Welcome to Acqua Garden's Vegetable Plants collection, where you'll find high-yield, easy-grow varieties perfect for gardens and pots. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting, our range offers everything you need from tomatoes and peppers to root vegetables and leafy greens.
Each of our plants is selected to ensure robust growth, minimal maintenance, and plentiful harvests. Explore our Gardener’s Favourites, Easy to Grow selections, and specialised containers to maximise your gardening success. Trust Acqua Garden to turn your gardening dreams into bountiful reality.
Commonly Asked Questions
What are the best vegetable plants to grow in a garden?
The best vegetable plants for a garden include tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, carrots, and beans, as these are typically easy to grow and harvest.
When is the best time to plant vegetable plants?
The best time to plant vegetable plants varies by region, but generally, spring is ideal after the last frost date, while some vegetables can be sown in late summer for an autumn harvest.
What are some tips for caring for vegetable plants?
To care for vegetable plants, ensure they receive adequate water, maintain proper spacing for air circulation, and regularly check for pests or diseases.
How much sunlight do vegetable plants need?
Most vegetable plants require 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive and produce a good yield.
What types of soil are best for growing vegetable plants?
Vegetable plants typically thrive in loamy, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, with a pH around 6.0 to 7.0.
Brussels Sprouts 'Brigitte' produces compact, tender, and flavourful sprouts. Ideal for roasting, steaming, and winter dishes, this variety is known for its high yield and cold tolerance.
Brussels Sprouts 'Trafalgar' offers large, firm, and flavourful sprouts. Ideal for roasting, steaming, and adding to winter dishes, this variety is known for its high yield and disease resistance.
Celery 'Tango' is a high-yielding and crisp variety known for its tender, stringless stalks and excellent flavour. Perfect for growing in gardens, allotments, or containers, it provides a bountiful harvest of nutritious and tasty celery for salads, cooking, and fresh eating.
Chard 'Rainbow' offers vibrant, colourful stems and tender leaves. Perfect for salads, steaming, and stir-fries, this variety is known for its high yield and decorative appeal in gardens.
Spinach 'Renegade' is a high-yielding, disease-resistant variety that produces smooth, dark green leaves. It is perfect for salads and cooking, growing well in both containers and garden beds.
Beetroot 'Pablo' offers smooth, round beetroots with a sweet, earthy flavour. Perfect for salads, roasting, and pickling, this variety is known for its consistent size and taste.
Leeks 'Tornado' offer long, white stems with a mild, sweet flavour. Perfect for soups, stews, and roasting, this variety is known for its high yield and late-season harvest.
Carrot 'Chanteney' offers small, sweet, and crunchy carrots. Perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and juicing, this variety is known for its robust flavour and easy growth.
Cabbage 'Savoy' is a hardy and versatile vegetable known for its crinkled, dark green leaves and sweet, mild flavour. It is perfect for growing in garden beds or containers, providing a bountiful harvest of nutritious cabbage heads.
Onion 'Red Bulb' offers crisp, sweet-flavoured bulbs. Perfect for salads, grilling, and pickling, this variety is known for its high yield and rich colour.
Kale 'Red Russian' offers tender, sweet leaves with a hint of nuttiness. Perfect for fresh salads, smoothies, and cooking, this variety is known for its cold tolerance and high nutrient content.
Purple Sprouting Broccoli offers vibrant purple florets with a tender, sweet flavour. Perfect for steaming, stir-fries, and salads, this variety is hardy and productive.
Salad Onion 'White Lisbon' offers crisp, mild-flavoured stalks. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes, this variety is known for its high yield and rapid growth.
