A special 'surprise' mixture which includes red, green, yellow and even a few purple-brown fruiting plants. Diced and eaten raw in summer salads, or cooked in a variety of dishes, they'll really brighten up your diet!

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Sow seeds in trays or pots of seed compost and firm in.
Depth: Plant out to 5in (12cm) pots when seedlings reach 2in (5cm) high.
Growing notes: Maintain at 18C (65F) or thereabouts, a warm windowsill often suits well. Plant the seedlings out under glass in October, or else harden off outdoors in December and plant in a warm sunny position. When the plants flower, apply a syringe of water to the flowers to assist setting. Feed regularly with liquid fertiliser. For best results, grow in an unheated frame or greenhouse or outdoors in a hot sunny area in rich soil.

Growing Needs

Position: Sunny position
Soil: Fertile soil

Plant Characteristics

Uses: Diced and eaten raw in summer salads, or cooked in a variety of dishes, they'll really brighten up your diet!