

The spinach variety Butterflay is suitable for spring and autumn cultivation, also for overwintering. Very robust, fastest variety on offer. Strong, round-oval leaves, fresh green coloured.

Low growing ornamental poppy species with flowers of bright orange and yellow colours and fine blue-green and very decorative feathery leaves. The chalice-shaped flowers only open properly in full sunlight. Loose, sandy, porous soils in a sunny site ...

Pretty, eye-catching flower for the natural garden with bright red flowers and white centres. Flowers continuously throughout summer transforming barren corners into a vibrant sea of carmine, while being undemanding. Very attractive to bees, bumble b...

The name Chamomile originates from the Greek and means 'earth apple' after the smell of its flowers. It is a medicinal and preparation plant that presents few demands on the soil. It does grow slowly though in the early stages.

Radish Cherry Belle is short leaved, cherry red and quick growing. For open ground production in spring and early summer and autumn. Sow outdoors direct from end of March. Speciality for amateur gardeners.

Excellent for attracting insects to beds or window boxes. The bright azure flowers appear freely on long stalks. A beautiful, clear blue colour with a few plants appearing in pure white. Undemanding summer flower which survives well in drought....

Chop suey greens is a species of annual chrysanthemum with shoots of up to 100 cm. The 10-20 cm long shoots can be used fresh in salad or steamed as a vegetable. Cut young can be included in Baby Leaf mixes. The buds and flowers are also edible....

Mixture contains 25 % red clover, 40 % perennial rye grass, 35 % Italian rye grass (the mix may vary). Sowing depth: ca. 1 cm.

Classic red poppy with large bright red flowers. It grows in nutrient-rich, free-draining soils in a sunny situation. Fairly slug resistant. The fine seeds are sown direct and only lightly covered with soil. Stems should be cut for the vase when buds...

Annual coriander 'Konrad' is suitable as fresh green for soups; for meat dishes or the seeds can be used for vegetables especially beetroot. Height 40-60 cm. Prefers light and loose soil. Sow direct from March/April. Selection of leaf coriander. Rela...

Wild medicinal plant from the carnation family with large beautiful, purple flowers on long stems. An undemanding beauty for natural gardens. Note: All parts of the plant are poisonous.

The white Corncockle is very elegant with its beautiful, large creamy white flowers and narrow leaves held on slim stems. This undemanding summer flower is a favourite insect pasture and makes a grand addition to the vegetable and wild gardens. Note...

Cornflower with radiant blue, filled blooms that attract bees. Easy, undemanding summer flower. Seeds can even be sown in autumn, the first flowers will then already appear in May. Ready for cutting as soon as the uppermost flower has opened....

A one or two year clover variety with low demands on the soil. Fast growing with a very ramified root complex. Grows up to 50 cm high. Good nectar plant. Excellent winter cover crop when sown in August and September. Only one cut is generally possibl...

Pascal celery Gewöhnlicher Schnitt has a luxuriant growth. The very aromatic dark green leaves are used for seasoning either fresh or dried. Can be used fresh or for processing, can also be frozen for a winter supply. In favourable mild areas with li...

Salad variety Di Vino is a Lollo Rossa type with deep wine red, glistening leaves, particularly suited to Baby Leaf production. Good leaf texture, upright growing. Slow development, liable to shoot in high summer. Robust, rarely susceptible to diseas...

Edward is a white radish for the open ground with a slim, slightly round shape and feathery leaves. Smooth surface with minimal side root growth. Strong crown with ca. 30 cm long leaves. Roots 25 cm long. Medium length growing period, for the entire ...

Several cuts possible, suitable for one year clover grass ley, quick early development, rapid soil coverage, nitrogen fixer. Sow till end of July. Sowing depth: 1-2 cm.

Quick growing ordinary type for all year round production under glass. Einfache Kresse is also suitable for outdoor sowing. Its finely divided leaves make it ideal for tray production.