Direct Sow Vegetables

The easiest vegetables of all — crops sown straight into the ground with no pots or transplanting, from carrots and radishes to salads, peas and beans.

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  • Bush Beans Ferrari seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable Bush Beans Ferrari (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Bush Beans Ferrari Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Annual Variety
    €6,95

    Ferrari bush beans for compact kitchen gardens bush beans ferrari seeds are an annual vegetable variety valued for neat, compact plants and reliable performance in many garden settings. This is a dwarf French bean type...
  • Bush Beans Gondola 100g seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable Bush Beans Gondola 100g (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Bush Beans Gondola Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Annual 100g
    €4,36€5,45

    Compact annual bean variety for garden beds bush beans gondola seeds are a compact, annual vegetable choice for gardeners who want a tidy bean plant with reliable, space-saving growth. This variety is known as a...
  • Bush Beans Prelude Green Pods seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable Bush Beans Prelude Green Pods (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Bush Beans Prelude Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Annual Green Pods
    €4,95

    Prelude bush beans for sunny vegetable beds bush beans prelude seeds are an annual vegetable choice valued for neat, compact plants and attractive, slender green pods. This is an early maturing bush bean suited to...
  • Bush Beans Brown Dutch 25g seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable Bush Beans Brown Dutch 25g (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Bush Beans Seeds Brown Dutch Phaseolus Vulgaris Annual 25g
    €4,45

    Brown Dutch bush beans for sunny gardens bush beans seeds are a practical choice for vegetable beds where you want compact plants and reliable pod set. Brown Dutch is an annual variety of Phaseolus vulgaris...
  • Bush Beans Gondola seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable Bush Beans Gondola (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Bush Beans Seeds Gondola Phaseolus Vulgaris Annual
    €4,95

    Gondola bush beans with tender yellow pods bush beans seeds gondola are an annual vegetable choice for gardeners who want compact plants and attractive, bright yellow pods. This variety is commonly described as a yellow...
  • Bush Beans Dawson seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable Bush Beans Dawson (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Bush Beans Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Dawson Annual
    €3,96€4,95

    Compact annual beans with slender dark pods bush beans seeds ‘Dawson’ are an annual vegetable bean variety valued for neat, compact plants and uniform, slender pods. The pods are dark green and typically reach around...
  • Bush French Bean Compass seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – organic annual vegetable Bush French Bean Compass (Phaseolus vulgaris) – organic annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Bush French Bean Compass Seeds Organic Phaseolus Vulgaris Annual
    €6,95

    Organic bush bean for compact garden beds bush french bean compass seeds are an organic annual vegetable seed for gardeners who want a tidy, space-saving plant with reliable performance. This dwarf French bean seeds selection...
  • Bush French Bean Compass seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable Bush French Bean Compass (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Bush French Bean Compass Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Annual
    €6,95

    Compact annual beans for neat kitchen gardens Bush french bean compass seeds are a reliable choice for gardeners who want a tidy, space-saving bean plant with an upright, dwarf habit. This dark green bean pods...
  • Butterhead Lettuce Grosse Blonde Paresseuse seeds (Lactuca sativa) – annual vegetable Butterhead Lettuce Grosse Blonde Paresseuse (Lactuca sativa) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Butterhead Lettuce Seeds Lactuca Sativa Annual Grosse Blonde Paresseuse
    €4,95

    Butterhead lettuce for reliable summer garden harvests butterhead lettuce seeds are ideal for growers looking for a classic butterhead lettuce variety that forms generous, well-shaped heads in warm-season conditions. This annual selection is known as...
  • Carrot Amsterdam 2 seeds (Daucus carota) – annual vegetable Carrot Amsterdam 2 (Daucus carota) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Carrot Amsterdam 2 Seeds Daucus Carota Annual Variety
    €4,45

    Carrot variety for early summer harvests carrot amsterdam 2 seeds are an annual vegetable seed variety selected for producing long, slim roots with a cylindrical carrot root type and an even, attractive colour. This Amsterdam...
  • Carrot Amsterdam 2 Early Harvest seeds (Daucus carota) – annual vegetable Carrot Amsterdam 2 Early Harvest (Daucus carota) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Carrot Amsterdam 2 Seeds Daucus Carota Annual Variety Early Harvest
    €4,95

    Classic early summer carrot for garden beds carrot amsterdam 2 seeds are a reliable choice for anyone looking for an early summer carrot variety with a neat, uniform look. This Amsterdam 2 carrot variety is...
  • Carrot Amsterdam Bak 2 seeds (Daucus carota) – annual vegetable Carrot Amsterdam Bak 2 (Daucus carota) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Carrot Amsterdam Bak 2 Seeds Daucus Carota Annual
    €4,95

    Classic summer carrot with bright orange roots carrot amsterdam bak 2 seeds are a trusted choice for gardeners looking for a dependable, early carrot cultivar with an even, attractive appearance. This Amsterdam Bak 2 carrot...
  • Carrot Caravel F1 seeds (Daucus carota) – organic annual vegetable Carrot Caravel F1 (Daucus carota) – organic annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Carrot Caravel F1 Seeds Organic Daucus Carota Annual
    €3,96€4,95

