{"title":"Winter Vegetable Seeds","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"autumn-king-carrot","title":"Carrot - Autumn King, 4 g - Approx. 3000 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn King carrot seed produces one of the most reliable maincrop carrots for the kitchen garden. A staple of many vegetable patches, it forms long, chunky roots with smooth skin and a rich, sweet flavour. This classic variety is particularly valued for late harvesting and winter storage, and the roots can be left in the ground to lift as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePacket Contents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 4 g packet contains approximately 3000 Autumn King carrot seeds, enough to grow multiple rows of maincrop carrots over successional sowings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn King is best grown as a maincrop carrot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow outdoors from March to August, ideally at three-week intervals for a continuous supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a site with light, sandy, stone-free soil in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid freshly manured ground, as rich soil can cause the roots to fork or become misshapen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow carrot seeds about 1 cm deep in drills spaced 25 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil moist until germination, which usually takes 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings reach around 10 cm tall, thin them to 5 cm spacing to allow the roots to develop fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter germination, water less frequently to encourage deeper root growth, but do not allow the soil to dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the roots swell, draw soil up around the shoulders to prevent them turning green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn King carrots are usually ready to harvest after around 12 weeks, although young carrots can be lifted earlier if desired. Mature roots store well and may be left in the ground over winter to harvest as required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roselyn Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106640650579,"sku":"5070002421962","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7094\/9203\/files\/Autumn_king_carrot.jpg?v=1772808897"},{"product_id":"gladiator-f1-parsnip","title":"Parsnip - Gladiator F1, 300 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGladiator F1 Parsnip Seed produces a reliable crop of large, smooth, wedge-shaped roots with excellent flavour. Known for its high yields and low maintenance requirement, it is a favourite with many UK gardeners. The sweet, white roots have smooth skin that is easy to clean and prepare in the kitchen. Gladiator F1 is also resistant to canker, helping to produce clean, healthy parsnips even in less-than-perfect conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePacket Contents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA packet contains a miniumum of 300 Gladiator parsnip seeds, enough to grow many rows in the vegetable garden over successional sowings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsnips thrive best in light, sandy soil, although they will also grow well in deep, well-worked heavier soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soil should be fertile but not freshly manured, as fresh manure can cause the roots to fork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove stones from the bed, as these can result in misshapen roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn well-drained soils, sow parsnip seeds from late February. In colder or wetter soils it is better to sow towards the end of March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, sow no later than the end of April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow the seeds approximately 1.5 cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAim to space plants 15 cm apart within rows, with 35 cm between rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo avoid thinning large numbers of seedlings, sow three seeds together every 15 cm and remove the two weakest once they have established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination can be slow (sometimes up to one month), so patience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil moist between sowing and germination, but avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings have established, water moderately and keep the bed weed free, taking care not to disturb the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsnips require very little maintenance once growing strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGladiator parsnips can be harvested from October through to February as required. The roots store well if left in the ground over winter, and their flavour often improves after exposure to frost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roselyn Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106641076563,"sku":"5070002421986","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7094\/9203\/files\/Gladiator_F1_Parsnip_jpg_9d6320c5-5283-40c6-b736-15924c431ab0.jpg?v=1770414715"},{"product_id":"rudolph-broccoli","title":"Purple Sprouting Broccoli - Rudolph, 40 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Sprouting Broccoli – Rudolph is a favourite of UK gardeners. This early maturing variety produces brilliant purple spears packed with vitamins A and C. The tender spears are perfect for steaming, roasting, or adding to soups and stir-fries, making them a versatile addition to winter meals. Technically a biennial - completing its life-cycle in the second year; but is always sown in spring and harvested in the winter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePacket Contents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA packet contains approximately 40 seeds, suitable for growing a small patch of winter purple sprouting broccoli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow under glass from March or direct sow outdoors from late April to June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill modular trays or small pots with seed compost and sow two seeds per module\/pot, approximately 1.5 cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the compost moist until seedlings emerge (usually within two weeks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the weaker seedling from each module once seedlings have emerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare the final growing location: well-drained, sheltered, full sun. Work in well-rotted manure or garden compost and, if soil pH is below 6.5, apply lime to deter clubroot disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarden off seedlings once they reach ~15 cm and the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings so the lowest leaves touch the soil to encourage a strong root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 60 cm apart, with 90 cm between rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect young plants from slugs and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest central spears in autumn when tight and well formed. Laterals will continue to produce spears approximately six weeks after the main harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Roselyn Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106642354515,"sku":"5065019250193","price":4.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7094\/9203\/files\/Rudolph_Broccoli_jpg_d3d8d121-1063-4205-a3bd-76c97fc00d1b.jpg?v=1770414763"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7094\/9203\/collections\/81GGsjX6N3L._AC_SX679.jpg?v=1770071705","url":"https:\/\/roselynseeds.co.uk\/collections\/winter-vegetable-seeds.oembed","provider":"Roselyn Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}