Celebrate classic flavours and time honoured varieties with the RHS Vegetables for Heirloom Crops Seed Collection by Mr Fothergill’s. Selected by RHS experts, this characterful mix of 6 traditional vegetables has a well earned reputation for reliability, good yields and outstanding flavour. These are the kinds of crops that have been cherished and grown for generations, treasured by kitchen gardeners and allotmenteers alike.
The collection brings together firm favourites from the veg patch. You will find classic long fruited aubergines, richly coloured beetroot, traditional parsnips, sturdy cabbages, hardy swede and large, flavour packed tomatoes. Each variety has stood the test of time, proving its worth in countless gardens and on countless plates. They are ideal for cooks who appreciate depth of flavour and gardeners who want dependable results.
These heirloom style vegetables grow happily in beds, borders, raised planters and allotment plots. With clear instructions on every packet, they are straightforward for newer growers yet still rewarding for experienced gardeners who enjoy saving seed or growing with a sense of history. Sow through spring and early summer for harvests that span late summer, autumn and winter, giving you plenty of produce for roasts, stews, gratins and hearty family meals.
Part of the seed range produced by Mr Fothergill’s in partnership with the RHS, this collection offers trusted quality and germination. At Allotmate Essentials, we love how it helps to keep traditional varieties alive and gives every gardener a simple way to grow crops that connect past and present in the kitchen garden.
A curated collection of 6 reliable heirloom vegetables, each supplied in its own separate seed packet
Aubergine Long Purple 1 seed packet, 50 seeds
A classic aubergine with excellent flavour and a fine, tender texture for grilling, roasting and baking.
Cabbage Durham Early 1 seed packet, 250 seeds
A well established and versatile cabbage that can be grown for firm mature heads or cut young as spring greens.
Swede Jaune a Collet Vert 1 seed packet, 375 seeds
Hardy, high yielding French heirloom with golden flesh and a rich, sweet flavour that is lovely mashed or roasted.
Beetroot Cylindra 1 seed packet, 150 seeds
Large, productive roots on an old time favourite variety, ideal for slicing, roasting or pickling.
Parsnip Hollow Crown 1 seed packet, 250 seeds
Traditional parsnip that remains one of the best, with long roots and a sweet flavour that improves after frost.
Tomato Marmande 1 seed packet, 40 seeds
Heritage tomato originally from Provence, producing large, ribbed fruits with superb flavour, suitable for indoor or outdoor growing.
At Allotmate Essentials, we have a soft spot for vegetables with a story and this collection is full of them. These are the tried and trusted crops that many of us remember from family gardens and allotments, chosen for flavour and reliability rather than novelty. We love the sense of continuity they bring, as well as the generous harvests and excellent kitchen performance. If you want your veg patch to feel rooted in tradition and to deliver dependable, delicious crops year after year, this heirloom collection is a wonderful choice.
