{"title":"Perennial Veg Plug Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore our UK-grown perennial vegetable plug plants, including Welsh onions, Daubenton's perennial kale, Nine Star perennial broccoli and sea kale. Check individual plant listings for current availability and seasonal dispatch dates.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nine-star-perennial-broccoli-plug-plants","title":"BACK IN SPRING – Nine Star Perennial Broccoli Plug Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACK IN SPRING — currently unavailable to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Nine Star perennial broccoli plug plants are part of our regular range, with the next batch expected in spring, subject to growing conditions. Use the \u003cstrong\u003eNotify When Available\u003c\/strong\u003e button for a product-specific restock email, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/readytogrowplants.co.uk\/pages\/get-10-off-your-next-order\"\u003ejoin our mailing list\u003c\/a\u003e for plant availability updates, growing news and 10% off your next order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eStrong UK-grown Nine Star Perennial Broccoli plug plants, carefully grown and ready to pot on or plant out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eNine Star Perennial is a traditional yet unusual perennial broccoli variety that can produce crops for several years once established. Plants form large leafy growth before producing creamy-white mini cauliflower like heads in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"527\"\u003ePopular with allotment growers, permaculture gardeners and anyone interested in productive perennial vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eAs garden writer \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlys Fowler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e once described it, Nine Star Perennial is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e“the broccoli that keeps on giving.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pchxb7\" data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eAbout Nine Star Perennial Broccoli\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pxo4ze\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eTraditional perennial vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tlmkr2\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eCan crop for several years once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uom6e1\" data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eProduces creamy-white broccoli spears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gbkf6y\" data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eVigorous plants with attractive blue-green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lm7yf8\" data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eExcellent for allotments, kitchen gardens, permaculture and food forest gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4ejktg\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eHardy and reliable once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1aqllk4\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eBest grown in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Allow plenty of room as plants can become large over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eHarvest young cauliflower like heads during the cropping season, which will then be followed by creamy white tenderstem broccoli type shoots. Removing harvested shoots encourages further production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tfec9\" data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eYou will receive strong healthy UK-grown plug plants, carefully packed for posting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003ePlants are labelled and supplied with the appropriate plant passport information where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18oo6ss\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eDispatch \u0026amp; Packaging - FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003ePlants are posted carefully packaged to protect them during transit. We dispatch early in the week where possible to help avoid weekend delays in the postal system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eAs plants are living items, size and appearance may vary slightly depending on the stage of the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"157\" data-start=\"66\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ready to Grow Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Plant","offer_id":53084324462858,"sku":null,"price":5.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"⭐ 3 Plants (Most Popular)","offer_id":53084324495626,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"⭐⭐ 6 Plants (Best Value)","offer_id":53084324528394,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/8342\/1706\/files\/ninestar-perennial-brocolli.jpg?v=1779369365"},{"product_id":"sea-kale-plug-plants","title":"BACK IN SPRING – Sea Kale Plug Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACK IN SPRING — currently unavailable to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our UK-grown sea kale plug plants are expected to return in spring, subject to growing conditions. Use the \u003cstrong\u003eNotify When Available\u003c\/strong\u003e button, if shown, to request a restock email, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/readytogrowplants.co.uk\/pages\/get-10-off-your-next-order\"\u003ejoin our mailing list\u003c\/a\u003e for plant availability updates, growing news and 10% off your next order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong UK-grown Sea Kale (\u003cem\u003eCrambe maritima\u003c\/em\u003e) plug plants, carefully grown and supplied ready to pot on or plant out when in season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea kale is an unusual perennial edible plant traditionally grown for its tender spring shoots. It also has striking blue-green foliage and masses of white flowers attractive to pollinators. Once established, plants can live for many years, making them a useful addition to perennial vegetable gardens, edible landscapes and coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardy British native coastal species tolerates wind and dry conditions once established. Sea kale can be slow and challenging to raise from seed, so young plants offer a useful head start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Sea Kale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy, long-lived perennial vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTender edible shoots in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive blue-green foliage and white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish native coastal species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for kitchen gardens, food forests and edible landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest given a permanent position once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Sea kale develops deep roots and dislikes being moved once established, so choose its permanent position carefully. Allow plenty of space for mature plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen available, you will receive healthy UK-grown plug plants, carefully packed for posting. Plants are labelled and supplied with the appropriate UK plant passport information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDispatch \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are carefully packaged and sent using Royal Mail Tracked 48. Postage charges, where applicable, are shown at checkout. Where possible, we use letterbox-friendly packaging to help avoid missed deliveries. As plants are living items, size and appearance vary with the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Our Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow our plants here in Derbyshire from seed or propagation stock rather than importing finished plug plants for resale. 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Success can depend on the condition of the cutting, the time of year, the weather and the care it receives during those first few weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are established, well-rooted plug plants. The rooting stage has already been completed, so there is no need to take a chance on whether a fresh cutting will produce roots. Simply unpack your plant, water it if needed and either pot it on or plant it into its growing position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour plant already has a developing root system and is ready to continue growing once settled into its new home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs show examples of the plants you can expect to receive and, where included, the mature variety. As these are living plants, their exact size and appearance will naturally vary according to the season and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour plants will be carefully packed for their journey and will be sent in letterbox friendly packaging which is recycled and recyclable whenever possible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease unpack your plants promptly on arrival, water if needed, and keep them in a sheltered position for a few days before planting out—particularly during very hot, cold or windy weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown in the UK by Ready to Grow Plants, a registered professional plant seller based in Derbyshire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ready to Grow Plants ","offers":[{"title":"One plant","offer_id":53612004901130,"sku":null,"price":6.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Three plants","offer_id":53612004933898,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/8342\/1706\/files\/41A83AB9-BC14-466F-80A2-0336C643F0DF.jpg?v=1788271146"},{"product_id":"welsh-onion-plug-plants-presale","title":"Welsh Onion Plug Plants - Hardy Perennial Bunching Onions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to plant – dispatching from the week beginning 26 October.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-sown plugs - each plug will contain a minimum of FIVE plants, (and often many more), so three plugs = at least 15 plants, six plugs = at least 30 plants. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelsh onions (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as Japanese Bunching Onions) are hardy perennial onions. 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