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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  • Plain Cress seeds (Lepidium sativum) – annual vegetable Plain Cress (Lepidium sativum) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Plain Cress Seeds Lepidium Sativum Annual Vegetable
    $6.00

    Plain cress seeds for quick leafy harvests plain cress seeds are an easy, versatile choice for anyone looking to grow a fresh-tasting annual leaf vegetable at home. This classic garden cress is known for its...
  • Pole Bean Mechelse Tros 25g seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable Pole Bean Mechelse Tros 25g (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Pole Bean Seeds Mechelse Tros Phaseolus Vulgaris Annual 25g
    $6.00

    Classic climbing bean for vertical garden support pole bean seeds mechelse tros are a reliable choice for gardeners who want an annual climbing bean that makes good use of height in the vegetable plot. This...
  • Pole Bean Neckarkönigin seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – organic annual vegetable Pole Bean Neckarkönigin (Phaseolus vulgaris) – organic annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Pole Bean Seeds Neckarkönigin Organic Phaseolus Vulgaris Annual
    $7.00

    Organic pole bean for tall garden supports pole bean seeds neckarkönigin are an organic choice for gardeners looking for a vigorous, climbing bean suited to vertical growing. This Neckarkönigin variety develops long, rounded green pods...
  • Pole Bean Terli 25g seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable Pole Bean Terli 25g (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Pole Bean Seeds Terli Phaseolus Vulgaris Annual 25g
    $7.00

    Climbing annual beans with long, straight pods pole bean seeds ‘Terli’ are an annual vegetable choice for gardeners who want a vigorous climbing habit and a neat, productive look on supports. This long pod bean...
  • Pole Beans Overvloed 25g seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable Pole Beans Overvloed 25g (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Pole Beans Seeds Overvloed Phaseolus Vulgaris Annual 25g
    $6.00

    Overvloed pole beans for vertical garden growing pole beans seeds overvloed are an annual vegetable choice valued for their vigorous climbing habit and generous clusters of long, slender pods. This well-known variety is suited to...
  • Purslane Leaf Crop seeds (Portulaca oleracea) – annual vegetable Purslane Leaf Crop (Portulaca oleracea) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Purslane Seeds Portulaca Oleracea Annual Vegetable Leaf Crop
    $6.00

    Fresh purslane for salads and garden beds purslane seeds are an easy, annual leafy vegetable choice for gardeners who enjoy tender, succulent green leaves in the kitchen. This variety is commonly known as green purslane...
  • Purslane Yellow seeds (Portulaca oleracea) – annual vegetable Purslane Yellow (Portulaca oleracea) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Purslane Seeds Portulaca Oleracea Yellow Annual Vegetable Variety
    $6.00

    Yellow large-leaved purslane for leafy harvests purslane seeds are a practical choice for gardeners looking for a fast, tender annual leaf vegetable with a distinctive yellow-green appearance. This variety is known as yellow large-leaved purslane...
  • Quattro Stagioni Salad Mix Italian Leaf Blend seeds – vegetable Quattro Stagioni Salad Mix Italian Leaf Blend – vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Quattro Stagioni Salad Mix Seeds Italian Leaf Blend Vegetable
    $6.00

    Italian mixed leaves for multi season salads quattro stagioni salad mix seeds bring together a carefully balanced selection of Italian salad leaves for varied texture, colour, and flavour in one sowing. This blend is designed...
  • Radicchio Rossa Di Chioggia 3 seeds (Cichorium intybus) – annual vegetable Radicchio Rossa Di Chioggia 3 (Cichorium intybus) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Radicchio Seeds Rossa Di Chioggia 3 Cichorium Intybus Annual
    $6.00

    Classic Italian radicchio for colorful salad bowls radicchio seeds ‘Rossa di Chioggia 3’ produce compact, lettuce-like heads with deep red leaves and pale ribs, a well-known look among rossa di chioggia radicchio types. This annual...
  • Radish Candela Di Fuoco seeds (Raphanus sativus) – vegetable Radish Candela Di Fuoco (Raphanus sativus) – vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Radish Candela Di Fuoco Seeds Raphanus Sativus Vegetable Variety
    $6.00

