Champion these heritage varieties

Donated to the Heritage Seed Library in 1993, this Afghan Purple Carrot produces 20-25cm roots that, when sliced, reveal a bright yellow core.

A 130 year old variety, this brussels sprout was thought to be one of the very first 'dwarf' varieties. Known for it's robust growing and large solid sprouts.

Originally from Finland, this traditional early ‘short horn’ type carrot has very wide, stumpy roots which are deep orange-red in colour.

The beautiful markings and interesting backstory makes Angel climbing French bean one of the show-stoppers of the Heritage Seed Library collection.

John's Beans climbing French bean was so treasured it was brought to the UK from Sicily and saved by two generations of the same family.

Saved since the 1980's, Bob's best is a fantastic example of how seed should be shared from gardener to gardener.

Marianna’s Peace tomato dates back to the turn of the 20th Century and stands out within our collection of over 140 tomatoes due to the story of Marianna, who the variety was named after.

Freer’s Mummy pea originates from the gardens of Lord Carnarvon at Highclere Castle (now known the world over as Downton Abbey!) and is reputed to be from Tutankhamun's tomb.

A true Italian heirloom, this sweet pepper has been grown by the Nardello family since the 19th century. However, it took an interesting route to get to the Heritage Seed Library.

This variety was given to the Heritage Seed Library by Garden Organic’s very own organic growing expert Sally Cunningham.