EXCITING NEW VEG FOR 2020

Aztec broccoli Huauzontle is a delicious broccoli alternative thatu2019s super-easy to grow and tastes like a mixture of spinach and broccoli. Itu2019s not a brassica (itu2019s actually related to the weed, fat hen) so no problems with caterpillars. You can boil or steam the leaves or young flower shoots. H1.2m (4ft). Sow April-May; harvest July-Sept. u00a32.05 for 200 seeds from the Real Seed Catalogue 01239 821107

Bean u2018Yard Longu2019 Pencil-thick green beans grow up to a whopping 75cm (29in) long! Popular in Asia. Best grown in a tunnel or greenhouse, or a sunny spot to reach their full potential. The beans are produced in clusters and are ideal to freeze or dry beans for later use. Sow Apr-Jul; harvest CHECK. u00a31.99 for 70 seeds from Dobies 0344 967 0303

Carrot u2018Rainbow Mixu2019 A colourful mix of maincrop carrots. White, purple and yellow varieties, mixed to sow and harvest together. Carrots are high in vitamin A. Sow Mar-May; harvest mid-July-Sept. u00a31.99 for 475 seeds from Suttons 0344 326 2200

Celery u2018Giant Redu2019 A new and excellent strain of red celery selected for its robust habit and growth, solid stems, reliable keeping quality and very dark red colour. Although stems can grow to emmense size, thereu2019s no loss of flavour. Sow Jan-Feb; harvest Aug-Dec. u00a31.99 for 1800 seeds from Suttons 0344 326 2200

Chilli u2018Slowburnu2019 The heat from this chilli builds slowly and stops before it gets too hot, hence the name. Heavy crops of attractive orange chillies of 55-60K SHU heat rating. Deep, rich flavour can be frozen or dried for later use. Best grown in a greenhouse or sunny patio. Sow Feb-Apr; harvest July-Oct. u00a32.99 for 15 seeds from Dobies 0344 967 0303

Courgette u2018Summer Holidayu2019 Exciting new shape, colour and flavour. Large crops of rounded, colourful courgettes. Great flavour and texture, wonderful stuffed. Excellent source of vitamin C. SowMar-Jun; harvest Jul-Oct. u00a32.75 for 10 seeds from Mr Fothergillu2019s 0333 777 3936

Runner bean u2018Hestiau2019 This superb variety is ideal for small gardens, patios or balconies as it reaches only H45cm (18in) tall. Produces good yields of long, straight, stringless pods with a good flavour. Excellent to freeze for later use. Sow Feb-Apr; harvest Jul-Sept. u00a33.99 for 30 seeds from Suttons 0344 326 2200

Squash u2018Fungou2019 An attractive variety with a distinctive 'Turban' shape. Bred for improved flavour. A popular choice for ornamental autumn displays with excellent flavour for roasting, baking and soups and stews. Sow Apr-May; harvest Sept-Oct. u00a31.99 for 12 seeds from Dobies 0344 967 0303

Strawberry u2018Double Pleasure Happy Eyesu2019 This ever-bearing strawberry blooms from May and bears sweet, aromatic, heart-shaped fruit across the entire summer. Remove runners for more flowers. Can be grown in pots and hanging baskets. 1L pot u00a33.30; call Lubera for stockists 0845 527 1658

Strawberry spinach An attractive and rare leafy salad plant with spinach-shaped leavesm that have a satisfying nutty flavour, starting from baby leaves within the few weeks on germination and allowing the plant to grow so you can enjoy the mature leaves with that bit of bite. Sow Feb-June; harvest April-Sept. 99p for 300 seeds from Marshalls Seeds 0844 557 6700

Sweetcorn u2018Moonshineu2019 F1 The best tasting sweetcorn in trials last year - super-sweet variety thatu2019s juicy and can even be eaten raw! Excellent cob coverage. 3-5 cobs per plant. 15-20cm cobs. Harvest August-September. H150-200cm (59-79in). Sow Mar-May; harvest Aug-Sept. u00a33.99 for 25 seeds from Suttons 0344 326 2200

Watermelon u2018Little Darlingu2019 Consistently performing well in the UK, this small fruited variety matures and ripens quickly to produce oval fruit with delicious, sweet tasting and succulent flesh. Best in a polytunnel or greenhouse. Sow Feb-Apr; harvest Aug-Oct. u00a32.60 for 7 seeds from Mr Fothergillu2019s 0333 777 3936