    Italian radish variety with long conical roots radish candela di fuoco seeds are a distinctive vegetable variety valued for their long, tapered roots and vivid red exterior. The flesh is described as bright white, with...
  • Radish Cherry Belle seeds (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable Radish Cherry Belle (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Radish Cherry Belle Seeds Raphanus Sativus Annual
    $5.00$6.00

    Cherry Belle radish seeds for crisp roots radish cherry belle seeds are a popular choice for gardeners who want a dependable, round red radish variety with an attractive, uniform shape. This annual vegetable is grown...
  • Radish Cherry Belle seeds (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable Radish Cherry Belle (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Radish Cherry Belle Seeds Raphanus Sativus Annual Variety
    $6.00

    Classic round red radishes for home gardens radish cherry belle seeds are a popular annual vegetable choice for gardeners who want neat, uniform roots with an attractive round shape and bright red skin. This variety...
  • Radish French Breakfast Long Red seeds (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable Radish French Breakfast Long Red (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Radish French Breakfast Long Red Seeds Raphanus Sativus Annual Variety
    $6.00

    Classic radish variety for crisp garden harvests radish french breakfast seeds are a popular choice for gardeners who want a reliable, traditional radish with an attractive bicolour look. This French Breakfast radish variety is known...
  • Radish French Breakfast seeds (Raphanus sativus) – organic annual vegetable Radish French Breakfast (Raphanus sativus) – organic annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Radish French Breakfast Seeds Organic Raphanus Sativus Annual
    $6.00

    Organic radish variety for crisp garden harvests radish french breakfast seeds are an organic choice for gardeners who want a classic, slender radish with a cheerful look. This annual root vegetable forms elongated, smooth roots...
  • Radish French Breakfast seeds (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable Radish French Breakfast (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Radish French Breakfast Seeds Raphanus Sativus Annual Variety
    $6.00

    French Breakfast radish seeds for crisp roots radish french breakfast seeds are an annual vegetable choice valued for their classic, elongated roots with a distinctive half-red, half-white appearance. This French Breakfast radish variety is known...
  • Radish Gaudry 3 seeds (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable Radish Gaudry 3 (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Radish Gaudry 3 Seeds Raphanus Sativus Annual
    $6.00

    Radish variety for crisp, round roots radish gaudry 3 seeds is an annual vegetable garden seed selection valued for producing neat, round roots with an attractive red skin and a small white tip. This classic...
  • Radish Gaudry 3 seeds (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable Radish Gaudry 3 (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Radish Gaudry 3 Seeds Raphanus Sativus Annual Variety
    $6.00

    Radish variety for open ground and glass radish gaudry 3 seeds are a reliable choice for gardeners looking for a neat, uniform radish for the vegetable patch or protected cultivation. This annual radish variety produces...
  • Radish Parat Pelleted seeds (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable Radish Parat Pelleted (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Radish Parat Seeds Raphanus Sativus Annual Pelleted
    $7.00

    Radish Parat pelleted seeds for neat sowing radish parat seeds are a practical choice for gardeners who want uniform, easy-to-handle sowing material for a classic annual crop. This variety is known for producing typical round,...
  • Radish Raxe seeds (Raphanus sativus) – organic annual vegetable Radish Raxe (Raphanus sativus) – organic annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Radish Raxe Seeds Organic Raphanus Sativus Annual
    $7.00

    Organic radish variety for crisp garden harvests radish raxe seeds are an organic, annual vegetable seed choice for gardeners who want uniform, bright red, round roots with a clean, classic radish look. This variety is...
  • Radish Saxa 2 seeds (Raphanus sativus) – organic annual vegetable Radish Saxa 2 (Raphanus sativus) – organic annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Radish Saxa 2 Seeds Organic Raphanus Sativus Annual
    $6.00

    Organic radish for crisp, early harvests radish saxa 2 seeds are an organic choice for gardeners who want a reliable, annual vegetable for the kitchen garden. This saxa 2 radish variety is known for producing...

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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.