Salad Seeds

Why plant salad seeds?

Seeds for salad leaves are easy to grow – and, believe it or not, they love the UK climate. It can take only around five to six weeks for some garden salad seeds to flourish – certain types of lettuce, for instance, and rocket leaves – so assuming you've coordinated your sow and harvesting timelines, you could be eating freshly grown salads through summer and beyond.

You won't go back to supermarket salads again after growing your own. Not only will you get the satisfaction of knowing you've nurtured your seeds into edible salads, but you can also enjoy the taste of fresh, homegrown leaves.

Plus, you're spoilt for choice with different varieties. Whether you enjoy crisp spinach, peppery rocket, or refreshing watercress, you can mix and match your salad seeds to your heart's content. Alternatively, you might prefer mixed salad leaves seed packets, which again can be easily grown in the UK.

Our salad seeds could mark the start of your next homegrown chapter.

What types of salad seeds are there?

Choosing from a broad selection means you're bound to find salads seeds that, when harvested, will make the perfect addition to your meals.

Our collection includes:

•  Cress, which is low-maintenance and ideal for introducing little ones to gardening as it can be grown indoors and outdoors.
•  Swiss chard in rhubarb, yellow, and as a combination of colours. These tasty, large, fleshy salad leaves aren't as tender as spinach but are less chewy than kale.
• Lettuce, including cos and little gem varieties, are again a good option for first-time gardeners. We also have organic lettuce salad seeds available.

What to consider when choosing seeds for salads

With so many varieties to choose from, you might need pointers. So, mix and match your salad seed selection based on the factors below:

• Sow and harvest timelines – Wondering when to buy your salad seeds? As with any homegrown project, it's good to get clued up on sowing and harvesting timelines, as they may dictate which salad seeds you choose. All our packets provide this information, and you can find out more on our website too.
• Taste – Perhaps the most important factor when choosing your salad seeds. Identify the leaves you want to eat the most. Whether you're donating your harvest to neighbours or serving them at home, select leaves that will go down a treat.
• Organic options – We offer a range of organic salad seeds suited to the UK climate, from lettuce to rocket leaves. If going organic is important to you, we have a vast selection to choose from.

Why buy salad seeds from Unwins?

At Unwins, we're dedicated to providing gardeners in the UK with easy-to-grow salad seeds that will transform any garden or window sill for the better.

• We're one of the UK's leading suppliers of gardening seeds, with everything from salad seeds to flowers, vegetables, and herbs.
• For over 120 years, we've refined our offering to ensure that we provide you with the best quality seeds.
• We can advise you on the best salad seeds for your gardening goals, in the knowledge that our offering is easy to grow and accessible to gardeners of all levels.
• You can choose from a wide selection of salad seeds, including cress, lettuce, and much more.
• If you're growing seeds with little ones, our Little Growers range gives an educational, fun intro into gardening, and encourages kids to get outdoors and get their hands dirty.

Enhance your garden with our salad seeds

Keen to begin your salad seed-growing journey?

Start by browsing the selection on this page to compile the best salad seeds for you and your growing patch, whether that's a garden or indoor plant pot. Then, simply visit your nearest stockist or buy your salad seeds online through Marshalls Garden.

If you have any questions about our selection of salad seeds, just get in touch with our friendly team. Otherwise, we recommend visiting our advice hub for expert insights on an array of topics. From top tips for growing from seed to advice on how to sow seeds, there are plenty of resources to build your planting knowledge.