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Special Feature on Butternut Squash

Butternut squash has become a well known vegetable in the UK in a relatively short space of time. Its popularity is based upon the sweetness of its flesh and its adaptability in the kitchen. It is a well-balanced food source that is rich in complex carbohydrates and low in saturated fat and sodium. Read more

Special Feature on Tozer Sweetcorn

Tozers were responsible for introducing sweetcorn to the UK in the 1940s and continued to actively breed new varieties until the 1970s. With the introduction of Supersweet varieties Tozers discontinued its breeding programme and instead focused on sourcing the very best varieties from US breeding companies, with whom we have a very good relationship. Read more

Extra Value Tozer Seed Collections

We have put together a range of seed collections which have been specially selected from the Tozer Seeds range to offer crop continuity, variety within a crop or both. Read more

Tozer Calendar Offer

Spend £50 or more from 8th January onwards and receive a free 2008 calendar Read more

Focus on January King Cabbages

January Kings are the traditional British cabbage. Well adapted to our harsh winters Tozer's January King types withstand frost and winter rain, remaining crisp and crunchy with excellent colour. Read more

How to make a Mistletoe and Red Chilli Pepper Festive Wreath

Why not bring a bit of spice into your festive decorations by using Red Chilli Peppers.... Read more

New Products for 2008

The Tozer breeders have been developing a number of new varieties, several of which will be available in 2008, including Summer Ball courgette/pumpkin. Read more

Ornamental Gourds as Festive decorations

Gourds are easy to grow but are purely ornamental. They can make great table or festive arrangements and can even be varnished or painted. Read more

2008 FARMA Pick You Own of the Year Award

Congratulations to Rectory Farm, Oxfordshire, the winners of the 2008 FARMA Pick You Own of the Year Award, sponsored by Tozer Seeds Direct. Read more

Halloween lanterns and fireside warmers

Its Halloween so pumpkins and squash are in abundance on the shelves of supermarkets, farm shops and market stalls, just waiting to be turned into spooky lanterns and delicious food. Read more

Point of sale material

Do you sell pumpkins and squashes to the general public? If you do, have you thought about offering a recipe booklet at point of sale? Read more

Ask the Expert : Dr. Frances Gawthrop

Dr. Frances Gawthrop, Director of Plant Breeding at Tozer Seeds Ltd. answers one of the many questions posed at the open days. Read more

Tozer Seeds Open Days

Tozer Seeds opened its doors and trial grounds on the 12th and 13th September to highlight important developments for the coming seasons. We held talks on Plant Breeding Technology, Seed processing and showcased the new Tozer Seeds Direct website. Read more

Tozer Seeds Direct Website Launch

We are proud to announce the launch of the brand new Tozer Seeds Direct website. With over 850 products, Tozer Seeds Direct is the best place to buy vegetable seeds online. Read more