    Organic Nantes summer carrot with uniform roots carrot caravel f1 seeds are an organic, annual vegetable choice for growers who want a dependable Nantes-type summer carrot with consistent shape. This F1 hybrid carrot seed produces...
  • Carrot Chantenay seeds (Daucus carota) – annual vegetable Carrot Chantenay (Daucus carota) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Carrot Chantenay Seeds Daucus Carota Annual Variety
    €3,56€4,45

    Carrot variety for reliable summer garden harvests carrot chantenay seeds are an annual vegetable garden choice valued for sturdy, thick roots and consistent performance in the kitchen garden. This Chantenay type is known as a...
  • Carrot Nantes 2 seeds (Daucus carota) – annual vegetable Carrot Nantes 2 (Daucus carota) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Carrot Nantes Seeds Daucus Carota Annual Variety Nantes 2
    €4,95

    Carrot Nantes 2 for uniform summer roots carrot nantes seeds are a popular choice for gardeners who want reliable, attractive roots with a classic Nantes look. This annual summer carrot variety is known for producing...
  • Carrot Rainbow Mix F1 seeds (Daucus carota) – annual vegetable Carrot Rainbow Mix F1 (Daucus carota) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Carrot Rainbow Mix F1 Seeds Daucus Carota Annual
    €5,95

    Rainbow carrot roots for colourful kitchen use carrot rainbow mix f1 seeds are an annual vegetable garden choice for growers who want a multicolour carrot seed mix with soft, pastel coloured carrot roots. This F1...
  • Carrot Tape Rainbow Mix seeds (Daucus carota) – annual seed tape Carrot Tape Rainbow Mix (Daucus carota) – annual seed tape seeds from SeedsChoice
    Carrot Seed Tape Daucus Carota Annual Rainbow Mix
    €4,95

    Rainbow carrots made easy with seed tape carrot seed tape is a practical way to grow a colourful annual carrot mix with neat, evenly spaced seeds already set on a paper strip. This rainbow carrot...
  • Carrot Tape Nantes 2 seeds (Daucus carota) – annual seed tape Carrot Tape Nantes 2 (Daucus carota) – annual seed tape seeds from SeedsChoice
    Carrot Seed Tape Nantes 2 Daucus Carota Annual Vegetable
    €4,95

    Carrot seed tape for neat garden rows carrot seed tape is a practical way to place seeds evenly for tidy, consistent rows in the vegetable garden. This variety is Nantes 2, valued for producing large,...
  • Carrot Jaune Du Doubs Late seeds (Daucus carota) – vegetable Carrot Jaune Du Doubs Late (Daucus carota) – vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Carrot Seeds Daucus Carota Jaune Du Doubs Late Variety
    €4,95

    Late yellow carrot seeds for productive harvests Carrot seeds ‘Jaune du Doubs’ are a late season carrot variety valued for their distinctive yellow roots and reliable performance in the root vegetable garden. This classic forage...
  • Carrot Flakkee 2 Winter 25g seeds (Daucus carota) – vegetable Carrot Flakkee 2 Winter 25g (Daucus carota) – vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Carrot Seeds Flakkee 2 Daucus Carota Winter Variety 25g
    €6,45

    Carrot seeds for dependable winter harvests Carrot seeds Flakkee 2 are a maincrop, winter carrot variety valued by gardeners who want robust plants and large, well-shaped roots. This classic root vegetable garden seed produces heavy...
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Direct-sow vegetable seeds — straight into the ground, no fuss

Some of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables are simply sown where they are to grow — no pots, no transplanting, just seed straight into prepared soil. This collection gathers the best direct-sow crops from our vegetable seed range. New to growing? Our vegetable growing guide covers the basics.

Direct sowing relies on the right timing — the calendar shows when.

Best crops to sow direct

Root crops like carrots and radishes resent being moved, so always go in direct; quick salad leaves and many peas and beans are sown straight out too. Several are among our quickest fast-growing vegetables.

How to sow direct

Prepare a fine, crumbly seedbed, sow thinly along a shallow drill at the right depth, and keep the soil moist until the seedlings appear. Thin them to the right spacing as they grow, and sow little and often for a continuous harvest.

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Popular vegetable categories: Carrot · Radish · Leafy Greens · Peas & Beans · Fast-Growing Veg

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does direct sowing mean?
Sowing seed straight into the ground where the crop is to grow, rather than starting it in pots.

Which crops are best sown direct?
Root crops like carrots and radishes (which resent transplanting), plus salads, peas and beans.

How do I sow direct?
Prepare a fine seedbed, sow thinly in a shallow drill, and keep the soil moist until the seedlings appear.

Do I need to thin the seedlings?
Yes — thin them to the right spacing so each plant has room.

How do I get a continuous harvest?
Sow little and often through the season.