Good looking treats
If you’re looking for something different for the veg garden then this pair of new varieties might fit the bill. Carrot ‘Oxheart’ is a French, snub-nosed variety that’s ideal for containers or shallow soil. It’s quick-growing and an excellent keeper. Price: £2.50/200 seeds. From: www.dobies.co.uk, tel 0333 240 5933. Butterhead lettuce ‘Yugoslavian Red’ produces redtinged outer leaves, with a large, semi-hearting, greeny-yellow centre. Price: £2.25/250 seeds. From: www.plantsofdistinction.co.uk, tel: 01449 721720.