Ideal for early sowings as they mature quickly, producing unusual flatter roots with deep red flesh & a sweet flavour. Prepare a seedbed to produce fine tilth, eliminate weeds & incorporate a handful of general fertiliser. To speed seed germination, soak seed in tepid water overnight before sowing. For earliest crops sow seeds thinly under fleece or cloches in early Continue to water as necessary & keep free of weeds. Flowering Period: Cropping: July to September Plant Type: Vegetable 600 seeds Imaginative marketing techniques have made Thompson & Morgan the industrys pace-setters & have helped keep the company dynamic & young at heart. The quality of the product is the cornerstone of the Thompson & Morgans success, & quality control dominates every aspect of Thompson & Morgans operations. All suppliers have to stipulate seed germination rates, regular checks are made by T& Ms management of all contracted growers crops & every consignment of seed is rigorously tested in the laboratory & trial grounds by the companys technicians. Finally, the seed is foil packed to retain pristine freshness before being inserted into the well-known & distinctive Thompson & Morgan packets. With every packet comes the companys guarantee as to its viability.