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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    Organic red leaf lettuce for salads leaf lettuce seeds red salad bowl are an organic choice for growing attractive, loose-leaf salad greens with a distinctive red-tinged look. This annual lettuce forms many soft, curled leaves...

  • Leaf Lettuce Witte Dunsel seeds (Lactuca sativa) – annual vegetable Leaf Lettuce Witte Dunsel (Lactuca sativa) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Leaf lettuce for salad mixes and beds leaf lettuce seeds ‘Witte Dunsel’ are an annual leaf vegetable valued for producing tender, light-green leaves that suit repeated picking. This salad mix lettuce variety is commonly used...

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    Leaf lettuce for quick, tender harvests leaf lettuce seeds ‘Witte Dunsel’ are an annual leafy vegetable choice valued for producing soft, tender leaves that suit frequent picking. This is a classic salad mix lettuce variety,...

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    Butterhead lettuce for tender summer garden heads lettuce appia seeds are an annual leaf vegetable option for gardeners who want a fast, reliable butterhead type for seasonal beds and containers. This summer lettuce variety is...

  • Lettuce Batavia Blonde De Paris seeds (Lactuca sativa) – annual vegetable Lettuce Batavia Blonde De Paris (Lactuca sativa) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Batavia lettuce for crisp summer garden salads lettuce batavia blonde de paris seeds produce a classic Batavia type that is valued for its crisp texture and attractive, frilled foliage. This batavia lettuce variety is known...

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    Organic curly leaves for fresh garden salads lettuce bionda a foglia riccia seeds are an organic choice for growing a classic loose-leaf lettuce with bright green, finely frilled foliage. This variety is valued for its...

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    Curly loose leaf lettuce for sunny beds lettuce lollo bionda seeds are a popular loose leaf lettuce variety valued for their decorative, finely cut foliage and open rosette lettuce habit. This annual salad green forms...

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    May Queen lettuce for crisp garden heads lettuce may queen seeds are a classic annual choice for gardeners who enjoy a reliable head lettuce variety with tender texture and an attractive, fresh green colour. Often...

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    Classic butterhead lettuce with red-tinged leaves lettuce merveille des quatre saisons seeds are a popular choice for gardeners who want a reliable, attractive butterhead type for the vegetable patch. This red butter lettuce variety forms...

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    Fast growing lettuce for frilled green leaves lettuce seeds for the Catalogna type, also known as Canary Tongue, are a reliable choice for gardeners who want fast growing salad greens seeds with a distinctive look....

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    Mixed lettuce leaves for colorful salad bowls lettuce seeds for a varied salad mix, combining multiple loose leaf lettuce varieties in one sowing. This mixed lettuce seed blend brings together red and green lettuce mix...

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    Neckarreuzen Summer Diamond lettuce for crisp heads lettuce seeds ‘Neckarreuzen Summer Diamond’ are a reliable choice for gardeners looking for a summer lettuce variety that forms firm, tender heads. This annual butterhead type is valued...

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    Classic head lettuce with tender green leaves lettuce seeds ‘Zwart Duits’ produce a traditional head lettuce variety valued for its crisp, juicy green leaves that wrap around a pale, soft heart. Often described as a...

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    Compact romaine type for crisp garden harvests little gem lettuce seeds produce a compact, upright lettuce with tight hearts and a crisp texture, ideal for small beds, containers, and tidy rows in the vegetable garden....

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    Curly loose leaf lettuce for garden beds lollo bionda lettuce seeds produce a decorative, loose leaf lettuce variety with an open rosette and strongly cut, curly leaves. The foliage is light green to yellow-green with...

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    Decorative Italian leaf lettuce for gardens lollo rossa lettuce seeds produce a distinctive red frilly lettuce variety with finely toothed, deeply curled leaves and an open, airy rosette. This annual salad leaf vegetable is valued...

  • Loose Leaf Lettuce Early Italian Cut seeds (Lactuca sativa) – vegetable Loose Leaf Lettuce Early Italian Cut (Lactuca sativa) – vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Early Italian loose leaf lettuce for cutting loose leaf lettuce seeds for an early Italian cut lettuce with an open head habit and generous, frilly foliage. This is a classic salad leaf vegetable seed choice...

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    Organic Asian mesclun for baby leaf salads mesclun mixture seeds offer an organic, annual blend of Asian leaf vegetables selected for quick, tender baby leaves and varied texture. This mix is built around mustard greens...

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    Mixed French salad leaves for varied bowls mixed french salad seeds are an annual leaf vegetable blend selected for gardeners who want a colorful, varied salad bed with classic French-style character. This mix brings together...

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    Fresh Mizuna Leaves For Versatile Kitchen Use mizuna seeds produce a vigorous, uniform leafy vegetable valued for its distinctive, frilled foliage. This Asian greens seed variety is known for dark green leaves with a clear...

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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.