Unearthing treasures: 5 unusual heirloom vegetablesto try this year!

Exciting recommendations from our expert plantsman

This rocket variety offers large leaves with the distinctive peppery taste you would expect. They are slower to run to seed than some of their counterparts, and have good heat tolerance. Sow outdoors,

Growers across the country are becoming more creative with their spaces – vertical gardening, rooftop plots and windowsills bursting with life can be much more productive than you might originally thi

Basil: Position in a bright spot on the windowsill or a heated greenhouse. It’s best to use free-draining compost. Broad beans: This tasty veg can be sown early this month if you choose a hardy variet

Toby explains why and how he’s still harvesting tomatoes, runner beans and herbs into November

These fab plants deserve to be in every garden